The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-12-27
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Missouri.

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cutting off part OF Prices forces in Clin'
ton and Henry counties. and dispersed then,
completely, capturing their baggage, arms,
and ammunition. There was no fighting
done; the rebels gave no opportunity for
that, Gen. Pope sent out u accommodating
party which went within Is miles of CISCO
la, and brought back 800 prisoners. captured
in small squads. The country from Rosa
| Hill to Grand river is clear Of rebels. Gen.
Price has but 5000 men nj Osceola.
Among the prisoners taken by Gen. Pope
was the notorious Col. Magofin, who sent
word to our commanding officer two weeks
since that his wife was seriously i'll and bcgg.
en- permission to see her before she died. lie
was informed that il he would give his par
ole prisoner of war his request would be
granted. He did so and went home.
The next that was heard of him he was in
command of the rebel forces that defended
the bridge that was carried by Col. DAVIS by
assault. He then fed, and was not taken
until some time after the rest of the rebels
had surrendered. When the fight came of,
feeling that he deserved and would probably
receive different treatment from those whO
had not forfeited all right to be treated as
prisoners Of war he fought desperately.
Gen. Pope refused to accept his parole,
and ordered him to bc placed in confinement
until Gen. IIalleck decides what disposition
shall be mad OF him. lie is one of the most
desperate and INSCRIPTIONS maraudcrs in that
section.
In addition to the brilliant feat Of Gen.
Pope. near Clinton, another portion of his
force under Col. Davis surprised second
rebel camp on the evening Of the 18th near
Milford. The rebels, who were 1900 strong
surrendered upon finding themselves sur
rounded. Among the prisoners were three
colonies, seventeen captains, 1000 stand OF
arms, 1000 horses, Go wagons, and n large
quantity of supplies, tents and baggage
The loss of the enemy is not known, but the
Union loss was but two killed and 8 wound
cd.
Official dispatches from Gen. HallecE to
Gen Mcclellan fully corobor,te the aboyeac-
counts. These two surprises successfully nc.
complished almost at the same time, will
have stunning effect OH the rebel interests
in Missouri. ,. ... .....
A party from Kansas has made raid into
Missouri, and destroyed the towns OF Butler
and Papersvillc, which has for u long time
been the rendezvous of rebel guerillas.
About 100 miles of the North Missouri
Railroad, including bridges, etc., have been
destroyed ana rendered useless by the scces.
sionists.
.H.r PALMYRA, Mo-, Dec. 81.
Major Mckee with 1903 men, encountered
n h.. A -. al
Hudson, killing 10 and taking ID prisoners,
and 80 horses. Five of our troops were
slightly wounded. The rebels had attacked
u store train. captured all the stores, aud
held the railroad men prisoners.
A Smart Engngcmsn, ut Drnin.yilie.-
The Rebels Completely Routed.
NEW York, DIST.
The Herald's Washington despatch says
Gen. Ord started at q o'clock this morning.
His command consisted of four full! regiments.
The Bucktail rifles, Lieut.. Col. Kane, and
Eastons battery of two "a and two IL pound
howitzers. They proceeded on a ioaging
expedition in the direction OF Drainsyile.-
Gen Mccall anticipating that they might be
attacked ordered the first and second brig
AIDES to follow at s a. NJ. The first brigade,
Gen. Reynolds advanced on Iecsburg Turn
pike, and took position on Difficult Creek to
await further orders.
Two hours later Gen. Mccall with his staff
and escort of cavalry followed by the same
route. Meantime Gen. Ord advanced to
Thornton's house near Drainsville when his
command was suddenly fired upon by force
living in ambush in dense wood ad jacent.-
This was the signal of battle and u brisk en-
gagemcnt promptly ensued.
Gen. Mccall, who arrived few minutes
previously. took command in n moments
time. Easton's battery was planted along.
side the Thornton house and fired rapidly
and with terrible effect in the eneny's am
bush.
Col, Kane's Bucktail Riilemen were placed
in advance. and fired upon the enemy whcr-
ever they made their appearance. Tho rob
els who had battery of 6 pieces returned
the cannonading, and replied to the riaemen
with musketry. The firing WIS kept up
some three quarters Of an hour, when the
enemy retreated rapidly, the fire OF the whole
brigade of rifles being too hot for them.
In their haste, the enemy left behind arms
of all descriptions, clothing, &c. Their loss
is estimated ut $50 killed and wounded
Among the killed is Col. Tom Tyler, Of Frank
fort n.y., commander Of the first Kentucky
rebel regiment. .. OIL. I......
The forces Of the enemy consisted of three
Infantry regiment LIST and llth Kentucky,
and l0ih Alabama, with cavalry regiment
and battery Of artillery, oil under command
OF Col John ii. Torney, Of the 10th Alaba-
ma, acting Brigader.
Loss ON our eide. q killed, and wounded,
most Of whom belonged to the Bucktais.
At9 o'clock our troops returned to camp,
bringing so wagon loads Of forage.
From Port Royal. li- De-
NKw YoRE, 20.
The steamer Atlantic. from Port Royal
18th, has arrived. She brings 10000
pounds of Sea Island cotton, gathered by
negroes under the direction OF government
agents. 800 Nv
General Stevens brigade, 1000 men. now
occupies Beaufort, Lady Island, st. Helypa
and BAY Point. General Viele's expedition
has been abandoned. Gen. Sherman has
issued orders for all reporters to leave Port
Royal Immediately. 81 -
fhe number of troops about Port Royal is
% 900, Four hundred thousand pounds oil