The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1862-03-19

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struck her on the edge, above the surface, and
tore up . few inches Of the deck plating, and
penetrating about half the diamter Of the ball.
affording . complete illustration of her impreg-
inability. As the worst the enemy, with the
most powerful guns afoat, could do, the fact
settles all questions on that point The shots
referred to are as mere scratches on pugilift
after bis antagonist has done his best for four
hours to knock him down.
Hon F. W. Kellogg has introduced bill
for the establishment of Naval Depot and
Navy Yard on the Lakes, which has been re-
ferred to the Select Committee on Lake De-
lenses.
The rebels have abandoned oil their batteries |
on the Potomac, thus ending the blockade Of
that river.
We have additional particulars of the defeat
of the rebel army at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, by
our troops under command Of Gen. Curtis. The
engagement took place on Little Sugar Greek,
five miles this side Of the stream of the same
name, where . skirmish took place. On the
march down, in anticipation Of An attack On
the south, Gen. Curtis ordered the trains to
be drawn up on the north side, but unexpected
ly the attack was commenced on the rear north
Of our army by from 1900 to 1000 rebel cav
airy Gen. Sigel, with eight hundred men,
protected the train for hours, alternately re-
treating and stopping to hold the rebels in
check, while the trains pushed backwards to
the main body of the army. While thus en-
gagged, Sigel was three times surrounded by
the rebels, but cut his way through each time.
The principal fighting on Thursday was done BY
Sigel in this way. On Friday the engagement
became general and continued so throughout
the day, the officers behaving with much gal
lantry. The most exposed position was occu-
pied by Col. Cars division. and the greatest
loss suffered by them. Col Dodge's brigade,
of this division, consisted of the 4th Iowa, LIST
Iowa battery, 35th Illinois, Col. Phelps regi-
mcnt, and oath Missouri. The I'd Brigade I'M
der Col, Van Dover, of the 9th Iowa, consisted
of his own regiment, the Dubuque battery and
Col. Cars regiment of cavalry. A letter
from Col Carr says the losses in the 4th and
9th Iowa, 35th Illinois and 18th Missouri are
from $50 to 300 in each regiment killed and
wounded. But 800 of the Gath Missouri we're
present, but they lost 20 killed and large
number wounded. 18th and 18th Missouri, Sd
Iowa Cavalry, and sth Indiana lost about so
each. 1st and I'd Iowa batteries lost about
~ eacn. AmOng suv ~vu"uvu o.-.
Asboth, in the arm, Col. Carr, also in the arm,
Lieut. Col Galligan, Lieut. Col Heron and Ma
jor Coyle, of the 9th Iowa. Besides being
wounded, Col. Heron was taken prisoner.
Col Dodge had three horses shot under him.
Lieut. Smith, of the I'd Ohio battery, who was
taken prisoner, jumped from wagon to make
his escape, and was killed.
The rebel officers killed and wounded were
Brigadier General McCulloch killed. Briga
der General Slack, dangerously wounded
Captain Mcintosh, killed, Col. b. H. Rives, I'd
Regiment Volunteers, dangerously.wound-
ed, Col. Herbert, Sd Louisiana Volunteers
killed or dangerously wounded, Major General
Sterling Price, dangerously wounded
Thirteen pices Of artillery were captured by
our own men, among them one lost by Sigel
at Wilson's Greek.
Our loss is regarded at 500 or 1000 killed
and wounded. The rebel loss is not known,
but supposed to be from 900 to 5000. Large
numbers Of rebel prisoners were taken proba
bly, $500, and more were constantly being
brought in. 1000 Indians were engaged in the
battle, and Is Of our killed were scalped by
them. Price with about 200 men retreated
northward, and then took an easterly direction.
Gen. jeff Davis is after him.
Winchester, Va, is in possession of the
troops under Gen. Banks. The enemy made
partial defense but were driven out with loss
killed and wounded. The reception of our
troops by the citizens was enthusiastic. Coffee
was selling there at Is cents to *1,00 per
pound; sugar 25 to 81 cents; calico so cents;
other articles were abundant. Two thirds Of
the population of the town and county are
said to be loyal.
There has been a great fight between our
forces in New Mexico and the rebels in the vi
cinity of Fort Craig. 1t took place on the
21st of Febsuary, and lasted through the day
with varied success. Towards the close of the
day the Texans charged upon our forces
furiously with picked men about GOO strong.
They were armed with carbnes. revolvers, and
long pound bowie knives. After discharging
their carbines at close distance, they drew
revolvers and rushed on the battery in storm
of grape and canister The Mexicans of Pino's
regiment were panic stricken, and ingloriously
fled. Capt. Plimpton and infantry stood their
ground and fought nobly till more than one
half were numbered with the dead. With his
cut down, his support, either kill
ed, wounded, or flying from the field, Capt.
McCray sat down calmly and quietly on one Of
his guns and with revolver in his hand, re.
fnsing to ay or desert his post, he fought to |
the last, and gloriously died the death of q |
hero.
The Texans suffered terribly in the charge |
Many officers distinguished themselves ON this /
day. Major Donaldson, who was chief Aid to |
Col Candy, acted hrave1y. and wa. eeoepisu
Gus on every part of the field. His horse was
in several places but he was not in
ured.
Kit Carson. in command Of Re giment of
Volunteers who were deployed as skirmishers,
lid good service during the action, and be-
,aved we'll. We have, however. to name the
oss of Lieuts. Michler and Stone, who, like
Capt. McRae, nobly and bravely maintained
he honor of cur flag to the last, and gloriously
Lied the death Of patriots. Many others were