The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1861-09-27
WAR NEWS.

On Monday last, Ger. Price approached
our entertainments at Lexington TO give
battle. DESTROYS OF achieving an easy
victory, he sent 10 Col. Mulligan formal
summons to surrender, but received de-
fance couched in terms more forcible than
elegant. An attack in force was immedi-
ately made on oui intrenchments, the ad-
vance Of the rebel infantry being covered
by terrible fire Of artillery from conven-
lent nights in the vic unity. But all to no
purpose, for our men drove the rebels
back with great loss, and susutained every
assault throughout the day with desperate
valor. Night put an end to the strife, but
with the rex; day the attack was renewed
and the Rebels manifested disposition
to hold their ground and reduce the place
by bombardment. Re.enforcements were.
however. converging from the north west.
south. west and eastward for Col. .Mulligan,
and in all probability our next adyices
will report the dispersion, If not the total
rout. Of Prices army. The accounts Of
the casualties in this battle are probably
exaggerated, but the number of killed and
wounded must be large. Ii is stated that
4 600 OF the rebels and 800 Of our troops
were lost. Lexington is an important
point for the rebels to obtain, and every
effort will be made on their part to gain a
foolhod there, since it has direct water
communication, in opposite directions,
with ST. Louis ard Eastern Kansas. both
Of which are objects Of attack. The town
Of Lexington itself is the capital of Lafay.
ette County, and contains a population OF
about 5000. 1t is situate on the right
bank of the Missouri River 100 miles west
OF Jefferson City, and on the direct road
for emigrants overland TO Sauta Fe.
1t 10 said that on Tuesday Gen. Price
made a movement to obtain three ferry
boats on tho river noar Lexington. but that
he was rcpulscd with considerable loss he
appears. however, to have subsequently, so.
curod tho boats. On wednesday, according
to tho samo narrative, Prco attacked Col.
Mulligan in his intrenchments at Lexine ton.
md was d ivon back with the loss OF 800 or
100 This statement is in a measure con.
firmcd by reports from other sources. The
attack on Wednesday was determined, and
lnsted nearly all day. endorsements
h I'D reached the v'c nifty of Colonel Muligan
but it was not certain that they could find
boats in which to cross tho river. McCulloch,
with 2 900 mon was at the last accounts on
tho Osago River. about seventy miles from
Jefferson Cty.-TriJane. 2lst.
CHICAGO, Sept. GA special dispatch
TO the Times, sent from Quincy, at ]
O'Clock this morning, says tie mail agent
on the Hannibal and St. Joseph R,ilroad
who arrived at seven O'Clock Saturday
night from St. Joseph, states that Col
Mulligan and his whole command at Lex
ington surrendered TO Gen. Price on Fri
day morning at FIVE o'clock. The seigt
continued from Monday morning until the
time Of surrender. Col Mulligan was
without water all Thursday and Friday
and was completely exhausted. ii,
fought valantly and desperately, but was
compelled TO yield 10 superior numbers.
The Union loss in killed 500 or 900,
while that Of the rebels is some 5000
or 1000. with proporlionate number
wounded. The report Of the battles re
suit is fully corro5orated by passengers
on the same train. The news was brought
by stage to Hamilton, which is the near.
est point on railroad 10 Lexington, being
distance OF 40 miles. OF the fact o.
the surrender there can be no doubt.
The third regiment Iowa volunteers
were on their way TO Lexington 10 rein
force Mulligan. (Date of note not given.
They suddenly and unexpectedly came
upon boly Of 4. 1000 rebels at Blue Mills,
Mo-, when a battle commen ced and con
ltinued one hour aud half and when the
Iowa regiment was about to retire, the
rebels retreate6 and crossed the river Just
in time TO fall into the hands Of Lane,
brigade, 1000 strong. who were alsc
marching TO reinforce Mulligan.
The Unionists captured 700 or 800, and
killed 900. The rebels fled and re.
crossed the river, when the Iowa regiment
started in pursuit. In the first encou nter
the Iowa troops lost | 8 killed 80 wounded
Ten or twelve rebel prisoners, 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. ..
QUINCY. H., Sept. 23,-Parl of Mullgan'l
command arrived here this evening. Tho
balance, amounting to nearly 1000, are OK.
| pected tomorrow.
| Those arrived say the torcO at Lexington
was only about 2. $500. including several com,
panics Of Home Guards who are accused OF
having shown cowardce.
The surrender of Lexington was mado a,
o o'clock Friday afternoon. The flag was
hauled down by the Home Guards.
Col Mulligan is spoken of in tho highes,
terms. and displayed great bravery during
tho whole action. When asked to surrender
no refused, and his sword was takon away
by force.
Col Mulligau and all commissioned Off
GERS are held prisoners by the rebols.
LOUISVILLE, Sept.2I.-Itis is rumored Buck
ner has advanced on ElizabethtowD, but
can't be confirmed in season for afternoon
papers. The fedora! troops are preparing