The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-08-17
IMPORTANT FROM MISSOURI.
THE DEATH OF BEN. MCCULLOUGH CON-
FRIED.

AhG LIZA UT DEN. WV
FRIED.
ST. Lous, August 10, 1861
messenger from 60 Segcl, who arrived early this
morning, reports thp officer fifteen miles this side of
Lebanon expecting to reach Roa to.day. lie bad not
been moested cute
Gen Lyon was buredon ro, pbelrs, farm ncar Sprlns
field.
is reported that the rebels had entered Springfield
ana were Q lcamped in and around there.
messy nger also states that the whole number killed
wounded and missing the Union side does not exceed
400, I'd that Ben Mccullough and number Of the rebe
oflcT RS were killed
RorLA, Mo, August IS, 1861.
We are indebted to the correspondent OF the St. Lou
Democrat for the following integence.-Mr ngraham
Union clerk in secession store in Springfield arrived
hcre this morning He reports that four regiments O
rebel cavalry under General Rains entered Springfield
Sunday noon and hosted rebel flag the court house
amidst the noisy demonstrations OF the troops and few
resident sympathizers.
Our wounded soldiers in the hospital had not been mo
Tested. II was announced that only the Home Guard
would be the subjects Of resentment. The rebels pur
chased everything in the stores paying any price demand
ed in confederate scrip They particularly anxious
to get shoes some of their regiments being entirely bare
footed
Captain Judest, of General Sieges sk'rmshers VIII,
was wounded in the battle reports that General Sege
attack on tho rear of the rebels camp, complete
surprise to them; that they were driven back towards
General Lyons command in 'front.' with great slaughter
their dead lying in heaps on the field ana that for th
first half hour General siegel did not lose man.
Subsequently our troops subjected TO a murderou
FIRE from number Of the enemy's cannon throwing
perfect shower Of grape and shells ranks.
After driving the rebels back about mile and hal
Gen. Sege drew or bis forces and fell back on Spring
field.
Wagons containing the families Of Union continue tc
arrive. More than half the population Of Springfield
have left and the families along the route TO this place
abandoning their homes
II Ia reported that General Segels command is only
about fifteen miles from here. HIS arrival may be ex
pected day or tomorrow.
GENERAL FREMONT AT ST. LOUIS.
A DAY OF EXcITEMENT-THE INITIATING OF MARTIAL
LAw--GENERAL FREMONT REORGANIZES THE MIS-.
souri, RESERVE CORPS.
From the St. Louis Democrat, Aug. I41
During the past three or four days community has
been in state OF Increasingly anxious suspense awaiting
intelligence Of the anticipated battle at Springfield Yes
terdays exciting news given In another column created
the most intense interest everywhere Tho exaggerated
report first circulated that Lyon killed and his force
defeated caused much pain, Indignation and gloom in
many minds. The true statement brought by the special
messenger TO General Fremont when published dspeed
these feelings and induced happier condition OF the
public temper But the JOY of virtual victory chas
ened by the saddenng confirmation Of General Lyons
death and the additional reelection that numbers of
friends and fellow citizens-whose yet remain to
be lcarned-have fallen in battle, while others lie
gushed with wounds. Doubtless there will be many
aching hearts In the city when the details of the memo
rable and sanguinary conflict shall be communicated.
The endish exultaon of ratorous citizens over the
fall Of Lyon and in view OF the advantages hOped
had been gained TO the cause OF treason papable
that apprehensions of disorder excited and Il
judged expcdent to take steps towards declaring martial
law, Still other urgent considerations M he
known antecedents and sympathies Of certain police on
Gals suggested the proprety of such course. BY
thority of Major General Fremont Major McKinstry not
fed Police Chief McDonough ut three p M that the city
would be substantially placed in charge Of the United
states military under regulations to be published by
proclamation
AT five p. NJ. Major McKinstry had an interview with
the Police Commissioners the precise results Of which
that an arrangement was made by which the police and
military are for the present TO cooperate for the preser
walton OF the peace in any contingency that may arise
IL was generally expected mat proclamation OF martial
law Woua issue ast evening prescribing inc regulations
determined upon put the measure was postponed The
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