New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-16
FROM MISSOURI.
THE BATTLE AT Wilson's CREEK.

SPRINGFIELD, mo-, MOnday, aug liz, iooi'
The correspondent Of The 81. Louis Democrat fur
nishes detailed account Of the battle at Wilson's
Creek, but all the main facts concerning the engage
mcnt have already been telegaphed. The enemys
camp extended along Wilson's Creek about three
miles, inclosed by high ground on each aide, upon
which the greater part of the engagement was fought
1t does not appear from this account that the Rebels
were driven back any considerable dtance, but their
charges were all repulsed, aud they burned large
amount Of camp equpage and baggage to prevent Its
capture by our troops. The enemy had q pieces Of
artillery, and very large body Of cavalry.
General Sigel attacked the Rebels from the south
east as soon as he heard firing from General Lyons
command, and drove them back half mile, taking
possession Of their camp, which extended westward TO
the Fayetteville road Here terrible fire was poured
into bis ranks by regiment which he had permitted
TO advance within few PAGES Of him, supposing it to
be the Iowa LIST. His scattered considerably, and
Colonel salomon's Regiment could NOT be rallied; con-
sequently Colonel Sgel lost five of bis guns the other
being brought away by Captain Flagg, who compelled
his prisoners to drag it of the field.
Our troops captured about 400 horses. Our loss is
about 200 killed and from COO to 200 wounded while
the loss of the enemy cannot possibly be less than
double our own, their forces having moved in large
bodies and our artillery playing on them with terrible
effect.
Lieut.. COL Brand, who commanded a rebel force at
Bonneville, and has sinee been Gctng as aid to Gen.
Price, was taken prisoner
Gen. Lyons body has been embslmed for convey
ance TO bis friends in Connecticut.
The following are additional names Of Federal
officers killed and wounded:
Capt. Msron Of the lst Iowa Regiment.
Capt. Brown of the let Iowa Regiment
Major Shafier is reported killed, but this lacks con-
fImation.
WOUNDED.
Capt. 6;ottschalk of the Let Iowa Regiment.
Capt. Swift OF the LIST Kansas Infantry.
Capt. Gilbert OF the let Infantry.
CAPT. Holton Of the let Kansas Regiment.
Lieut.. Brown of the lst Missouri Regiment.
Capt. Cole of the lst Missouri Regiment.
ST. LOUIS, Thursday, Aug Is, 1861.
Tie feet Of steamers, which have been laid up
Is miles below here for time past, wero brought
to the city to-day by order Of Gen. Fremont, 10 pre-.
vent the possibility of their being taken by Seoes-
sionists.
Gen. Pope has about completed the appointment Of
Committees Of Safety in the counties Of his depart
meni according TO special orders, which have been all
ready leaphed. Since the adoption Of this plan for
the preservation of property, acts OF violence have
most materially diminished and 1t is believed that in
shor. time they will, under the new regime, entirely
CEASE.
1t lie stated that some 900 Rebel troops approach
ing Ironton from the South. The Federal troops in
that region posted at Pilot Knob Ironton. and Ar.
cada, three villages, which lay about two miles apart
in a valley, the narrow entrance to which can be
easily defended by artillery; and flank movement s
no. apprehended, in consequence Of the impossible
condition Of lLe roads around the valley.
Col. Blair arrived here to-day.
The Provost-M Marshal hes issued stringent orders
against wearing concealed weapons BY ciizens and
the sale giving away Of any description
Of firearms by gunsmiths other dealers, except by
special permit.