Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-09-20

JEFFERSON CITY, MO-, Sept. II.
The correspondent of the St. Louis Demo-
crat gives the following account of the engage
ment with the rebels at Boonville, on the
18th, taken from Capt. Epperton's official re-
port: The Captain says, after the fight had
lasted about an hour, the rebels, whom he had
taken as hostages, became so restless that
they begged him to allow one of their number
to 60 with flag of truce and ask an armis-
tice. This hostage came back soon after
wards, while let the men cease firing, with
the request to know my condition. demand
ed that they should withdraw the rebel forces
two miles from the city, and not to modest any
of our families and Union men; to leave the
arms of the killed and wounded where they
fell, while promised to set the prisoners free
whom l had TAKEN with the exception of
Preacher Fowler, whom | informed them I
would shoot in case they should not honora-
bly, keep their promise for seven DAYS. They
left town according to this agreement.
Thus the gallant fellow, with only, ! so men,
actually dictated his own terms to fully four
times his number. The enemy fought well
for little while, but out Of the whole 600
only six could be found to storm the works.
The leaders bravely led the way, but they
absolutely refused to follow. Of the six, our
men killed four, their two leaders, Col. Brown
and his son, Capt. Brown, falling so near the
entertainments that they were drawn in and
died inside Besides these the enemy lost 8
or 10 killed and wounded. eu.
A courier just from Boonvile reports that
| the rebel force was retreating towards Prices
command. Besides Col. Brown and his son,
they lost two other Captains. Col. Brown
was armed with 8-inch revolvers, rife, a
sword and q bowie knife The weapons are
now in the possession of Lieut. Pearce
| The correspondent of the Republican says
reliable information has been received that
Lexington still held out on Monday, and had
been slightly reinforced. 1000 neil from here
had arrived at Arrow Rock, but Green and
Harris had left with 5000 to 5000 men, taking
a southwestern direction.
a LOUISVILLE, Sept. 1S-11.3O, AN
No communication over any part of the
southern line since six o clock last evening,
consequently we have no information concern
ing Col. Rosseau's command and the Home
Guards, which left by rail last night and this
morning.
This city is quiet but full of unreliable ru-
mors.
TORONTO, Sept. 1S.
A large number Of horses are being bought
here for the use of the federal government,
several hundred being shipped during the past
few days.
NEWARK, n. j., Sept. 18,
The extensive paper mill of Van Dow & Co.,
at East Broomfeld, was entirely destroyed by
fire last night, together with large quantity
of stock, machinery, &c. Loss $4,000; in
sured for $4,000 in Newark and New York
| offices.
ROCKVILLE, Md Sept. II.
1t is currently reported that an import ant
conference was held yesterday, at which sew
eral high military men were present. The ar
rest of Bonie, Brewer and Young has struck
terror into the secession ranks of our commu-
nifty, and it is said that some leading peace
men are expecting to be arrested likewise
JAMESTOWN, Sept 16.
The remaining mutineers of the New York
10th regiment, 90 in number, are to be sent
to Baltimore to-day and forwarded thence to
Tortugas.
Reports are current that Gen. Johnston is
moving up the Virginia side of the Potomac.
Some state his force at 81, 900 to 10000 men.
If he essays the attempt, he will be met in
becoming manner.
WASHINGTON, Sept 1s-P.M
Gen. Blair has returned from Missouri.
\ Quiet prevailed at all points on the Potomac
up to noon to-day.
FREDERICK, Sept. IS.
The Union members of both Houses refused
to meet this morning. The Legislature is vir-
tually dead, all the officers being under arrest.
To prevent calling the roll the Union men will
leave this afternoon for home, and the seces-
sion members for Fort McHenry.
The talk of invasion by Gen. Johnston is
laughed at Union flags are flying with the
MOTTO "The Union-it must be preserved"