New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-23
FURTHER ABOUT THE BATTLE NEAR
SPRINGFIELD.
BEN hCULLOCH AGAIN REPORTED USHURT
AFTER TIE BATTLE.

| AFTER TIE BATTLE.
! sr. LouI. Mo, Wednesday, Aug 81, 1861.
The Committees Of Safety appointed by Gen. Pape
In Galloway, Lincoln, and Pike Counties report satis-
factory accounts of affairs in their counties. Many
awless characters have been driven Of that region,
and the counties north Of the river being deprived of
their presence are becoming quiet and settled
| 81. Louts Thursday, Aug. %, 1901
Two members of the lst Kansas Regiment arrived
here f,om Springfield to-day having been released by
Gen. Price of the Confederate army. They report
that on the Thursday following the retreat from
! Springfield, Ben McCuoch started in pursuit Of Gen.
Sgel with 5000 cavalry and nine pieces Of artillery,
Tut after one day's march, learning that Gen. Sgel
had been reinforced, gave up pursuit and marched
toward Jefferson City, Quite number Of the wounded
on both sdes have died since forces left SPRING
field.
| Col Cofey, wfo was a prisoner in the Federal
camp, and who WAS released on parole by Gen. Lyon
a short time since. was wounded on the Rebel side,
and has since lost leg.
Official reports foot mp the Federal loss at the battle
at Wilson's Creek rs follows: Killed 223, wounded
72l, missing 29I.
large number Of the missing men were taken
prisoners by the Rebels and have since been released
John A. Brownlee was released from custody to-day
upon condition that he resign bis position as President
Of the Board of Police Commissioners, and leave the
ey and remain in some Free STATE not to return here
without the consent OF tho military authorities.
Kansas CRY No, Thursday, Aug. o. le6i.
Information Of the organization Of large forces OF
Secesionists is received here. From 500 to 1000
will leave jackson County this week and many
more from Lafayette County all en- route for the Be-
cesson headquarters.
RumoTs Of an attack on this city are current.
IoSIos, Mo-, Tuesday, Aug 20, 1851.
The core spondent OF The 81 Louts Depocrat learns
that Gen. Preniiss has been assigned 10 the command
Of Division, embracing the several points in this
vicinity, viz: Cape GiIardeau, Cairo, and Birds
Point.
Gen Grant, who was formerly in command hero, has
been ordered to Jefferson City, where be will establish
his head quarters.
Col. Roses regiment started for Fredericktown, in
Madison County, to-day
The enemy is reported to be ST. Francis River
to-day having left Cedar Creek. They have received
regniorcemenis from Gen. IIardee, with artillery,
and are waiting TO cut of Col. Hecker, who is at
Marble Creek.
Gen. H.rdees command still remains at Greenvle.
Rebel camp Of 600 strong is reported rear Lester
yille on Black Creek about fifteen miles southwest
of here with forces also Cenreville Marble Creek
and Fredericktown.
srKsGrrLD No, Thursday, Aug. IS, 1901.
The following proclamation has been issued:
r, Hs psoT,s n Mnogri
Having ben called by tho Governor Of your State
to sist in diving the Federal forces out Of the state,
and restoring the people 10 their Gst rights. have
conc among you simply win the view Of making var
upon Northern foes and to drive them back. give
Tie oppres,e1 of your State an opportunity OF again
standing np n feemen and u'tenng their true seuu
me- o. You have been oyerruu and trsmrled upon by
tie mercernTy hordes OF lhe North. Your beauIlnl
state bas been nearly s1bjuguied but those OF
Mi.fouri who have oninued In arms together with
nv force came back upon tie enemy, and We have
gained over them great and signal victory. Their
int ief il ssn end many or er of their gen
ersl Officers wounded cir army IA In igll flight and
now II The true OF hissOuri will rTe up aud rally
around their standard, the State will be redeemed
do not como slaong yon % make war uy0n any OF
your reople. whether for Union o,hervi,e. The
tnion people all oil be protected in their ighs AID
property II is earnestly recommended 10 them to
return 10 their homes Prieoner of the Union party
which have been arrested by the army will he re-
leassi and allowed 10 return to their friends
Miour must be allowed to c oose her own destiny.
No oaihs biUdiug your consoionoes will be admin
i.cred.
1 have driven the enemy from among you. The
tine has arrived ior the people OF the State 30
There is 10 time 10 pr0crsftinaie. Size must take her
po.i,ion he II North or South.
BIN McCULLooH, Conm.pens
The following general order hss also been promu-
gated; .- u,-.
NE,H SPKrNGTIstD, Mo, aug ~, lsGl
The General Commanding takes great pleasure In
announcing 20 the Army under his command TIE signal
yirory Il has Just gained. Soldiers Of Louisiana II
Nrl,atsas OF Missouri aud Of Texas nobly have Won
snuained yourselves. Shoulder to shoulder Won have
me lie enemy and driven bim before you. Your fret
battle Las been glofious and your General IL proud OF
you.
Ibe opao,ina force composed mostly Of tie old reg.
plsr ar,ey of the North have thrown themselves upon
Won c,uhiont Of victory but by great galanlry and
n, eruioed COURAGE you have routed il with great
esughter Several pieces OF artillery and many pris-
OF e,s are now in your hands.
The Conn ander iu.C bief OF the enemy is slain, aud
mony OF tie general of oers wounded.
The aag OF the Confeioncy now floats near Spring
field the stronghold Of be enemy.
TIE friends of our cause who have been Imprisoned
there, are released
Wile announcing 10 The army the great victory, the
General hores that tie Hurels You have gained will
not be tsfnished by . s gle outrage. The private
proregty OF citizens Of either party must be respected
Soaior who fought ou day before Yesterday can
not rob or plundeg 81 order Of BES McCuLLOcH.
J,s McIaIosa Capt. G. 5. A. and AdJutat General
ARREST or 4 FEMALE SPY.
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