The following are the reports from Monticello, dated 28th:

I have reliable information from Tennessee citizens that Wheeler is at Jacksborough. I will move from here in direction of Huntsville, Tenn. ; will go via Rock Creek and ascertain what direction Wheeler is moving returning. I will travel day and night until I return.

HURT,

Major, Thirteenth Kentucky Cavalry.

S. B. BROWN,

Colonel, Commanding Brigade.

HEADQUARTERS NORTHERN DEPARTMENT,
Columbus, Ohio, August 29, 1864 - 5. 30 p. m.

Major-General HEINTZELMAN,

Chicago, Ill.:

(Care of Colonel B. J. Sweet.)

The following has just been received. I have telegraphed to the commanding officer at Gallipolis to keep his command well on the alert, and see that his pickets and outposts are well instructed:

LEXINGTON, KY., August 29, 1864.

Major-General HEINTZELMAN:

Have received dispatches from General Halleck stating Gallipolis was threatened by Breckinridge. If necessary will give you all the assistance in my power. Let me hear what is needed. Send news received this morning from Danville, Ky. Morgan at Clinton, Tenn. Telegraph line all right to Jacksborough; lines to Knoxville are down.

S. G. BURBRIDGE,

Major-General.

C. H. POTTER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

HEADQUARTERS NORTHERN DEPARTMENT,
Columbus, Ohio, August 29, 1864 - 5. 25 p. m.

Colonel J. FERGUSON,

Commanding Post, Gallipolis, Ohio:

You will keep your command well on the alert and see that your pickets and outposts are well instructed. It is reported that a force of rebels are in Kentucky, moving toward Gallipolis.

By command of Major-General Heintzelman:

C. H. POTTER,

Assistant Adjutant-General.

WAR DEPARTMENT,

August 29, 1864 - 10 a. m.

Major-General HOVEY,

Indianapolis:

Active operations have delayed the conference with General Grant, requisite for your instructions, which will be forwarded as soon as the can be consulted. The re-establishment of telegraphic communication may enable that to be to-day or to-morrow.

EDWIN M. STANTON,

Secretary of War.