From Kentucky.
particulars of the surprise near Eddyville — our less greatly Exaggerated — capture of forty-four Confederates--the battle of Wildent, &c.From the latest copies of the Louisville (Bowling Green) Courier, we gather the following in relation to affairs in Kentucky:
Particulars of the surprise near Eddyville, &C.
A correspondent of the Courier, from Hopkinsville, has the following items of news: We have at last a little news in this section for you. Last Saturday morning about sunrise whilst Capt. Wilcox's company of cavalry were quietly taking breakfast at their camp six miles below Princeton on the Eddyville road, they were surprised by about 300 Lincolnites. Their horses were picketed and unsaddled and their guns were stacked in a church near by — but the gallant fellows managed to bring off all their guns and horses except about twenty of each — besides killing three and wounding 12 of the enemy. Their loss in addition to the guns and horses was two men killed and five wounded. A large number of them brought bullet holes in their clothes with them. We are all very quiet here, patiently awaiting the arrival of the notorious James S. Jackson, the renegade demagogue, who is reported to have expressed his intention of driving all ‘ "rebels"’ out of his old town — the which he will have a good time doing. --There are hundreds of men in this county who would shoot him with as little compunction of conscience as they would a mad-dog; and if he wants to preserve his skin guiltless of bullet holes, he had better keep his carcass from among this portion of his constituency. Gen. Tilghman is expected here this evening. Gen. Alcorn, whom he supercedes, has made himself a great favorite here among all classes of the people; but they are prepared to be entirely satisfied with the change. Gen. The reputation as an accomplished soldier and a polished gentleman, has made him a favorite even before his arrival. Having known him intimately for a number of years, I feel satisfied he will fully sustain his reputation.Capture of Confederates in Owen county.
The Louisville Journal save that 44 rebels from Owen county, on their way to join Col. Williams, were captured in Clerk county by some Home Guards from Winchester. There was also captured with them 44 horses, 66 Colt's Navy pistols, 44 Sharp's and Enfield rifles, and 44 sabres. The party were completely surprised while in a corn field away from their horses and arms.From Camp Wildcot.
A Frankfort (Ky) correspondent of the Louisville Journal, Oct. 25, says: ‘ A man came to Danville, who said he witnessed the battle at Wildcat last Monday--that Zollicoffer's men marched into battle singing the tune of ‘"Dixie,"’ and retired singing the old tune of ‘"Fire in the mountains, run, boys,"’ &c. Another man who was at the battle, says the Indianians got about $450 in gold from the pockets of the killed Tennessee rebels. The Tennessee regiment that left camp Dick Robinson did not arrive at Wildcat until after the battle. They however saw the bodies of 14 rebels, and recognized them as East Tennesseeans. ’Nelson Brigade going Forward.
The Louisville Journal, of the 26th ult., says: ‘ The Cincinnati Commercial learns from Mr. David Thomas, of that city, Suller of Colonel Harris's regiment, that he left Gen. Nelson at McCormack's Gap, on the road from Olympian Spring to Prestonsburg. The brigade consisted of the Ohio 2d, 21st, and 33d; Metcalf's Kentucky regiment, about six hundred men, and Captain Kunkle's Artillery, six pieces. The effective force was about four thousand men. Col. Len. A. Harris, with the 2d Ohio, had the advance. They expected to be as Hazel Green, where the enemy have been reported in considerable force on Thursday night. The troops were in high spirits, and full of determination to run the rebels out of Eastern Kentucky. ’Firing upon Confederate prisoners.
From the Louisville Journal, of the 22d ult. we clip the following: ‘ Deputy U. S. Marshal J. W. Neville, started from Lebanon yesterday for this city with two prisoners who had been arrested on supposition of being of the Secessionists who pillaged Albany, Lincoln county. When near the city, one of them named J. H. Burnett, jumped from the train and made for the woods about Oakland the Marshal in full pursuit, and discharging two shots at him.--Favored by the approaching darkness, the prisoner contrived to make his escape, while the other one was lodged safely in jail. ’From Greensburg.
The Louisville Journal publishes the following paragraph: ‘ After Gen. Ward fell back twelve miles from Greensburg to Campbellsville, he dispatched one hundred and fifty cavalry about two o'clock on Saturday to reconnoitre the abandoned position, explore as far as possible, and as certain the numbers and location of the Confederates, intending to attempt a return yesterday, but the cavalry had not returned in the morning, when our informant left. Gen. Ward has about 2,000 regulars and 1,000 Home Guards at his disposal, under command of Cols. Grider, Harlan, Anderson, and Hobson. The Home Guards are principally from Marlon and Washington counties. C. Grider, with three companies, visited Greensburg on Saturday night. They entered boldly — the Colonel telling the citizens to prepare accommodations for three thousand Federal troops, who were just outside the town. By this ruse he hoped to gain some valuable information, but he was disappointed, so he started Sunday morning on pretense of meeting his expected friends, and of course did not return. The rebel force on the south bank of Green river is estimated at from three to five thousand, but the stream is very high, and will remain impassible by fording for several days. ’A Provisional Government established in Kentucky.
Kentucky Oct. 31st.
--The Southern Convention adjourned.
Resolutions proclaiming resistance to Federal and State Governments.
McKee, Breckinridge, Marshall, Duncan, Preston, Bruce, Ewing, Hodge, Thompson, and Johnson appointed to carry out the resolutions of the Provisional Government established, and to go into effect on the 18th of November.
