Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1863-06-03
Gen. Marmaduke,s Expedltion.

Y We have been furnished with an authentic and re
liable account Of Gen. Marmadukes raid into Mic
souri, Our space compels us TO condense il.
= The division was concentrated on Eleven Point
river. The country being destitute of forage in th'
direction of ROla, ii having been devastated by th
enemy to prevent raids, it was determined marcel
to the east of Ironion, capture regiment of Fed
erals at Patterson, and strike Mcneil, who al
Bloomfield On account of the scarcity of forage this
) command was divided one division, under Shelby
to march via Van Buren,, no.. and reach Patterson
the Goth, and the other, tluder Carter, to march
via Doniphau 10 reach Patterson the same day
Col Shelby threw scouts far to tho left TO create
the impression OF force marching north Westward
Gen. Marmadnke accompanied Col. carter's divi.
sion, nd when within 80 miles of Patterson, de-
tached 1t Col. Giddings with force, to move by a
direct but unfrsquencd route to surprise the garr-
son. Twelve miles from Patterson, Col. Giddings
surprised and captured the whole Federal pickct-a
lieutenant and a men--moving then for cause,
too slowly, and permitting his artillery to open When
two miles of, the Federal force, under Col. Smart,
900 strong, took the alarm and fed to Pilot Knob,
burning every thing they could, but leaving large
supply of subsistence, and quartermasters stores.
Col Giddings pursued the reireatng for seven miles,
killing, wounding and capturing number
Sheby's and Carter's divisions reached Patterson
on the 10th. Shelby having killed and captureds or
10 of federal picket he encountered. The two divi
sons again eepa. ated, the 2lst, Carter marching
against Mcneil at Bloomfield, and Shelby to Frede-
rcktown. cut of McNeil's retreat 10 IroDton. At
Fredericktown, Shelby captured dispatches showing
, that NcNeil's force would be there on the 22d.
Gen. Mcneil. after burning large amount of
stores. left Bloomfield the Zlst, and learning Of
Shclby's colupn, retreatea hastily to Cape Girar-
doau. Col. Carter pursued him, hoping to intercept
him, but was prevented by high water and bad
roads On the way, Carter wit b small detachment,
charged federal guard OF 80 men aud captured 46.
While at Fredericktuwn, Gen. Marmaduke sent a
detachment of 90 men, under Capts. Lneback, NJ use
and LIT. Bedsoe, TO burn bridge the Iron Noun
tain railroad, who on arriving there, found guard
OF $50 800 Yankees These they charged and kill
ing, wounding and captering good many, and
eeeded in leaving the bridge in flames. Calamity
done
s At Cape Guardian, the two columns united and
drove the enemys pickets and advanced forces into
their works, but finding them 100 we'll posted, hav-
ing four large forts, mounted with heavy guns Geld
artillery and about 500 tro pc, Gen. Marmaduke
. Withdrew asd encamped around jackson. On tho
night Of the 10Th aarge force Of cavalry and artillery
I under Gen. Ya1deyer coming to the aid Of Mcneil,
= attacked Sewton's regiment the Jackson aud
Fredericktcwn road and killed twoand captured six
. Of his men.
water, 1farmAduke found himsefbetween two forces,
Vandever On The west and Mcneil Oh the east et h
er outnumbefing and both PREPARED 70 e''eek him
He then Commenced his refreai 10 The souh, with
800 elective hghfine pursued by 5000 cavalry
and infantry with % piecet Ofarillefy. He aIici-
paied dtcuity except IN croAsing he ST. Frarei.
rivef, which was swollen rapid, unhrldgcd and NJ
I ferry beats upon f. He marched slowly, ard ssn'
fol ward all his bruken down and fisnouni4l men q
G construct rnfsF. on The st. Ffsucis fandsssr ant
Mcneil purf ued but did not anxious for fghf
Lieht rear guard lighting vas q daily occarrencs
and two or lrss times battle was offered and decIn
Cd vhtn onr forces occupied advantageous positions
Harfnndake reached Chalk Bluffs LIST Of Nay. dis
noontaf tbs rnost Of his men. and pasted them II
HE ofbattso miles nom the r0sslng. until be hai
crossed bis ~arons horses and artillery. That righ
be cnielly ~ltlldfse ara " sunrise had al his mel
aaleiT0ter. Hers fhs pursuit ended
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killed. 70 WOUNDED sd I'D missing. fsfraEglsrs per
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