The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1861-12-28
Surprise Of another Rebel Camp.
CAPTURE OF 1900 REBELS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 1861.

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This morning at o'clock a portion of
General AlcCall's Division proceeded in
the direction of Drainsville on foraging
expedition, and for the purpose ofnlaking
a reconnaissance in the locality. Drains
vile is about midway between General
McCall's headquarters and Leesburg.-
On arriving in that vicinity they encoun-
tered the enemy, who had four regiments
of infantry, South Carolinians, Alabam-
ians and Ken uckians, with battery of
six pieces and regiment of cavalry,
under command Of General Stewart
The only troops on our side that enga-
gcd in the affair were General Ord's
brigade, the lst Rifles. and Easton's
battery Of four pieces.
Al four o'clock, after the action, Gen.
Mccall sent two officers to count the
rebels killed and wounded, when it was
ascertained that they left on the field
fifty seven killed and twenty two woun-
ded Three of the latter died on being
removed, making their loss sixty killed
and nineteen woundcd-a total of seven
ty-nine killed and wounded and they no
doubt carried off many more. They
also left nine horses killed or disabled.
They were completely routed, and fed
precipitately, after fight of an hour and
half, leaving two caissons, quantity
of small arms, blankets, great coats, &C.,
more than our troops could bring away.
Our men also brought in some prisoners,
beside the wounded. Our loss, as near
as can be ascertained at present, is about
ten killed and fifteen wounded.
The expedition re urned to their camp
at Langlcy's AZ 9 clock tonight. Gen.
Mccall, in a dispatch received at head
quarters tonight, says too much credit
cannot be given to General Ord for GAL
lantry and skill throughout the day.
Eas ou's battery was admirably served,
and did good execution. The Rifles also
behaved finely.
SEDALIA, Mo-, Dec. 90, 1861.
All information from the West and
North is to he effect thai no efforts have
been spared to send General Price an
ample supply of clothing for the Winter:
All, or nearly all, of this has fallen, or
will fall, in o our hands Nearly 200
havily laden wagons are already in our
possession, together with large quanti-
ty of ammunition and arms. a thousand
horses, tens, camp cquipage, &C., and
be wcen $500 and 1900 recruits have
been taken prisoners.
NJo;oc uubbor1 ,f t1o I n. NJ;.,o,, -;
Cavalry has captured over 60 rebel
recruits within the past few days, and
killed several others. He has also taken
a considerable number of tens, several
wagons, a guam ity of baggage and arms,
and burned mill which had been sup
plying the rebels for some time past
Altogether the rebellion has received
a terrible shock in his section of the
country within the present week.
Early yes erday morning our scouts
brought in information that the large
rebel train and requirements, which we
had marched south to intercept, had
divided, and the larger portion was
marching south, toward Waverly, intend
ing to camp at night near Watford.-
General Pope brought the main body OF
his army in posi- ion few miles south OF
Waverly, and sent a scouting force,
under Col. Jeff. G. Davis, few miles
south of Warrensburg and Knob Nos cr,
to come on the left and rear of the enemy,
u. the same time ordering Merrill's cav
airy to march from arrensburg and
come from The right.
Col. Davis pushed rapidly forward
and came up with the enemy in the after
noon, drove in his pickets, carried a
strongly defended bridge by an assault
and drove the enemy into d timber, who
finding himself surrounded, surrendered
1900 men, including two Colonies, one
Licutenant-Colonel, one Major, anc
seven cen Captains. Sixty wagons
heavily laden with supplies and clothing
and large number of horses and mules
fell into our hands.
Our loss was two killed and fourteen
wounded. That of the enemy is consid-
srably greater.
This was the bes: planned and execu &C
action of the war, and reflects grea
credit on the General commanding, ane
the officers and men who so iai hfully
and promptly carried out his plans