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Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

1t. Col. SANDERS. - For several
months this gentleman has been bssking under
the sppelation cf L. Colonel, by virtue Of bis
position ss Governors Aid. This vas msrs
empty honor. 1t sounded well-but It was
oil sosnd and nothing else. There wss just
enough substance to It to allow the subject to
wear bobtailed fatigue cap. and . pair Of
snngulnsry stripes on the outside of the Isgs Of
. pair of cerulesn breeches. This did very
we'll tor . start, but there was sort Of empti
ness about il that was not at al Satisfactory to
one Of our friends ASPIRATIONS. To be near
the Governor was glory enough for while.
but OF what account we're military pante, mil
tary cap and army gsuntlets. starding up be
side the dirty pants. unvashsd shirt and
csved.in plug Of the Governor. Surely no
lasting honors could accrue from any such az
socistion, and it was perfectly natural that
the Colonel by courtesy should desire to be.
come . real Colouel. He did 90, and 10 nov
1t. Colonel Of the Sixteenth Regiment Of Iowa
volunteers-a Regiment which was probably
not created to make room for certain asprants.
There is probably no man 10 the county OF
Scott. who will take greater pride in discharg.
inc his military duties than will Col Sanders.
He has been for several months on the Cover.
nor's Staff. and If that is not ss solid guar
anty Of military ability - graduating with
high honors At West Point. We claim that HE
having been . gallant member Of the corps
Editorials fer about twenty years will amply
make up the deficiency. Our quonjam editor
is now entitled to 60 the Who'll. figure in the
military. He will undoubtedly Distinguish
himself among The most prominent upon the
field. and has an even show We think, for q
Major Generalskip. 1t is pity be lost so
much valuable time fooling around on Kirk.
woods Staff. But there are no obstacles
which fiery ardor and mental prowess can not
demolish. The Colonel has the best wishes OF
his friends, who have no doubt that be will
inspire his command with confidence and
courage. The balance Of the field corps has
not been named that We are aware Of We
suggest to the Governor that he display bis
usual taste and discretion at the matter
taking care ttst he does not 90 choose % TO
prevent his furnishing another regiment should
one more be required.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21
STATE or Iowa, ADy'r GEx'Ls Osy,os.
DAvgNPoRr, Nov. l4th. 1851.

General Order No. 49.1
The War Department Of the General Gov.
ernmt Mt has authorized the State Of Iowa to
raise another Regiment Of Infantry. 1t will
b kno IN - the 18th Regiment Iowa Volan.
tser Iofsotry.
The number Of the Irish aud German Reei-
msots will be given when they are formed.
and 90 with any other regiment that may
hsrsshsr ts formed They will be numbered
in the order in which they are filled up.
8,t.; Is - N. b. BAK.e.
dtf xg ~ Adjutsat General Of Iowa
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

J. G. PARKER, NJ. d. O9O. v. n CARE, n. d
DOCTORS PA RK FIR h Mcl Arm,
OHYSlCIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE
[ No. 7 franklin Slock, second Aoor, Brady ST..
between second and Third, davenport, Iowa.
DK PAKKxR's residence, coIner vth anil LeClsire
streets Dx. GgO. ". McCARss residence, east
side Brady, second door from corLer Of 9th.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21
DAVENPORT IOWA THURSDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER d. 1851


DRATH OF SAMUEL r. MlLLAa.-The
many frisods Of lhis gentleman will deeply
regret to learn that be 10 dead. He departed
this life At the Burtis House yesterday morn
ing at Seloek. His disssss wss consumption
Mr.. Miller was . native Of Front Royal. War
rem county. Virginia. and for several sars Be.
fore coming to this cit7, praetised Law In
Louisvills. Ky. He eame here. We believe, 10
ls46 and commenced purchasing Wild lands.
which at that time we're plenty and cheap 10
this vicinity. 10 1883 he became . partner
With 7. d Esgal. E.q.. Of this city, 10 the p"b.
lisstioo OF the Dsaaocratic Banmer.' which po.
stion be occupied less than one year. since
which time be hie divided bic time between
his land operations here and residing Nth bic
lriea 10 10 the south. He leaves Q wife and
one child-a lad five or elk years old. NJ
MiIlar vas was one of the most clesr headed
and rational men Of the county. He poseessed
an intellect Of the higher order. was lite long
Democrat and vas highly esteemed by ell
who knew him. 10 losing him. We have lost
one Of our best and most worthy citixens.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21
Uzu H1.ATs MENOT.a1ED.

j. n - - r -,
= ! SECOND STREET, BETWEEN PERRY
y end Rock lsl.nd, respectfully snnsuness 70
70 The ,itiseas Of Davsnpost that he 10 nov pre-.
passlie
Clean. Color and Manufacture
q I'd II ATS
into good eses, ct short notice and on reaooaebis
tsrna RseelIsse the plsSe. q, Second street, b.
]. aO0Tu.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

hi age, Bu' ling, - + Qulscy h. X.
224 -
PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE AND ARRIVE
i at Chicago as follows:
Dsy Express. ...ll:3O AN 530PM
Night no ....l':45 p NJ 5:ZO AM
Mendoza Accommodate 6:9OPA 1000 AN
nv2l-tfI g. HAMAOND, Supt.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

Services TeudeTcd 70 III, Government.
New YoRK, N v. 20.
Tho steamship Saxonis, which arrived to-day
from Hamburg, brought As pas seDgcrs the Prince
DE Vored Of Russia, snd the Count lie VoIe, tine
OF Trieste who came to odes their military servi-
ces to our Government
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21
From JcnegsOu Ciiv.

JEyTERs0N CIrY. Nov. 20.
Reliable information reached hero to-day
that our cavalry. under Major Iiough,
have over taken and captured tho
rebels who seized our supply train near Warrens-
burg on Monday last. About ono hundred and
fifty prisoners were taken, and tho wagons re-
covered.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

08O. 8. G. DOW. 9. Z. BROWN.
DOW & BROWN,
A TTORNEYSA AND COUNSELORS AT LAW
IA and Notaries Public.
). u. BROwE, United SAtos Commi ssioner.
OSFiCE- At Louis A. Macklots Exchange Of
dce, Davenport, Iowa. mar3-tf
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO Break JAIL.
Night before last Doc. Morgan and his room
mate, Winsns. made another attempt to force
themselves upon the public. They succseded
in wrenching off the guard on the inside
which is piece OF iron about two feet long
and one and one.half inch by . half inch 10
size. This they heated in the hall stove dur
ing the day, and fashioned the end Of it into
wrench. This they took into their cell at
night. Jailor Ackley had . suspicion that
something was up and kept . sharp look out
About midnight they forced open the blind
dor. and commenced on tue crate. when they
we're suddenly astonished by the jsilor'. pre-.
eence. He took away the bsr. and placed
them in secure quarters. These fellows are
determined that they will not stay in jail for
trial bot Ackley is altogether too waschfui
for them to make any head~ay. By the way.
be has got some tough customers. but be is
fully equal to the emergency, q, d will be apt
to present them at Court during the next term
DEPARTURE OF THE 18TH REGIMENT.
This Regiment. Col. Crocker comma nding, de.
parted for St. Louis last evening. ~ tocr
o'clock the Regiment arrived at the leves.
where the steamer Dssmoines City With two
bsrgss covered over with t.rpAulios. v - wait
ing for it. The troops Immediately commenced
embarking, and when about 700 men had got
aboard 1t vas found that The availsbls room
had all been taken up. Ao effort was made 10
put the rest aboard, but the companies refused
to ride 10 that way. A consultation vac held
between the officers and Capt Chambsrs. Col
Croker refused to put any more Of bic men
aboard The steamer Ad Hire was then char.
tered to take four companies aboard for St.
Louis. 1t was after dark before the men had
al embarked. The Regiment is ss0 strong
sbs largest body Of men that has lsf. the Camp
10 one Regiment. Only three sick ones are
left at the hospital
The citizens turned out In large numbers to
see he men OF and they vent With the livsliest
feehngs This 10 . capital regiment. aad 10
eager f,r service. 1t is to be regretted that
they had to go away without overeoats-but
Nhov nil Ohsh h0u ba "A
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21
J. A. REID. NJ. d..

J. A. REID, NJ. d.,
nHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i No. -, corner Main AMI Third streets, Day.
enport, Iowa.
Dr. REID can be consulted At his Office at all
bours Of the day and night, unless professi onally
engaged. sspt25
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

FOR CAVALRY SERVICE |!
WANTED, ABOUT
Eighty Good Men
YVO FILL UP TIE SECOND REGIMENTAL
i Iowa Cavalry at Davenport Barracks.
Horses, Equipments and (lothiBg
now beirg furnished. Pay, from
$500 TO esl 90 PER MONTH,
according to rank. Apply to Headquarters. at the
- al r Cir q n n q - 4,
DAVENPORT, IOWA.
DAvExroar BARKAExs. IowAl
nvl1-dtf) Nov. 9, 1851.
"" A TIE d:
00 voLUNT0URa,
-FoR THE
gtghth Iowa Volunteer lDfantry
COL. STEELE.
TWENTY-FIVE Volunteers
TENTH IOWA
V>OLU.rTEER IKE.lIrTRf,
COL. PERCZELL.
N.B. BAKER,
Adj't GenI OF Iowa
Apy'r 0sN'L O1yIcs, Nov. 18th. 1851.
Uzu xkATs KE.NOH.dIED.
J. BOOT ~,
= SECOND STREET, BETWEEN PERRY
y end Rock lslsnd, respectfully annsuness 70
70 the ,itisens Of Dsvsnpoet that he 10 now pre-
pssslto
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

3. O. CAMPBELL. JOHN C. BILLS.
CAMPBELL Il BILLS,
A TTORNEYS AND COUNSELOK3 AT LAW.
~ Office, No. l, Davsnport's Block. nov2I-,t
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CARDS.

LOUIS A. MAGkLOT,
BANKER l. DEAL ER IN EXCHANGE,
DAvonport, Iowa.
agl-dtf
N. ID. CwN DON,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW
IA and Notary Public. OGce, North vest
orner Of brady and second strssu, up-stairs-
ntrsnce on Brady street. July l6-dti
CHAs. 3. PUTNAM. JOHN n. KooERs
Putnam 4 ROGEKS.
A TTORNEYS AND DCOUNSELORs AT law.
~ OvvIcE, Davenport Bloqk, No.2s, Main st.
eccond Floor. jun7-df
W.T. ALAMM,
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law
IA and Notary Public, No. Nickois' Block, Dav-
snport. Iova. mar5 II
J. B. LEAkE,
TTOkNEY AT LAW. OFFICE NO.
IA kickolI's Block, south west oOrner Brady and
second streets, Davenport, Iowa. lsr2l
TO. cAnPsELL. JOHN C. BILLS.
CAMPBELL Il BILLS,
A TTORNEYS AND COUNStLOR9 AT LAW.
~ Office, No. l, Davsnport's Block. nov2i-tt
JAS. T. LANE, O.w. SKINNER
LANE 4 SklNNEM,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW OFtICE-COR-
"A hsx Of Second and Brady Streets. over
Smiths store. Dec. l
0sO 3. G. now. sE BROWN
DOW 4 BROWN,
A TTORNEYSAND COUNSELORS At LAW
IA and Notaries Public.
=. T.. Brown, United States Commissioner.
OrY'cE- At Louis A. Mackiot's Exchange Of
ice, Davenport, Iowa. mar3-tf
vRASK PLuNxR. GEO. y VAN HcsEh
PLUMER Il VAN HOSEN
A TTOKNEYs AND COCNSELORS AT Law
"A and Notariss Public. Also, agents for ths
Charter Oak City Fire Insurance Co., HarstAeo'
Conn, Capital, $500, 900; City Fire Insurance c.
New Haven, Conn, Capital. $50O,OOO.
Ofhce in IeClaire Block. Davenport. sept
WM. T.. DITTOE,
TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
n OFFICE, up stairs, corner Of Main and Second
streets, in McManus shepherds block, opposite
State Bank. mch25-dtf.
LAW Partnership.
JHo. r.coox. ). WILSON DRURY
COOK 4 DKUnY.
Successors to Cook, Dillon d L.udLey.
\X1E HAVE FORMED A PARTNERSHIP
w for The practice OF tho Law. to which
March S. 500 COOK DRURY.
J. A. REID, M. d..
DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON. OFFICE
i No. -, corner Main AMI Third streets, Dav-
enport, Iowa.
Dr. kEIn can be consulted At his Office at all
bours Of the day and night, unless professionally
engaged. ssut25
J. PARKER, ND. 08O ". ~ CARE, n. D
DOCTORS PARKER h Mcl Arm,
OHYSlCIANS AND SURGEONS. OFFICE |
1 No. franklin Slock, second Aoor, Brady St., |
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-21

Successors to Cook, Dillon d Laudhy.
\X1E HAVE FORMED A PAKTNERSHl
w for The practice OF tho Law. to which "
shall devote our personal attention.
March 81 1850. COOK b DRURY.
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TRANk PLuMgR. GEO. VAN HcSEk
PLUMER II VAN HOSEN

WMs ] . DII IOES
A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW.
n OFFICE, up stairs, corner Of Main and Second
streets, in McManus 4 shepherds block, opposite
State Bank. inch % DIFF.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-11-20
From Rosecran's Command.

CINCINNATI. Nov. l6.-Advices from
r secrau's headquarters state that on the
los" Gen. Cox's brigade crossed Kanaw-
Ia aad New river, aud drove the rebels
back three miles from all their pos:tions
Gen. Scbeack's column intended at-
tacking them in che rear. but was pre-
vented crossing The river from high water.
Gen. Benhsm's brigade moved up. apd
began to feel their front, when sharp
skirmish took place, lasting from P. N
till dark. While Benham's forces lay ou
their arms waiting for morning, the rebels
began their retreat and we're well on their
way to Raleigh before the movement was
discovered. Benham pursued them 25
miles amidst : drenchiug rain, but seeiug
little chance Of ovestaking them. turned
back.
In . skismish with the rear guard, Col.
Crogan, of the rebel cavalry, and q few
others were killed Loss on our side two.
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Norfolk custom House Burnt-From
the Fleet.

Norfolk custom House Burnt-From
1 ~ the Fleet
BALTIMORE Nov. 12-The Norfolk
Custom House is reported to have been
burned on Sunday night with large
amount of stores
The bark Seraphine, of Baltimore,
from Rio with cargo of coffee, was
wrecked on Cape Henry. All hands
were saved. The cargo fell into hands
of the rebels.
The following are additional particu-
lara from the Charleston Mercury of
Friday, the 9Th: It says that the fleet
appeared OFF the mouth of Broad River
between nine and ten o'clock Thursday
morning, and under cover of a heavy
FIRE.
An acsount says fifteen steamers
passed the batteries. One account says
one of the Federal vessels was crippled;
but another. account makes no mention
of any disaster.
Tharehel. report their loss in the bat
teries quite light. Ha a7a
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Arrest of Mason and Slidel

FoRTREss MONROE. Nov. Is, via BAL.
TIMoRE. The q. 8 steamer San Jacinto
has just arrived from the coast of Africa,
via the West Indies, where she has
been cruising some six weeks Old Point
was electrified by the tidings that she has
now on board Messrs. Mason and Slidell,
Who were going abroad as Ministers OF
che Southern Confederacy to England and
France. They we're taken from an Eog-
fish steamer in the channel of the Bahia.
mas. nj 9 ~.
s The San Jacinto will soon proceed to
New York with her distinguished prison
ers. 80 ea tu Ef
Commodore Wilkes reported at head
quarters 10 person. and will forward his
dispatches to Washington tonight
& The steamer Belvidere having been re.
paired. will leave for Port Royal early TO.
morrow. with mails. dispatches, DO.
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the Republicans carried both branches aol
The Legislature and gave Presidsnt Lin.
coin Il. 900 majority.
In New York aud Ohio the Repnhli-
cars are utterly demoralixed and broken
up tn organization. In the 6rst named
State the Democrats have largely increas.
ed their strength in the Legislature.
In Massachusetts the Republican vote
has fallen off about 10000 slice last year
while the Democratic vote is nearly aI
great as it was then
These results indicate that one Of th'
most remarkable and decided politica
r volutions ever witnessed 10 the countr,
10 in progress.
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Buffers Brigade----Mutiny at
No!foH-Stars and Stripes Flying at
PIG Point. Us IS.

BosroN. Nov. l3 Three thousand OF
Gem Buffers New England division are
under orders to leave Wednesday. They
embark at Boston with the llth Maine
regiment to-day, en- route South
A letter 10 The Transcript from Fort
Monroe, dated the llth. says news has
just reached there that 5000 rebel SOL
diers had mutinied At Norfolk; also most
of the citizens, who have determined 10
fight only for the Union. ln confirmation
of this, the Captain of the ting United
States says the Stars and Stripes were
floating from Pig Point. opposite Newport
News, where the rebels have for long
time had formidable battery. s'.'
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Important from Western Vir.
ginia.
Guyandstte Taken by the Rebels.
One Hundred Fsderal Killed and
Wounded.
GALLlpoLIs, November IL.


Guyandotte, Virginia. on the Ohio
River. thirty ak miles below this place.
was attacked last night by 800 rebels.
Out of $50 of our troops stationed there
only about SO escaped. The rest we're
killed or taken prisoners. The rebels,
both male -aud female, cred from their
houses on our men. Three steamers
which passed down last night, we're COM
.pelled to put back.
These steamers started back to Guyan
dotte this morning at 10 O'Clock, with
about 400 Federal troops on board from
Point Pleasant. but nothing has been
heard from them since. Three steamers
passed up since tho skirmish, and repor,
cot q person to be seen in the town.
SECOND DISPATCH.
GALLlpoLIs, Monday, Nov. II.
The steamer Empire City has just ar.
rived from Guyandotte. The Secession
portion of the inhabitants, it appears
were looking for the attack, and had a
supper prepared for the rebel cavalry, who
were hesded by the notorious Jenkins
and numbered eight hundred. Eight o
our men were killed, and q considerable
number taken prisoners. The rebel los,
is not known. Il
Col Zlglar's Fifth Virginia Regiment
on arrival. fred the town, and the priuci
lpal portion is now in ashes. The rebels
left about an hour before the arrival of Zig
lar. ~
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FROM MISSOURI

ST.. Louis, Nov 18.-Price and Nc
Culloch's armies have retreated into Ar
kansas. 1t il understood they have gone
30 Fort Smith, where supplies have been
collected and winter quarters built. Be
fore leaving Missouri they fred ssll the
hsystacks. corn cribs, &C.. in tho vicinity
to prevent our forces from obtaining forage
in case We pursued them. s.
Previous reports regarding the immi-
nency Of aattle on the End; originated in
large foraging party of rebels on Viii
sons Greek being mistaken for the ad-
rance guard Of the enemy.
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"a Battle in Kentucky.


The dispatches from Kentucky advise
. Of : most decided Union victory in the
south.eastsrn part of Kentucky. up on
the head waters Of the Big Sandy River
1ssppears from the account that General
Nelson out.maneuvered completely Col
Willians We do not remember Of q
more ccmplete snd masterly "taken in. >
Gee. Nelson certainly showed strategy in
the manner In which he planned and car
He'd out the battle. The blow is severe
one to the Confsderstes, and if tho sue
ssss is not exaggerated. opens the road
. The Cumberland Gap, for the success
ehl nsrch'of the Union troops.
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Battle at Piketon. Kentucky
Union 7rooDs Victorious.

Union Troops Nctortous.
Paris, Ky. Nov 12.-General Nelson
met the rebels on Friday last at Piketon
Pike sonnty, and won glorious victory.
Col Labe Moore attacked the rebels
in the rear with thirty-eight hundred
men; Col. Harris, I'd Ohio, in front
with six hundred men; Harris falling
back and Moore pressing forward, till
the enemy We're brought into the midst
of Nelson's brigade, when our forces
pressed them upon all sides, killing four
hundred and taking one thousand pris.
oners. The balance were scattered in
all directions.
The loss of the Federals is small.
LEXINGTON, Nov. IA courier from
Nelson's brigade with dispatches fol-
Gen. Thomas, reports fighting at Pike.
ton for two days. The rebel loss is foul
hundred killed and one thousand prison
ers. This is reliable. IA
CINCINNATI, Nov. 1--we are still
without full particulars of Nelson
victory.-The following is all that il
known: r
After occupying Prestonburg, Nelson
proceeded toward Piketon and com
menced the engagement with the rebel
about 4 o'clock P. M. eii.d
The fight continued till night, an
both armies slept on their arms. Th
battle was renewed in the morning an,
continued until 10 Am when the reb
els unconditionally surrendered Thei
loss is 400 killed and wounded Will
the prisoners are variously estimated a
/ from 1000 to 900. f9
The rout was complete, and is prob
able the whole Of Williams forces vii
/ be taken in the mountains. 3t Is
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GOOD NEWS!
New Jersey Democratic.

Under this heading, the Newark N.J.)
Nsvs of the 7th inst. says: esaq
.sThe Democracy have gained largely
in New Jersey, and win have majority
of .fys or sir 10 the Assembly and q ma
jority on joint ballot" o
The Nsos exults prodigiously over
the result in Essex County, which is the
largest and most populous in the State,
and which. in former days, was strong
HENRY CLAY Wing County, always Civ
ing from $500 to 1000 majority. II
now elects the entire Democratic county
ticket and Democratic Sheriff by 1856
majority. g esesfts ~ tf
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Gen. Grants Report Of The Battle at
Belmont.

CAIRO, Nov. 12.-Geu Grants Official
report of the Belmont battle says he had
ibnt twenty eight hundred men, The OBJ
ject Of the expedition was to prevent the
enemy from sending fe-inforcements to
Price, and also from cutting in two the
column that be had sent oat from Cairo
and Cape Girardeau, in pursuit of JEFF.
Thompson. = -
Knowing that Columbus was strongly
guarded, I asked General Smith, COM
manding at Paducah. to make demon>
stration in that direction. he did so by
ordering small force to MayEeld, anotA-
er in the direction Of Columbus, not to
approach, however, nearer than fifteen
miles l also sent small force on the
Kentucky side with orders not to sp.
proach nearer than twelve miles above
Columbus. At daylight we reached q
point just out of range Of the rebel guns,
AID debarked. Our troops were marched
ons mile towards Belmont, though drawn
in line, one battalion being left a. re-.
serve near the transports.
= At " 30 Vue . ION mOmCuto UetOT0 Wo
met the enemy, and a general engagement
ensued. They were driven. fast by foot
back to their encsmpment on the river
bank, distance of two miles. Here they
had strengthened their position by falling
the timber for several hundred yards
around. Our men charged through this,
driving the enemy over the bank into their
transports, leaving as in possession of ev.
erytning not portable. $3.50
Belmont being in range Of guns on the
opposite shore, could not be held q single
hour by our troops. Having no wagons,
we could not move any captured property,
consequently gave orders for its destruc-
ton.
Before getting fairly under way on our
return, the enemy made its appearance
again, aud attempted to surround as.
Our troops were not in the least dis.
couraged; they charged the enemy again
aud defeated them. Our loss is about
eighty FIVE killed and one hundred and
fifty wounded, many of them slightly. and
about an equal number missing. Nearly
all tho latter are from the Iowa regiment.
which behaved with great gsllsntry. and
suffered moro severely than the Others.
The balance of the report details indivii.
ual gallantry. 81