The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-08-15
SECOND DESPATCH.

SECOND DESPATCH
ST Louis Aug. IL.
News OF Federal victory not doubted here, al
though secessionists claim that they have victo
~ LYON McCulloch and Price. are reported to
be dead Fight commenced early IN the morning
and continued several houls with considerable loss
on each side Estimates of killed and wounded
are only approximations TO the truth. All Lyons
killed were buried on Saturday night Reinforce
ments are going forward to Sigel There are2 500
men including the Home Guard, at Rolla, who Will
be ordered to advance ander Col Wyman.
The triumph of the secessionists over the reputed
defeat of Lyon short,lived but while it lasted
was very bitter to Union men, Seceshers went
ramping through the streets. hurrahlng for jeff.
Davis at every corner, and swearing that the city
now was sure to fall into the hands of Pillow
When the truth came out, and the detoat of the
Confederates was known, they went to their holes,
and save a few exultaut remarks over the death
Of Lyon we heard little. s.......... ....r
went out on the Southwest road to meet the
train from Rolla, this evening" but the Rolla train
missed connection, and have not much addition
al to report The disposition OF LYONS forces are
said to have been admirable. 1t is the opinion OF
military men here that ne did not intend to attack
but was forced to do to prevent the enemy from
getting in his rear with their superior force, and
cutting off his reinforcements and supplies That
he intercepted them in their march Tor that pur-
pose seems to be clear, though from the imperfect
description of the field, nothing certain is known
Great credit is awarded TO Sigel for his share in
the engagement; and confidence IS felt that II re-
treat is necessary, he is the man to conduct it. 1t
is thought that as his achievements reach
him he will advance upon the remains OF McCul
loch's army and drive them out of the State.
Gen. Fremont is acting with great energy and
determination, and there is perfect confidence that
he will be able to take the city through the crisis
with safety to all but the secessonists who
defy the law. He is preparing achievements to
go, if needed, and to whomsoever calls. Sc
cessionists deny the death of McCulloch and say
that it is Union lie to offset the death of Lyon
hue 70 ola yoA hnra thut hot Mo( md
Price were killed or mortally wounded The de-.
struction of the rebel baggage and camp was com
plete. Great anxiety to hear names of wounded
and killed, many of them are from this city
Gen. Fremont says that the releasing of prisoners
after taking the oath Is played out.
$50 ITO the Associated PressJ -..'
OFFICIAL REPORT TO GEN. FREMONT.
ST. LOUIS. August 13-The following is the Off
cial report of the fight near Springfield, Satur-
day last, as forwarded by one of Gen. Lyons aids
to Gen. Fremont
"Gen. Lyon, i'll three columns, under himself,
Gen, Sigel and Major Sturgis of the cavalry, at
tackled the enemy at half past tx the morning
of the 10th, nine miles south west of Springfield.
The engagement was severe. Our loss was about
800 killed and wounded. Gen. Lyon was killed
in q charge at the head of his column. Our force
was 5000 including 1900 Home Guards. The
muster rolls reported taken from the enemy gives
his strength at 23.GO0, including regiments from
Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, with Texas
Rangers and Cherokee half breeds. Their loss is
reported heavy, including Generals McCuloch
and Price This statement is corroboI ated by
prisoners. Their tents and wagons were destroyed
iu the action. Sigel lett one gun on the field and
retreated to Springfield, with a large number of
prisoners AT 3 clock on the morning OF the 18th
he continued his retreat upon Rolla bringing off
his baggage trains ard $25 600 in specie from the
Springfield Bank.
ACCOUNT BY THE MES
.s n-" SENGER. aE7a5#
The following is verbal report taken from the
special messenger who brought the despatch for
Gen. Fremont
Early OH Saturday morning, Lyon marched out
of Springfield to give the enemy battle. He came
up 10 him ON Davis Creek, on Green's Prairie, a
few miles southwest OF Springfield, where he had
taken strong position on rolling ground, At
$50 in the morning Lyon fired the first gun, wh en-
the battle Immediately began. A severe canon.
aiding was kept up for two or three hours, when
the fire Of Capt. Tutten artillery proving too Sc
we're for the enemy, they gradually fell back to-
wards their encampment, on Wilson's Creek. Gen.
Lyons cavalry posted on the enemys left flank
and Gen SgePs artillery. on the right then began
q terrible attack, and spread slaughter and dlsmaY
in the ranks of The enemy, pursuing them to their
camp shells from Tuttens artillery setting fire to
their tents and wagons, which were all destroyed.
A Louisiana regiment and Mississippi regiment
seemed 10 have suffered most in the fight, and
were almost annlhilated.
Sometime i'll the afternoon, as Gen. Lyon was
leading on his column, his horse was shot from I'M
der him He Immediately mounted another, and
as he turned around to his men, waving his hat in
his hand and cheering them on to victory, he was
struck in the small of the back by bali, and fell
dead to the ground. The command then devolved
on Gen. Sigel. The pursuit of the enemy contin-
ued until nightfall, when little army rested for
the night in the encampment of the enemy. Sun
day morning Gen. Sigel, fearing the enemy might
recover and attempt to cut his command off from
Springfield fell back upon that city, where the
Home Guards were
On reaching Springfield, fearing the great num-
bers ofthe enemy might induce them to get be-
tween them and Kolla with his provision trains
and meet the reinforcements which were on the
way TO him. At the latest moment of the depar-
ture ofthe messenger, the enemy had not been
seen, and it is probable Gen. Sigel has not been
disturbed in his march.
Ninety of the rebels were captured, among
whom is colonel of distinction, the messenger
not remembering his name.
The sword and horse of McCulloch were among
the trophies.
Reinforcements are on the way from Rolla and
Slgel and his army may be considered safe.
OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION.
WASHINGTON, Aug. I3-The War Department
have received from Major General Fremont Off
cial advices of the battle near Springfield Mo-.
and the death of Gen. Lyon.