Daily Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1861-1862, 1861-10-09

Of is gallan, Captain up, IN tie enemy fhess demos.
sraions and psrticu sry the connuei advance Of the
hempen breastworks, which efficient the
ton bales at New OrleaDs ckly attracted the attention
and excited the alarm OF the enemy, who made many
d,ripg attempts to dive rs back They wrs. however,
rpuls 10 every Instance by the unAnching courage
aud fKed determination Of our men
In these desp'r.a encounters, the veterans Of Nc.
Brides and Slacks divisions fully suskind their proud
reputation, while Col harii Grs su and his command,
and C,l. Boyd and Major Winston their comm ind-
proved themselves worthy 10 fight by tho side OF the
meu who had by their courage and vaor imperish-
able honor 10 the bloody battle Of SpriDgfell
About o'clock In the afternoon Of the goth, and ai.
ter 6ftywo hours Of continuous firing white Gag was
displayed By the enemy that part OF their works near
eat to Col Green's position, and shortly afeIward anoth
er was displayed opposite to Col Rvss Immediately
ordered acsssson Of all firing on our part and SET
forward one oil my stsf officers 10 sscertan the object
Of the flag, and to open negotiaans with the enemy
such should bs their desire. twas finally, after de-
ay, sgreed BY Col Marshall and the officers associated
With him for that purpose by Col huligsn, that the
United States forces should lay down their and
render themselves prisoners Of 70 this army
These terms hayog been made known we're Jatf ID by
me and Immediately carried Into effect.
Out enre less 10 this series Of engagements amounts
70 rs killed and " wounded. The enenmys losz w. Q
much greater.
The visible fruit, of this almost bloodless victory ere
great about 900 prisoners among whom Colonies
Au!ligsD, Marshall, Peabody, White, Grover Msor Van
Horn, and lis other commissioned officers, FIVE pieces
OF artillery and two morars over 5000 sand Of uar-
try arms, large number Of sabres. about 750 borss
many sets Of cavalry equipments, wagons teams, aBmr.
ii ion, moro than 100000 worth Of commssay stores
aud a large amount Of other property In ADDITION to
all this obtained the restoration Of tie Great Seal Of the
Ss of the public records which bed been stolen from
their proper custodian and shout 5000 600 in money Of
which the bank Of this pl-ee had been robbed ard
which have caused 10 be returned to It.
This victory has demonstrated the fitness of Our ci.
zen soldiery for the tediou, operations of siege IS
well as fer d,shipg charge They lay for 6fty.t~o
hors in the open air, without tents covering regard
less Of the aud raip and In the very presence of
watchful and desperate foe msnfuy rerelng every ss-
ssut and patiently awaiting my orders to storm tho
fortifcsons. No general ever commanded drawer or
better army 1t is composed Of the best blood and tho
bravest men Of Missouri.
Where nearly every one, olicers and men, behaved
well, as is known to your EIeel,ncy (~ho present
vita tho army during the whole period embraced ia this
report is impossible TO make special mention Of udi
yduals. without seeming to nske invidious dsnctops.
But may be permitted TO express my personal oblg,
tons to my volunteer aids well 70 my staff, for
their eficea. services and prompt attention to oil my
ord 70,
have the honor to be- with the greatest respect, your
EKcelercJs ob't servs SrERLIsG PR!cx,
Major General Commanding