The New York Herald Newspaper, August 19, 1861, Page 2

2 Pa Buccooied in dislodging the enemy. It was then disco- Yored that the rebel skirmishing in front was partly Ie raw attention from a large body of rebel infantry tha’ ‘was advancing about six hundred yards from our left, with the evident intention of outilanking us and falling on our rear. There appeared to be one full regiment, some Bix or ojght companies, and about fifteen hundred mea not in ranks. Captain Dubois brought his battery to boar ‘upon thom, and sent shell, grapo and canister directly in thoir midst, causing a hasty and confusod retreat, A large body of them made a rush for an opening in the fence, behind which was a clump of timbor, and, as they wero crowding through, two twelyo-pounder case shot were exploded among them, leaving the dead and wounded thick upon the ground, Our rear was not for some time again menaced in that direction. Very soon after this it was soen that tho rebel cavalry? About 800 strong, was forming in the rear of our right to make a charge upon tho ambulances, which were being Drought up for the uso of the wounded, Captain Wood's Kansas Rangers and two companies of Sccond Kansas infantry, which happened near the rear at this time, row up to resist them, As the cavalry came on the in” faotry opened with a volley, but did not succeed in check ing their advance, When they were within less than two dundred yards of our lines Capt. Totten opened upon them ‘with two rounds from his entire battery, which had boon hastily brought into position unknown to the rebels. The fire was diagonally across the body, and each shot cut its Jano entirely through, leaving dead and wounded btorses and riders mingled indiscriminately togethgr. The charge was broken, and the rebel cavalry made a disorderty retreat to the timber. Some twenty horses were galloping Tiderless about tho field, and were secured by our men. ‘The Aight was again renowed with vigor in the frout, and the lowans were brought into tho thick of the contest, Giving the Kansans a brief respite. They repellod an ad- vaneo of rebel infantry, which no sooner disappeared than Jt was succeeded by a fresh force larger than the previous one. Tho Kansas First was again brought forward and led to tho chargo by Genoral Sweony, Colonel Deitzler having been wounded and taken to the rear. DEATH OF GENERAL LYON. Genéral Lyon'was standing by his hors» near the Towans, and soveral among tho latter asked for some one to lead them, Instantly Genoral Lyon took command of tho regi7 Mont to lead it forward, but before they reached the ene- my’s lines he was struck in the breast by a riffle ball and fell dead from his horse. Tho rebols, on sooing the approzch of the Union troops, scattered and fled before the lattor got sufficiently near to uso tho bayonet. All this trans- Pred in a very few moments, and it was known to but few that General Lyon had fallen, The announcement of his death was not made to the soldicrs till after the battle Was over. After this but little was done on either side for upward® of half an hour, the rebels changing tho position of their battery to higher ground in the rear of its former lo- cation, and Captain Totten advancing his a few rods, while Captain Dubois remained at his old post. Captain Granger, of the regular servico, dotectod a flavk move- ment in preparation against our left, and took three com- panies of the Iowa regiment to the edge of the ravine and ‘caused them to He down in the grass and await the ene- mys approach. Very soon the column approached, Cap- tain Dubois pouring in grape and canistor when they got Quite near. As soon as they had come up within short range of Captain Granger, the Iowans, taking sight with- out rising from their position, poured in a most destruc- tive firo of Minie balls with territle effect. ‘The cannonade and musket fire were too much for the rebels, and they made the best possible use of their pedals back to a place of safety. ‘THE REBEL WAGON TRAIN ON FIRE. Immediately after this retreat flames burst forthfrom the rebel baggage train , which was stationed abouta mile down tho crook, and from tho extent of the fire and the vast columns of smoke, it is supposed that the entire wagon train. of the rebel army was destroyed. How the fire originated is not known, but it is supposed that the Febels, fearing a defeat and rout, thomsclyes set fire to ‘the wagons rather than have them full into the hands of the Unionists. ‘They wore seen to destroy some twenty wagons near their battery a short time after the fire burst forth in the large train, and It is but rea. sonable to suppose that tizo latter was tarned to ashes and emoke by the owners themselves. While the oonflagra- tion was at its height ‘the rebels mado a furions attack on the Union front and right at the same time. Tho battory in front oponed furiously, and soveral piccos, which had been brought against our right, under cover of the tim- bor, played vigorously from a cleared space somo vight hundred yards distant. A yery large forco of infantry amo out in lino of battle order from tho very piace where we had for some time expected Colonel Siegel to appear. No bayonet changes were mate by either side, but tho roll of musketry and the boom of cannon were more fierce and continuous than at any previous timo during the day. For half an hour it was one deep, deaf ening roar, resounding throngh the air, and the fleld bo- came canopied with dense clouds of smoke; the position of cannot could only be made out by tho dull, red flash cen through the fog-like atmosphere, and all around was falling © pitiless shower of lead and iron, Too rapid in succession to think of counting came the smooth whistle of the common rifle ball, the shrill buzz of tho Minior the duil hum of the round ball, and above them all th® sounds produced by the various descriptions of common manition. For half an hour it continued, and was ended by the repulse of the rebels, who returned no more to the field. In this last scene of the battle all the Union force on the field was in action, and one-half our loss of the day oceurred at this time, OPERATIONS OF GENERAL SIEGEL’S COMMAND. “Where is Siegel?" had been passing from lip to lip for an hour before this attack, and he had been anxior looked for at the very point where the rebel infan bearing the [secession flag, had made their appearance. As we hal not hoard from him since the night previons: save by the reports of his cannon, we were uncertain a® to his fate and fearful that we might tire upon him shonld he approach, as wo did not not know from what quarter toexpect him. Our cannon ammunition was nearly ex- hausted, and several companies of infantry had expended their last round of cartridges. Major Sturgis (who took Command after General byon’s death) ordered a rotroat and the whole army took up its line of march for Springfleld. Ambulances were sent back with a flag of truce to gather up the dead and wounded. Tho flag was received by General McCulloch and Golonel Molntosh, and by nino P. M. the ambulances returned, bringing all that could be found. The battle commenced a fow minutes past six A.M. and the retreat was ordered at eleven. With but a few intervals the batteries on both sides were in constant action throughout the whole, and there wore few minutes when tho roll of musketry could not be heard. To understand Colonel Siegel's position be necessary to explain more fully the situation of the rebel camp. Wilson's creck has a general southerly direction; but at a farm caHled MeNary's it makes a sharp bend to the cast, follows an easterly course for two and a haif miles, and then beads suddenly to the south. The Fayetteville road crosses the creek about a mile and three fourths below the upper bend. ‘The rebel camp extended three miles along the crock—two and a half in an casterly direction, and a quarter of a mile above the upper bend towards the north, and the same distance below the lower bend to” wards the south. General Lyon’s attack was made on the woatoin site, just above the upper bond. Colonel Siegel marche! from Springfeld di ~ south) the Fay- ctteville road, left that road 8 this side of Wil son’s creck, and turned to his left, went around the rebel camp, came into t! beyond Wilson's creck, and marched up the Fayettoville road toward the enemy’ Some who saw his command comi: about daylight, from the direction of Arkansss, walk out to meet Lim, not dreaming of the approach of the Union forces on that side. ‘These he allowed to get within hs lines, and made prisoners of them before they dis covered their mistake. He fell upon their camp at the Toad, routed them and took possesion, planting bis can- non inthe camp and playing upon thom from that posi- Ife found and took possession of the private papera snoral McCulloch, and one of it’ will me re amp. his nts Ww. fortu A bog of gold. Colonel Siege was £0 8)ve that he had to abandon the camp and posi moa hill, w he served his artillery with and brought his infantry into active use, A couecntrated fire was ma upon his battery, killing many of his artillerymen noarly all his horses. A dash of then made, and five of h nnon fell into possession of the rebels. Tho ii ‘y and cavalry came so hard upon him as to compel him to retreat, which he did; bringing away nearly two hundred prisoners, His com. Mand was badly cut up and he found it impossible to make a junction with the main column. The last assault upon the main column was made just after the retreat of Colonel Siegel, aud the cannon which played upon us on tho right were the five that wore captured. At one time, hhad a vigorous movement been made on our part, the rebel battery might have been taken, Hor (yo or three days before the yatye General Lyon valry yw NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 1861. changed much in appearance. Since it became apparent to him that he must abandon the Southwest or have his army cut to pieces, he had lost much of his formor energy and decision, To one of his staff he romarked, the oven- ing before the battle, ‘I am @ man believing in presenti- ments, and ever since this night surprise was planned I have had o fooling 1 cannot get rid of thas it would result disastrously. Through the refusal of government properly to reinforce mo I am obliged to abandon the country. If I leave it without ongaging the enemy the public will callmo a coward. If I cngago him I may bo defeated and my command cut to pieces’ Tam too weak to hold Springflold, and yet tho people will demand that I bring about a battle with the very enomy T cannot keep a town against, How can this result other- wise than against us?” On the way to the fleld I frequently rode near him. Ho seomed Ike one bewildered, and often whon addressed failed to give any recognition, and seemed totally una- ware that he was spoken to. On the battlo floid ho gave his orders promptly, and socmed solicitous for the wel- fare of his men, but utterly rogardless of his own safoty. While he was standing where bullets flow thickest, just after his favorite horse was shot from under him, some of his offlcora interposed and begged that he would retire from the spot and seek one less exposed. Scarcely rais* ing his eyes from the enemy he said— «Tt 1s well enough that Istand hore. Tam satisfied.’ While the lino was forming for the charge against the rebels in which ho lost his life, General Lyon turned to Major Sturgis, who stood near him, and remarked:— “I fear that the day is lost; if Colonel Siegel had been suoccssful ho would have joinod us before this. I think I will lead this charge.”” ‘Ho had been wounded in the leg in an early part of tho engagement—a flesh wound merely—from which the blood. flowed profusely, Major Sturgis during the conversation noticod blood on General Lyon's hat, and at first supposed ho had been touching it with his hand, which was wet with blood from his leg. A moment after, porceiving that it was fresh, he removed the General's hat and asked tho cause of its appearance. “It is nothing, Major, nothing but a wound in the head,” said General Lyon, turning away and mounting his horse. Wjtbout taking the hat held out to him by Major Sturgis, he addressed the Iowans he was to command with— ‘Forward, men! Twill lead you! ‘Two minutes afterwards he lay dead on the field, killed by a rifle ball through the breast, just above the heart. In death his features wore the same troubled and puzzled oxpression that had been fixed upon them for the past week. His body was brought to town in tho afternoon, and will be forwarded to his friends in Connecticut for in- torment. The appearance of the eld throughout the day was ex- ceedingly gtoomy. The morning was cloudy, and once in the forenoon rain fell. Toward noon the sun shone out but not clearly. The smoke from the cannon and smat arms, with that from tho burning train, hung over the field, seeming liko a pall spread to cover the un- fortunate dead, Tho horrors of Manassas were re” 4 newed on this battle field. Onr woundod men were bayoneted or struck over tho head with musket butts. Anoflicor,a lieutenant in the First Missouri, was taken Prigoner, struck four times with a musket aud loft for dead. Ho rovived and escaped. A surgeon, who went on the field after the battle, was several times shot at and forced to retire, Later in the afternoon a flag of truce was sent to the rebel commanders, and was re- ceived. Union flags were several times: waved to induce our men to go forward. None were taken by this ruse. At tho timo tho enemy wore advancing to outflank our left, and were repulsed by our cannonading, a robols fiag was borno prominently in their front. Tho man carrying it was struck by a shell, which exploded at the same moment. Another snatched up the banner, and was hurrying forward when he was killed by a canister shot. Tho flag’was not again seen, Most of tho shot from the rebel cannon passoil over our heads. A few horses were killed by round shot and two orthree men wore badly wounded with pieces of shel. With these exceptions I do not know of their ar- tillery doing damage. Your correspondent was standing beside his horse under a troe in tho roar of Capt. Totten’s battery when a six pound shot passed through tho treo top not four feet aboye his head. Thinking there might be a better place for ob- servation I changed my position some twenty rods, aud I was speedily admonished of my insecurity by an- othor ball ploughing up tho ground not six fost away, and jiterally covering me with dirt. Upon the theory that “Jjghtning does not strike twice in the same place,’ I kept still, and was not troubled by any more of the same sort sonear me, A six pound shot produces a sound anything but melodious, About the time the action commenced I roe past the First Missouri regiment. One of the sol- diers, seoing my citizen's dress, cocked his gun and Drought it to bear upon me. I vontured to ask— “What are you going to shoot me for??? “I don’t know you,” was tho reply, with the gun etill in pog.ti on. Just then ono of the soldiers askel where I had been since Iwas with them at Booneville, and my about-to- shoot friend lowered his rifle and disappeared, Whether the result is a victory, a defeat or a drawn battle, Ileaye for tho reader to decide. Our forces took a position and held it five hours. When they retired the enemy had been several times ropulsod, and in the last astack driven from the fled. ‘They had burned their bag- gage train to prevent our getting it, and when we loft tho fled dil not attempt to pursue us. Upwards of an hour after our departure they returned and took possession, rendering it necessary that our ambulanees should go out undor a flag of truce. Tho rebel troops outn Unionists at least four to one, aud some of our mate their strength us fully six times that of o1 ‘The statements from tho prisoners that we took gave them from twelve to thirty thousand, Among the prison- ers was Horace IH. Brand, of Booneville, aid-de.camp to Genoral Price. He told me they had twenty-ono thousand armed men and twonty pieces of artillery, but thought sWecould whip them with twelve thousand good troops. Certainly they had force enough to enable thein to move always with very large bodies of soidiery, and to bring fresh men into action each time, The Union force, in- cluding Colonel Siegel’s command, was five thousand two hundred strong, All our men fought admirably, and it would be unjust to praise any one regiment more than another, Some of the officers of tho rogular army cher- ished a supremo contempt for volunteers; but I heard nearly ail of them speak in terms of the highest praise of their conduct at this battle. Looking on merely asa civi" Han, and not qualified to criticise in a military light, I could see no difference between the volunteers and the regulars, saye thatthe latter made their movements in better order and with greater celerity. The number of killed and wounded it is impossible to state, My estimato would be that the Union loss waa two hundred killed and ix hundrod wounded, and tho rebel loss deuble those figures. Our men never moved denser than in two ranks, and never showed in large bodies, whilo the robéls nearly always made their moyemonts in strong columns and several timos in solid squares, thus Presenting a fine mark for our artillerymen, who wero not slow to use it. The official report may very much reduco the figures of the loss on both si: Tt would noy bea matter of surprise should they be doubled. It was ono of the bioodiest, if not the bloodiest battle, ever fought in the United States, No full returns have yet been mado of tho names of killod aud wor We hear of no officer of importance on the rebol side being killedor womded. On the Union side Captain Gratz, of Missouri First; Captain Masen» of Jowa First, and 8 First, were kitied, Colonel Andrews, Missouri First; Colonel D r and Major Halderinan, Kansas First, and Colonel Mitcho!!, Kansas Seoond, were wounded—aone fatally urcell, Company €, Towa First, w: and Lieutenant Brown, of Captain Burke's Compan; souri Mirst. slightly. Ono of the officers w " hig w a heavy-casod time keeper. A riffe bullet ured its outward appearance, and its r s » lost their excellence. It bears the mark of American Watch Co., Waltham, Mass.” The abbrevia. ass," seemed to be the special mark for the bul: | trace of the four letters is obliterated. der, Yates and Cole, of First Missour!; aik and Horr of First Iowa; Captains ed. Plummer an: rt, of First infantry, and Lientenant Wood, of First int ‘ wounded—nono fatally. Captain Burke, of Missour t, had three balls pass through his clothes, but did not receive a serateh. Ared ond fifty ‘ed horses captur J for the purpose a thousand good b have b secured. The rebels appeared to be short of connon munition, with the exception of round shot. Towards tho close of the battle they used small pieces of inch diameter rod frou, cut off with a cold chisel. One of these struck General Sweeny’s foot, but causd no injury. They fired but little grape and shrapnel. Moat of the small arms taken from them wore commnan rifles and shot gung and flint lock muskets. They had s good supply of excellen, areps, up Were geretul yor Jot them Sell Wulo Vaign and over py been de” could easily hands. They hayoa quantity of Enfleld and revolving Tiflos, and some regiments are armed with the Minio, Corporal Conant, of Company H, Missouri First, re- ovlved a grape shot through both legs. Ho sat upon the ground, loaded and fired his musket four times and then fell back faint from loes of blood, His wound is not fatal. ‘Major Muda, of General Sweony’s staff, was approached by two soldiers armed with rifles. One of these he dropped with his revolver at fifty yards distance and the othor he brought in as prisoner. Mote Mudd is a famous St- Louis pistol shot, whose friends some time since offered to back to any amount against Travis, General Siegel takes command of the Union force since Genoral Lyon’s death. As it i not possible te hold Springfield, keep open communication with the East, and carry on operations agaimst tho enemy, he has deckled to fall back upon Rolla, ‘Tha troops will take up their lino of march to-morrow. The wagon train is five miles in length. The wounded will romain here under cargo of Doctors Franklin, Melchor, Smith and Davis. Private Grant, of Company C, First Iowa, after tho captain, licutenant and color-bearor were shot down, Seized the flag and took command of the company. Grant is an old soldier, having been tu service in Mexico, Oregon and on tho Upper Missouri. ‘There is much excitement in town i reference to the departure of tho Union troops. Many families are pro- Paring to leave with them, thinking it unsafe to remain. ‘Twolve overland coaches left for Rolla in tho afternoon, as soon as it was rumered that General Lyon was killed, filled with woman and ehildren, All who can get away are busy with preparations. ‘The following are some of the killod and wounded:— KILLED, Gapunin Gury Gratar Con “aptai 'y Gratz, Company F, Missouri Fire! Captain Mason, Company C, Iowa Firat, ih Captain Brown, Kansas First, J. H. McHenry, Company 1, lowa First, Frank Rhombrey, Company H, lowa Firs Lewis Grennel, Company H, Iowa Fires, Lioutenant ©. Aymil, Kansas Firat, L. L. Jones, Kansas First. Liontonant Druer, Kansas First. Lieutenant McGonigan, Kansas First. Gonoral T. W. Swoeny, elightiy. jenoral T. W. Swoeny, slightly. Colonel Deitzlor, Kansas reat Colonel Mit shell, Kunsas Second. Colonel Andrews, Missouri First. Major Halderman, Kansas ¥iret. Captain Cole, Missouri First, Captain Thos. Holton, Company A, Kansas Lirat, Captain J. 8. Cavender, Miasourl First. Captain Gottschalk, lowa First. Captain Swift, Kansas First, Captain. C. Gilbert, Ist Reg’t U.S, Infantry, left shoulder. Captain Plummor, First Intantry, in hip. Licutenant Purcell, Company C, fowa First, mortally. Liontenant John Brown, Misscuri First, Lieut. Wood, First United Stites infantry. Isaac Rinscoop, Gen. Lyon’s Mounted Orderlies. SKAGHAMSS, CORPORALS AND PRIVATES. Corporal Rernhard Rogers, Company K, Missouri First. John W. Watsoa, Company I, Missouri First. R. W. Roo, Company 11, Missonri First, John MeManus, Company A, Rifles, Missourt Fir Robort Wilson, Company b, Missouri First, Hi, Ralitloldt, Company C, Missouri Second. Joseph Stoehale, Company B, Missouri First. Nicholas Mathias, Company I, Missouri First. Berry Delin, Company I, Missouri First. s + Missouri Bist. ompany A, Rifles, Missonri First. John Nelson, Company A, Missouri Second. — Hichetellan, Company G, Missouri First. Edward Booman, Company I, Missouri First. Henry Brown, Company A, Missouri Second. Chas. F. Sneider, Company’ A, Missouri First. Jacob Renta, Camnpany A, Missouri First. James Windlo, Company E, Missouri First. John Parman, Company G, Missouri First. Geo, Oakes, Company H, Miasouri Firet. Borhard Kemfor, Company H, Missouri First. Con. Rogors, Company H, Migsourl First, Juha Fenk, Company C, Missouri Second. Jon T. Brown, Company F, Missouri First. Rudolf Bailing, Company H, Missouri First: Gotlib Johns, Company 1, Sissouri First. Alonzo Rates, Company F) Missouri Firs Folix Myer, Company A, Missouri Secon Bexjamin Tulsey, Company D, Missouri First. Joseph Werner, Company A, Missouri Fist. ‘Andrew Gardner, Company B, Missouri First. Frederick Lowodor, Company’ B, Miswouri First. ~~ Lewis Wisner, Company A, Miesouri Second. ‘Thomas Allen, Company H; Missouri First, Cassius Cires Company B, Missouri First. Jefferson Harapton, Company Corporal Conant, Company H, Froderiek Brian, Company G, lowa First. Andvow @. Mebonald, Company 1, lowa First. Adain Dee, Company H, Iowa First. Peter Joke, Company H,, Iowa First. Goorge Boliler, Company H, Iowa First. -ank Deguendorf, Company H, Iowa First, Sergeant Doltner, Company H, lowa Firat. William Moyer, Company IL, Iowa First, E. Magnus, Company G, Iowa First. Peter Fintérdt, Company G, Iowa First, G. A, Waiter, Con p, owa First, R. W. Hamilton, Company F, Towa Firat. Moses Errington, Company C, Iowa First. C, 0. Hanson, Company 8’, lowa First. W. D. Robbivis, Company K, Towa First. Ira Schatfor, Company K, Towa First. C. Gregory, Company I, Towa First. 0. W. Honnett, Company I, lowa First. . c *, Company f, Lowa Fi L. Webb, Company I, lowa John Bell, Company 1, lowa First. James O'Grady, Company I, Iowa First. Henry Darrow, Company I, lowa First, Chas. Weigel, Company i, Iowa First. _T, MeDonald, Company I, lowa Kirst. Wali, Company I, lowa First. Chas, Clark, Compahy I, lowa First Goo. 8, Piorco, Company I, Iowa First. Corporal Williams, Company I, lowa First. John Leary, Company I, nwa First, 1, W. Matthis, Company’ I, Iowa First. Hugh Fiss, Company H, Iowa First. J.D. Aldrich, Company’ C, Iowa First, McKees, fowa Firat. n Lano, Compt ng, an Yompany C, , Company B, lowa First. bb, Company 1, Towa First. Kansas First, Frank Prince, Company Jdomos Corbit, Company C Daniel McHolland, Company idy. Company C, Kansas First, J. O'Donnell, Company £, Kansas First. Uriah Ferguson, Company F, Kansas Wiret. James Riley, Company E, Kansas First. Jamos Kelly, Company TH, Kansas First F. Snowber, Company F, Kansas First. V. Davis, Company A, Kansas First. Alexander Contron, Company H, Kansas First, Thomas Murghan, Company C, Kansas First, Charles Piunan, Company 1, Kansas First. Monry Lawrence, Company T, Kansas First. J. Rehow, Company K, Kansas First, Henri, Company K, Kansas First. 1. Dow, Company {', Kansas First. J, R. Ander, Company’ A, Kansas First, Alien fo! ip Simon Gru Juhu Rafforty , Company C,'Kansas First. J. K. Ausden, Company A, Kan Tr neron, Company F, Kansas Second, is 2. Reinhart, Company F, Kansas First. ivan, Company K, Kausaa First, home Joh Franklin county Home Gnards, Sergeant Walsh, Company 3B, First — Michaot, Company G, Fi k Tubin, Compauy 6, Firat U. 8. infantry. Company D, First U. 8. intantry. ompany D, Frist U.S. infantry. my F, Socond U. 8, infantry. Stoilar, Company F, Second artillery. ‘ossian, Company D. First erg. John Morine, CoB. Capt. doh Joromiah ht, Z Pas Heury Sa loa’ Rifle reeraits, infantry recruits. » iy ily, Compa: golvin, ¢ pes Vought |. H. Wer Klisha John F The above namey are #1 that could be obtained up to the time of tho departure of the For the list I am in- debted to Dr. Fravklin, in eh OUR ST. LOUIS CORRESPONDENCE. St. Lovis, August 14, 1861. Death Y General Lyon—Sorrow Among the Ur Arrest Sf Rebels ve Of Arms—Major McKins- try, de. pral Lyon is dead. Such was the announcement ast a gloom over the glo: ory of Saturday, and sent a pang to the heart of every Union man in the city. Although his loss is the country’s, tho sorrow for his death must be felt more keenly by the loyal men of Missouri. To them it seems but ye that with three hundred men he held the Arsenal against a State ripening for rebellion, and ready at any moment to break out nto Open Fevolt. A little later, when treason, be- coming bolder, rushed to arms, he, without hesitation and embracing the responsibility, struck the first power fal blow, and made prisoners the gang of rebels assombicd at Camp Jackson. Since then his conduct in Missouri, bis noble bravery and the acts and measures that displayed the wo of a mighty intellect, endeared him not only to the soldiers whom he aiways led to vietory, but to the loyal men of Missouri, who looked to him for the salya- tion of their State and its rescue from the eagor groap. ings of an unprincipled confederacy. And at last, in tlie very moment of his proudest victory, he was struck to the earth and lay dead upon the field which Union = men weriond dqety Cor their beloved jaar Waa thas of > falling while cheering his little band of five thousand on toa pursuit of four times their number. To them the spot where ho fell, on the western slope of the Ozark range, will hereafter be honorea ground. Tho effects of the victory are yet uncertain, and the city is plunged into wiki oxcitemont—thousands of rumors being abroad of General Siegel being pursued and his reinforcoments cu’ of. This, howovor, is not believed, and it is confidently expected that he will be able to conduct his retreat with safety. Hero in tho clty the changes which two days have brought forth have been wonderful indeed. Martial law weg this morning proclaimed, and all day the Homo Guard have beon buay arresting prominent rebels. Houses have becn searched, and in several instances successfully. The residence of Dr. McKollops was a few hours ago sur- rounded, bul the ininates, seeing the soldters coming, had made an undigniied escape through @ back window. searching the house twenty-eight muskets were found concealed, being part of the ones known to be secreted, which I mentioned in my last letter. MeKollops is a no- torious rebel, and the mootings of the rebel leaders have taken place nightly at his house, As many as twenty others of the same proclivities as the fleeing M.D. have day made acquaintance with the inside of tho Arsonal, Before tho week is ended rebel plotting will be effvctually removed from St. Louis. Major J. McKinstry has been appointed Provost Marshal of the town, and a fitter man for the office eould not have been selected, Brave, energetic and thoroughly under- standing the task before him,he has already taken mea. sures that will speedily restore quiet to the city. With him there is no hesitation; red tape cannot prevent him from doing his duty, and Union men may rely upon it that thero is hereafter safety for them in this eity. No more rebels will be released as soon as arrested, and suffered immediately to resume their guitty conduct. Jn my letter of tho 11th I mentioned that one of tho most notorious instruments of secession in the city was a Mr. Brownlee, President of the Police Commissioners, and that he would speedily be arrested, ‘Today he con: sequently found himself at the Arsenal, It wag at first thought that the present police would be removed and others substituted in their places by General Fremont. It has boen considored sufficiont, however, to arrest the guilty President of the Commissioners, and the men will, at least for tho present, go on with thoir usual duties, subject at any time, under the rule of martial law, to be superseded by the military. It is highly probable that the hundreds of arms known to be secreted by rebels will come forth from their hiding places in the next few days. To-night tho body of Gon. Lyon is oxpectod to arrive on tho Pacific Railroad, and will, if possible, lay in state for aday. Circumstances, however, may prevent this honor, 80 ‘Gaxly wished for by the loyal men for whose princi” pies he so bravely fought. It is impossible to describe tho doop, earnest sorrow that exists in the city over tho sad affair, although tho fooling is felt less keonly from the circumstances under which he met his death. Large numbers of troops are constantly arriving. To- day three fine looking regiments came in from Ilinois, Large reinforcoments have been sent out on the Pa- cifle road to Siegel, ‘The battle at Springfeld confirmed tho bolief expressed in my. last, that oyon with their im- monsely superior forces, the rebels would. have to be at, tacked by Gen. Lyon, if’a battle was fought. ‘Sr. Lovis, August 11, 1861. Uprising of the Union Men—Vigilance Committees Appoint- ed—Placing the Big Guns—The Great Encampment— Troops Fired Upon in the Streels—A Secret League of Re- Dels in the City and Arms in their Possession, dc. ‘The new commander-in-chief of this department, Major General Fremont, is fully determined to cure treason by the only known remedy that it can feol and understand. ‘Tho arrival of the ordnance in this city is a matter signi- fieant of the manner in which war is carried on by Ame~ ricans in the nincteonth century. The cannon were or” dered by General Fremont, and, in accordance with his directions, sent immediately on from the manufactory by express, two locomotives being required to draw the im- mengo load at a suflicient rate of speed. This prompt measure is a mark of the man who ordered it, and speaks volumes in regard to the vigor that will characterize his future actions, and the prosecution of the war against the Southern invaders of this State. ‘To-morrow 20,000 Aus- trian muskets are expected by train from the East, aud will be followed immediately by as many more. Feeparations are being actively made for the great camp that will bo soon formed here, Gen: ral Fremont states that he will have in a short time twenty or more regiments near this city undergoing drill and fitting thomsolyos to take a successful part ia the war, The wisdom of this course cannot be questioned; and when the great movement takes place down tho Mis- sissippi it will find a well disciplined and powerful force ready to give it a successful tormination and wipe out by a series of victories the disasters in Virginia. On Friday quite an exciting scono occurrod on our streets, and it was feared for a time that it would have a bloody result. As part of Colonel Gratz Brown's rogi- ment was marching down Pine strevt, having just return. od from Ironton, on the Tron Moxntain Railroad, they wore Sreeted on the corner of Seventh street by a shoul for Jeff. Davis, and a pistol was fired at them. The soldiers at once haited and commence: loading their muskets, a terrible pauic ensuing among the crowds on the side_ walks, who fled in all directions, people throwing them- selves down basoment stairs to escape the firing they expected would take place, ‘The commanders meanwhile passed rapltdly along tho ranks of tho exasperated mon, and by great exertions stayed the tumult and prevented thom from firing. Had their weapons been toaded at tirst thoy would doubtless have yielded to the impulse of the moment and retaliated for the attack ina feaeful manner. When the rowdy so wantonly assaiied the troops they were marching quietly along inthe middle of the street, preceded by a band of music, and in the most pe r It is a sabject of fired wt the oops sion between the mili- od of true and del H and numboring s indre forming a vigilance cor, sand after assicn districts, will make it their motives of th keep a ch and ! 50 The those all over the coun- rts to snbdue the rebellion as long ag its advocates are allowed in the of the land to adyorate mation to the enem; nd soe it dail are use very midst of thy loyal portio | their views and give aid and fi | And to those who own prope preciating in value, on accsunt by a portion of the State, these truths com: iar force. ions of dollars haye already. bee as tho first fruits of Jackson's treasun; and where pa is absont intorest is present, and hor calls aro at ays heard. Among the hitherto lukewarm ot appeal to the than to the he = Slute would turn ont to repel the invader Jackson and thern horde from the soil of Missourl At first there was some alarm felt at the numerous threats of the | feoing hero Jackson and tho bom! Pitlow, followed hy tho rhodomontade proclamation of the ‘long jaw war- rior,” Reynoids, allof which worthies, after beginning their harangues by committing themseives to tho caro of heaven, expressed! a belief that the places of power would soon be'in their possession, and the scaips usually worn by the Union men of the State be dangling from tho belts of their Indian allies, So laudable has been their ambition in the latter direction that a Choroke: named Fry, now with the forces under MeO Southwest, 'bousts ef having in his pouch acon authorizing him to deprive Dr. y. of his scalp, with a promise of $50 1. Under | the vigorous policy of Fremont, howover, the people have | Deguy to see through the holiow boasting of the enemy and receivostch instalmonts with an appreciative sense of what it is worth, One of the mosi quieting d+ regular and constant indignation spasms of rel was tho recent discovory and publication of General Frost's letter to Gevernor Clat. Jackscn, previous U formation of Camp Jackson, recommending the |: measure to his redoubtable kxeeliency, and also biiting at numerous othor acts that ehouid immediately foliow for the purpose of effectually crushisg out the government in the State.” Ever since Genera’ prised the chivalry of the camp by making them prison. ors tho virtuous indignation of the rebels at the in- uption of what they styled a ‘ peaceful and loyal camp of intruction’? has been excessive. The subsiding that has taken place in the offer nce of their wrongs since the expose bas boen truly surprising and slightiy ri diculous, and it is as difficult to got ono of thom to men- tion Camp Jackson 2s te acknowledge the truth, One of tho principal parties = implicated — in the affair, and whose name was found at the bot- tom of tho document endorsing tho suggestions of Frost, is J. 4 nlee the head of the present Police of this city. The feeling is very etrong m in comsequence, and if not arrested, which it is thonglit he may be, he will soon find it convenient, like the editor of a certain Lonisville paper, to be “absent from his post fora short time.” You may be assured that the course of treason is very nearly run in this city, hat men whose sole aim is to injure the government oon receive all the attention they merit and much more than they desire. ‘The paying OF of the three months volunteers is rapidl- taking place in this city, and the men will almost uni- ly re-enlist for the war. The streets are constantly thronged with soldiers belonging to regiments arriving from Hlinoia, and St. Lonis hag donned a highly military Appearanee. At the Arsenal and the barracks all is acti- vity, many of the heavy gung lately arrived being mount- f the smaller onea, and occupying posi- tions oommanding every available avenue of approach for This preeaution is highly necessary to safe one, for without heayy ordnanceand the arsenal would afford acarcely any protection perior attacking force, and would soy to its brave defenders. There are about nine thousand soldiers, six regiments o from Illinois. ‘The most important part of this force is a regament of © under Colonel Elks, now nearly com- and composed of picked men, They are stationed barracks, but will go out this week to a grove in the vicinity of the fair grounds and northwest from the city, whero it is thought tho great encampment of troops will take place. They will De rapidly put under drill, and ag coon as possible ordered on uctive sorviec, when ‘it is expected they will prove an officiént instrument against the rebels under McCulloch. In @ provious portion of this letter J alluded to a vigi- mittee formed b: ber of ailiagon "Wo Mud Qpt. ADA wayGh tbe ‘Fekely la Wo city. Ono reason for this is a firm conviction, from cir- oumstances anspired, that there is at Pregent in the city @ regularly organized’ band of rebels, about one , who have arms se- esas which @re only waiting for a favor- Opportunity use. At tho time the capture of Camp Jackson occurred vight hundred muskets that wore known to have been received wero found to have been taken away and hid. Since then tho H-mo Guards have been searching for the weapons, houses almost daily boing visited 0 find them, but #0 far without success. | By the presen movement, if an or- ganization does exist in tho city, whieh thoro ia littla cause to doubt, thoy will be found out most probably and measures takoh to render them incapable of ‘doing harm. As I writo the sound of @ drum and fife approaches from the distance, and # large body of fine looking Ilinoisans: march through tho streets, apparently on tho road to the Arsenal. Thoy are noble ‘looking men, with faces and hands browned by oxposuro, and almost giante im stature, having evidently loft the plough in tho furrow to: rasp the musket and defend tho hcnor of the soil whtel: thoy wore lately tilling to bring forth iis rloh offerings of wealth. Leaving home aud comforts, they go forth for love of tho fing, and a glance at thoir faces, lighted up b; eyes full of determination and spirit, is enough Lo signi that a battle in which they minglo will bono child's play, and that reverses and defeat will be improbable visiters to thoir standard. ‘The numuber of regiments that Iilinols is pouring into this Stato is indeed surprising. Convers- ing with one of the soldiers yestorday, 1 mentioned this fact, and was answered by the sixuillcant remark— “Only the boys have como yet, bit the men are. propar- ing.” In consequence of tho preparations necessary for the-accommodation of so many troops, mechanics are in great demand and particular branches of trade are rapid- ly Improving. The steam bakeries especiaily reap a rich harvest, boing kept going night and day to supply tho domand for crackers. On the leveo, however, and main street, ull is quict and apparently deserted, and you may walk for squares without gecing adray or other indiva- tion of business. Among the rebels whose names have been reported to Gen, Fremont as persons actively plotting against tho government are several plotninunt citizens, and in my next I willbe able to furnish somo interesting develope- ments, REBEL ATTACK ON POTOSL. THEY ARE REPULSED AND DRIVEN BACK BY THE HOME GUARD—ATROCTOUS MURDERS COMMITTED—FAMI- LIKS TERRIFIED AND LEAVING THE TOWNS, ETC. (From the St. Louis Democrats, August 12, 1861.} Reports were current throughout this city yesterday of an attack mado By tho secossionists on Potosi on Satur- day evening. It was alleged that the Homo Gnard wero routed, and several of their number kilied; that threo bridges were burned, and a quantity of lead captured. Later accounts from passengers direct from that placo put an ontiroly diffrent face on tho affair. Tho secos- sionists wore routed and at to Aight by tho Homo Guard—less than one-fifth of in number. It appears ‘that an attack bad been threatened, and many of the citi- zens thought from various indications it would be made during Saturday night, when tho inhabitants wore in bed. Instoad of this, the rebels, composi some seventy or eighty mounted men made a rapid chargo before dark down the main street, soundiny war whoop by way of intimdation. The attack was made between tho hours of s'x and sowen P. M:, ata time when the rebels safely inferrec that the Homo Guard wonld be at suppor, as their Crill took place acarly an hour later. Consequent- ly thore were but fr ‘rta sn Home Guard present at their Headquarters. ‘The rebels halted in front of this building and fired, wounding six of the Home Guard. ‘The Guard returned the fire briskly, sending threo volleysand wound- ing several of the rebels, when the latter eeampered away in tho direction of the depot. ‘Tho Hom» Guard ralliod and chased the fugitives, who, it was thought, would at- tempt to fire the bridge and costroy property, but they wore again fired upon and compictely routed. ’ A portion fled in the direction of Liborty township, and a part to- wards Belleview. ‘Two rebels were killed, three wounded and two, it is reported, wore captured. Ono of their horses was killed, Fifteen to twenty rifles were taken, besides throe nayy revolvers and several Arkansas bow!o knives. Of the Home Guard Androw Kearns was the only ‘one whose wounds were supposed to be mortal. He was shot through the shoulder. Wilson, De Kalb, Ben. Ken- dail and two others were wounded slightly. The rebels had been for some timo encamped at Black river, in Reynolds county, and were on Saturday morn- ing hovering around in the vicinity of Springfield furnace, six miles south of Potosi. There woro only sixty Homo Guard in the latter place, the rost having been detailed to guard bridges. The encmy, doubtless, wero apprised of the true state of things by spies. The rebels wore commanded by Captain White, of Madi- son county, and the notorious Talbot, who was’ indicted for murder, broke jail, and has found’ a refuge in Arkan- cree ‘tho present trouble called bim forth from his air. Dr. Wyatt, who recontly took the oath at tho Arsenal, it is reported, was present, Ali accounts represent that a perfect reign of terror has prevailed for soms timo from ‘the threats made and murders committed by the gang un- der charge of these men, riday evening, Abraham Ringer, an old man sixty- five years of age, residing six miles east of Potosi, was shot while sitting on his porch.” He was fired at from the. bushes. He lived about three hours: Un- cle Billy Vineyard, an estimable, inoffensive old n, aged seventy, of Bellevieu township, was fired pon and. mortally wounded on ‘Saturday: morning. A mun named Ramsey, of the samo township, was a'so fired upon, but escaped -unhart. Soveral gentiemen of Potosi and the vicinity, who have been threatened, brought up their families yesterday to this city and will probably re- main until it is safe to return. Their families secure, tho men willreturn, Among those who: camo up last even ing, was Mr, John Evans, proprietor of the Hopewell Fury haco, wha, for being a true and outspoken Union man, has ad his Ifo threatened. His family eonsists of eleven hers ns, and aro quartered at the Virginia Hotel. Messrs. MeGrendy, Samuel Singer, Dr. Bell and other Union men, with thoit families, haye’also arrive |. ‘They are stopping at Baraum’s, It 18 reported that another attack on Potosi was throat- ened to take place last (Sunday) evening, but from the on mace by the Home Guard it is thought the king had beiter be postponed, Another surprise nt of the. question, and the result, under any circum- stances, cannot fail to turn out unhealthy to the rebels, A NEW OUTRAGE. A NORTH MISSOURI TRAIN FIRED UPON—THE LOCO- MOTLY SENGER CAR RIDDLED. - Louis Democrat, [ From Mr. Edward P. Fitch, who arrived here from Fan- nibal City, ath t o'clock yesterday morning on the sieamor Keystone State, we have the following ac- count of an additional atrocity , perpetrated by traitorous outlaws upon life and property On the line of the North Missouri Railroad ; 4 train of ono locomotive, six freight cars and ona pas- senger car, left St. Joseph at four o'clock on Fri ing. Tho freight ears wore nearly all empty. Lsonge? car were some fifteen travellers, of whom Mr. Lb was one, There was a woman and her two children None of tho passongers wi 18 some eighteen mile crossing Crocked cre: dof the locamotive east of Hud- k, with Meta AG athor unsate by the . Thwas about batf-past eck Saturday morning. As tho train was slowly 4 over the trestle work, the locomotive and passen- esiidenly fired upoa by a continuous lino of mod cowards, that could be seen crosching in the under- Volloy after volley was fired, the shots crashing Usrongh the passenger ear, to the equal astonishment and terror of its uno ants. They threw themsoives upon the floor, and almost miraculously escaped unhurt, in squa's, with nle extending for w cighth of a mile paralicl to the trach. Beyoad and below them were discovered their horses, rea! Ise cowards to leap upc ism meet its proper resistance. d,and the firing ceased, and oro being hurried from. the locality, vilants, about one hundred and fifty in ‘ge from the woods and gaze after them from omotive, and nearly as buckshot, rifle were firat’ con- nd then directed joint- hile some shots were many the pags and pistol balls, contrated towar: ly upon that fired wpen the Why this i moan atrocity? It is conjectrod that the special object w nato the cewineer, because in the discharge of his tegitimate duty he had conveyed American troops over the road. Happily, ho was not wholly unaware of the benevolent intentions cherished im his bebaif, and had taken the precaution of constructing for himself @ breast- work of tough sheet iron, He thus foiled the infatuation and diabolism of the wretches. IMPORTANT TO RIVER MEN. REGULATIONS FOR THE NAVIGATION OF THE MISSOURI RE se Huaapgvarters Distarcr Norn! Missocrr, St. Lovis, August 19, 1861. SPECIAL ORDER NO. 12. The following regulations for the navigation of the Mis- sourt river are publishot for the information of all con cerned, and will be strictly enforced: 1, Ali captains of steamboats cesiring to navigate the Missouri river, for the purposes of legitimate steamboat . will be required to deposit at these headquarters full lists of the officers of their Doats, including mates, en- sincere and pilots, who shall not_be changed without im- modiate information to the oral commanding, and a compliance with the specifications set forth in the follow- ing rukes— 2. Fach captain shall file in the office a pledge, sworn to before sume authorized magistrate, and signed by him- self, the mates, enginoers and pilots of his boat, that they will not receive for transportation, or for any other pur- pose, any arms, ammunition of munitions of war of any desctiption whatsoever, without written. authority from these headquarters, or some commander of the United States forces; that they will not receive on board their stoamer any person in arms against the United States, or who seek to disturb the peace, uuless compelled to do so by force, in which case immediate information of the eir- cumstances, substantiated by sufficient proof. will be fur- nishod tq the commander of the nearest military station, ‘This statément shall set forth the names of the leaders of such parties, their phuces of residence, and such other faets concerning thom as will enable the military authori- ties to take the iecessary steps to make reprisals upon them or their property. : 3. That they will not communicate any information whatever concerning the number, stations or movements of United States forees, which may come to their know- ledge, except to United States officers. 4. That they will pursue in good faith their ordinary peaceful busitiess on the river, without in any way inter- fering or taking part inthe d&turbances which distract the State. Under these conditions, faithfully observod, the nayi- gation of the Missouri river will not only be free and un- molested, but will be protectod by the military authori- ties. : Any ovasion or infraction of thoso regulations will lead to the immevliate confiscation of the boat, and such othor ity to ite officers as may hi ‘be determined. Barges against atcamboat for the violation or evasion of any of tho regulations above sp:cified, pre- ferred by responsible persons, must be disproved by those concerned, to the entire satisfaction of the General com- manding, Who has neither the time nor the inclination to Prosocuté such matters by long tn . certi te 1 pa] above spec! Aled in this foo, will bo furnished and vil be The au thority to puss uno! any mi river By order of ‘a T Ron roe _ ‘Sreap BuTieR, Agting Adjutant General. MISSOURI WAR FEELING, INTELLIGENCE FROM ALL PARTS OF MISSOURI AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES, ROLLA, . From Rolla, on the 14th, we loarn that Judge McBride 1s said to have be-n at Big Tunnel with 1,500 rebels. Big ‘Tunnel i twenty-five miles from Rolla. No uucas.nees was felt by the iuliabitants of either place ax to what the Rebels would do, #8 full preparations had becn male to ‘Besist any attempts ofvred by thom, POTOSI: ‘Tho recent attack upon the Unionists at Potosi havo #0 excited their patriotic feelings that the Home Guard hag increased its strength materially. A portion of the troops stationed at Pilot Knob rendered material assistance by promptly proceeding to their aid, and if, a small forea Wero stationed in their midst tho Unionists would all rally around their standard, CAPE GIRARDEAU. At Capo Girardeau the. reinforcements tately ordered there give the troops great confidence, und at the same tare al nage ptt ae for the better pro- tection of the troops in the event of iavasion. * ‘Troops have been transported over the Tron Mountain e Tron Moun! Ratiroud to assist those wlio are stationed at this village. ‘Thoro is little doubt bat that Arcadia will form one ef the centres of action in some engegement, + RIOT KNOB, ‘Three years’ troops have been sent to this point to re- place the three months’ men. Itis expected that the returning St. Lou's Home Guard will re-enligt and again P to this scene of action, IKONTON. An attack was expected on Ironton, but up to the 14th none had been made. Tho fotlowing despatch from Gol. Granva regiment shows they are fully prepared at that point:— Ironton, August 14, 1861, Thore was no attack Jast night, and all seemed to be qniet'this morning until some ten minutes sincs ordors: wore given to discontinue drilling, permit no man to leave camp on any consideration, aud prepare such camp equipage us was needed for the company. An attack is now certainly expected. Colonel Palmer's regiment was expected last night, but whether it arrived or not I am not aware. BOONR COUNTY. At Columbia and Boone county the majority of the citt- zens are for Union, and are determined to erush out all at tempts to carry Stato into the confederacy of rebels, CLARKE COUNTY. Several disturbances have recently occurred hore, but the Home Guards, assisted by a company of troons from Iilinois und another Crom Towa, concentrated al Cahoika, and during the prosecution of '@ rigid search for arms, wore attacked by the rebels and driven back, They, however, returned next day to the charge, and com: pletoly routed the enemy. Colonel Moore, with the Union party, started on the Tth in pursuit of the rebel Greene, and When last heard frora was in the neighborhood of Memphis,in the most northern part of the State. The inajority of the people of the border counties of Iowa and. Missouri are enthusiastic for the Union. LEXINGTON. A correspondent under date of August 9, gives the fol- lowing:—Lost night a detachment of eighieen soldiors made a descent on a rebel camp near Waconia Prairie, on the other side of the river. There were about forty rebels in tho camp who wero beat up and scattered: ‘Tho de- tachment returned this morning without loss, bringing i three prisone We have just received news of tho de-. feat of McCulloch by Gen. Lyon, It has greatly depressed the hopes of the rebels, ahd many show signs of a dispasi- tion to make their peace with the government. The prominent rebels all say their ouly hope is in. the defeat of Gen. Lyon. Successful in this, Jackson will return to Jefferson City, und the action of’ the convention go for naveht; otherwis> they-admit that the convention will be ee at the clection in November by @ large ma- rity. SURINGFTRLD, 111. A despatch from Springfeld, fil., ‘gives great promises of assistance in the way of reinforcements for General Fremont. Extensive purpose.” Increased facilities for furnishing large Amounts of ammunition haye been secured by Quartor- master General Wood, and the State authorities are bends ing every effort: to" make the resources of Hlinole available immediately. ‘The loss of General Lyon at firet cast a great gloom upon all thé forces and the city, but the reaction has produced increased enthusiasm for the protection of the Union. FORT L:AVENWORTII, KANSAS. Artillery havo been transported from this place to St. Louis, to bo placed at the disposal of Genoral Fremont. The of the ubsent regular troops has been filled by a large body of Ilome Guards, Kangas has furnivhod _ more troops in proportion to her population than any other State. camo, a1. @ ‘A fuil and satisfactory sympathetic fooling is mani- fested by the troops at this point in reference to the recent battlo at Davis’ croek. Brigadier Genoral Prentivs has visited St. Louis sevoral times recently, and has also, transacted important war business at Quincy, Alton and elsewhere. He appears to be energetically aiding General Fremont to carry out his plans, whatever they may be. ‘BT. LOUIS, Since the lamentable intelligence of Gon. Lyon’s death, all parties unite in rendering Justice lo the princely quali? ties which distinguished him, and in deptoring his early fall, Even tho foes of his country. honor his virtues and rogret his end, while evidently gratified that so formi- Gable an ememy has been removed from their pathway. ‘Tho Union flags of the city wore himg at half mast, asa faint expression of the grief of Union min over the loss of their bravo and efficient champion. ‘Troops arc arriving from all parts ta force, Several regiments havo reached this point from Miinois, lowa, Kansas and eyon one from Nebraska. Gen. Frenont’s’call has beou eagerly, re: sponded to. ‘Tho reserve corps, or Home Guard, pid:y re-orgs Regiments are also moving olf to the various localities where thci: services may be rer quired. THE DLINGR OF THE RAILROADS. At 11 o'clock in Monday night, August 12, Col. Frodi of ths Washington Zor ave regiment move at once with his foree over Lhe in order to protect the bridges from any covert or insidious, for, In half an hour from the receipt of the ordor tho ining battalion of his reviment, six companics, were th» arsenal on thoir march to the depot. They: pd in the trans some time after midnight, aud left @ ompany of-soldiors at each bridgo, until the number Was oxhaxsted. A liko protection have boon instituted along the other railroads, THE NORTHWEST. [From the Chicago Tribune, August 15.] Tho rebels of the Sonthw«st have thrown down the gago to the Union men of the Northwest. The armies of Pillow, Hardeo and McCulloch consist of traitors from Tenneseco, Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and the Indian Territory. ‘The prize is Missouri. ‘The insurgent hordes from these States mvst be met and hed by the sialworth legions of the vil poputation of eight miilions warlike poo- 0 wators of the Uppor Mississippi, who are abundantly able to carry the starry flag in Lriumph to tho Balize. Give this people arma, opport'inity and lead- ers, and the nation will not be ‘disappointed in their prowess, It is only since the defeat of our army. at Bull ron that tho War Department has given the West a chance to exhibit its strength, The politicians in and out of Washington ayo been far in the rear of the people, and failed most deplorably to moet the mo- mentous fesue forced upon the country. They don’t even yet seem to realiza that this is a revolt of the whol slave power, and that slavery is at the bottom of ail the trouble,’ Roforo the disastrous 2lat of July our regiments were composed mainly of three months militia, in various degrocs of demoralization and inoffl- ciency. The Secretary of War quieted the fears of the sople by assuring Congress that he bad in tho flold pio, living on t 230,000 three years troops. Where are they? One thing ix certain, that §0,€00 three months volunteers baye served out their time and have gono homo, and left tho national cause in a most critical condition. A majority of these men will find their way back into the army, in other companies and regimonts, but the interrognum 43 mest dangerous one, and if the nation gets past this weak place in the campaign without disuster, no fears need bo entertained after that. Recruiting is going on in tho West fastor than at apy proviors momont. Under tho April and June calls only the “boys” from. citics and towns had an opportunity to enlist. But now the farmers? gons have a chance, From every hillsido and valley, every prairie and patch of” timber, will cume forth stalworth young men, full of’ muscle and courage. Up to this time the city chaps have monopolized most of the fighting, but the coun- try lads will have a long finger in the pie hereat- ter. Illinois has undertaken to furnish forty now regi- ments, besides repiacing the six regiments and detached companies of three months’ men. ‘The first of October will witness sixty thonsand song of the Prairie State gone forth to chastise the rebels and reduce them to obedience to the constitution and the laws. A few more weeks will be consumed. in proparation, in providing clothes, arms ‘and equipage, and then the Northwestern hives will begin toswarm in good earnest, The States wrst of the Olio river will place in the flold a quarter of a million of brave and hardy soldiers before the first frost of Getober. With the gallant, prompt and decisive Fremont for a leader, the country will not look in vain for exploits and triumphs. (o ig Hot tho man to act on the defensive when the means e supplied him to take the offensive. When his caval- artillery and baggage traing are in readiness, he will give the word “forward, march,” so loudly as to eloctrify the land. And he will make no countermarch. There will be no Bull runs on the part of the Pathiinder’s legions, ‘That style of marching is played out. THE REBEL GOVERNOR'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE OF THE STATE OF MIS- SOURT. In the exercise of the right reserved to the people of Missouri by the treaty under which the United States ac- quired the temporary dominion of the country west of the Mississippi river, in trust for the several sovereign Stata afterwards to be formed out ot it, that people did, on the twelfth day of Juno, ono. thoudand eight hundred and twenty, “mutually agree to form and establish a free end independent republic by tho name of the State of Mis- souri.”? On the tenth day of August, eighteen hnndi ed ‘and twenty-one, tho State was duly’ admitted into the Union of the United States of America, under the compact called the constitution of tho United States, and “on equal footing with the original States in all respects whatever ”” The freedom, independence aud sovereignty of Missouri, and her equality with the other States of the Union, were thus guaranteed, not only by that constitution, Dut by the !aws of nations réjuiring the sacred observance of treaties. In repeated instances the government and people of tho States now remaining in that Union have gressty violated, in their cnnduct towards the people and State of Hissourt, Both the constitution of tho United States and that Missouri, as well as the genoral, great and cesential prin- ciples of liberty and free governinent. Their President, Abraham Lincoln, in ayowed deflanco of law and the con-