Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-21
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
THE WAR IN MISSOURI

ST.. Louis, Sept, 20.-A gentleman who arrived
here today from point on the Missouri river,
opposite Lexington, witnessed severe light there
on "Wednesday afternoon, for the possession of
three ferry boats lying at the levee Prices rebel
forces advanced on the boats from shove and be-
low, but after severe nght they were repulsed.
ments four or Eve times on "Wednesday and was
repulsed each time, with a loss Of three or four
hundred killed and wounded
Federal reinforcements under Gen Sturois
were expected 10 arrive on Wednesday night but
as Price has possession Of some Of the ferry boats
they would be unable to cross the river This
account 10 rather incoherent, and entire reliance
10 not placed on 10 here II is evident, however.
that the reported capture Of the town on Tuesday
10 not correct.
ST. LOUIS, Sept 2O.-Additional particulars OF
has been ascertained that the rst attack was made
on Monday, with about 5000 men, lasting two
nours, when the rebels were repulsed with loss
OF one hundred killed and from two to four hun
ofed wounded. Our loss 10 reported at only i've
killed and several wounded.
The Federal Notifications are situated at the
cage OF the town, on q bluff overlooking the
river. The works are Of earth seven feet high
and twelve feet thick, with a ditch surrounding
them
Another and smaller work IL erected inside.
defended also by ditch: The whole 10 capable
OF holding ten thousand troops. The attack on
Wednesday b. Gen. Prices rebel troops was a
very determined one, and lasted nearly all day,
resulting in heavy loss 70 the enemy.
under Gen. Sturgiss. viii probably number 3 OOO
but should they be unable to cross the river, the
only aid they can render will be TO sweep the
enemy with their artillery.
1t s confidently hoped, however, that the rein
forcements which left Jefferson City on wednes-
day by the steamers, will be able to land at or
enemy's forooo, ana i,, y their way through the
It is said that Col MGIiiSSlanN eqfIpbigap
hdent ex pectation Of being able TO hold his own
against any force that might be brought against
him.
LEAvKNwoRrH, Sept Is.-The latest accounts
from the Southern border represent Gen. Rams
Confederate troops are marching northward, and
Gen Lanes command Of Federal troops follow
ing him.
A force Of one thousand rebels Were at Plat
City, eight miles east, yesterday, supposed TO be
on the march to join Rains or Price, crossing the
river at or near Liberty A portion Of them have
been engaged in the recent bridge burning on the
western division Of the Hannibal and st. joseph's
pursuit Of them.
Ben. Mccullough is in the Usage, 20 miles hence,
marching on Jefferson City.
Col. Richardson took up position to-day with
his regiment Of Home Guards, at Usage bridge
where the first attack will no doubt be made
Lieut.. Montgomery Of Gen. Frsmont's cavalry,
has just arrived from Georgetown, and says that
heavy firing was heard at Bonneville, from the
direction Of Lexington, all day on Wednesday
and late at night, and It was believed there that
ligan at Lexington. Ii was the impression at
Bonneville that Gen. Price could not take Lexing-
ton but with terrible slaughter
Ex.Gov. Jackson, Ii 10 said, has not more than
$50 men with him, and is surrounded by Federal
troops on every side.