New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-09-28

The narrative of the siege, it will be Observed en-
braces the period from Col. Mullgans fret occupation
of Lexington on the let instant 10 bis forced surrender
on the Both: -f..
MULLTGAN's ARRIVAL At LEXINGTON.
On Sunday Sept /, the Irish Brigade, Col. james
A. Mullgan who were then in partially intrenched
camp at Jefferson City, were ordered TO proceed to
Lexington LAFAYETTE County, 100 miles up the Mis-
sour River to reinforce the troops already at that
place, under Col Peabody, consisting OF several nun
dred Home Guards few Kansas troops, and por-
ton of the Missouri Eighth Regiment, Col. "hite
with 700 OF the First Regiment Illinois Cavalry Vol
r. NJ. Marshall. These latter had preceded Col. Null
gans force one week in their advance from 'eersoh
City.
Col Muigans arrival with the Irish Brigade
swelled the force at Lexington TO about SOW men,
Col Mulligan taking the command as senior oDlcer'
The brigade reached Lexington on Monday, Sept .,
and found the attack by the enemy mpnently threat
ening No time was lost in the work oi intrehehing
their position, chosen about midway between the new
and old towns of Lexington which are about nnle
apart connected by scattering settlement. Midway
stands solid brick edihce built for COLLEGE ana
about this small breastwork bad been already oeBun
By Col Mullgaus orders this was EXTENDED ana
the troops set about the construction OF an edfnwGh
ten feet in hignt with ditch eight feet in width, IN
closing large area capable OF containing force Vi
10 900 men. The army train consisting OF numerous
mule teams, six mules to team, was Drought wnhh
this. The supply OF intIenching TOOLS pelng H hnI
ouate, thorough search was made through b0th
towns and every description Of suitable or ayalole
implements appropriated. The work was pusheo WIN
great yipor the heavy muscle OF the brigade telling
we'll az the brave fellows toiled in the trenches This
went on for three days. until Thursday the Eth, at
which time the portion Of the works assigned 10 tue
Irish Brigade was well advanced, that OF the home
Guard being still weak on the west or new Lexington
side.
EVACUATION OF TIE PLACE BY THE REBELS.
OF Lexington il should be said in advance that IL
has been considered most important point by the
Confederate forces, and their preparation or s Esp
ture and occupancy abundantiy declare TINS hlhSns
other proofs that it coveted pIHe was the IacI
that Clab. jackson and his Legislature had been ia
session there late only the week previous 70 tne
arrival of Col. Mugan holding their session IN the
Court House, whence Claib. Illuminated proclama-
ton counter to that of Gen. Fremont. When this
worthy body prudently retired before the Federal
troops they did in such haste that eight hundred
thousand dollars in gold COIN and the State seals eit
in the vault of tie bank fell into the hands oil COL
Peabody.
MULLIGAN ATTACKED.
The college building within the fertilization, be-
came Col Mullgan's headquarters. The magazine and
treasure were stored in the cellar and suitably pro-
tected The hospital Of our troops was located just
outside the intrenchments, In norh-weslely dlrec-
ton. The river at that point is about hall mile
wde and about half mile distant from the fortihea-
tons The bluff there is high and abrupt, the steam
boat landing being at New-LoxingtoD.
After these several days Of anxious watching ana
unremttipg toll by the little force, on the afternoon
Of Thursday, the 18th int, scouts and advanced
pekets driven in, reported the near approach OF the
Rebels. At This time Col Mulhgan had portion oil
his small artillery in readiness We bad Only Elk Dr as
pieces and two hOwitzers, but, having no she'll the
latter were useless Two pieces belonged TO the Kan
City Company, and were worked by them
spenddly. The cavalry company had only their eide
arms and pstos, and having no carbines or rlnes
could do nothing AT long range.
Several mines were laid in front OF the intrench-
ments by our men.
Rans in pefson with battery nine pieces OF artillery
on the angle least prepared to resist assault Inc
enemy were repulsed with heavy loss. In the hght
COMPANIES l. Capt. Fitzgerald, X, Capt. John QnTk,
aud G. Capt. Phillips did gallant reTvice.
As stated the ital had Ueen located ON the bank
below the new town, and contained about twenty
four patients. The attacking party dd not spare or
respect this building. They were met by the Mont
gonery Guarde Capt Gleeson, who made Il brave re-
sisiance but driven back with the lose OF twenty
i've Of their men killed and wounded. Capt Glee'
ron was shot through the jaw bnd badly wounded
Tie gallant Montgomery made many al the Texans
bite the duet. This tight was very herce. BONE of
the lick actually bayonetef or sabered IN their
cots The Row. Father Batter, an esteemed Catholic
clergyman OF THE city, and tho chaplain OF the IRISH
Brigade was wounded in the forehead by ball which
passed It, laying oren The shin lie was taken
prisoner, also was DIR. Wiener, slrgeon OF The
brigade thus depriyBg the regiment OF the valuable
services Of both during the dark and trying days that
followed, preceding the surrender.
NEW PLANS OF THE ENEMY.
The issuo of the lhh, warned the enemy that they
had task before them which was no easy one, aud
thew commenced on Friday morning new system OF
approaches They secured the entire region for its
staple hemp In bales. These were thoroughly we;ted
as safeguard against red hot shot, and then were
sklluliy nsed mask the batteries Of the Rebels and
roller forward as they made their advance.
TIE fight went thus for several days, the enemy
brisang more of their artillery Into action. Follow
ing the skirInzh of Thursday Muligan ordered por-
ton of the old town the east TO be burned prevent
the Rebels from gaining lhereirom the advantage OF
shear Meanwhlle the little garrison already
BY labor ON the ntrenchments, began to look eagerly
for the coming OF rc.eniorcements.
FEDERAL RE-ENPORCRmEsTs INTERCEPTED.
On tho 10TH Col. Mullgsn had sent Lieut. Rains of
Company r. Of the Brigade, with a squad OF twelve
men, on the steamer Sunshine to Jefferson City, 100
miles distant, pressing the necessity for reinforce
mente. Forty miles below, the Sunshine captured,
and Rains and bis men brought back TO New-Lexington
and lodged prisoners In the Old Fair Ground. Other
messengers were oil to guard against the failure of
any
the enemy were in sufficient force TO throw ont par
ties to intercept the Federal troops EN- route for the re-
lief Of Col Mulgan. Thus, detachment of 5000
strong met and turned back 900 Iowa troops from
Richmond sixteen miles from the river, they retreat
ing it is reported, to st. Joseph. Our informant says
heavy cannonading was heard at Il distance several
times by them in various directions from Lexington,
which they Understood TO be encounters between the
enemy d these relief parties.
DESPERATE SITUATION OF MULLIGANs TROOPS
WANT or WATER.
Tie situation Of the Federal troops grew des
uerate o. day after day passod. Within their lines
were picketed about the wagons and trains large
number OF horsos and mules nearly three thousand III
all nOW Il serious cause of and anxiety; for a.
shot and thell plunged among them, many Of tie AMI
rgls were killed or wounded and from the struggles
Of tefe latter the danger of general stampede
imminent. The havoc in tie center OF the iDtrCnch
ment was iulnen O. Wagons were knocked to pieces
stores scattered and destroyed and the ground Slrewn
with dead horses aud mules.
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