The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-12-26

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20,-lf any corresp0n-
dence has taken blaze between Lord Lyons and
Secretary Seward. it has been Of an informal
and confidential character, as 10 official COM
muncations have passed between them with
reference to the Trent affair
A brief dispatch from Major Gen. Halleck of
of the army headquarters, confirms abe truth
of the reported success of Gen. Popes expe-
dition in Missouri.
WASHINGTON, Dec 20.-Special to the Her
aid General Ord started at 6 this morning.
His command consisted of four regiments
the Bucktail Rifles, Lieut.. Col. Kane, and Eas-
toms battery, consisting Off and l-2 pound
howitzers. They proceeded on a foraging en-
petition, in the direction Of Drainsville. Gen
eral Mccall anticipating that they might be at
tackled, ordered the LIST and I'd brigadeS to fol-
low at s A. NJ.
The first brigade advanced on Leesburg, and
took position on Difficult Creek 70 await fur
Their orders.
Two hours later, General Mccall NTH his
staff, and an escort Of cavalry, followed IN the
same route. In the meantime Gen. Ord adj
yanced to near Drainsville, when his command
was suddenly fired upon by a force lying in am
| bush in dense woods adjacent.
This was the signal OF battle and a brisken-
gagement promptly ensued Gen. Mccall who
arrived a few minus previous, took command
in u moments time Eaton's battery was plant.
ed alongside the Thornton House, and fred rap.
IDLY and with terrible effect in tie enemy am
bush. Col. Kane's Bucktail Rifemen were
placed in advance, and fired upon the enemy
wherever they make their appearance.
The rebels, who had a battery of six pieces
returned the cannonadiing and replied to the
rifles with muskelry. Firm gwas kept up some
three quar tiers al an hour, when the enemy re-
treated rapidly, our firing being too hot fol
them. Our troops stood up bravely under th'
sharp yolleys of the rebels Their steadines
was praised by Gen. Mcclellan and his officers
The rebels took the direction OF Fairfax Cour
: House, leaving on the field number OF thel
killed and wounded Our troops pursued then
a short distance and returned. Several bodice
of the rebels were picked up, and 10 wCunde'
: prisoners were taken. General Ord captured
} eight wounded prisoners and two cRissons witt
ammunition.
In their haste the enemy left behind arms o
all kinds, clothing, &c. Thhir loss is estimate,
' at $50 killed and wounded. Among their kill
ed was Col. Thior, of Frankfort, Ky. and CON
mander OF the lst Kentucky regiment of rebels
The forces of the enemy consisted ofthree IL
fantry regiments, LIST snd 18th Kentucky, an
10th Alabama, with a cavalry regiment and
e battery, all commanded by Col John II. Forney
= of the 10th Alabama, acting Brigadier Genera
0 The dead rebels were lett on the field. TIL
. loss on our side was six xii ed and eight wount
+ ed, most of whom belonged TO the Bucktaili
!, Colonel Kane received slight wound.
!. At o'clock p. m, our troops had returne
h to camp, bringing in City wagon loads OF forag
. s-
is Ey Thomas Francis Meagher, the gala
a Irish-Amercan patriot and soldier has been a
tie pointed Brigsdier General, which is as
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