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Missouri (United States) (search for this): article 17
and privates were sworn not to bear arms against the rebels and released. The commissioned officers are held as prisoners. Our troops are gathering around the enemy. "I will send you from the field more details in a few days" [The above, in regard to the Federal loss, does not, of course, comprehend the loss in prisoners, and is at best a most unlikely story as to their loss in killed and wounded.--Eds. Dis.] The situation of Lexington. The general direction of the Missouri river at the city of Lexington is from East to West, the city lying on the South bank. Old Lexington is the early settlement, situated back on the hill. It has been superseded by New Lexington, further up the river, where the steamboat landing now is. New Lexington is the main city. There are scattering houses along the bluff between the two, and both are now united under the name of Lexington. Colonel Mulligan's fortifications were between the two locations, consisting of heavy earthw
Mexico, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 17
Latest Northern and European news[by special Express.] The Battle at Lexington--Position of the Contending Forces — The Surrender — European Advices — The London Press on Recent American. Events — A European Coalition Mexico — Etc., Etc. We have received, through a special source the New York Herald of the 25th inst. containing the following intelligence respecting the disaster to the Federal forces at Lexington, Missouri, and the several articles following from the London press, respecting American affairs. We gave on Saturday the news of the battle at Lexington, from the Herald of the 24th. The particulars given below corroborate those given in that issue, and include the official report of Gen. Fremont. From the dainty manner in which the Herald deals with the details of the battle, it may be justly surmised that the defeat of the Federals was not only most disastrous, but humiliating in the extreme; Fremont's official report of the disaster. Washington, Sep
Lexington, Lafayette County (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 17
Latest Northern and European news[by special Express.] The Battle at Lexington--Position of the Contending Forces — The Surrender — European Advices — The London Press on Recent American. Events — A European Coalition Mexico — Etc., Etc. We have received, through a special source the New York Herald of the 25th inst. containing the following intelligence respecting the disaster to the Federal forces at Lexington, Missouri, and the several articles following from the London press, respecting American affairs. We gave on Saturday the news of the battle at Lexington, from the Herald of the 24th. The particulars given below corroborate those given in that issue, and include the official report of Gen. Fremont. From the dainty manner in which the Herald deals with the details of the battle, it may be justly surmised that the defeat of the Federals was not only most disastrous, but humiliating in the extreme; Fremont's official report of the disaster. Washington, Se
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 17
is now in the possession of the provost guard. The name of the author of the article was divulged, and it is thought that the publication of the paper will be allowed to continue. General items from the Herald's Summary. The news from Missouri creates great excitement in this city, and many Missourians stopping in the city are taking measures to send assistance to their far-off home. It is said that arrangements have been made for transportation of 4,000 equipments and about 8,000 muskets to Missouri immediately from this city. From the far West we hear a great many rumors about the threatened invasion of the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona by rebel troops from Texas. Forts McLane and Fillmore have been destroyed, and the U. S. troops removed to Forts Craig and Stanton. There had been conflicting reports of engagements at Mesilla and Los Cruces, in which no reliance could be placed. At last accounts matters were quiet at For Fauntlerey, New Mexico, though it wa
Alexandria (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 17
g forth. An immense audience assembled last night in Music Hall, Boston, on the occasion of a demonstration complimentary to Captain Thomas Francia Meagher. Gov. Andrews presided, and in a brief but highly complimentary address introduced Capt. Meagher to the assemblage. Bills of indictment for treason and piracy will be presented to-day before the grand jury of the U. States Circuit Court in Philadelphia, against portions of the crews of the Jeff. Davis and Fetrel. A bomb has been invented in Cincinnati which contains nine explosive shells, and these nine shells contain each a number of explosive bullets. It is said to be the most destructive and death-dealing-article of war which has yet been tried. In council, the Mayor submitted a copy of a letter received from Capt. Jno. Vickers, the Provost Marshal of Alexandria, Va., stating that the flags prevented by this city to the Fire Zouaves were now in his possession, subject to the order of the Common Council.
Mesilla (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): article 17
d assistance to their far-off home. It is said that arrangements have been made for transportation of 4,000 equipments and about 8,000 muskets to Missouri immediately from this city. From the far West we hear a great many rumors about the threatened invasion of the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona by rebel troops from Texas. Forts McLane and Fillmore have been destroyed, and the U. S. troops removed to Forts Craig and Stanton. There had been conflicting reports of engagements at Mesilla and Los Cruces, in which no reliance could be placed. At last accounts matters were quiet at For Fauntlerey, New Mexico, though it was impossible to anticipate what new hostile movements a day might bring forth. An immense audience assembled last night in Music Hall, Boston, on the occasion of a demonstration complimentary to Captain Thomas Francia Meagher. Gov. Andrews presided, and in a brief but highly complimentary address introduced Capt. Meagher to the assemblage. Bills of
Paraje (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): article 17
is city, and many Missourians stopping in the city are taking measures to send assistance to their far-off home. It is said that arrangements have been made for transportation of 4,000 equipments and about 8,000 muskets to Missouri immediately from this city. From the far West we hear a great many rumors about the threatened invasion of the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona by rebel troops from Texas. Forts McLane and Fillmore have been destroyed, and the U. S. troops removed to Forts Craig and Stanton. There had been conflicting reports of engagements at Mesilla and Los Cruces, in which no reliance could be placed. At last accounts matters were quiet at For Fauntlerey, New Mexico, though it was impossible to anticipate what new hostile movements a day might bring forth. An immense audience assembled last night in Music Hall, Boston, on the occasion of a demonstration complimentary to Captain Thomas Francia Meagher. Gov. Andrews presided, and in a brief but highly co
Kansas (Kansas, United States) (search for this): article 17
e fortifications run down to the river bluff, and from the bluff to the water's edge there is a wide, sheaving beach.--The boats reported to be captured laid at the water's edge, within the direction of the lines of the fort, and on this beach is where a severe struggle ensued on Tuesday for the possession of the boats. The Federal force. Col. Mulligan's forces consisted of his own regiment, Col. Marshall's cavalry regiment, and Peabody's command of about six hundred Home Guards and Kansas troops, the whole amounting to from 2,500 to 3,000 men. As to their supplies of provisions and ammunition, little was known. Gen. Price's strength is not ascertained, but may be put down anywhere between 15,000 and 30,000 men. He had plenty of artillery, but was short of powder and shot, for he had had no adequate stores to draw upon since the Springfield battle. The siege and the surrender. The following accounts of the siege of Lexington, (says the Herald,) is furnished to the
Fort Stanton (New Mexico, United States) (search for this): article 17
any Missourians stopping in the city are taking measures to send assistance to their far-off home. It is said that arrangements have been made for transportation of 4,000 equipments and about 8,000 muskets to Missouri immediately from this city. From the far West we hear a great many rumors about the threatened invasion of the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona by rebel troops from Texas. Forts McLane and Fillmore have been destroyed, and the U. S. troops removed to Forts Craig and Stanton. There had been conflicting reports of engagements at Mesilla and Los Cruces, in which no reliance could be placed. At last accounts matters were quiet at For Fauntlerey, New Mexico, though it was impossible to anticipate what new hostile movements a day might bring forth. An immense audience assembled last night in Music Hall, Boston, on the occasion of a demonstration complimentary to Captain Thomas Francia Meagher. Gov. Andrews presided, and in a brief but highly complimentary ad
Henry Broadburn (search for this): article 17
from 2,500 to 3,000 men. As to their supplies of provisions and ammunition, little was known. Gen. Price's strength is not ascertained, but may be put down anywhere between 15,000 and 30,000 men. He had plenty of artillery, but was short of powder and shot, for he had had no adequate stores to draw upon since the Springfield battle. The siege and the surrender. The following accounts of the siege of Lexington, (says the Herald,) is furnished to the St. Louis Republican, by Henry Broadburn, one of Col. Mulligan's soldiers, who left Lexington on Saturday morning. The fort was surrendered on Friday afternoon. The men fought for fifty-nine hours without water, and had only three barrels of vinegar to quench their thirst. During all that time there were no springs or wells of water in the camp ground, as has been stated. The supply of water was entirely from the river. There were breastworks all around the camp, with the exception of the portion next the river. It was
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