The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-08-23
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.

M" ~ VNhAss
The rumor received here on Saturday, COM
ing by way ofsouthern papers, that siegel's
forces were cut of, was entirely destitute VI
foundation.
The forces under Gen. siegel and Major
Sturgis were on Saturday encampei IN COOL
position miles from Rolla, where they are
safe. The rebels had not attempted TO modest
him on the way, though they are, by some ae-
| counts. reported to have entered Springfield
and encamped there. The whole National loss
in killed, wounded and missing at the Battle of
Wilson'S Greek, prove to have been not moro
than four hundred. Ben. McCulloeh aud
large number OF rebel officers are positively
stated to have been killed though McCulloch's
death Is not certain.
The additional particulars Of the receni battle
of Wilson'S Greek, rs II Is called-whieh have
reached us, add very little to our knowledge OF
the affair, gained from the previous full dis
patches. The cnen Us camp extended along
the creek some three miles, and was inclosed BY
high ground ON each side. on which the fight
ing principally took place. The enemy, ID APP
pears, had twenty-one pieces Of artillery, and
q large body ofcavalry. Gen. siegsl. in bis
back half mile. aud took possession OF their
camp. when he was suddenly attacked by u
regiment which be mistook for the first Iowa,
and his command thrown into temporary con-
fusion, during which he lost q portion OF his
battery. About four hundred horses were cap
tured hy our troops.
A dispatch from ROlla. Aug. ~. says:-
The 81. Iouis Republicans correspondent
furnishes the following items The forces en-
gagged in the battle OF wilson's Creek reached
their camping ground nj point miles south
west OF here to-day, where there is an album
dance of water and other facilities for camp
life.
The following items from this quarter are
also OF interest:
Col. Merritt, commanding the first Iowa rcgi-
ment, reports officially that the enemy brought
into the fiellii 900 well armed and disciplined
troop, while our own force was about 5000 In
the early part Of the engagement, and consid-
erably less than 1000 for the concluding four
hours oft,
Col. Blair arrived rs 81. Louis on Thursday.
On Friday q detachment OF u 3. troops, by
order Of Gen Fremont, seizel SIS 900 belonins.
to the Bank at st. Geneyie,e, and took II TO 81.
Louis. The money was intended 10 be used for
the rebel cause.
The statement that the rebels were slowly
marching their lines towards the line Of the
Potomas with the object Of attacking the Cap
itol Is repeated with increased assurance Of its
truth, and in view Of this, and to meet NIL pos
sible contingencies. the following order has been
issued:
WAR DEPARTMENT, Aug. 10th.
All commanders Of regiments Of volunteers
accepted by this Department In the States Of
nsylyania, New Jersey, New York, Connec-
ticut, Massachusetts,, Vermont, Rhode Island,
Maine and New Hampshire. will take notice OF,
and conform promptly to the general order this
day directed to the Governors ofthe states above
named, which Is as follows:
To the Governor ofthe state o.: by the
direction Of the President Of the United States,
YOU are urgently requested to forward or cause
TO be forwarded Immediately 70 the city Of
Washington, all volunteer regiments or portion
Of regiments, at the expense OF the United States
Government, that may be enrolled within your
State, whether under immediate control. or by
acceptances issued direct from the War DEPART
ment, and whether such volunteers are armed,
equipped and uniformed or not. The officers
Of each regimental organization that may not
be full, shall have recruiting Offices nj their sew
eral places ofreudezyous, and adopt such other
measures as may be necessary to I'll mp their
ranks nj the earliest date possible.
Alloffcers Of volunteer regiments. ON their
arrival. will report TO the commanding gener-
al. who will prov lie eq uipments, and other sup
piles necessary for their comfort. To ensure
The movement Of troops more rapidly than
might otherwise be done. you will please confer
with and aid all the officers OF independent
reriments. In such manner As may be neces-
sary TO effect the object In view. All clothing
or supplies belonging TO or contracted for the
several regiments, shall be forwarded TO Wash
inrton for their use, detailed reports Of which
shall be made 10 the commanding general.
[signeil SIMON CAMERON,
The minimum standard height for the rgu-
lar army has been put down to I'VE feet three
inches.
The Tines Washington dispatch says heavy
seizure OF goods for the rebels Was made near
ANNAPOLIS junction Saturday. The goods we're
brought into Baltimore for Richmond dealers.
dram OF slg73 was sent to pay for them
Teams and wagons were also seized, aud num-
Der Of letters to rebel officers.
Gen. James Shields Of California has been APP
pointed Brig. Gen. of volunteers.
The War Department has received from tho
Governors addressed In the late general order,
the most enthusiastic and patriotic responses 70
the call tor additional troops.
As IL Is known that the members OF the Cab
met are INIT on measures for the prosecution
Of hostilties, the attacks on members OF the
Administration are regarded ~ intended 10
thwart It's policy Of effective operations, s..
Cant. Emmett Mcdonald reports that Capt:
Charles @. Rogers, aid TO Gov. Jackson, and
Can't. stephen A. Coleman. both Of 81; Louis.
we're killed In the battle Of the ION Also That
McCuiioeh's force was q. 900 strong before tho
h.,,ls' ana their killed and wounded numbered
n n.r ~ sIerel has received bis commission -
Rr;y Gen and assumed command.
p"s' Wv" EAsrox, Pa, 10th.
Tn. Office Of the Sentinel. peace and COM
uromiss paper, wss gutssd tonight By mob.