The New York herald., 1862-02-17
sPRINanELD. Feb. II, 1861.

special despatch to the St. Louis Democrat says
Our army, under the command of General Curtis
marched from Lebanon the 1th instant and formed
in three divsions the right under Colonel Jefferson g.
Davis the left under General Carr the centre under
General sise.
Six miles from Springfield on the 18th, skirmish took
place between our advance and party OF the rebels 10
which nine Of the latter were killed. One Of mea
slightly wounded.
AT sunset the day 300 Of the enemy attacked
pickets, but driven back with loss OF thirty
This regarded as the commencement Of the bat4e'
and 900 cavalry and infantry with battery. were sent
forward The battery placed on eminenco com
mandng the supposed approach Of the rebels and three
shells thrown to which no response was mads'
when force retired, leaving strong picket guard.
During the night continuous firing kept up between
the pickets.
About three O'Clock on the morning Of the 18th
army advanced in line Of battle daybresk tho
third Division headed by the Fourth Iowa. entered and
took peaceful possession Of the town.
Price had left al two O'Clock the morning. leaving
over six hundred of his behind Large quantities OF
forage wagons also left He had twelve thousand
effective troops and fifty pieces of artillery.
Yesterday evening battalion Of cavalry captured
hundred wagons Of his train and last night firing BY
pckes heard in the direction OF the retreatng fos
This morning six O'Clock whoe force following
the enemy.
It reported that Price is merely falling back
Mcintosh who coming up with rsinforcements and
his joining him he would return and give battle
The probabilities are however, that he Is in full retreat
People in and around Springfield express unbounded
satisfaction the arrival Of troops, and general
ocing manifested throughout the Southwest at the
treat Of the rebels.
This expedition will doubtless end the campaign in
Missouri.
ST. Louns, Feb. 10, 1861.
The following Circular has been Issued from head.
| quarters -
| AL persons who known to have been In arms
against the United States to have actually aided the
rebellion by WORT deed TO be arrested. 1h who
accused Of acts violation Of the laws Of war; such
private property, nrng into trains, asssssnstions,
| &C., Will not be released on any terms but
toriousy bad and dangerous though specific aes
Of dis!oyay can bo proven against them viii bs kept in
general Prisoners not included in either Of the above
bc released upon Subscribing the usual oath
and riycg suacisn; bond with good security for their
future good conduct The amount OF bond should n
be less than 81 0Co and in should bo much
larger, varying acc riding to wealth. influence ohd pre-
ference be secessionist. Persons engaged
ING for tho rebel army, and also those enrolled
as prisoners of In addition to this, all
property belonging 10 such persons, and which can
harness wagons bcsf cattle forage &c. will be secured
turned TO the Provost Marshal TO be disposed Of
riding orders Of tho Commanding General OF the De.
partmcnt These persons who have boon in the rebel
service, voluntarily forward and take and sub.
scribe to the oath Of allegiance and parole, and
leased from bonds All property not Of military charac
ter, taken them, will be returned. BY order Of
MAI. GEN. HALLECK.
y. II. MCLEAN, Asst Adj. Gen.
General Hallsck has also ssued General Order, the
principal pon. Of which follows request of the Acting
| Governor Of Missouri
1t hereby ordered that at all future elections ia this
state whether state, municipal, county town elee
tons every voto will I've required take the oath of al
legince required by the state Convention OF October Is
1861 Ofcers OF polls will. to the execution Of this
II Trey receive votes Of persons not taking the
oath they will be arrested tried for military offence ano
! the election declared null and void.
Generals b. Hamilton and stce.e left this evening fo
| Cumberland river. One regiments OF troop
| leave he daily for the same destination.