The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-12-28
From missouri.

ALTERvILLE, Dec. 23.-Part of the prisoners
captured BY Gen. Pope at Blackwater last Thurs
day, passed dewn last night on special train.
Among those sent down are Col MagoHin, bro.
Their Of Job Nagofin of KY, Col. Robinson, who
had command of the rebel force at Black
water, and who was in the battles Of Dug
Spring. Wilson's n Creek, /. and Lexington,
Col. Alex who says he fought in all the battles;
Lieut.. Col. Robinson; MAJ. Harris. and Dr.. Smith,
one Of the weslthiest men and largest slave
holders in Missouri who has done every thing in
his power to aid and comfort the enemy; Nc
Keons sheriff Of Benton county, who it is said
by misrepresentation, gained admittance
into one Of our camps and made a
diagram Of it and left, and that night the rebels
made "a attack and killed sixteen or seventeen
Of our men; Dr.. Moore. of Syracuse aud many
Others who have gained notoriety by their zeal
and Abors in the secession army. Many Of the
prisoners wore a kind Of uniform and have
served with General Price for several months
They ell say they have been well treated by the
Federsls and seem to think that they will soon
be released by Price The wagons horses and
mules were turoed over to the Quartermaster at
Sedalia. The troops are again in position at
Larremer. We were absent on this expedition
just days. In this time we marched atou. 10
miles in direct line from this place and scour-
ed tho country through which VIC passed for
distance of 40 or SO miles each side of the
route. 10 sasssas cd 1ia, M, M t'"'
We took shout 100 prisoners, 1000 horses and
mules, LEGO stand of arms, 1000 wagons and
quantities of stores, supplies and clothing.
Is Gen. Pope has received the following dispatch
from Gen. Halleck's Headquarters: 800
ta-eh lDseARrAEarIoy Missouri, Dec. 20, 1861
ToGen. John Pope:sa. 5l-a.sa h, 80
congratulate your command on the brilliant
aaNNN0 80 I - =.
the foPerunner Of still greater success
tSisned:) Fl. W. HALLrcK, 4
80 saihh9t1 sd Major-General Commanding
. This prompt appreciation of their labors and
frank acknowledgement Of their service by Gen.
iHalleck has completed the happiness Of the Of
fieers and men Of this command, and they will
move OF Immediately whenever they are order
ed out on another expedition, and will do every
thing in their power to deserve the comme.da-
itiou OF the General commanding
~ Warrentovn. No.. Dec. 23.-Thc destruction
Of the North Missouri railroad ia as complete IS
was at first stated Short distances on the way
frol0 here to Hudson, the track is torn up, ties
burned, rails broken Or burnt SO IS to be use.
less " alberg station vas burnt with all its
contents. The large bridge over Davis ford on
Salt River. west Of Mexico, and the bridge
oroasing Culver river, were burnt, and al the
work either burnt or torn down. Cars Of all
kinds were included in this work of wholesale
destruction.
II y not yet known, but it is stated that the
inhabitants along the ioad say that no repairs
can Dc mrde except where the road il guarded
by Federal troops. 'i.sis'
4 An extra from the Army Argus Office has
been In circulation for two dsys, which says tho
day Of retribltion i q hand; that 5000 men
Who haze been under Prices oomu,and are nov
north Of the Missouri river, and that more are
81. ION. Dec, 2s.-Dlspa.ches received .t
headquarters ray the command sent to Lexinp.
Ton b. Ger. Pope burned two ferry boats and
foundry d that place, took two Captains, ono
Lleutenan9 four men and several horses