Newbern weekly progress. [volume] (Newbern, N.C.) 1858-1863, 1861-07-23

lery. but our imforment says he overheard
messenger from the Secession camp say that
they had killed only one man, after entering
Carthage and had taken no guns.
Jackson announces his intention of fortifying
himself at Carthage until Price and McCulloch
arrive from Arkansas with reinforcements,
when he will act on the offensive and enforce
the laws of the State
Major Sigel retreated in the direction of Sar-
coke, where he expected reiniorcements.-
Nothing can be heard from Major Sturgis or
Gen. Lyon.
LArER.-July 7, o'clock, P MA citizen
of this place has just arrived, having left Sher-
man, Jasper county, at daylight this morning.
He states that, after leaving Carthage Col ST.
gel moved two miles southeast of the town,
where he cncamped for the night His COM
mand is badly cut up His loss is variously
estimatco at from 800 to 900, and that of the
Secessjonists from 1000 to 1900 killed and
wounded Col Brown, with 1900 troops
from Springfield, is said to have joined Col ST.
gel.
Major Sturgis is North ofthe Usage, and Gen.
Lyon. at last accounts, was at Warsaw, on his
way South.
On Friday, the day of the battle, Ben. Nc
Cuoch and Gen. Price arrived at Neosho, 20
miles South of Carthage, with 10000 men. A
guard of 200 left there by Sigel, was surround
ed and taken prisoners. One report says that
all were murdered, and another that but a small
portion of them were killed McCuiioch sent
forward 1000 men to assist jackson. lie eX-
poets 5, 900 additional! troops from Arkansas.
Sr. Louis, July l0.-The Springfield CORES
poudent of the Democrat under date OF the 9th
inst, says, Immediately after the arrival Brig,
Gen. Sweeny, at Springfield, dispatched mes
rengers to Coils. Sigcl and Solomon, who were
encamped at Neosho to move their columns to
Carthage which was promtiy done
II-raItt tInY tl y.
gel. stating that jackson and Gems. Price
aud Rains had united their forces, and were
encamped eight miles North of Carthage. 81
gel and Solomon pushed forward rapidly and
attacked the rebel force early yesterday morn
ing, and continued fighting during the day.
Messengers are constantly bringing lmtorma-
ton that the rebels are retreat!ng Southeast
warLly between SarcoXie and Mount Vernon,
falling back on Caseyville with their baggage
and plumber, under cover OF their cannon, ard
Sigel attacking their rear,
This afternoon Gen. Sweenv commands IN
person flying column, moving SouthWardiy
to intercept the rebels at Vernon, thus crush
ing them completely between our columns.
Large bodies of mounted men are congrega
ting at West Plains and Forsyth, with the IN
tention of Joining Jack sons force, but Sweeny
sent detachment of 200 mounted men through
Douglas county. to prevent their union and
drive back Gen. McBrideS command.
\ company Of Home Guards arrived last
night, bringing Col. Coffee, late member OF, the
Legislature, as Z prisoner.
Later adviccs say report reached Spring
field Sunday morning, of an engagement be
tween 3U) FEEDER l!istS under Cot. Volt and i
80 rebels Wolf occupied a prairie when the
battle bcgai1 bat the +, bcs retreating to the
.veoliS he followed and in skirmishing lost 80
men killed and wounded he himself being a
moAg ille Killed.
| The loss of the rebels was considerable, but
| not definitely astcrancd. \ messenger was
then dispatched to Springfield for reinforce
I nents aud the whole force pushed forward.
Gen. Lyon was at Lecsvile, Cloud comfy, Oh
! Sunday morning. Major SturgS was at Gin
| tor, Henry county, on the same day. They
expected to form a junction about ten miles
! south of Clinton Oh Sunday night.