Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-14
From Missouri.

From Missouri
ST. LOUIS, Aug. ia rumor is current
on the street. In which some reliance is plac-
ed, that Gen. Lyons command in the South
west has been totally routed by the Rebels.
himself killed. and Seigel in full retreat with
the remnant of the Federal army
This information is said to have been re-
ceived here by the Secessionists last evening.
the messenger who brought the news having
killed four horses between Springfield and
Rolla. in the race with the Government mes
senger.
1t is also reported that Fremont received
dispatches about midnight corroborating the
above, but the contents are not divulged.
Great anxiety is felt by the Union men
here, and the most serious aPprehensions are
iLdulged in for the safety of our army.
We will probably get something reliable
by the arrival OF the train tonight.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 13-The above is from
the regular correspondent of the New York
Associated Press. That the Federalists have
at length suffered disaster may be regarded
as certain, the dispatch would not have
been pei mitted without official sanction.
ST.. LOUIS, Aug. I3.-Tbe following is the
official report of the fight near Springfield
SATURDAY, as brought by one of Lyons aids
TO Gen. Fremont: Lyon in three columns,
under himself, Seigel and Major Sturgis, at
tackled the enemy at O'Clock in the morn
ing, on the 10th, nine miles South East of
Springfield. TIE engagement was severe
Our loss about 500 killed and wounded. Ly-
on was killed in the charga at the head of his
column. Our force numbered 5000, includ-
1000 home guards. The enemy's loss is re-
ported heavy, Including Generals MeCul-
Tough and Price.
This statement is corroborated by prison
ers.
Seigel retreated to Spriufield at o'clock
on the llth, and continued the retreat on
Rolla, bringing off the baggage trains aud
$4,000 specie from tbs Springfield Bank.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo-, Aug. l3.-The Santa
Fe mail of the 10th has arrived. Lieutenant
Smith went into chihuahua to receive the
Government train that had beed captured
from himself by the Texans. The Texans are
on their way in force to attack Fort Stanton,
selzIng Government property wherever it is
found. Ii the Federal orders to remove the
regulars East are carried out, it amounts to
an abandonment of the territory to the Con-
federates.
From Virginia.
RICHMOND, Aug. 12.-An accident occurred
Sunday night near 10 O'clock about II miles
from Richmond, on the Manassas route, by a
landslide deluging the rails. Eight cars
with soldiers were smashed and shivered to
pieces. Two companies from Louisville KY.
were the principal sufferers. In the Davis
Guards, John Larkin was killed, and follow
ing wounded: W + Donaldson, head, left arm
and left leg wounded; S L Tomlin, shoulder
and breast; Richard Long back, arm and
ankle; j w Porter, sprained hip; NJ Han
sci, breast and back; Sergeant G II White,
head and breast, also internally injured; John
Tobin, bayonet wound in leg; Henry McCul-
Tough, head. thigh and knee; G E w Smith,
both legs; NJ Little, arm; 81 Fl Walker, hip,
slightly.
In the Davis Rangers none were killed, but
the following were wounded: John Coleman,
bead, back and hip; Richard Overton, shout
der and leg; G Ii Golfer, back, arm and
j Hembrook and NJ T Gist, hip;
7 B Monts, collar bone broken; Quig-
gins, collar bone broken and other bruises;
j G Swon. face; Lieut.. Gilmore, bruised in-
ternally; George Holbrook. back; Mcmahon,
arm sprained; ] A Atkinson, hip bruised
Many others were slightly bruised.
CONGREss.--Nothing public to-day.
From Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 13.--Crittenden, Davis
and others have left for Crab Orchard, to
persuade the Union men to break up the
camps.
Passengers by the California steamer, who
came part of the way with Albert Sidney
j Johnson, state that his suite consists of 80
officers with servants, and that he would ar
rive at New Orleans between the lst and
10th of September.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. ia letter from a re-
liable person in Chicago to a friend here,
says he is drafted and must go to war.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Aug. l3.-Minister Faulkner
has arrived. He is not permitted to converse
with his friends.
The President made overtures to Garibaldi
on the statement of Consul that he would
come. Garibaldi made no direct proffer.
His services are scarcely an indirect proffer.
A. w. Flowers, ex-GOvernment Clerk, has
been arrested as spy.
The Southerners have captured two, and
probably four ice boats.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-Congressman Ely
sends letter to Lincoln. 1t is understood
decidedly in favor of recognition of the Con-
federacy, so far as an exchange of prisoners
is concerned. The Assistant Secretary of the
Navy reports that be has engaged one hum
dred vessels to assist in the enforcement of
revenue laws. --
From New York.
NEW YORK, Aug. 13.--An attachment is
issued against Colonel Burk to show cause for
diSobedience of the habeqs corpus for the Balti-
moreans confined in Fort Lafayette.
Foreign per Steamer Nova Scotia.
Starke won the Goodwood Cup. Optimist
coming in third. The London Times, in
city article says it would be dangerous for
England to touch the American loan. Lord
Elgin is appointed Governor General of In
da. The Paris correspondent of the London
Post says the British and French Govern
ments are corresponding relative to Ameri-
can affairs, and will probably unite in policy
in all respects. The Herald strongly depre-
Gates investment in American loans.
NEwYoRK, Aug. 13.-Cotton sales Of three
days, $4,000 bales, closing firm, with fair
demand at full prices.
Three vessels under British colors have
been refused clearances.
New YORK. Aug. l3.-The Champion with
California dates OF the 2lst is signalled.
New YORK, Aug. 13.-The brig Sea Foam
from Curacao, reports that the Sumter was
allowed to coal and refit there against the
protest of the Federal Consul. She lett on
the oath.
The Champion brings 100000 treasure.
From Panama.
PANAMA, Aug. 3.-The flagship Lancaster
is here. She is ordered to relieve the Cyanne
ON the coast of Mexico.