New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-02
TAE WAR FOR the UNION.
FROM MISSOURI.
Pnsyress Of Gen. Prenscnrs Army-A
rice Of Successes Upon
Esemy-scoutins Parties Fer"
Waiting for the Rear 90 Come Up

NJ, p,,,s !. White, into Lexington, recaptnrihe
,, o, for the time releasing all our prisoners and
,a;rc oyr wounded TO 81. Louis. The Rebel state
a. ,s,;eb Jackson carried away from Jefferson
a.e;no hi, fi,ht in June, was taken by Major White,
snd Is re,ained in this camp rs trophy. Major
white and Maior Zagonyi, of the Fremont Body
,uard are now in advance OF our entire army, hav-
;ny gone forward with scouting party toward
Springfield. Az there were but few hundred Rebel
troops there at our latest accounts it probable that
ere this they have retaken Springfield and that the
Stars and Stripes again wave over it.
4 The five main divisiopso of Gen. Fremonts army are
pow Disposed as follows: Gen. Slgel, who still keeps
IN advance, is q few miles ahead 0f us; Gen. Az
boths division, accompanied by Gen. Fremont aud
staff, is here, while the commands OF Gems. Pope,
McKiusIry, and Hunter are behind As We are
now near the enemy, the advance will probably re-
main here day or two for the other divisions Of the
army 10 come up. Ten miles to the west Of us the
right wing, composed of Gen. Lane followed by
Gen. slurges, with their respective brigades, is
marching southwark, in line parallel to ours.
Lane latest exploit is the capture Of large quantity
Of lead left behind by the rebels in their fight which
he has sent to Fort Scott, Kansas.
Az econ as the rear divisions arrive, the whole
army will press rapidly forward As transportation
is still scarce, many available teams are being
pressed into service along the route and Gen. Fire.
mon,s army procures its subsistence largely from the
country through which we are passing. Where the
owners are Union men, it is paid for whers they
ore active Rebels, it is taken ~ bout money and
without price. The most of the people in this rich
farming region are Secessionists who, having danced
are row paving the fiddler; and they end 1t very
expensive sehottiscbe.
Intelligence of the brilliant success Of our arms
near Ironton, NO.. in defeating and routing the
Rebels under JEFF. Thompson, wss received here
yesterday with loud cheers, by regiment after reg-
menf as the dispatch was read 10 them. As the
fourth important success in Gen. Fremont's Depart
ment within the last ten days, it inspires them with
confidence and enthusiasm.
At house by the roadside, yesterday, We found
two young men from Prices army, who were shot
BY the Home Guards, few miles from here, ten
days ago, while they were stealing wheat. Their
wounds are so serious that they will be laned for
hfe. The young men have now taken the oath OF
allegiance. Al another farmhouse, the owner, a
Uuicu man, wss called out OF his bed, and fatally
shet in his own door by party Of msrauders, few
pights ago.
The discipline, health, and spirits Of Gen. Ere
mort's army are generally excellent.
Corse,pondsncs Of Tbs N. " Tribune.
CAMP PRESTrs, Oct 25, 1861.
This eneampment is located near Chilicotbe, Liv'
ingston County, on the Hannibal and ST. joseph
Railroad rs miles from the latter place. The post "
commanded by Col John Groesbech, Of the 39th
g., he, errhr fvp m.
panies Of the 3sth Ohio, the 5oh Illinois, Col Bean,
and a company Of cavalry under Capt. Humphrey,
all in good ,riIn and ready for any emergency. Sc
cefsiou ard desolstion have gone hand in hand
ebis once happy aud prosperous region. This town,
IL the midst OF the mot beautiful nad fertile country,
contained 900 inhabitants year ago; now, more
than hslf the houaes are deserted -Four OF ibe six
me. ting-h have been closed The people have
suffered dreadfu' in all their interests the bitter
fruit OF treason and rebellion everywhere abouDds.
few " the vacant dwellings are occu-
pied for hospitals all property II ssfe
under the protection If tie Star-Spangled
banner-even the residence Of the rebel Gen. Slsl H.
who is now In command Of a division OF tho rebel!
army, under our guardianship, is tecure from all
harm. Such forbssrsuco should lead the sinner TO
repentance. How long THE "ciyil way" Of treating
rebel property is TO continue, time must show. The
Eabid rebes have left their homes and in the army
some have removed their families, others have LETT
them here, showing their confidence in the authority,
protection, and power of the Government they madly
<eBdeavor to destroy. We have around n. men who
fought with Price at Lexington; low they are farm
loafers, quiet as amUs and innocent doves;
eut they need watching. Others are bere, who are
eecessonists 1T heart, and there 1t brews. but they
are non comnittsl. The Union men are Of two
kinds those that out aud out for their Govern
xnent and ready TO fight for H. and others who are
timid, overawed by their rebel neighbors, weak aud
fearful; their patriotism Is not OF great Importance;
and, regret 20 say, this class is quite numerous.
The modification Of Gen. FreUonts proclamation,
and our mild tire stnent Of traitors and their property
has been snfgvoratle TO this csss Of patriots. In
the midst Of the secession pestilence find that
nild treatment il bot Trustworthy preventive,
can we rus its curative virtues. The tufts of grass
90 Ia the old spellir gbeok fable, Don't bring tho
dsstroyers of the GOverDnen: down; aud the sooner
try she virtue Of smother missile something that
wiil be felt work OF preserving the GovernD srt,
by bringing down its eLernie., Is accomplished, apo
His bleeding land snail be healed.
The general health Of our troops IL good and those
"A the bosp pital recovering. In one regiment the
18th Ohio Volunteers, we have Lost but three men
sinee organization Ia July. Order and discipline
arc well maintained, and our efficiency in the dis
charge Of duty il all that could be desired. Our
Chaplain. the Rev. b. w. Chidlaw, performs daily
Seligious seryice at tie dfess parsde, the snd
Otcers Join IN tie worship with interest and rever
ence, and the scene Is impressive and solemn. On
Sunday we have preaching NJ III a. m., Sunday
school at 2p. m and social worship at candle light
&s. These services are we'll attended and we hope
producing good results. In camp life, amid its
temptations and trials, the benign influences OF
religious worship, the reading Of tracts and good
kook., and Of godly conversation, intelligent and
genial, can never be oyerertitnated. Our regiment
4 under obligations TO unknown friends In the City
Of New-York for hymn books, tracts, and Q camp
library sent TO our chaplain, for which We would
express our grateful scknow ledgments. Such
fsycrs cheer the soldiers heart, and sid him In all
his duties. ONO.
zAGOHyPS CHARGE AT SPRINGFIELD.
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