White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1861-08-29

Eg The Colonel of one of the new
Indiana Regiments. is named jeff. c. Da-
Wis. He may be good man. but has
bad name for everything but piracy.
The Kansas Regiments at Wilson's
Creek.
At the risk of repetition, we lay before
our readers portion Of communication
to the Missouri Republican relating to the
action of the Kansas boys in the recent
battle:
The First Missouri Regiment was de-
ployed as skirmishers, until it reached
hill near the enemy's camp, when it clos
ed up and began the fight in earnest. The
firing now became heavy; the cannon
opened on both sides; the balls whistled
over our heads, knocking limbs from the
trees, and pounding the rocks beyond Us
in an unmerciful manner. but hurting no
one. The enemy's musketry, however,
was better directed and did much havoc
with the Missouri boys, who stood it
bravely. The First Kansas regiment was
now ordered to their support, six COM
panies in front and four as . reserve. Just
now the Missouri boys were compelled to
fall back. having sustained a CALLING fire
for half hour. and then the Kansas fel
lows came in with yell. After firing
a few rounds, Capt. Chenoweth's. Clay
toms and a part of Capt. McFarland's
company under Lieut.. Malone-the Cap
tain having been previously wounded
were ordered to charge. Headed by Col.
Deitzler, they drove the enemy from their
position, but soon found that their ardor
was likely to cost them dear, for they got
into the rebel lines SO far that they were
almost surrounded, large body showing
themselves on either flank and pouring in
a fearful FIRE. They were obliged to fall
back. and in doing so. Col. Deitzler was
severely wounded, and his horse killed.
Capt. Chenoweth was slightly wounded
in the arm, received ball in his boot,
and had his hat shot off.
Amid the noise ani confusion of the
constant firing of musketry and roaring Of
artillery, the order of retreat was not
heard by Capt. Clayton, who continued
to advance until he came to the brow Of
the hill. where he discovered regiment
of men whom he supposed from their uni
form to be Sigel's regiment, advancing
toward him at right angles. Their Col
onel asked the Captain where the enemy
were. He replied by pointing in the d.
rection of the retresting rebel forces. and
Immediately commended aligning his
company on the right Of the regiment.
All at once Capt. Clayton mistrusted
that he was in trap, and looking to-
wards the Colonel he recognized in him
an old acquaintance. being no less than
Col. Clarkson of Kansas Border Ruffian
notoriety. ex-postm aster of Leavenworth
City. The Captain then gave the COM
mand, "right oblique, march r. When
he had moved his company distance Of
about thirty PAGES away from the enemy's
line, the Adjutant of the rebel regiment
rode rapidly towards him and command
ed him to halt. He did so and immediate
ly brought his command to an "sbout
face" fronting the enemy's line. The
Adjutant asked "whst troops are these ?"
Il belong to the First Kansas Regiment, I"
replied the Captain; "who are you :" Il
am Adjutant of the Fifth Missouri Vol
unteers." "What; Confederate or Unit
ed States % Confederate." "Then
dismount. God damn you; you're my
prisoner" said the Captain. presenting
his pistol. He obeyed. and upon the de-
mand of the Captain delivered over bis
sword.
"Now" said the Csptain, "order your
men not to fire. or you're . dead man. "
and commenced moving backward with
bis company. holding the Adjutsnt be-
tween himself and the rebel forces. The
Adjutant ordered his men to open FIRE,
which they did, and the Captain shot the
Adjutsnt with his pistol. At the same
moment . sergeant Of Captain C's. COM
psny thrust his bayonet through the body
Of the Adjotant, pinning him to the
ground and leaving his gun sticking in
bis body. The Captain then ordered his
men to run for their lives, which they
did. forming again upon the brow Of the
hill.
Meanwhile Maj. Halderman was gal
lantly leading the reserve Of four com
panies which were now engaged. The
Second Kansas regiment had come into
action; their brave commander. Colonel
Mitchell. was shot severely. and now
Lieut. Col. Blair wss acting like the true
man be 10. in chesring on and directing
his men. Maj. Cloud, with bis long haii
reminding one Of Col. May. wss riding
up and down the line ~ cool q il moth
ing unusual wss happening. Capt. Steel.
with his brigade. was pouring thunderoua
volleys into the scoundrels. while Csps
Tottsn's battery was ootdoing itself in il
murderou. bslchings. Whsrsver his guns
were turned. . solitude was made. Gen
Lyon had fallen. and Maj. Sturgis wa.