The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-07-18
News OF the we g X i.
THE RATTLE MISSOURI.

THE BATTLE IN MISSOURI.
ST. LOUIS, July 10, 1S6l.--A special
messenger arrived this evening by the Pa
cifc Railroad, with dispatches from Col.
Sieeal to Adjutant Harding, at the Ar
senal.
The following abstract was written at
Rolla for the St. Louis Democrat, on the
morning of the 5th: Col Siegel, with a
portion of his regiment and part of Col.
Solomon's. and ten pieces of artillery, in
all from LOO to 200 men, attacked a
BODY Of 5000 rebels, under Gen. Rains
and Col. Parsons, about seven miles east
of Carthage, on The prairie. They only
had five pieces of cannon. Many of the
enemy were mounted men.
Col Siegel began the attack at half past
nine in the morning, breaking the enemy s
center twice After fighting an hour and
half we sienced their artillery.
The rebels had three flags, one of the
State of Missouri, which was left unharm-
ed, and two Secession flags, which were
twice shot down, and raised no more.
The enemy tried to out-hank our troops
with their cavalry and cut off our baggage,
but Col Siegal made a retreating move
ment, keeping up constant firing, and
ordered the baggage train to advance,
which was formed into columns with a
battalion of infantry, supported by four
pieces Of artillery near each body, and the
remainder Of the artillery in front, on the
fanks Of the rebels.
They then attempted to cut off his COM
munication with carriages with their cav
airy, but our artillery took them at a
cross-fire which played havoc among their
ranks. which opened the road, and Col.
Siegel fell back on Carthage, the enemy
harassing his flank up to the town, where
another stand was made.
The rebels being in possession of the
place, Col. Siegel surrounded the town,
throwing shot and grenades into the rebel
cavalry, and using his infantry with great
effect. While attempting to reach the ad-
jacent woods, to prevent the use of the
cavalry, the rebels made the most serious
attack, and the bloodiest part of the battle
was fought But the enemy were finally
routed and forced to withdraw their forces.
Col Sieeel then fell back on Mount
Vernon, where he could 1e supported
The sole captive officer, taken about five
o'clock, reported the loss at near $50 on
their part, but as the severest fighting was
done subsequent to that hour, it is believed
their loss is considerably greater; 45 pris-
oners were taken. Our loss is 8 killed,
and is wounded and missing.
The Springfield correspondent of The
Democrat, undnr date Of the 9th, says that
Immediately after the arrival Of Brig. Gen.
Sweeny at Springfield, he dispatched a
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who were encamped at Neosho, to move
their column to Carthage, which was
promptly done.
Last night q messenger arrived from
Col. Siegel. stating that Gov. jackson and
Generals Price and Raines united their
forces about 4 900 strong, and were en-
camped eight miles north of Carthage
Coils. Siegel and Solomon pushed in rapid
ly, and attacked the rebel forces early yes
terday morning and continued fighting du-
ring the day.
Messengers are continually arriving,
bringing the information that the rebels
are retreating enthusiastically, between
Sarcoxie and Mount Vernon, falling back
on Cassville, with the baggage and plum
der, under the cover Of their cannon, and
Col. Siegal attacking their rear this after
noon.
Gen. Sweeny commands in person fly
ing column moving southwardiy to inter
cept the rebels at Verona, thus crushing
them completely between our columns
Large bodies OF mounted men congregated
at Nestplains and Forsythe, with the in
tention Of joining Gov. Jackson's force,
but Gen Sweeny sent detachment of 250
mounted men through Douglas county to
prevent their union, and to drive back Gen
McBride's command
Late advices say that report reached
Springfield on Sunday morning of an en-
gagement between 500 Federals, under
Col. Wolff, and about l 800 rebels Col.
Wolff occupied prairie when the battle
began, but the rebels retire, ing to the
woods, he followed, and in skirmishing in
the timber lost 80 killed and wounded, he
himself being among the number.
AN INTERNAL MACHINE.
WASHINGTON, July 12-The Free
born gun boat, Lieut. Lowry commanding