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or 1,300--sick and wounded — in a few days, without any preparation having been made for their accommodation. There were but two surgeons — Drs. Cabell and Davis — who only received their appointments a few days before. They did all that men could do to provide for the unexpected arrival, working for days and nights without rest, assisted by Mr. George Dewden, of Richmond as druggist Dr. Peter Winst a, of Chesterfield; Dr. Lance, Dr. Nelson Dr. Paston, Dr. Gooch, Dr. Allen, Dr. Carter, Dr. Hughes and Cottars, of this town; also Dr. Binnell, of Charleston, South Carolina, who, regardless of their private practice, volunteered their assistance, and worked night and day. The of this county and town deserve every praised in fact, every citizen competed with the other as to who could render the most assistance and supplies. Private houses were thrown open, and the question was How many sick or wounded can I Major Peyton, of the Farrish House, placed himself and force in the service,<
ttle near Springfield, Misscurland have now before us a statement from the other side. It is contained in the St. Joseph (Missouri) Extra, and was written by J. T. Hughes, who, the Gazette says, is a "lawyer of Plattsburgh, Missouri, and a gentleman of irreproachable character. " Mr. H. commanded a Confederate State regiment of 650 men in the battle, and lost 142 in killed, wounded and missing. Subjoined is the report of Mr. Hughes: On the morning of the 10th General Lyon attacked our encampment, at break of day, with 14,000 men and 18 places of artillery, having received reinforcements within the last few days. The attack was made simultaneouslyof the enemy's best cannon and all the accompanying carriages and ammunition. Also some 400 prisoners, stand of colors and a large quantity of good arms. Mr. Hughes, in a postscript, adds. We have lost a great number of our officers I will name some of them; Gen. Slack, severely wounded; Gen. Weightman, killed; Lt. Col