The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-06-29

eo on the Town aud camp OF The the 43rd,
with shells from three pieces. The citi.
zens and militia were ordered TO fall back
on the entertainments, but Col. Harding or
dered them, " portion Of them, to form q
skirmish line o. the lower end of town near
English's mill end Sibil's vineyard, which
was done by ' part of Capt. Steinmeiz's
men and pa-t of Vance's company Of
militia. Pa9- !ho l3th Cav, taking po.
sitions near fhs lower bridge, whilst Capt
Tlffin with some of his men held the vine
yard, Capt Mayo commanding the whole
skirmish line. In few moments the
"gray-baoks" made their appearance with
in easy musket range, posted behind trees,
fences and logs, but advanced steadily,
keeping up constant vOlley of firing, our
men returning it with considerable effect,
killing and wounding many of the rebels,
without any casualties on our side except
the severely wounding of one man, and
another slightly, as they fell back to the
entrenchments. In short time all of our
men had TO fall back TO the entrenchments,
which filled them SO full that many had to
get out, and posi- themselves behind The
fences, woOd-piles, stables and out-build-
ings, whilst the rebels occupied the houses
on the other hill, and all houses south of the
rife pits. II wa, then about o'clock P.
M, the fight being kept up with but few
casualties on our side. But portion Of
the 43rd that held the camp, and the hill,
near the boys school house, suffered some
in killed and wounded. Shortly after the
skirmish line fell back to the pits, Capt.
Saml. Steinmetz whilst standing near the
corner Of Stedmond's stable, was pierced by
a minnie ball through the lungs. He fell,
and only remarked "Pull me out of thc
way" ut was done by some of his com
rAdes, he lived but few moments. Capt
S. was an excellent young man, and hi
death cast a gloom on the countenance G
every man as it was passed along in tn
entrencbments, His brother Aaron wa
also mortally wounded just after firing Of
his gun in the entrenchment, little befor
the close Of the fght. V. Staley, anothe
citizen was also shot through the hear
shortly after the death Of Capt. S. Mr.. Sta
| ley was o young doctor Of considerable
promise. His death caused universal regret
amongst the citizens of his acquaintance, he
was German, and resided in Glasgow about
eight years. None o! the citizens in the
streets were struck with the sho! or
shell, (olthough the oononading was kept
up from the east as we'll as the west of the
town,) except in one case, that Of ReY
VIM. Caples. lie had all the feshy part Of
one leg carried away by she'll from one Ol
SheIby's guns whilst standing on.the porch
of his own house. l. is remarkable shat
that man, Mr.. c., done more than any other
man in North Missouri to inaugurate this
rebellion. Hundreds sof young men that
now sleep in southern graves, and others
that have wasted four years in striving tc
destroy their government, could safely say
Had it not been for you Mr.. Cuples,
should never have raised my hand against
my government" He helped materially tc
fiji up Shelby's brigade. By one of Shelby
guns he met his death. Perhaps the sho
was hred by one Of his ogn recruits. Sucl
are the mysterious ways of Providence
Whilst the fight was progressing in town
part Of the rebel right flank became en-
gagged with the soldiers above town nea
the house of Mr.. Lewis. Considerable Of
fight took place for possession Of the tobao
co factory, which lasted until some time af
ter the surrender Gt town. Several rebel
were killed up there but no casualties O
our side. All the citizens (that did nc
skulk away 10 hido) fought well, perhap
not with the same coolness and preoislo
Of veteran soldiers, but they done thei
duty. The houses within range Of the ri
ile pits were all filled with rebel soldier,
but they were soon dislodged as the.bullei
/ passed clear through the frame houses, kill
ing and wounding many. Mr.. Dunnica
house suffered most, several rebels wer
+ killed in it. Mr.. Hutchingson's house be
ing brick, formed a better protection, bl
our men kept such constant fire on I'll
windows that few shots were fred from
! after they were discovered. About ha
3 past one o'clock the firing having almc
e ceased on both sides, neither party wishir
+ 10 waste ammunition, the assailing part
: not venturing any nearer, our boys waitir
r for them to make charge-matterS beir
Y in that situation for over an hour, CC
: Harding and some other officers thought
Q better to surrender. The flag Of truce W
: sent out and terms of surrender were agre
\ upon between Gen. Clark and Col. Har
S ing, which was "that the men march o