Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1861-09-26

oecane general. Onc slN pOundcr was
brought to bear on the enemy, and few shots
were fired which proved destructive. At this
time heavy fire oponed on our single gun,
killing one gunner and woundng two others.
On this several other gunners, Germans from
81. Louis, abandoned the gun. carrying off
the primer and matches, rend ering the piece
uleless.
The action continued o nc hour. when our
column was slowly withdrawn to move to open
ground, bringing oil the wounded, and draw
ing off the guns by hand, all the horses hav-
ing been killed or badly wounded. About
this time, Col. Smith, who left st. Louis with
fourteen hundred men about the time Scott
left Cameron for the same general purpose,
Joined the latter, having pushed forward his
mounted men and artillery at a rapid pace,
on recciving a message from Colonel Scott,
ten miles back, that he was advancing on the
enemy. But it bong night, their men com
pletely exhausted, and the enemy reported
strongly entronched in a thicket impossible
except by narrow raod, II further attack was
postponed until morning. Early on the fol-
owing day an advance was made by the com
bined forces, but on arriving at Blue Mills,
they fodnd that the enemy had crossed the rv-
or before daylight, taking the road toward
Lexington.
CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-A special dispatch to
the Times sent from Quincy, at | O'Clock this
vecning, says the mail agent en- the Hannibal
& St. Joseph Railroad, who arrived at seven
O'Clock Saturday night from st. Joseph states
that Col Mulligan and his whole command at
Lexington surrendered to Gen. Price on Fri
day morning at 5 O'Clock. The scige contin.
ued from NJ onday morning until the time of
the surrender. Ool. Mulgan was without
water all day Thursday and Friday, and was
completely exhausted. He fought valantly
and dcsp eratcly but was compelled to yield
to superior numbers.
The Union loss in killed is said to be 800
or 900, while that of the rebels is some 900
or 1000, with proportonate number
wounded.
The report of the battles result is fully cor.
roborated by passengers on the game train
The news was brought by sage to Hamilton
which is the nearest point on railroad to Lex.
ington, being distance of 40 miles. OF the
fact of the surrender there cen be no doubt.
The Sd Regiment Iowa volunteers were on
their way to Lexington to reinforce Muligan.
(Date of note not given). They suddenly and
Unexpectedly came upon n body of 900 reb
els at Blue Mills, Mo-, when o battle COM
menced and continu d an hour and u hal and
when the Iowa Regiment was about to retire
the rebels ret'eated and crossed the river just
in time time to fall into the hands of Lane s
brigade, 4 900 strong, who were also marching
to reinforce Mulligan.
| The Unionists captured 700 or 800 and
killed 300. The rebels fed and re-crc ssed
the river, when the Iowa Regiment started
in pursuit. In the first encounter the Iowa
troops lost 10 killed and 80 wounded.
Ten or twelve rebel prisoners were brought
to Quincy from St. Joseph on Saturday, two
or three of whom were known to have been
concerned in burning the Platte river bridge
few days since.
special dispatch to the Tribune from the
Headquarters at St. Louis this evening, says
that the surrender of Col. Muligan is not be-
| lieved there. but that reintorcements were
pushing toward him from four different di-
rections.
CHICAGO, Sept pa special dispatch this
evening from Quincy t. the State Journal
says that Col. MullIgan's command have
been relcated on parole, and will be there this
evening, and remain until Con. Fremont IS or
ders are received.
Gen. Prentiss has telcgraphed from Brook
field to the Assist ant Quartcrma stcr to provide
subsistence for two thousand men, and to have
! it ready upon their arrival.
Commissioned officers are retained prison.
ers by the rebels.
CHICAGO, Sept. %.
A special dispatch this evening from Quincy
to the Journal says that Col. Mullgan's com
mdnd has been released on parole, and will be
there this evening and remain until General
Frcmont's orders are received.
General Prcntiss has telcgraphed from
Brookicld to the Assistant Quartcrm master to
| provide subsistence for two thousand men, and
to have it ready upon their arrival.
| Commissioned officers are retained prison
ers by the rebels.
Quincy, ILL.,, Sept. %.
Part Of Mullgan's command arrived here
this evening. The balance, amounting tC
nearly 1000, are expected to morrow.
Those arrived say the force at Lexington
was only about $500, including several com
panics of Home Guards. who are accused o
having shown cowardice.
The surrender Of Lexington was made a
5 O'Clock Friday afternoon. The flag was
hauled down by the Home Guards.
Col. Mulligan is spoken of in the higcs
terms and DIS laycd great bravery during thu
whole action. When asked to surrender h'
refused, and his sword was taken by force
Col. Mulligan and all commissioned officer
were taken prisoners by the rebels.
JEFFERSON City, Sept. 22-Mdnight. A
dispatch received here tonight says the Fed
earl troops at Lexington surrendered to th'
rebels on Friday afternoon for want oi water
Ben McCulock was in Barton cuonty Mon
day last, marching on Lexington.
Major Tanners wounds, it is feared, vii
prove mortal.
The greatest activity prevails here in mill
tary circles.
The steamer Sunshine was brought dow
here to-day. She is not disabled as reported
She will doubtless be confscated, as II Is sa Y
her CAPTAIN was paid in Confederate bond
for his services in ferrying Green's forces
across the river at Glasgow.
HUDSON, Mo. Sept. 23.-The following ac
count of the seigc Of Lexington is fnrnishe
to the st. Louis Republican by Henry Brad
burn, one of Col Muligan's soldiers, who LEI
Lexington Saturday morning.
: The Fort was surrendered or Friday aftel
noon. The men fought for ity-nine hour
+. without water, and had only three barrels {
vinegar to quench their thirst during all th
time, There were no springs or wells of WI
ter in the camp ground, as has been stated
The supply was from the river and was cut o
after desperate fight on Wednesday.
The camp ground consisted of about
D acres and was located a short distance fro
C the river. There were breastworks entirel
3 around it, with the exception of the positi
C next the river. 1t was here the hardest igh
c ing took place.
n n The rebels procured large number of her
y bales, rolled them in advance, and under the
y cover gradually sue cceeded in securing a pc
y ition in the rear. They then cut Off the supp
Z of water and had the fort completely surrou
< ded.
: They made but few charges upon the brea
works during the entire sege. Their ohje
}. seemed to be to surround the fort and cut
| tho supnlv N. uafer and hayino succa ed ed