stolen a great number of horses and other property. I shall levy heavy contribution on his uncles and other secessionists; it is the only way to prevent a repetition of his raids. I shall publish orders forbidding any secessionists for office, and see that those who desire the overthrow of the Government do not acquire influence from official positions to render effective their efforts to overthrow the Government.

I have advised the President and Secretary of War of every purpose. I believe Morgan will pass out by Pound Gap; he may fall down below Cumberland Gap into East Tennessee. The domestic rebels will subside for a season, though there are bands over the State.

J. T. BOYLE.

Major-General BUELL.

LOUISVILLE, July 19, 1862.

General G. Clay Smith telegraphs me that he drove Morgan from Paris at 10 o'clock to-day, killed 10 or 12, and took as many prisoners. He is in pursuit of Morgan. I have ordered Colonel Warner to advance from Lexington on Winchester and sent cavalry from Danville toward Winchester. I ordered Colonel Wolford, with volunteer cavalry, on yesterday to proceed to Richmond and cut off retreat and protect General Morgan's trains going to Cumberland Gap. No loss on our side.

J. T. BOYLE,

Brigadier-General, Commanding.

Honorable E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War.

HEADQUARTERS, Louisville, July 19, 1862.

The State is in imminent danger of being overrun by Morgan and those joining him. If he should succeed in a fight with our forces there is danger of an uprising of the traitors in our midst. I telegraphed General Buell, also General Nelson, who is at Murfreesborough, and he replied to me that 30,000 rebels threaten him at that place and that he excepts an engagement. There must be some mistake as to their number. There is a concerned plan between the traitors at home and the rebels in arms. The pretended deserters who have taken the oath and received paroles and prisoners turned loose are agencies in the plans and spies in our midst. Morgan's force has increased-is estimated at from 2,500 to 3,500. I do not believe it so large. Every species of falsehood is circulated by the traitors at home, producing consternation among the people, to get the people to rise. Morgan proclaims that Breckinridge is coming with 30,000 men. Traitors through the State circulate it.

J. T. BOYLE,
Brigadier-General, Commanding.

Honorable E. M. STANTON.

LOUISVILLE, July 20, 1862.

Last heard of Morgan he had been attacked and defeated near Paris, losing 30 men. Returned toward Winchester. I have ordered Colonel Warner to march with 600 men from Lexington and attack him at all hazards; have sent Colonel Wolford to intercept his retreat at Rich-