Daily national Democrat., 1861-06-25
digoation is manifested against B-gadier
General Pierce.

LATER.
1t is not known how many were killed or
wounded in the unfortunate collision of the
Federal troops previous to marching on Great
Bethel. The loss was, however. inconsidrra-
lle. The fire of our IT., ops ou the mas kpd
batteries did apparently very little execution,
our artillery being com o,ed of small field
pieces and howitZers, against the riFed can
non of the rebels. The attack lasted but
half an hour, when the retreat was sounded
and executed III good order. The troops
throug ghout 4his trying affair behaved we'll
The estimated number killed as about 80,
and 100 wounded. Major Winthrop, Aid to
General Butler, and Lieutenant Colonel Grin
nell, of the New York First Regiment, are
missing. Among the killed is Lieutenant
CREDIBLE, of the United States Artillery He
was struck on the right side of the forehead
hy shot from ii riIied cannon, which tore
away the upper part Of his head
STILL LATER-NEw YoRK, June 1.-THE
Herald account Of the affair at Great Bethel
states that after the unfortunate mistake was
rectitied, the forces, comprising the FIRST,
Second and Third New York Regiments,
Joined 10y delatcments of the Fourth Massa-
chusetls, First Ohio Fifth and Ninth New
York Regiments. with two light field pieces,
uuICI I1CultHUlb NTIcUlIt, CAME upon Uu
advanced guard Of rebels, defeated and drove
them back, taking thirty prisoners. They
then advanced on Great Bethel, in York
county, where they came upon the enemy
1000 strong, aud drove right into them. =
They were in position, protected hy six heavy
batteries mounting six and twelve FOUNDERS
aud heavy rtlvd cannon. Both Duryea's
Zouaves and Hawkins regiment charged
right up to the batteries, but could not pass
the ditch, and We're compelled to fall back
After lwo hours contest the ammunition gave
out ard the troops retired i'll perfect order.
The I'ihunes report says all but one rled
gun of the enemy were silenced and that
wnen the Zouaves charged the enemy scat
tered. Not more than half the force was
brought into action. Lieutenant Grebblc's
body was gaIHntly saved by Icing brought
off The field on his own cannon.
The Posts special says there is great ex-
element here over the news Of the conflict at
Gi eat Bethel 1t is the general opinion
among military men there was gross msmnn-
agement and bad leadership of the Federal
forces. The Secessionists are looking up,
emOoldened by the repulse Of our troops.
SERIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS IN KANSAS
LEAvENwoHrB, June l3-P. N.
sas City. There is reported to be Scccs-
sion force OF twelve hundred men near In
waiting reintorcements from be-
low.
At Kansas City there are now six compan-
les Of infntry and three of cavalry, all regu-
lars, commanded hy Captain Price of First
Infantry. They have two field pieces. Seven
companies Of the First regiment Kansas Vol
uulrerS, recently must cred into service here
are at Nyandootte, two miles from Kansas
City, TO act As IL reserve corps.
Major General stone, of Kansas State mi
llia, last night ordered the regiment in camp
at Lawrence, Colonel r. b. Mitehellto march
to Wyaniotte to corporate with the Gov
ernmeut forces. The regiment is armed but
not otherwise equipped. Captain Jennison's
command Of three hundred mounted men,
armed with earlines aud reyolyers. also left
Lawrence for Wyrudotte this morning
Ihe telegraph wires have been cut cast
of Kansas City, leaving us without wire
communication with ST. Louis