The national Republican., 1861-07-13
FIGHTING IN MISSOURI.


or the battle Of the 9Th, we fnd the follow.
ing account in the St. Louis Democrat.
"On the morning of the 5th, Col. Siege, with
a portion Of his regiment, . part Of Col. Solo.
mans, and ten pieces Of artillery, In all about
100 70 400 men, were attacked by 5000
rebels under Gen. Rsines and Col. Parsons,
about seven miles east Of Carthage. The en-
emy had many mounted mon.
"Col. Segel began the action at halfpast
nine in the morning, breaking the enemy's
centre twice, and, after half an Sour's fighting,
silenced their artillery. The rebels had three
flags: one Of the State Of Missouri, and two of
the Confederate States. The latter were twice
shot down, and were raised no more. J
THE enemy tried to outAank our troops with
their cavalry. and cut of the retreat of our
baggage, but Siegel made retreating move.
ment, keeping up constant firing, and ordered
the baggage train TO advance, which was formed
into columns with the battalions Of infantry,
supported BY four pieces of artillery in front
and on the fanks. far r. O..
"The rebels then attempted to cut of his
communication with their cavalry, but our ar
tillery took them at q cross Ere, which played
havoc with their ranks, and opened road.
Col. Siegel then fell back on Carthage, the
enemy harassing bis flank up to the town, where
another stand was made. The rebels being in
possession Of the place, Siesel surrounded the
town, throwing shell and grensdes into the
enemy's cavalry, and using his infantry with
great effect. .. Al.
"While attempting to reach an adjacent
wood, to prevent the use Of their cavalry, the
rebels made the most serious attack, and there
the bloodiest part Of the battle was fought; but
the enemy were finally routed, and forced to
withdraw.
"Siegel then fell back on Mount Vernon,
where he could be supported. The sole capture
was IN officer, who was taken about o'clock.
He reported the enemy's loss at near $50; but
as the severest fight took place subsequent to
his capture, il 10 believed their loss is consider.
ably greater"
Another action Is reported on the 9Th, be-
tween 500 United States troops, under Colonel
Wolf, and $500 rebels, about thirty miles from
Springfield. According to the accounts which
reached Springfield, Wolf occupied q prairie
when the battle began, but the rebels retreating
to the woods, he followed, and, in skirmishing
in the timber, lost 80 killed and wounded, he
himself being among the killed. The loss of
the rebels was considerable, but it has not been
definitely sscertained.
A messenger was dispatched to Springfield
for reinforcements, and the whole force at that
point Immediately pushed forward.
On the 9th instant an Illinois regiment
crossed to st. Louis, and took the cars for
Rolla, en- route for Southwestern Missouri
| TIE SKRNIsHINo AT LAuRrL HILL.-The
diminishing of July 10 is described as follows,
in dispatch to the Cincinnati Gasette:
"About 2 o'clock, P. NJ, two large bodies
were seen, from high hill in the neigh hborhood,
to leave the ensmy's camp. Instant prepare.
tions were made to resist formidable attack.
About 4 o'clock p. NJ, there was okirmshing
in front by the fourteenth Ohio and ninth In
diana regiments, which soon became very warm.
| "The enemy advanced under cover of the
woods. Our administers rushed forward, pour.
ing in sharp volley, killing several Of the en-,
| emy. The rebel cavalry then advanced to take
our skirmishers in the flank. Our boys rapidly
retrested, and the artillery dropped couple Of
shells, one of which exploded among the cav.
airy, when they instantly fell back. Our boys
again rushed forward, and, pouring in another
volley, the rebels scattered in the woods, and
the officers we're seen attempting to rally them,
but they could not be brought up again in
body. In the meantime, our skirmishers pick.
cd of their officers, and several additional
shells were thrown in.
| sour men made final rush, driving the
rebels from their own riae.pits, and bringing
back several of their blankets, canteens, and
guns. The rebel force engaged was Georgia
regiment, 1900 strong, and generally consid-
cred the crack regiment Of this division Of the
rebel army.
"Our skirmishers retired from the woods, at
dusk, in capital order.
"The most astonishing pluck was displayed
by our skrmishers, and the only trouble was
| to keep the men from rushing into the midst of
the enemy. The whole skirmish was most
spirited affair, and our Ohio and Indiana boys
gave the Georgians some new ideas Of Yankee
courage.
"a prisoner taken, says that the Georgiaus
refused to come into the woods again, opposite
to our advance position, and they were all as
tonished and terrified"
LETTER FROM MRs. LINcoLN.-It has been
published in the Southern papers that the sym.
psthies ofthe Presidents wife are with the seces
sionists. The following very handsome letter
received by one of our fellow Ksntuckians does
not indicate it.-Louisville Journal.
| Executive MANSION, June 20, 1861.
Mf UEAR OH IL give me very great pleRa
ure to be the medium of transmission of these
weapons, to be used in the defence of national
sovereignty upon the soil of Kentucky.
Though some years have passed since left
my native State, have never ceased to con-
template her progress in happiness and pros.
perity with sentiments of fond and flial PRIDE
In every effort Of industrial energy, in every
enterprise of honor and valor, my heart has
been with her. And rejoice in the conscious.
ness that, at this time, when the institutions to
whose fostering care we owe all vs have of
happiness and glory are rudely assaled by un
graceful and parricidal hands, the State of Ken.
lucky, ever true and loyal, furnishes to the in.
suited Hsg of the Union guard of her best aud
bravest sons. On every field the prowess of
| Kentuckisns has been manifested, In the