It was said that Bragg was already approaching Munfordville where there was a Northern fort and garrison.

And it was said that Buell on another line was endeavoring to march past Bragg and get between him and Louisville.
But Dick found that the western states across the Ohio were responding as usual.

Hardy volunteers from the prairies and plains were pouring into Louisville.

While Dick waited there the news came that Bragg had captured the entire Northern garrison of four thousand men at Munfordville, the crossing of Green River, and was continuing his steady advance.
But there was yet hope that the rapid march of Buell and the gathering force at Louisville would cause Bragg to turn aside.
At last the welcome news came.

Bragg had suddenly turned to the east, and then Buell arrived in Louisville.