The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-07-27
From Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, July l9.-The Republicans Santa
Fe correspondent says that it is probable Col
Candy will soon send q force to recapture Fl.
Bliss, Texas, where there is q large amount Of
army stores belonging to the Federal Govern
ment.
Dr. Porter, who left Springfield on the eve
ming of the l6th, arrived here tonight, reports
jackson and McCulloch's force at camp Walker
l0mles south Of the Missouri line at Yellville,
Ark Their pi kets extended as far as Neeaho
80 miles from camp Walker.
Gem Pope left to-day, for St. Charles, where
he will establish his head quarters His CON-
mand In north Missouri will be 1000 strong-so
posted chat Jefferson City, Boonville, Lexington
and all the principal points in the northern part
OF the State viii be in easy striking distance.
The Federal troops and Home Guards at JEFF
ferson City will encamp out side the city limits
during the session of the State Convention. s
KANSAS CRY, July 20.--By special messen-
ger Just arrived, We learn the following:
q At 20 minutes past 2 o'clock on the 18th,
Maj Van Horns command Of U. s. reserve
of Home Guards Of this place, numbering about
ITO men, was attacked by 500 rebels under Cap
tain Duncan, three miles north Of Harrisonville
The fight lasted hours, during which time a
continual firing vas kept up on both SIDES. At
20 minutes past. 6 the rehels withdrew, leaving
the q. 8 troops victorious 81 HI
g The loss Of the rebels was IA killed, including
2 officers and several wounded, while that of
the q. S. force was but one killed.
At 10 O'Clock the U. S. troops continued their
march, crossing Grand River, but they were
compelled to leave three Of their baggage wag
oris on the bank Of the river, in consequence of
high water.
Major Van Horn left this city on the morning
of the 18th for the purpose of enforcing Maj.
Dean, now holding West Point. No., With
small force, having routed 100 Of the rebels at
that place. Major Van Horns command was
attacked while At dinner. They planted their
flagstaff at 2 o'clock, not giving way an inch
nor removing the dag till after the rebels with
drew. The enemy attempted to flank on tie
left with q company of cavalry, but we're com
pletely routed by detailed force Of 2S men un-
der Capt Buffers - j
ST. CHARLEs, No, July 9i.--By train to-day
we have confirmation Of the report that Col,
Ben Sharpe Of Montgomery county, and Lieut.
Jaeger Of thesRederaI troops, were wounded BY,
the rebels and subsequently hung Lieut. Jae,
ger, who bad been wounded in the arm q day or
two previous BY tbs. secessionists near Wells
vile. was being taken by Col, Sharpe to his
(sharoe's) home in Dsnyiue in buggy, when
they we're fred upon BY parties concealed in the
bushes BY the road side, and CO.. Sharpe vas
severely wounded in the back. Their horse
taking fright. ran 70 Nartinsburg, where they
were soon after overtsken by a party Of mount
ed rebels. and in spise oftAeir entresties that
their lives might be spared. they we're both
taken cut and hung. o II = s7tze
Col. Sharpe YES Captain of the Montgomery
Home Guards, : prominent 1swyer Of Danyille,
and formerly State Senator. & Heasfs gai
u. LOUIS, July .22,--Over $4,000 worth Of
medicines belonging to Nj Kelly. Of the frE Of
Gorphart l. Kelly, Of this city. destined South,
~ers seized Il Gaps Girardeans on the last trip
Of the sssanss MsapAh, BY Col. Marsh, ots ths.
a0th Illinois Regiment, encsmped at that poipts
Ten wagons Laden with IS men, women and
cssldren. arrived Last night from Texss cosnty,
40. These people we're driven from their homes
oy tne eecee9oNiete. a. - ~ ~ ~
Accounfs from Galway county represent e
In an orderly we'll behaved manner. The Fed.
eral troops IL that eosnty are hsvine = exoel.
slsns effect on the sesessionfstS. 90
osn. Dax sakss sesliliAn - g naIaa, 80.
BALflMoRx, July 2l.---Gen. DIX .rrivea h.rs
to-day, and will tOsmofrow s,lpercs1S g. -
Banks, Who vLlasperoede Gen. fatsersop S-'
~ The Bridge across the Potomac Ct Hsrne,,.
Dssry viii be up tomorrow, making eonnse,iee
With IL Winchester road 70 Charleston.