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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, August (search)
he soldiers of the republic for their loyalty and devotion, and declaring that while the National Legislature expresses the sympathy of the nation for the bereaved families and friends of the fallen, they commend to a generous people and to the army, which is now eager to renew the contest with unyielding courage, the imperishable honor of their example. General Lyon, with all the infantry, cavalry, and artillery of his command, came up with part of the rebel force under McCullough at Dug Spring, nineteen miles south-west of Springfield, Missouri ; at 4 P. M., Lyon opened upon the enemy with artillery, and elicited but feeble response. A detachment of his cavalry, twenty-seven in number, came suddenly upon a regiment of rebel infantry, charged and broke it, and returned safely to their position. The artillery fire continued till night, when the enemy withdrew. The national infantry was not engaged. Forty rebels were found dead upon the field and forty-four wounded. Lyon's los
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events, Diary from December 17, 1860 - April 30, 1864 (ed. Frank Moore), 1861, August (search)
ar. It was expected that the enemy were resolved on an immediate attack, from the fact that their commissariat was in a miserable condition, the rebels depending on forced contributions for temporary supplies. It was generally remarked in Springfield that Gen. Lyon was perfectly confident of success, in the event of an attack. The latest estimate places the rebel force at twenty thousand. Their arms are thought to be very inferior, judged by the specimens taken during the skirmish at Dug Spring, where Gen. Lyon had no intrenchments, depending upon his splendid artillery in the open field.--St. Louis Democrat, August 9. In the Maryland Legislature to-day, S. Teakle Wallis, from the committee to whom was referred the memorial of the police commissioners, submitted a long report, followed by preamble and resolutions, setting forth as arbitrary and unconstitutional the course of the Government in superseding the police board, and imprisoning Marshal Kane and the commissioners.
Horace Greeley, The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-65: its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to exhibit especially its moral and political phases with the drift and progress of American opinion respecting human slavery from 1776 to the close of the War for the Union. Volume I., Analytical Index. (search)
otion in favor of the House plan, 403; 436-7; heartily supports his whole country, 440-1; his reply to Breckinridge, 441 ; vote cast for him in Kentucky, 492 ; said to have complained that the South were too easily satisfied, 512. Dow, William, shot dead in Kansas, 241. Downs, of La., denounces Clay's measures, 205. Dranesville, battle of, 625-6. Drayton, Commander E., at Port Royal, 605. Drayton, Gen. T., (Rebel,) at Port Royal, 605. Drywood, Mo., skirmish at, 585. Dug Spring, Mo., Rebels defeated at, 577. Dumont, Col. Philippi, 522 ; Carrick's ford, 523. Dunn, Wm. M., of Ind., Peace project of, 374. Du Pont, Com. Samuel F., 604; bombards the Port Royal forts, 604; Rebels surrender to, 605; 627. Duryea, Col. 11. B., 529; at Little Bethel, 531. E. Earle, Thomas, biographer of Benj. Lundy. 115. early, Col., (Rebel,) at Bull Run, 543. East Tennessee, Declaration of Grievances by the people of, 4,3-4; Unionism in; persecution by the Rebels, 4
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 2. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 197 (search)
'clock one of my corporals told me that one of Colonel Siegel's staff officers had brought our order to retreat, and as all the troops in sight were retreating I did so too, bringing up the rear. After retiring about one and a half miles, during which we were fired on from a bushy hillside, by a body of men, whom I repulsed, but who caused the loss of one of our remaining guns by killing a wheel-horse, I saw Colonel Siegel at the spring where we camped the first night, when returning from Dug Spring. It was then decided to move south on the Fayetteville road till we could go out and circle round the enemy toward Springfield. We then had my company, (fifty-six men,) about one hundred and fifty infantry badly demoralized, one piece, and two caissons. After retiring about one and a half miles, a large body of cavalry was discovered in front of us, and I was sent to the front, where I observed a column of horse of at least a quarter of a mile in length, moving toward the south on our r
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 4. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 83 (search)
n. Adjutant Sullivan, of the Third Illinois cavalry, passed through the entire action unhurt. His horse was shot under him, but will probably recover from the wound. Adjutant Sullivan is the Sergeant Sullivan who received, in the charge at Dug Spring, in August last, five severe wounds, two of which were supposed to be mortal. The horse which was wounded yesterday is the same that he rode at Dug Spring, and now carries fourteen balls received on that occasion. Where all the troops did wDug Spring, and now carries fourteen balls received on that occasion. Where all the troops did well, it is difficult to particularize instances of special regimental valor. The Iowa infantry came from the field covered with blood and glory, and the two batteries from the same State are equally deserving of praise. The Twelfth Missouri was successful in a bayonet-charge for the capture of a battery, and the Indiana regiments, by their determined bravery, more than trebly atoned for unpleasant memories of Buena Vista. Col. Hendricks, of the Twenty-second Indiana, was killed while gallan
Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 9. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 64 (search)
nnessee. I should estimate the number of feet in this pile of timber to be one million five hundred thousand. November 30.--Crossed the Ogeechee, and encamped three miles south-cast of Louisville. December 1.--Crossed Jones's Mill Creek, Dug Spring, Baker and Camp Creeks, camping near Jones's Mill Creek. December 2.--Passed through Birdsville, and encamped at Buck Head Church. December 3.--Crossed Waynesboro Railroad, and marched to three miles to Millen. December 4.--Crossed Litto camp. November 30.--Marched eight miles north-west to near Louisville; crossed Ogeechee River, and encamped three miles south-east of the town of Louisville. December 1.--Marched thirteen miles east to near Janes's Mill Creek, crossing Dug Spring, Baker's and Camp Creeks, passed into Burke County. December 2.--Marched fifteen miles east to Buckhead Church, crossed Janes's Mill and Buckhead Creeks; passed through Birdsville. December 3.--Marched sixteen miles east to three miles n
L. P. Brockett, The camp, the battlefield, and the hospital: or, lights and shadows of the great rebellion, Moore and Blue, the Kansas scouts. (search)
ed dollars in coin upon two secession bankers who had rebel flags flying at their windows. They were pursued, but made their escape, divided the money equally, and all four went to Chicago to spend it, which they did most liberally; and in June, 1861, returned to Leavenworth. Here Moore and Blue, who had become fast friends, separated; the latter going into Missouri on several jayhawking expeditions, and the former acting as guide to General Sturgis, and participating in the battles of Dug Spring and Wilson Creek. Moore relates many interesting adventures which befell him while thus engaged, of which, one is here given as an illustration of his shrewdness and foresight. Having been sent by General Lyon to ascertain about certain guerillas that were lurking about the country, he dressed himself in butternut uniform, and set out. Thinking, however, that he might be captured on the trip, he determined to avail himself of a trick he had somewhere read of; which was, to take a large m
The Daily Dispatch: August 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gen. McClellan and the Press. (search)
wishes either General McCall or General Cadwallader to be placed in command there. It is said, also, that the President is opposed to making any change of the kind, and is determined that General Banks shall be retained.-- It is known that the Confederates have designs in that direction, and the importance of having an experienced General in command there cannot be over estimated. From Missouri — Abolition dispatches. St. Louis, August 7. --A battle occurred on Monday at Dug Spring, nineteen miles South of Springfield, between the Federal forces under General Lyon, and the Confederate troops under Ben. McCulloch. The battle did not commence until late in the afternoon, and was short, but spirited while it lasted. The rebels left on the field forty of their dead and forty-four wounded, while the federal loss was but eight killed and thirty wounded. During the battle a division of United States cavalry. 270 strong, made a charge on the rebel infantry, said
The Daily Dispatch: August 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Subscriptions to the Dispatch. (search)
souri. St. Louis papers of Friday last confirm the report that Gen. Lyon with his forces had fallen back on Springfield, and was preparing for a vigorous defence. He reached Springfield on Monday morning. The Confederates were advancing on the latter place by four different roads, and their advance was ascertained to be from ten to fifteen miles distant. A correspondent of the Chicago Tribune. (violent Republican,) who was present at both engagements gives an account of the battle of Dug Spring, fought on the 2d of August; but we have little faith in its correctness. The following is the conclusion: The fight lasted till dark. In the morning, it was discovered that McCulloch had again fled, and intelligence was brought that he had encamped a few miles South, at a place called McCullough's Store. Lyon immediately took possession of the field of Friday's fight; 40 rebels were picked up dead, and 44 wounded were found; 80 stand of arms, 15 horses, and a wagon loaded with baco