The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-17

the engagement between Rains and
Mongomery-The Difficulty between Gem
eral Fremont and Colonel BIair-Arrest
or Colonel Blair, SO.

Tine engagement between Rains and
Mongomery-The Difficulty between Gem
eral Fremont and Colonel BIair-Arrcst
OF Colonel Blair, So.
CHICAGO, Sept 10, 1851.
The Ieavenworth papers Of the nth give the following
account of the late engagement between General Rains
and Colonel Nontgomery-
On the I'd inst. 600 rebels under General Rains ap-
preached Fort Scott and seized eighty mules belonging
10 the government, killing the teamster. messcngo
was despatched to Montgomery, who had 500 men
He pursued Rains eleven miles, killing several Of
his men, when, coming on the main body OF the
enemy, battle commenced, the rebels having cannon
and Montgomery howtzer only. The fight lasted two
hours, when Montgomery slowly retreated keeping
running fight until nightall The eneuy's force is
ported by prisoners at 1000 to 5000.
Twenty negroes have been declared free under
Gen. Fremonts proclamation, being the property Of
leading rebels.
Col Cook with 800 regulars, left Fort Laramie the
Sd inst for Leavenworth.
Colonel f. P. Blair Jr. was ordered yesterday by the
Provost Marshal to report himself under arrest on .
general charge Of using disrespoctful language when At
tending superior officers.
with reference to the removal Of General Fremont the
Democrat this morning holds the following language
The removal of Gen. Fremont, we do not think has
been seriously considered by the administration. Com
plants nave undoubtedly been made against him,
feasible charges preferred which of will be duly
and properly investigator but those proceedings,
satisfied have looked TO result serious
AZ his removal from this department His extraordinary
energy and efficiency highly appreciated by the
government and the and his measures too deep
y seated In the affections OF tho people Of the loyal
States 10 admit the probabilities OF any such event
The Republican learns that Colonel Marshall when at
Lexington few days ago. took possession of quantity
of property belonging to the State, including the books
papers and great seal of the State, which Clab.
Jackson took from Jefferson City After the defeat
Of the State forces at Bonneville by General
Lyon, jackson publicly announced his intention TO
establish the capital at lexington claiming that he had
full authority to do 1t may be that this programme
has not been renqushed and the present movement Of
General Price, Who doubtless, is in possession Of
lexington with the Wow Of planting the seat govern
ment there
Whether the deposed legislature which adjourned in
May last to meet again to-day will be ready 10 proceed
to business cannot be now asccrtained.
Postmaster General Blair and Qaartermaster General
Megs left for Washington this morning.
1t is understood that the precise charge which Col
Blair arrested s INSTRUMENTATION in communicating
while military officer, with the authorities at Washing
ton, making complaints against and using disrespectfu
towards Gen. Fremont, with view of efectiDg his
mova II is stated that letters written by Col Blair
in possession Of Gen. Fremont.
The following letter. which will be published to-mor.
row reveals the commission Of Captaid Kidd, who ar
rived some days ago with flag Of truce from the rebels
at Camp Springfield
HEApouAR TERs, WESTERN DKrARrMESr,l
Sept. H. 1861
Col 7. I. TAYLOR, commanding at Springfield
SR-Yoars Of tho 8th inst, containing erroneous
construction Of proclamation of the 30h ut has had
nay attention understand the object OF your to be
TO inquire whether it my intention to shoot the
wounded who might be made prisoners by the forces
der my command. The following paragraph extracted
from the proclamation will be strictly enforced within
the lines prescribed against the class Of offenders for
whom it was intended, viz
All persons who shall be taken with in their hands
Bhin these lnes gai be tried by NourI martial and If
fms lines expressly declared TO BIO those OF the
army " The military occupation OF this State you have
wholly Inexperienced the meaning Of the proclamation.
Without undertaking 10 determine the condition Of any
man snsaasd IN this rebellion, desire 1t
10 be clearly understood that the procls m ilion
IS intended distinctly recognise the usual rights OF an
open enemy the field and to be IN all respects strictly
sonlormabe with the usages Of war. II is hardly ne
cessary for say that it not prepared with any
purpose TO ignore the ordinary rights of humanity with
respect the wounded men, those who humaney
engaged in allevating their gatherings.
j, c, FREMONT, Major General Commanding