Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-07-16

4 The two Misses Scott who supposed to have
been the Gauss of the capture Of Capt Goodwi o.
: the Connecticut regiment, have been arrested BY
order of Gen. Tyler, and will be ESld as prisoners
I till Goodwin is released.
GEN M'CLEILANE ACCOUNT HIS EXPLOITS AT BEVERLY
BEVERLY, July I2.-Yesterdsy morning General
Mcclellan ordered four regiments, the Sth, 10th and
18th Indiana volunteers and the 10th Ohio to pro-
coed along the line of the hills southwest of the
enemies eutrenehed camp to the Beverly road
where it crosses Rich Mountain, two miles east OF
the enemy's position with orders 80 advance along
the Beverly road, and attack the east side of the
works, General Mcclellan being prepared to as
saut the west side firing should announce
tae commt ncement of the attack ..
The capture Of courier who mistook the rosd
through the enemy's camp for troops, placed the
enemy In possession of the movement. When Gen.
Rosecraqs reached the Beverly road at II o'clock
H., after most exhsusting march over the noun
tains, he found the enemy posted upon the opposite
side Of the road, above 900 strong, with two can
non, holding strong position, partially fortified.
An engagement instantly took place and continued
Of an hour, IN which the rebels were totally rout-
ed with loss Of 800 men, including ten officers,
! and both cannon.
About seventy.five killed and as many wounded
fell INTO our hands, and enc hundred and fifty ether
prisoners.
The road was between two hills. Our troops
descending steep declivity, were greatly exposed
to the Ere of the rebels who occupied the opposite
| hin. and poured musketry, shot and shell upon
! them.
Gen. Rosecrans' column remained at the place of
| engagement during the night.
| Gen. Mcclellan was in posi- ION with his whole
force during the whole afternoon Ieauy make the
assault. but heard nothing from the other column.
except distant firing. Early in the morning he was
! proceeding 70 plant cannon upon an emnence COM
! manding position of the rebel camp and prep6r-
iug to attack the whole nest in front when 1t was
ascertained that the enemy had evacuated the place
| during the night, moving towards Laurel Hill !
iyoU a fnvr IN sip al fhnir tau
cannon and camp eQulpage and transpoFtiOn.
A rapid march was then made by G N. Mcclellan |
to Beverly, passing Gen. ROsecran's column on the |
road with orders to follow. At Beverly it was as
certained that late in the day the rebel forces at
Laurel Hill had retreated, moving towards Romney.
Our total loss was not more than IL killed and |
SO wounded.
The above report is approved by General CcClel-
Ian.
THE CAMPAIGN N HissOURT-HIGHLy CoLoRED BLACK
REPUBLICAN ACCOUNTS.
BROoKFuID, No, July 1.-THE Salt river bridge
and depot buildings at Monroe and Huunewell were
burned yesterday. Two trains of cars are re-
ported seized and burned at Monroe. The tele-
graphic wires have been cut
A body OF Uuited States troops were this morning
reported to be occupying the brick college building
at Monroe, and surrounded by a large body of cav
alvy under command of ThOs. A, harris flag
of truce was sent out by Mr.. Stratham and disre-
garded.
and inmates
Eight hundred troops of the Iowa Second and
Third Regiments reached Monroe from the West
Much sOlicitude is felt fer those at Monroe, who
are part of the Iowa Third Regiment Illinois Six
teenth, and Company 4, Hannibal Home Guard.
The number is unknown.
The track clear, and trains running from Macon
City to ST. Joseph
LATsR. SP. NM. H. Hale, Roadmaster now at
Shelbina, confirms the report of en- engagement at
Nc roe The Rebels number 1900 with two or three
pieces of cannon
Our men are fighting like devils, and at great
odds. The United States troops, to the number of
709 went 20 Florida Tuesday night, and it is sup
posed they,were outnumbered by the Rebels they
went to seek, and retreated to Monroe and made
stand for their lives.
The aid from the West will reach them by 10 P.
81. No aid from Quincy or Hannibal had reached
them so far as known.
ST. LOUIS July IA good deal Of excitement has
existed in the city to-day in consequence of the sup
preston of the Journal, but no disturbances have
yet taken place. Two companies of reserve corps
are stationed at the Custom House tonight and :
some $500 troops are under arms in different parts
OF the city TO preserve peace.
A special dispatch to the Democrat from Jefer- Z
son City says the secessionsts gathering in con-
siderable numbers in and around Boonville, and
the United States troops at that place have been
der arms every night since Wednesday, expecting t
an st ack. similar condition of things EXIST at
Lexington and renforcements, especially artillery,
are needed at both points :
The Home Guards of Miller county, have taken
possession of Tuscunbia, and captured two cannon,
and hOisted the American flag in front of the Court
House. Z
The Home Guards of Usage county, dispersed a
company Of SecessiOnsts at Chsmois, and Errested
the leaders, but afterwards released them their
taking the oath OF allegiance TO the United States.
Capt Mcneil publishes proclamation to the peo-
pie of Missouri. stating that the suppression of the
State journal was in consequence of its giving aid C
and comfort to those in active rebellion against the
authority of the United States Government, en-
couragng the people TO take up arms against that
authority TO commit acts Of violence and oppression
against loyal citizens and by melting disatcted Cit
Zens to the commission Of overt acts Of treason,
With 2 view Of entirely subyerting the Federal Z
authority 10 the State.
The Clinton, No. journal, published by printers
IN Major Sturgs' command, states that outrage
being committed along the Western border Of Mis-
.Oury by laBless hsnditti under Montgomery and
Jameson II is also authorized to stale that they
acting without the authority and sanction of the g
United States, and will be treated as outlaws by all
good citizens and soldiers wherever found. al
CHICAGO, July l2.-The companies sent for the &C
relief Of Col Smith, at Monroe returned last night
10 Hannibal and report the road unobstructed be.
.Eeen Hannibal and Monroe. On arriving at the
after place they formed a junction with Smiths
orce, who had entrenched themselves in the AGA 4
lemy buildings The rebels 200 strong, were
grouped and the prairie out Of reschof Smiths
'ifes They had two pieces of artillery, which
we're brought to bear, but the distance was so
great that the balls were almost spent before reach
ng their Lines. Smiths artillery Of longer range.
lid considerable execution. The fight lasted till
iusk The laat shot from Smiths guns dismounted
)ne of the enemys.
Just at that moment, Gov. Woods, of ILL.,, fell in
he rear with cavalry sent from Quincy on Wed
lesday. and completely routed them, taking 80
)risonerg one gun and q large number of horses
twenty thirty Of the enemy were killed. Not
me of the Federal forces was killed, although
everGl were severely wounded. Col Smith is de-
n DrOm |
# the Rebels. Ben. Harris, the Rebel leader, es
aped.
ST. LoCIs. July ia gentleman from Hannibal
sst night. says that Col. Smith, commandant Ct
doprGe, was reinforced by 300 mounted men from
illinois yesterday afternoon, When the Rebels were
stacked and dispersed. Gen. Harris was forced
o abandon his horse and take to the woods.
lymber Of Rebels were captured. Capt. hcAls
er, reported killed, was only wounded and will
probably recover. The Hannibal Home Guard ar