Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1861-11-13
Important from Cairo
FIGHT NEAR COLUMBUS, Ky.
Rebel Camp Attacked and Destroyed
HEAVY Loss BOTH SIDES.
CAIRO. November Z.


this morning. The federal troops num-
berine $500 engaged the rebels, about
1850 in number, at IL o'clock. The
battle lasted until shutdown. The rebels
were driven from their entertainments
across the river, with great loss. Their
camp was burned, and their stores, with
ill the baggage, cannon, horses, mules
and 100 prisoners taken.
The federals then retired, the rebels
having received reinforcements from
Columbus. Both generals had horses
shot under them. Col. Doherty, of lii
nois, was wounded and taken prisoner.
The rebel loss lot known The federal
loss is believed to be $50.
CHICAGO. Nov. I.
\ special Cairo dispatch to the Tri-
bune, gives the following particulars of
the fight at Belmont yesterday:
Our forces consisted of the following
Illinois regiments : 22I, Col. Dougher-
tv; 9th, Col. Ruford, an 30tL, Col.
Logan; also, the 9Th Iowa regiment,
Col. Lamar, the Chicago Artillery, and
Dollins' AMI Dolano's Cavalry compan-
les.
TLev left Cairo on the steamers Alex
ander Scott Chancellor, Memphis, and
keystone State, accompanied by gun
boats Lexington and Tyler. After land
inc they were formed in line Of bate,
Gen. McCIernand in command. The
Cairo troops, Col, Dougherty in com
mand and the Birds Point troops, en-
counterod the enemy. 1000 strong, and
fought every inch o: the way to the enc
my's camp, making sad havoc in the enc
my 5 ranks.
Col. Ruford was the first to plant the
stars and stripes in the enomy's carp
Col Doughcrty's regiment captured the
rebel battery of twelve pieces, two Of
which were brought away.
Col. Fouck's men suffered greatly, as
they were in front of the battery before
it was taken. After taking possession Of
the rebels camp, it was discovered that
the rebels were crossing over from Ken
lucky, for the purpose Of attacking Us in
the rear Orders were given to return
to the boats, when our men were attack
ed by endorsements of several thousand
from Columbus. Another severe en-
gagement took place, in which our troops
suffered severely.
The losses. as far rs asccrtained at n
late hour last night, were the following
TIE 30th Regiment, hundred and six
were missing. Major McClerkon wound
ed, taken prisoner. In the 2lst Regi-
ment, l40 missing. Col. Buford's Regi-
ment returned too late to obtain any
particulars. Col Lamar reported dan
gerousiv WOUNDED. Taylor's battery
lost one gun. We have taken $50 pri-
soners, a number of whom are wounded.
The rebels killed are 800. The ground
was completely strewn with dead bodies.
The rebel Col. Wright, 18th Tenn. killed
Gen. Cheatham commanded the rebels,
Polk being at Columbus. 1t is stated
that Gen. Johnson was wounded.
The gunboats rendered efficient service
in covering the retreat, moving down the
rebels with grape, but killing some OF
our own men.
4 FLAG Of truce left Cairo this morning
for Columbu, with 40 to so wounded
rebels.
RoLLA, Nov, 7.
The expedition under Col. Dodge.
which left here few days since in qucs
of Ex Judge Francis band of maraudinp
.-l.,l ,o,l- ,,oreoes;o,, ,f IIo,,,4a, u
Co, on the 4th and captured large amt
of rebel property. Several prominent
secossionists, including some officers OF
the rebel army, and & large mail for the
rebel army were also captured containing
information of the positions of entire rob
cl forces in Mis- ouri.
Capt. Wood, with his rangers has gone
to Spring Valley to rout the rebel bands
stationed in that vicinity Capt. Ste
vens. who left Springfield Tuesday NOR
uing. las reached here and reports yes
lerdav morning our pickets were to be
extended beyond the old battle ground at
Wilson's Creek, the advance guard Of the
enemy having retreated from that posi-
ton. The advance guard at that point
numbered $4,000 strong.
Sr. LOUIS, Nov. 9.
Gen. Grant telegraphs from Cairo to
headquarters here that our victory at Bel
mont was complete. We captured 1870
prisoners aud all the rebel artillery, but
were obliged to leave part of the guns
behind for want of horses.
WASHINGTON, Nov. Z.
A letter received to night from Barnes
town says it is believed the rebels are
strongly reinforcing their posts and forti-
fications around Winchester fearing q
Simultaneous attack upon Gen. Kelly and
Col. Geary. The rebels have recently
resumed their firing on our pickets. The
letter further says the Potomac is 50
high, there is no danger of either partv
crossing at present. There has been no
important event on the Virginia side Of
the Potomac for some time past.
Prof. Lowe has completed his contract
for five balloons, for observation purpo-
scs.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8.
a private Of the 2d Michigan, wound
ed and captured at Bull Run and return
ed because of permanent disability. is