The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-07-29

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THE FIGHT NEAR CARTHAGE.
OUR sPRINGFiELD CORRESPONDENTS.
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, July 49, 1861.
Adrdce Of COL Siegheis Compelled to Retreat Before
SUPERIOR Fbrce-Fdrcef Surrender Of Captain Conrad
A Lame Ercsse-Ihe Union Loss-Pan Of Future Ope-
Tdtions, DC, de-
In compliance with General Sweeny's orders, Colonel
sege the 4th inst advanced with his whole force,
consisting of thousand men and eight field pieces,
from Neosho, in Newton county, towards Carthage in
Jasper county to beat up the enemys quarters; and
the morning Of the 6th he fell in with force Of about six
thousand men, under jackson and Rains, when, after
desperate engagement which lasted from ten O'Clock AN
to eight oclockp. MI saegel was compelled to retreat
towards this place. abandoning the company he left at
Neosho TO its fate This company-Capt Conrads, Third
regiment Missouri Voluntecrsconsstng Of ninety -four
ard three officers surrendered to force under Ben
NcCulioch, Of about fifteen hundred men, without firing
shot, They all released afterwards upon taking an
oath against the Southern conederacy,
nor against the State Of Missouri during the war
When the Of Seges retreat reached tho General
in command he Immediately issued orders to the troops
this place--leavng sufficient garrison hereto be
prepared march within three hours from that time
About half the number he intended TO take wh him
sisted Of the Fourth regiment United States Rifle Corps,
assistance of their comrades the plea that they
too tired 10 move having marched that morning
Their Colonel told that the fate OF Col Siegcs column
might depend upon the promptness OF our movements;
but it seemed have effect whatever. General Swee-
ny then moved on without Them marched all night and
the day until three O'Clock when he fell in with Segel
at Mount Vernon distance Of thirtythree miesoniy
stopping about one hour, to give his cup Of coffee.
The enemy then within eight miles Of Mount Vernon
and preparations at made TO receive him. but
to the utter dismay Of General Sweeny, he found
examination that Colonel siegei's command
taken that the fact should not be made public.
This fact however, operated against the Original nten
ton Of pursuing the ensy into Arkansas but learn
ing that he falling back rapidly towards Neosho, the
officer in command took up his line of march for this
place the morning Of the 10TH fearing attack il
from the south and southeast where large forces were in
motion.
sieges loss in the battle was thirteen killed, and one
ohcer and thirty men wounded, and over one hundred
prisoners including Captain Conrads company left at
Neosho The rebels oss from the most reliable nforma-
ton, must be from nifty to seventy five Killed and from
one hundred to one hundred and fifty wounded. They
concentrated at and around Neosho the num-
Der of twenty thousand men, and are increasing every
only waiting for supplies from Roa to push for.
ward and give them battle. You will hear stirring
from this place in q short time.
General sweeny will leave No. in the morning for
large force is concentrated at present He will take
about thousand men with him. The rebels rohbing
and the endeavor will be made to turn the tables them
There two thousand rebels within thirty miles from
Forsythe. Look out for squalls.
THE BATTLE IN GALLOWAY COUNTY.
INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE FIGHT, ErC.-TOM
HARRIS AND THE REBELS MAKES TRACKS,
From the St Louis Democrat, July 2O]
We have been furnished by Captain George Leighton
of the Third regiment United States Reserve Corps MIS-
SQUIRT Volunteers, with the following Of the
between that regiment and Harris band Of rebels the
18th.
We ascertained at Jefferson City tina, enemies were
assembled around Harrs force as a nucleus between
Fulton and Mexico But Monday night while Camp
Glover information was such that fully expected
TO meet them sooner. At this camr-two and a half
miles north Of Bioomfeld-our pickes somewhat
annoyed by tho encmys scouts throughout the night
The camp was, however, alarmed but once, when the
whole eommand prepared with great prompttHde for
battle. Wo did not however, have any attack from
them in force. We struck tents before four O'Clock
Tuesday morning and resumed march, being con.
stantiy in Wow Of mounted scouts of the enemy They
did not IRE upon however, until arrived Middle
Aux Vaux creek, about seven miles this side of Bloom
ed, when our rear guard, Company f. was nred upon,
and man severely wounded. The fro instantly
returned have reason to believe with effect Just at
the top OF the hill this side OF the creek large number
had encamped the night previous Some hurriediy
leaving when came They still lowered around us
all Sides keeping, however, at respectful distance
for some three and half miles Al this point eighteen
miles south Of Fulton, Harris had assembled his mon In
full force, and as we approached from concealed po-
sition in tho woods attack made all along our
flank from front TO rear Our advance guard they had
suffered to pass without molestaton; The firing
perfect storm Of balls flying around Colonel
Mcneil and Lieutenant Colonel Fritz The
line of battle instantly, promptly returning the FIRE
into the ambuscade. l must say agreeaby AS
tonished the GOODNESS with which troops behaved;
it was the first exposure OF many Of them 70 the fire of
enemy Notwithstanding the fire upon them from
concealed enemy the confusion scarcely noticeable;
the whole ns did not retire more than twenty feet
Thanking companies were thrown on each side imme.
diatey, and the woods secured for the enemy Shots
exchanged freely all along our line The action then
became general skrmsh the pectIaT character of our
enemy rendering IL impossible to meet him in column
1t from the ambuacade that sustained heaviest
lnEt1,y .t.1 hale
enemy entirely disappeared leaving possession OF
the field, number of shot guns, rifles, horses
to provide for our wounded, when we pushed on
columns towards Fulton, throwing out our
scouts in large force on our TANKS, In few mo
ments we saw scattered parties Of the enemy again
towering around orr front, and TANKS. We were
completely surrounded by the force of Harris which
must have been quite large They nearly all mounted
Firing kept up upon scouts and line and from
this point we We're compelled to fight way by rod
almost Fulton, distance OF three miles The last
shots exchanged just entered the CITY which
was at twelve NJ The principal part Of Harris force
himself at their head, passed through Fulton lint fev
minutes before we entered.
We anticipated that they would make stand at Fulton
and that would be compelled to fight way into IT,
surround the ey but just after entering number Of
citizens bearing flag Of truce approached informing US
that Harris with considerable force, had just passed
through, retreating towards Mexico The com
mand was again united and marched into the
city, with drums beating aud colors flying.
As | write the fag Of the regiment is waving
tramphantly from the dome Of tho Court House. where
quariered As IL went up three cheers were given
by the troops for the flag under which had conquered
three for Colonel Mcneil three for Lieutenent Colonel
Fritz and three for victory During the action every
officer and private ia the command performed his whole
duty. i can give them no higher praise.
large portion OF Harris force in as we
entered the city II became considerably during
the continued fighting. Our force was but about 400
Harris as near as can ascertain had about Oo0
estimated by the citizens here from 700 TO 200 It
must have been very large IT collected from Boone
Andrain and Galloway counties AS Harris passed here
yesterday he was dainnng his men because they would
not stand.
Our loss was twelve wounded, of which three are
wounded severely four dangerously, and Ave slightly
They belong TO companies c, f. and G. They are all well
cared for and getting along well Harris' loss we
hnye yet ascertaned, but it have been much
greater. One Of his kied--the City Marshal of
Fulton, George Nichos--wiii be brought in for
burial today. He leader Of the rebels
IN this city Another, named Odds, badly wounded
in the leg and ,iu 49,, D, ,,a 4, o,,,rr,a,a $500