Daily union appeal. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1862-186?, 1862-08-16
FROM WESTERN MISSOURI.
CAPTURE OF INDEPENDEECEf BIZ
The GUERRILLAS.
Excitement in Kansas City.
EXPEDITION SENT IN PURSUIT
or TIE EEEaY.
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From Chicago Tribune slssasl Ma 4
LEXINGTON, No., Aug. a. Later adviees
from Independents say Lieut.. Col Buell., con-
manding thai post wlta fifty men, was taken
completely by surprise about o'clock yester-
day merLlag.
Baelfs men were in the bank building,
which after four hours hard lighting was fired
by the rebels, when Buell. surrendered.
r Capt. Thomas, of the State militia, was ta-
ken out and murdered.
EfBeF the surrender cur informant who re-
manned until after the surrender, says the
rebels gave oat they intended 10 attack this
city Immediately. they will meet with q
warm reception. 8u
KASsAs C1px, August IA battle took
place at Independence yesterday morning
about 5 O'Clock, between the Federal forces,
numbering $50 men, under Lieutenant-C Colonel
Buell., snd from 500 70 600 gQerrillas, under the
notorious Col. Hughes, assisted by Quantrell
and Hayes, resulting In ; complete route and
surrender of our troops. The loss on either
side is unknown. L appears the town was
surprised about o'clock a. n. A simultane-
Gus movement was made upon the camp,
Buelfs headquarters, and the provost marshsfs
othcs which we're some distance apart. The
provost marhsrs Office was entered by cit
lzaus protesting loyalty. The arms were
TAX en- and used against the Federal troops.
The fighting lasted about four hours. The
troops, almost without officers, holly con-
tested the ground, sheitering themselves
behind trees, fences, stables, etc. Captain
Thomas, of the militia, was taken prisoner
almost at the outset. At one time it is
reported the gGerillas were about giving up
the ground and retiring before the destructive
Ire of our men, and accordingly had Capt.
Thomas brought out of the house where he
WAS confined and immediately shot dead. At
this juncture white flag appeared at Colonel
Bueiis headquarters, when the guerillas re-
| turned and took possession OF all who re-
NAMED Lieut.. Harrington and fifty men
| who cut their way through the enemy made
! good their escape. Most OF the prisoners were
| pSroled BY taxing the oath not to take up
! arms. Ali VINO were present agree in stating
| that there were 70 mounted pickets stationed
outside OF the town that night A large guam
! tity of arms, EOS rounds of ammunition, be-
| sides other government stores fell into the
| hands Of the enemy.
! On receipt OF the news Of the surrender OF
! Independence here, this city was thrown int Q
/ a great state OF excitement. All business
| houses, saloons, etc, were clesed The militia
was called out, and guards promptly placed
] around the city. A call was made for rein
| Endorsements from Fort Leavenworth, which
| was promptly responded to by Lieut. Col
Purris, who arrived yesterday at ( o'clock p
| Ma with tour companies OF infantry and three
| of cavalry and two pieces of artillery; also
Major Ransom, commanding the oh Kansas
/ cavalry arrived in due time from the south
east. The entire force, under command o.
/ Col. Barris, left this morning at three oclcc
| in pursuit of the enemy.