New-York daily tribune., 1861-11-06
FROM MISSOURI.

Arrival OF Gen. sigcrs Division and Gen.
Fremont i'm Springfield - Entiiusiastic
Receptiou-Hew the Rebel Army has
Treated Union Men sigel's March
Visit TO the HospitnI-The Charge Of the
Fremont BODY Guard-Its Loss-1ncf.
dents Of the Fight-visit 10 the Battle
Ground-Mnior white-Funeral Of the
Dead soidiers-The Rebel Loa-Why
the Attack was Made.
From Our Special Correspondent. -
CAxP LION, Sprir gheld, No, Tuesday. Oct 49, 1861
On Sunday evening, after a march Of thirty miles,
Gen. Sgels advance division of the army, and Gen.
Fremont and staff entered this city. Their arrival
was greeted by the inhabitants with the most genu-
inc and unmistakabe demonstrations Of joy. Flags
which bad been concealed since the mournful Sun
day. eleven weeks before when, after the battle OF
Wilson's Creek and the death of the brave Lyon, the
stricken remnant Of our army evacuated Springfield,
now suddenly came to light, and were flung triumph
ant to the breeze; Union men, who for that long Pc
Rod had been exies from home came pouring In; the
streets and porches were crowded with people, whose
glad faces waving handkercbiefs, swinging hats and
loud buzza.. again gave a hearty welcome to the
army Of the Union.
| NprlDRuelu, ulVst iHPOieohe fN.A' - ~~N'''
West Missouri, is an Incorporated city, containing
in ordinary times, population of about 3,Ooo. The
CourtHouse, bank, and principal trading houses are
built around hollow square, in the ordinary South
ern mode; but the dwellings, many Of which are
neat and inviting are scattered over large area
among cool groves and shaded lanes. Enough Of
them have balconies and verandabs 10 show that We
are approaching warm climate; but one tall church
spire points its taper finger to heaven" and the
general aspect of Springfield is more like New
England town than any other city as far South.
Scores of the houses are now desered-some Of them
belonging 10 Union men who fed after the death OF
Lyon, and others to Secession families, who, with
their cattle, horses, and negroes, have gone South
in anticipation of the approach Of our army.
| The Rebel army, during tire eleven weeks 1t has
had possession here has almost literally eaten OUT
the country. Horses mules cattle, wagons, wheat,
and goods of every description have been TAKEN main
y from Union men, without giving any equivalent in
return. The Rebels have acted upon the principle
of living upon the enemy in this vicinity, as
well as in all other parts of Missouri hence every
Union trading house in Springfield has been robbed
of everything which could be of service TO
them and nearly every Union farmer in this
large and wealthy county Green has been
compelled TO contribute to the subsistence
of the enemies Of the Union. As there are some
wealthy Secessionists remaining in the county prob
ably an opportunity viii now be afforded them to see
how they like it. When Gen. Lyons army was
here and on It's march from Bonneville ii refraned
punctiousy from interfering with the property even
of the most active and bitter Secessonists but as
they have inaugurated different system, il is to be
hoped that Gen. Fremont will meet them upon their
own ground and fight the devil with fire.
In spite of the severe trials and temptations to
which they have been subjected the people offspring.
field have kept the faith and vndicated their claim TO
being the stsnebest Union citizens in the State, out
side of St. Louis.
Gen. Fremont's first &C. upon bis arriyd was 10
visit the new Court House, row used as hospital
for the members of his Body Guard, who were
wounded in the brilliant, but terrible fght-the Bal
aklaya Of our war for the Unon-on Friday night
There are about twenty Of these wounded in the hos
pitai an1 me General visited the couch of each man
/ and said to him few words of encouragement aud
nraise. He then established bis headquarters in a
house on the west side of town, which Gen. Lyon
occupied for the same purpose while he was here.
Gen. Sigels men came in, apparently quite fresh,
after their march of thirty miles, none OF our other
commanders to push hs troops forward us rap
dly as Sigel and he deserves 10 be as famous for
brilliant advances as he s for mastery retreats. Be
fore he left the railroad, be found himself, like the
other Generals, greatly cramped for want of trans
portation but he pressed armwagons, stage coaches,
carriages oxen, horses and mules until he was am.
ply supped and came on far in advance Of the other
divisions.
After our arrival on Sunday night, visited the
hospital to learn the fate of old friend who now
belopps TO the Body Gusrd-Mr Edward l.. Dean.
His name did not prove to be in the list of the dead,
and upon searching among the wounded, found him,
at last stretched upon cot. His eye frightened az
be recognized me, and grasped my hand. is your
wound serious Z" asked. "Paipful, but not fatal,
was bis reply. 81 am fortunate in not being with
those poor fellows who are stretched out down
staiis. o, it was glorious fghtr'
| His comrades beside him all seemed to share the
same spirit They are right; it 'cas glorious fight;
there ID nothing more brilliant known to our history
perhaps to any history. Wilson's Creek is doubiy
historic oround upon it, on the 10th Of August, oc'
curred the terrible battle In which thousand Of our
brave men poured out their blood like water; and
the heroic Lyon laid down his life for the country
which shall ever cherish his name in green and CRATE
full remembrance; and eleven weeks after, On the
head waters of the same stream, was made that
charge of the Fremont Body Guard, under the gal
liant Zagonyi, which will ever be coupled hereafter
with that of the Light Brigade of Balaklsya-
Into the Jaws OF DEATH
Into the gates Of hell"
Time will not permit me to record, before the mail
closes, anything more than few incidents OF the
battle if battle it be called; but II is clear be-
yond dispute that $50 raw men, who had never been