New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-11-08
Conxratmlatory Orders Of Gen. Picasonio"
Two Geuernis, Four Colonies, ono
Thousand Prisoners, Ten Guns, severai
thousand Muskets, and Most or the
Enemy's Baxgnge Train Captured
Prices Army Routed.
HRADQuARTRRs CAvALRY DIVISION.
FORT SCOTT. Kansas, Oct. ~, 1865.


GENERAL ORDERS No. 6.--Thc Major General
commanding this Provisional Division composed oil
troops from the Department If the Missouri and an
slows Brigade Of Cavalry, from Maior-Gen A. d.
smiths command congratulates the officers and men
upon the brilliant success which has crowned their IN
firing efforts in this decisive campaign. h
The battles Of Independence Of Big Blne, and OF the
Usage River have resulted in the capture Of MajorGen
Marmaduke of Drg.-Gen Cabell OF four Colonies ana
nearly thousand prisoners, including large hnpcI
Of field officers ten pieces OF artillery se'eIai % c
stand Of arms the destruction Of large portion OF INC
cncuv's train and the rOutug OF their army Inc gar
liant action Of Phlipss Brigade Of Missouri ana
Winslows Brigade, commanded by Lieut.. CoL p ,ir
teen in capturing eight Of the enemys guns on inc
Usage was so distinguished as 10 draw praise ana con-
mendation from the enemy. The charge OF Gamer
woods 18th Missouri Veteran Cavalry near lndepeh-
depce WAS well timed and was bravely executed.
The night fighting Of Col WinsloH, on the BIG Blue
and the qaautry ana yigor with which Sanhorns BfI'
gade have constantly fought, deserve the highest COM
mendatiOn. -
Iron the receipt Of the reports of subordinate com.
manders full Justice will be done TO all who are entitled
"a IL. ,.,
10 place up0n their colors, big Blue" and "Os'Re
The regiments Of the second Brigade are authorized
to place upon their colors, Independence anu
The regiments Of the Third Brigade authorized to
place upon their colors, Independence Big biue'
and Dosage"
IN rIace 1pon their colors Big Blue and "Osaec
Inc Batteries 81 and "H." Second MisSonri Light
ARTILLERY are authorized 10 place upon their colois IN
DEPENDENCE " Big Blue and Usage
Nv command Of Maj. Gen. Pieasonton. -
CLIFFORD TToMsoN, First 1t. and A. A. A. u.
Official: GRO w. YATFs, Capt. and A. ID. {.
HEADQr ARTERs CAVALRY DIVISION I
Fort SCOTT, KANSAS, Oct. =, ls64
GTNrHkL ORuFRs, No. T. l. The following dispatch
received from Mel Gen. Roseerans, commanding the
Department OF the Missouri is published to tins com
| n,and-and IL gives the Maior-Genera Commanding
the greatest pleasure Ia be the medium Of tins generous
apprecation and acknowledgment Of The noble conduct
OF the gallant officers and men Of this DIVISION:
lRv Telegraph from NarrensbuTg
To M, Gen TIvAsoNToS COnn.dHdn0 Car0i,g Drision:
/ WARRESsBrRG Oct p. 1908
To Naf. Gen. PIrAsoNToS Your dispatch of this evening"
Announcing ydur victory received congratulate yon and tie
ocers , men your command for pereveIing puI
suit and brilliant adv and decisive victory, after march
a. ninety miles IN two days. $500,
Iou alta ked three times your numbers, and routed the
CAPTURING Zen pieces Of artillery COMPELLED the enemy 10 De
stTov over hundred wagons, and killing, w0tnding ana
taxing msuy prisoners. The pursuit Of over three hhdi'
miles in short time conteniing
portion Of Tie way and victory decisive over such ocd
W rank the brilliant achievements OF any war ano
cover with honor al who have been engaged IN H.
Publish this 10 yOar command with the ep ression oi my
heart c thanks al fol their magnificent behavior
/ w : RosFCRAgs. Maor-Genersl.
/ Nv command Of a. PLEAsANTON,
Maj.(ien. Commanding
c. THOMSON, FIst Lieut.. A. \. \. q.