Daily Missouri Republican (Saint Louis, Mo.), 1862-03-07

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"wade, chairman of p on cftjie war, &c: agreeablx sagestion frea committee, nifj-e fouotring et&teaent concenusg my administration western department: not- withstandnip unwillingness engross tame committee. shall have ask that they trill take trouble look orer doca- meats trhich hare appended this statement; comprehend most importantletters, orders, telegraphic coremtxnications concern- bj ing some important events acts ?l5e 'penoa referred to. magnitude jjefartmect its interests, theamonntof basi- hcm required be done, inadeqnaey rccaas, thort space into which many were j crowded, together with accasations tte strained rigorons account . w estern dsfaxtment has been held, mate it ia- ?25b e t0 1 he snbject fairness in b brief fpcr. desire not camber tin statement, hatmg respect character witeess before your omitted m facts aad considerations vindication myself points where attacked, but examine. paper is only directed leading paints, iea- mf "ring their details, what more directly per bb acaatto myself, tessmony witnesses t tave asked summoned, accora- ptbyisg papers. when, jclv last, was assigned com- 9j roand department, compre- headed, illinois, au states temto- xies west mississippi liver bocky mountains, mcludmg xew mexico. jfo special object given mein charge do, b9 nor ifcmished any particular plan campaigo. general ducasiions at washing- ton resulted anderftanding creat cbject in-riew descent mississippi, andforitsstcoas&pu&hmentlwastoraiseandor- ganra an army, when ready descend arer, let president know. mj-cooi- jsand then extended over kentueky down left bank mississippi. for military reasons judged inexpedient do 'so theteginring. fall discretionary powers amplest kind conferred en kot line written in- stmctioos obi ect ihe campaign being settled, details ac- bbvj complishmeatandthemanagementofmydipart- bbs ment own judgment. bbb while washington informed folly bak unprepared condition west, bhb want arms, from governor illinois. bt illinois contingent, 7,000 men un- armed. cavalry without horses or f abres, artillery companies had hardly puns, wholly equipments. spon information, procured order stand which, upon mv arrival kew tork two days after, found coun- termanded. complaint washington, direct interposibou president, major fiagner sent aid me procuring immediately necessary da- cartment. him arranged petrintr ta. bj getherrrom vanoas arsenals, and forwarding to st. ixuis, arms equipments sufficient for the complete equipment of an army corps 23.o30 men. in meantime, rebellion west was ' da3yastuming a more threatening aspect. northwest aggravated disorders had broken oat. gen. pope urgently requesting tv -the eld with remainder illinois con tisgents; hardicg asking reinforce meats cairo southeast, iyon springfield southwest. urged by this serious condition affairs, i as- plied scottfor permission take field immediately, any instructions he might have give me. having received permission, bemg informed there were no me, left 2tew tork on day following bat tle manassas, reached my cainmaad at ixnis 25th july. bb time state missoari through- p" out rtbtllious. rebel faction every county, least equal loyal population numbers, andexcelnngintindictivtnessandenerjrr. local government confusion nnable aid. louis itself city, and, as rule, influential ana wealthy citizens friencly secession. new levies federal troops, few term enlistment three months' men jast expiring troops service not been raid; badly equipped supplied; addition parties which swarmed throughout state, confederate nearly 50,000 al ready its southern frontier. north missouri, all disposable forces; lyoa springfield, about 7.s00 men, pren tiss holding cairo, seven regiments. lyon's were, great part, three- whose ending, prentiss' force thasams condition. collected lor me york hid diverted virginia, neither mosey cor credit. want money chief difficulties be met, while necessitr meet enemy sides once argent imminent. so lack popalation west, among them germans, noble ana- nimity willing come mass stan- kt srd union. b saving demanded these most urgent circumstances made especially anxious retain services home guard rcgl expiring. selves remain service, desti- tution their families, absence failure receive pay due them, rendered impossible. necessity directed mseof part unappropriated sum lying united states treasury, reported reason fact conduct president letter: sxadcjjetxes vttftzkx datixtxixt,! rrnoifieialj sr.ious, jnlrjo, 1sgl mr dxab 6rc: ton kind enough cay ttit occsaiocs tdfiaent gravity arose, send you private note. found comrasud disorder, ev cry county is insurrectionary condition, racsij advanank different points .southern frontier within circle fiftr miles aronnfl premise, are 12,000 forces, 5,000 tecnesseeana ar kansas under hardee, well armed rifles, advancing upon irontou. 2,03) cav alry, yesterday morning ware twenty four hours march fronton. col. sland who seduced from post, falling back it. hare sdreadyre-enforced it one regiment, sent en another morning, fortified am hold ing railroad ironton that holla, se curing our connections south. other meas . urea, tntlng, will trust letter, write only inform true condi- iaon, say iff can obtain material aid, 7 expecting may feel secure r driven reduced order. lave ordered l'ope now command. sorely pressed arms. arranged adams' ex press company bring ererythins speed, bny touv jew york. ourtroors paid, 6ome regi ments mutiny, eapircd, gincrauy refuse enlist. lest fine regiment last night inability portion due. thu lad brrn intended move critical port jiitht. treasurer ol elates has here sslo.ooo entirely nnappropnateo appbed him 100,xa) paymatttr general, andrews, but refused vfeliavenotanbourfbr 3elar- courses open ont,to let poetess himelf oi tome ot stx: et irffdua m tut fctate, uneaten fct. loui, wbca inscrredicnary. seccni: iorce loan secession tacts here. third: use mon-y longing governii'er.t. lie treasu ry lere. coarse certher lose iitate nor penult (fcciny foot or advantage. fused energy cctiiiitlto department, j thorough good spirit oucers mn. trier deliver mener iu his pof--ia general "nd "a fbr.e lo t.tasary tavc money, direct nich pajincnts cxireccy rc- bja quires. tiaziiacffrrjtliug defimm bbi tleuepartmrntyoahsitconhded bflt ycu scp o-t. f rcpect ard regard. em yours truly. ? i. ikeilum, i-j commanding. k ees-iueti qt u rth) states. w respectfully aik attention csmmit- tee l-eeause investigating cam satlee rcpcit, act seri ous charpe oga.nt holdirg ap tne jbprobatian counur, acted ia raesecr "arbitrary ad illegal," dangerous "con'itational libcrtv drfianco law supcricr aathcray" page 7s pagellc they furlier sav "alarming, unjustifiable, deserting severest censure, espetiallv tfcere pretense mili tary justify outrage." ibtx ro reply abivj quoted ol-jccscn icsde tfcc act, sutu cient nrsfy ccmmittea expect ed lodoaty actwhicli inmyjcdgnientthe public icrvicc mipht require; or, words calicct km'ster corjidcnce ths tninistraticn: ttasmsctos, july23, 1s31. deae gesthai. two telegrams you, loit find impo-hble get missouri v rstern matters rrora authorities erc. "itu willbave todo-the bctvou can, rtaie tccdlnl rwpt nsibil ty defend protect sjle people over whom arc speedily ktt tears truir.aniia haste. jl hlaik iatkiicccmrruttetoccar'-ethefictobetou want of money with which to retain his troops, the censure committee. what has been said concerning situ ation affairs in missouri, a glance at map will make it apparent that cairo was point first demanded attention. lorce under gen. lyon could retreat, bat position not be abandoned question holding one involved sarety whole northwest. had taking st. louis followed defeat manassa, disaster might have irretrievable, while loss springfield, should oar army bs compelled fall back upon holla, would only carry th9 part missoari greatly re gretted, but irretrievable. having reinforced cape girardeau and ironton by tha utmost exer tions, i sacceeded getting together em barking force 3,800 men five days after my arrival st louis. from an easy day's journey water, transportation abundant springfield week's march, before coald reached it, woald bcoa ta ken, believe, on cairo, found prentiss reduced 1,00 men, consisting mainly regiment agreed await arrival. few miles below 2fcw madrid general pillow landed estimated 20,000, subsequent events showed exag gerated. our force, increased ene rumors, drove him hasty permanently secured pesition. these facts, accompantieg pspcrs testi meny other officers is offer ed returned 4th august, hav ing, meantime, ordered col stephenson's regiment, boanrine, colonel mont gomery , kansas, march relief lyon. immed ately npon return set myself wore, amid incessant demands time every quarter, principally pro vide reinforcements for 1 do accept as belong ing administration. causes wholly oat jurisdiction already prepared ot lyon, letter me 9th papers annexed, show communication him, he knew wants were being provided for. seen all reasonable expectations able relieve time, adhere coarse indicated letter, ttry short hare sufficiently sustained: brwsonrln, mo., august 9, 1851 gesiuiax.: just receired your note 6th inrt, special messenger. retired tp this place informed you, ratting here 5th. enemy within ten asletof bere. taken strong position, neraitisg (applies hones, mules provisions, forages into surrosnd country; huge mounted enabling without much annoyance me. find extremely embarrasatag, am present unable determine whether shall ba able, maintain ground or forced retire. can resist any attack front, if move surround must retire hold gonad long possible, though may, owing how far, endanger safety entire its valuable materal, induced, important considerations involved, take step, ihe yesterday made about distant, doubtless par. pose making ye ry kspectrally, obedient servant, k. lyoh, brig. volt, commanding. major j. c. feemoxt. commanding west ern department, lou.s, ho. 10th aagnst lyoa killed battle. charge way suffered neglect surprise heard nothing believe thought. further dis prove connection bsen above, refer lo statements adjutant gene rals harding helton, through whose hands business department passed. lyon's genera, charged management missouri during absence referred to, ha says : fremont teat inattentive situation xyon's column, went so farva jgarrison ol lioonville, ia order send aid. coring troops arrived city large numbers. kearlyallof them arms ; transportation. begiment laid city, equipments, reason arseeal exhausted, accoutrement brosght east. rein forcements, although they unpracticed use musket, ments field, meantime battle fought. chesteshabding.je., late assistant adjutant-general staffof sngadier-general great necessity, greater than likely occur daring war, provide among lton tie purchase austrian guns, censured committee -'investigate frauds." (page 40.) tour win enabled judge -purchase arms, appropriately called "a manifest improvidence." abstain parsaing subject say good arm, arm itself matter choice, telegram locrs, july 29,18a. ilqjor jtagnrr. fiflh artnue hotel, 2k'ets tori: tb agent adams' express company offered bring me, passenger trains, directed everythingyou forme .express provide. 2h received. there no arsenal meet dten 5.000. wemrihr. ,.n... i no matter what, j. c fbemont, major-general corn's w. i. twelve thousand had been ia service, thirteen were new. they percussion mus kets solid aid strong pronounced by austrian oflicersto be considered, in that a good weapon; preferred gen. asboth for his divi sion, their unaltered condition, and the hands of some any best regiments at spring field, scattered over country various corps, although committee say "they cot ase." think it due to myself thu came st. louis during my ab sence fidd, notice was tim given me military acts brosght under examination, nor has copy tes timony, collected proceedings, bsen tarnished me, which might avail reply. on 13th august, intelligence bat tle wilson's creek reached louis. expectation an immediate advance enemy, informed president gevemors neighboring states, requesting all disposable force teat coald spared should cent once missoari. fortunately, dissen sion camp enemy prevented them from using success, gave time, used, carry as rapidly possible plan adopted defense state. this fortify giradeau. ironton, holla, jef ferson city, with lams base, holding these places safflcient garrisons, leaving army free operations m field. cer tainly seems super liaobs speak import ance louis, tie inexpediency forifying questioned, may ba well remind first position western department. many things am required prove are " self evident this. then, is situated great high way mississippi river point where crossed ell principal roads east, having itself seven different lines communica tion interior opposite ends state ; center politics trade, object efforts constantly directed invited pow erful wealthy rebel portions citizens. certainly prudent render permanently secure, beyond reach contingency, depot lor supplies reserves, safe re treat event disas ter. importance fortifying lonis early occupied attention general lyon, who decided npon much same cow adopted, advice officer whom present sites se lected, but he nnable out. necessity lorttfications con curred officers nnimpeachable lovalty capacity. such also judgment loyal inhabitants, gave, sense protection security. laid out view command dry itself, approaches defenses reft constitute dyke separates south north west easy, after precaution suc cessful, suit needed. did choose cxtose chances ne glect either st or padncah both have censured, equu ignorance case. anfairaess attack const ns judging what neosssary then its condition when left ask bear mind state, opera tions generally, conducted reference descent mississippi, preparations tended. complete defease lonis, withdrawal army, five infantry, one battalion cav alry, two batteries artilliry consid ered amply sufficient objected not employ troops trader command, ins-cad hired la bor, this-work. exercise judgment. consider expedient voianteer ii work magnitude, involving so labor expo sure. lot sens heavy night dews unhealthy months angast september need avoided climate. little acquainted arms time needed tit tho whde other hand, employment service rrsnquilizing end relievag wide spread distress war entailed oa it, private chari ty cxhsascd endeavoring relieve. concerning contract tire com mittee investigation made un der "si-ecial order ard dirction gee. fre incnt." payments rhat rnsdc upon "nnsoeftl order." fol io ning extract will show only rtcogn-rcdto thi, poorer, ?e f,ttle1"lof counseled quamrmsster gcr.etal, gen meigs : . , wamiiscttis sx-nicmvrs.iasi. icxtrac:. frea letter, cf !h x jv,p begged alttrnoon get yoa 10 inch tuns l'ltubargh j our gunboats llciavs brats can ou.ty battery mste tuch cum lie advmcs vcu tbeni dirtctlj jour.jt, scsun contractor direct your crauaau; effioer pay them. contiaclcr comraatce "a calif orsian fol'owel frtnicnt tostloais." cawrnia europe 1st janu ary. think, mr. btard there, coming overland lonis. never wro'.e mm, w7 commuai rated wi ji h'.m, knew intended coming. uisaniml equally surprise pleasure tome. lira lo man nnuscal energy cari!y. arcustomrd management men large -aciks. immeciitcly applied mm taucruic bunding gf fortifications. tent sn efflrsr h'm make examina fons. ac began hj woik, second cay utter lb srrivil. assigned hio ablest cfilccrs layout saperintcai woih, tnd r:c:n him, every :"ad'.ity asked, ana drove him extent h-s capat.ty. six thoasand race cmplojcdupcn wciaicg day.'nrd i: .as finhel rapiilv .a maruiie durable manner. jlxtra alctred laborers, (forty cents per day. hink,) extra expoassj incurred ths -- pressure aathorired. i was satisfied with him and the work dona bv him. asked no bond from him, because he a stranger, nod could give none. began his before coitract made: an accident delayed its exe cution by gen. mckinstry. when prices for were under discussion referred to me mckiestrr, directed that officer reduce them what jast reasonable both parties, having reference tho circum stances which done, extra had been paid, so as leave contractor might be strictly fair profit on labor, deciion, whatever it was, ap proved me. cost of construction other details am not acquainted, respect fully refer committee testimony quartermaster contractor, whom have summoned. show their nature value, report engineers, who planned superintending work, will bo furnished committee. object aimed at completion city defenses in shortest possible time. works ate thoroughly well built, covering comprehending itself surrounding country length about ten miles, total is, think, lest than $300,000. my judgment, view time manner ttcy money applied, measure expediency policy, worth government while examining into conduct events war, think right call tention your fact com mittee charged "investigate frauds" came department martial law, midst civil dissensions encouraging insub ordination, discrediting weakening au thority cf commanding general, then absent field, offer st. louis created public opinion special make ont case against myself should jastifv removal see page 79 showthat they avo'ded declined receive, suppressed, militated this object, further there are ia icport many inaccuracies perversions, some positve falsehoods. labors investigatinsr pear resulted single resolution, purchase certain arms is made prominent subject sale these tie government, havo thing say. new, told sold without bjing condemned. contract price bought govern ment was. behevo, s17 50. set down ordnance manual s21. after rifled otherwise im proved, purchased $22. taking consideration advance arms, caused submit de serving ceisure. nave digressed rule laid outset paper, but passage soon house, would vote censure, itself, together official ac cueadoas broadly spread over eouutry, respectfully ask cause statement, companying documents, equal imme diate publicity given them, order con gress may act undetstandtngly, censure go where properly be'ongs. turbulent condition state end augast, rendered inmy judgment necessary issue proclamation extending law missouri, enforcing penal ties rebellion. explanatory difficulties position, ideas concerning duct war department, annexed correspondence president connection. late 6th, 10th september, papers date show, mediate danger apprehended jefferson or lexington. still upper osage, organizing rapidly force march kolla npon spring intention forcing retreat cutting off communications arkansas. want transpoitation, laying movement. we just effected lodgments paducah fort ho't, occupied contesting rebels western kentucky, reinforcements stantly required. north mis souri reqaired vigorous effort suppress rebel lion quarter, expedition, oc cupied considerable part oar real force, sent generals pope sturgis. throe points, actually engaged, raxed resources. hunter, command mot ement upon springfield. 11th, seen, pope, all andcr commam, occup'.ed misionii. same day received rumor, only price's arrival clinton, more 300 miles frcm louis. 12th, dispatch davis formed col mulligan's . lexlng ten. col. mulligan reports portion mand marshall's regiment cavalry scouring country. another dis patch irom informs mo reported near wamnsburg, varieusly estima ted 5.000 15.000 men. measures being taken begin fortifying lexington, rically, appears giving attention vigilantly section telegrams day, ca:ro also requiring troops. 13th two regiments ordered city, tiro others cry relief lex ington 240 st lonis 115 cttv.1 and. onminn rm. n. vis, who was occupied with that place, it deemed expedient. and. generally, will be seen, all possible activity and promptitude need in sending forward troops to the points threatened alcng i. iisouri river, meeting, our disposable force, movements of sea. price. bo seen up 13th boon ville, not lexington, considered point. on 14th gen. sturgis -directed move, practicable speed, upon lexington. gea. rope's dispatcher 16th gave me every reason believe, as did, a leinfoicemtnt 4,000 men, artillery, would there abundant time, if committee take time read accompanyicgpapers, from quarter where were promptest efforts made concentrate them bat chanco defeated these efforts. also 14th, midst this demand for troops, i ordered by secretary war scott "send 5,000 well armed infantry washington without moment's delay. some degree explain my condition iieert following telegram: rv'ol. 2. page 93 j hnadqcabtees wttraa darautirxst, ) st. louis, september 15,1361. ccj. e. d. tow3sesd, asst. adj. general, head quarters cf armp, washington, i). c: sellable information vicinity price's column shows lis present force 11,000 at war. rensbnrg i,o0u georgetown, pickets ex tending toward syracuse. green is making lor doom tile probable 3,000. withdrawal part missouri riss state, padneah, loses western kentucky. best, have two regiments city, kentucky, make remainder new being raised governor ol illinois. j. c. fbeuont, major general commanding. recall fact state which had task obtain possession, active rebellion, contained white population over million equal virginia, 150,000 greater than ken tacky, difficulties increased tho several important ed purpose -very distant centre operations long lines communication kept open brave eater prising enemy: miles. st joseph ...33) toscdalia. 139 jcserson city... 11, 10 kolla ............. ................... . .. .....ll3 ironton (about! 80 cairo radncah 20q vol. 2, 73. haxx.uatebs 1vtteej usfactvect, 1 , h.isn. theuon. simon cahekosr.o'ecreforio wazhington.d. subjoined list oar total its distribution: louis (including home guard) 6szo under bng l'opejinclading guard )s,4s3 lexington 2,400 jefferson city (i homo 9,677 i01la....... ..............,., a. a.a..4,l00 ironton. 3,057 capeglrsrdeau 650 bird's point norfolk. 8,510 mcclemand's brigade) 1,828 fort holt, opposite cairo, kentucky shore... .3x paducah.:...: 7,791 lade 23)9 mound near 900 o absent detached duty.55,693 j; fbemost, mj.-gen. began cow added loss consideration credit appa rent confidence govern ment caused. visit high officers charged inquiring into affairs depart ment, simultaneous sustained tacks leading journals, accumulated obstruc tions until openly re moved command department except victory little advantage resulted price capture exposed resting broad river no chance large army cross case de feat military position occupation has co vslae him. contrary, pos sessed means transportation move ward rapidly should been content gi e certainty able compel give mo battle north aide osage he could misscari exposing himself certain defen', other course hare racined fact, when did go foiward, appearance advance sedalia signal his precipitate retreat ask attention un reasonableness expecting al wsys sucoasfcl. admitting even wes tern thoroughly scp piied men arms.it hardly havo expected thtt single casualty teen met cour.'o tha campaiga. ancjit recm more reasonable juje capacity commander r sult; operations. trcm statement aeompanying pa ptis ccmmitteo form somo ideaot condoioncf assumed command, end jnly. october, succeeded organizing equipping an army, ginning handle field, we wero tad uniformly along whole extent ccr l.n- succc-iful aranst enemy. si linof.eid, one most brilliant actions, frcdcricktown admirably con ducted battles fought iso lated railrcads connected lonis, ardweie full continuous operation their ii ho:e extent. additional cars l-'cv-ded, twenty foar hears' notice 10,000 cculd lc any rcist side state. cur posts, so far railroad went, ocen roithtd eour.eclid telegraphs, nere operation, dady mails rat running sprin.rl.cld, w'uich place officer, alone uniform, coald ride ttiough :afey ju'ct com rnrstrre peace c;n restored enemy lcfer us, iu scnllem bcuadarj compact entsr w.;lh.ai, a-ccr whiciithe-atlor.tr o' rodtrul courts acknowledged; lbeitv opinion ard security person "astsatm both sides; guerilla parties sun. rcctscd. strictly confisei rejpoa ible tie armies field. ""-- - the state was, in reality, reclaimed, and condition to leave tho army free for especial object of descending mississippi. robsls already acknowledged inutility resistance federal authority; doubtful came side power, loyal, who had borne brunt war when stand by union involved danger losses were every where encouraged new efforts, rewarded their past aid. fall rains over, fine weather indian summer come, hay was gathered com hardening, we about carry out great our campain un der most favorable aaspices, with fewer hard ships from exposaro impediments transportation than at aav other season. spirit high. it mainly composed western men, whose interest as well patriotism ia opening mississippi river, prepara tions which they contributed possi ble effort, wo reason believe that campaign would open a signal vic tory defeat or dispersion rebel army, wit ha movement on memphis immediate result. these circumstance under which, withont assigned, i relieved my command. is not grateful me havo been myself compelled set ont merits administra tion; bat necessary order call atten tion points otherwise might presented, are clear understanding subjects inquired into. many acts have censured were, thidk, public good. know intention. do cot feel any ease ovtrstepped authority intended be confi ded me. myself, officers men acting me, actuated solely dceire serve coun try, snd assared this realized people west, among whom actm". respectfully, j. c. fremonr, major general u. s. a. documentary evidence tflegeams, mil1taby kerobts, dis- patches. following telegrams, military repotts dis patches, letters, orders authentic papers hare collated chronological throw some light upon progress development affairs department west while command ofmaj. gen. fremont: st. louis absexaz, jnne 13, 1861. telegraph cairo, june 186t. brig. k. lros : jf you wish more troops illinois inform cincinnati. don't direct subordinates unless imminent g. b. kcclellan, general, tj. arsexsx, jane 17. 1s61. ) cincinnati, juno 17, 1661. j capt. cnxsrm hasbro, aa-ist adjt. col. f. smith, now qulncy, has ed re-inforcc curtis, hannibal end st joseph railroad, companies bis regiment qulncy. ho assistance can offered present. geo. jicclellax, commanding. headquaiiters ox walsot btcect, louis. jnn e swiest deak sm: inclose youadispitch brown, he sent morning. should tents erough keep car guns dry least, utensils cooking lor men. impossibletomarchanygreatdistancewithout spiiits anxious duty. there memorandum bad dispatch items reeded. sigel moved very yours, shaw, 4th begiment eeserve corps. bwirrat. (col. brown's beport, inclosed headquabtebs keo. c kolla. sic: report that. obedience orders, marched ten (82a officers), leaving 2 o clock, reaching place 12 o'clock night find here eratht provisions, water, tents, cartridge boxes, nor materitl. will absolutely necersary provided f.r, send back one ofzceis try atd urge forward sup plies. 1 remain, sir, ji. gbatz bkoivk, colonel beg't it. ' t. w. swzcrr, commanding utensils: belts bayonet scabbards; coo blankets; 60 canteens, rep'aee others thst leas; hopes forage five horses. booimlle, mo , 18, 1851. dfar haedrsa heard us jefien city 16th. debarked next morning little above bockport, proceeded two miles before met advanced pickets, soon after whole force. first secessionists made weak dcubtless lead strong hold, held considerable resolu tion, gave cheek short time, nude havoc moving forward, however, strag gling fire right left move caunon slowness, reach o'clock, p. jr., wkcre people, consternation erto neoas impression violence per reflated persons property. engaged lees removing impression. regret much proclamation pub lished promptl v, so could hero distribution. get no news what going oa around us, but fear texas, hope subject engage attention toe gcreral government. mcciellan advised matter. hoped come loira w onld region hear nothing them. suspense just fa painful. ouis truly, h. lyon, hnanqcastxxs depaktmext op ohio, crsrcnrsati, 18. cncsnot hacbixq, jr ass't adi't general. received placing missouri to-morrow. if needed details ease. mcclellan, major-gen. jejtees03 crrr, jane 21, 1831. col. cnrstec hardiso. asst' adj't gen'j. please telegraph gen. mcciellan as follows: "booxville, mo., 20, 1sg1. mcclexias: i hare notice that missouri is assigned to your command. this itoouiille an imdortaut point, and should have at least a whole regiment, with advance post warsaw, which nest of rebels, who massacred co'e camp, union men. there will permit the second missoari volunteer begiment concentrate jefferson city. 1 would you send regiment here large surply stores. k. lyon." st. loci auexal, june 24. 1501 i by telegraph from boontille, 21th, 1s-31 j tocoiocclilardixo: hope to get offen tho 26th. think provisions now coming up will be cnongh for some time. about four companies mere should here a force can go cape girardeau: but en expedition l'oca hoitas made with care it might cut en". n. 1,1 on, commanding. sr. louis ansesal. 27, 1851. 1 - ,dy .elfgrsph boonviile, 20th, 1831. colonel hahdiso: the interests of gorernmtnt require that no bests ply alcrg river between this andkansia city present, and yoa notify collec tor boats allowed pass above until further orders. much confusion attends my train arrangements, delay is unavoidable. shall try off to-morrow, am not certain. want col. stevenson come take command his companies, bchoueld arrived after noon. k. lyon, commandidg. loch aeszsal, 1s61. grafton, va, 27th. losl. cnxs-rxi. uaediso, jr., adj't general: how many troops hive you iu louis, do ou consider necessary its detente ' answer at once. g. b. mcclellan. ., . 6r. loins, jane 23. 1361. va., 23th, 1861 ccesteb hakdixo. jr.: have ordered three illinois regiments more cairo whenever called uen. prentiss, who look ont south-east, a'so telegraphs "no betels bloomfield." movement bird's point best? geo. mcclellan, major-general u. s. a. louts absexai., jnne 1551. ) elegraph bocnrille, 27th, tocoluakdisq: srjefel's 7th regiment arrived. wanted. send once hermann first 400 barrels hard bread, ninety lushels beans, 3,35 pounds rice, 2,000 sugar, 600 coffee. rains are terrible. cannot os. stoamer goes down meet provis ions. answer. lion, acsesal, july 1, 1801. boonvule, f tocol. haeulso: what going on in south-east! sent me word mcciellan would attend quar ter. he says may one qnincy casey vdle, prentiss authorized call wants them. all these te put danger thteatened! see says, mcciellan. boon ville, mo , 2, deau coloxel: none move important just sprlngdeld. hy moving 2,100 men. maj. sturgis 2,200 men, know has gone springfield st so amount we supplied please us as effectually possible. our line kept open means. must bo governed cir cumstances springfield. will, coarse, due attention southeast. state journal outrageous stopped ; such measures best effect this. oar cause suffering irom too indulgence, advise friends louis. steven ion pretty strong garrisons points occupies river, hare support other states occasion seems require. col curtis is, suppose, hannibal joseph road; rigorous shown dis orderly n region. operations becoming extensive, staff officers most keep op emergencies. need regular quarter master commissary, something done washington? yours, truly. lton, hakdiao, lonis arsenal. p. s spare thin 300 stand arms home guards jefferson. able supply portions oi same proportion. l. ca:ip caueno.n, july2,135l dead. colosel: plta.e forward wahingtoa inclosed return, or incorporate i! depart ment return there also, ba well make report adjutant general very truly, m schof1fld. col.cnnsree haldiso. hzaitjuantens missorm volutee33,i casii- cahixos, 1351. (general orders, no. 4.) followiag troops, under brig. gcn wilitakenp their march hie south, 7 to-licrrow, viz: oficers. men brigadier company it, second infantry 61 f, artillery 60 bccriltsu. army. 131 1st begiment missouri vclunteers 20 sc6 two compsn.es begiment, do.. 203 1'ioneer lictcchment ? lirst iowa voiulteets 31 3' total 2,277 aggregate !. " following trocrs remain fortnerrcsw tlu place comrsnics- odcem 2d mo. volunteers.. 4 10 'i volunteer 1j fu cth kuerve corp. 53 i"2 lett behind t ice 4l which tike thi field gen lyon le joined orco 2 regulars lvan fas oluntccrs, als.lor stargis, army, osceola. united comniind then proceed toward snrtngtield. chester harding, iiiisoan yo.ut tccrs, spriu'iield commis-ay sujipiics command, addition slready ia tlat portion harding also charged tha duty ot ftr wsrdmg supplies lor ollcr ... srccial order dated juno 23,lsal, iron ladau&rter'. far modified author ize jonu i. atevenj rcuin tlili post, u oestrson city, uch compai.ic4 kcgiracnt lo rtmiia rcrvice years. lecsrily whxh thry new leiong comfalles reorganized once, ilcgrrctatcd iuo rtiracats aj sa usiiy be. crdtrot tien i.ios. scuorilld, a:ist. aaj gea. headquarters dipartmest ohio, 1 bccknaxsoy, july 0, 1861. i to chester hardko, asl adj. gfli. communicate freely with prentie. he docs not need wyman you can take him. telegraph gen pore, at alton, give yoa a regiment, and hurl but, qulncy, another. do lose sight of importance cairo, its operations in southesstcrn jifouri write me fully. j. b. mcclellan, major general u. s. a. st. louts absexal, 6, gen. thomas, , washington. lyon is moving down from boonville ward springfield, greene county, mo 2,400 troops. sturgis on the way fort leaienwortn 2,200. there are 3,500 southwest branch pacific biilroad line thence mount vernon, beyond springfield. day or two another regiment will be moved down. depot for supphes kolla, terminus branch; must establish ed -all supplies, say 10,000 troops, that direction. bolla, 60 miles, country mountainous barren. teams have their own forage. it absolutely neces sary large amount wagon transportation should immediately provided. see secer'ary orders gl.en by quartermaster genera, telegraph, mckinstry, early tlc morning? urges regular quartermasters commksaries sent him once. chesteehabding.jb., asst. mo. vol. louis, aesesal, 3, 1351. prextiss, cairo. order schuttners home. .a boat to-doy then. habdeso, jrc, g., louis ansrxai.,july 5, 1s61. pketm!s. cairo . just received dispatch mcciellan. which may change older lor summer's return. ?in. c. habdlngf arsexal, 1661. mccixllas, buckbannon, va.: has wyman's south west. this, 700 troops now there, bo enough present col.wyman command, instructions f o keep open communi cation all supplies hereafter. toward springfield 2.400 men, msj. sturgawith 2,200 frontier. sweeney 2w), beside guards posts line. marsh's alton begiment here; equip them. they go cape girardeau, subject rrcnties. call esse necessity. qnincy ironton, greenfield particulars night think force sufficient, more unless nccctsary. chestek ilakdi so, jr., g. volunteers. pbextis3, c.irc"le8afat' ' "' 1351 schuttner's enlistment expires about 22d inst want them reorganization. citylo.f goes to-day carry marsh girardeau. was delayed mules, furnished. let schuitncr come up same after reorganization? tend lull three-year reg iments, made others, under good officers. habding, jn aesexal, jul- 9, 1331. mcclellax, buckhannon, va. buell's battery, raised lyon, needs equipment immediate service. authorize muster? very offident company. jn., u absejtal, 11, mrj. williams, g.. buckhannon. hope grant's ba allowed come. harsh hold bird's point ef fectually bcott, stoddard, wayne butler counties. bland s cth mfcs ouri, below bolla; battery wanted grant. department answered regard it. harding, js vols. aeesal, 12, 1361 'hon. sutox cameeos, secretary war, cavalry our prairies we could crush se cession state within months. only embarrassed us bnt lost ths fruits hard-earned victories. tle bebel harris woold prisoner if had mounted forces. regiments needed. what wo do' col. f. p. blair explain. catch any event heauquaktebs exr-enrnos, sfeisotoxd, mo, 13,1361. sm: arrived this place evening, three hours advance my who en camped few miles back. 5,030 men provided for, nave expected find stores here, as ordered. failure ot reach ing here seems likely cause serious embarrassment khichmntt aggravated continued delay, proportion time am forced wait supplies. ,haii en. deavor every due precaution meet existing emergencies, able sustain government part state. but no loss furnishing resources herein mentioned. la reaching place, four days time, high waters grand osago rivers, ne cessary ferry toe difficulty prevented sturris co-orcrating sigel afford isyj. pleste. mcciellan washington anything m letter deem im portance these headquarters. shoes, shirts, b.ouses, &c, much wanted, would furnish them, poedole, considerable quan tities. yours truly. n. brig. commanding. cnestee haeuixq, st arsenal. copy following washington, fremont new york, blair, : -,,,. spenravield. 13,1861. effective soon reduced discharge three-months volunteers 4,100 clndieg illinois march lt0., gt',el'on flu vicinity less than 80.000. once an addi tional abandon position. hate clothing. absesal, 15, 1s31. - byteicgrtphfromchicago,julyl5,ls81. haedixo, jr.: dispatched condition affairs fre mont, asked authority field north missouri fire regiments. expect answer to-night, confer wilh hear. how did sneced harris? jno. pope, louib ae3exal, jnly rjiexrrss, cairo: havo ged. meclellan's dsyb 8o, what's your plan? aid yen way, thick t operate before indica ted official notice cur commander? " cuesteit hakdlngfjr., st. louis arsexal, july 15. 8311, 1 by telegrtph from cairo, 13, 1851.1 to chester uabuiso, jr. : i have received mcciellan' dispatch. my plan would be start a strong column acros missouri this point, leaving it well guarded at the same time; advance cape girardeau and greenville, concentrating with lyon, or jli.-scuri forces, drive them back better first break up rebel cncampmeit union city, in tennessee, prevent their croseing hickman madrid t get our rear. all of which could do if ordered m.jor- gereral commsndinjr. must await orders. hare net been officially informed that fremont commands us. b.m. pbentiss, brig. gen. heabquaeterb abut op the west, i bprtxqfield, mo , july 15, 1861. f colosel: general lyon is now here, with about 7,'0 men. ol these, fully one half are three months' volunteers, whoe term of service has nearly expired, latest expiring on 14th augast. governor jackson concentrating his forces in southwest ern part 6tate, and receiving larga rein forcements from arkansas,tennefscc, loal-una texas. effective force will soon be certainly not lees than 0,od0 men, probably much larger. all idea any further advance rno ement, or ofeven main taining our present position, must abandon cd, nnless government furnish us promptly wilh large reinforcements supplies. troops ladly clothed, poorly fed, imperfectly supplied tents; none them have vet been paid, .the volunteers become disheart ened to such an extent tbat very few aro willing tenew their enlistment. blank pay rolls long time required get fill up. send washington, money ordered, paymaster reach us, leaves ns no hope that can paid lor five six weeks come. upon these circumstances there remains other course but to-urgeutly press attention theabsolnte necessity sending fresh at once, ample supplies for those here. least 10,000 men sdould sent, promptly. you inclosed dispatch byteczraudto gen. mccieuan. also war department forward by mall a copy this letter. lose famein fitting field years arsensl, here as possible. call col. mchcil's regiment home guards garrison arsenal, allow him organize, regnlar years' eervieo if he desires do so. it believed rcmainin sufficient city. shoal!, necesn-y, services renewed, s short period, purpose ofa city garrison. aware wh.ther smith's regi ment yet taken ; presumes both lit bland may sent without delay. doubtless leave care scutlcut state prentiss. should st. louis danger direction, troopk cculd easily called illinois indi ana its defense; moreover, lorce moving st lonis frcm south would exposed attack rear cairo. hence then; neems little dan ger direction. unless we speedily re inforced gained. hare made marches, done ef fective service, suffered small privations. they received nor clothing tho government, stock furnished pri vate contribution exhausted: so gives relief speedily, thus far successful campaign prove failure. am, sir, ery respectfully, your cbd't servt.l j. m. sl'uofield. capt 11th infantry, acting adjutant general. cnesteb haiuhmj, adjt.-gen. mo. vol p. cannot curtls'a spared j.fepb, and, ii so, farward. n. lton, commanding. ansia al, 1s31, mal-cen. fcesoat. new york: capt. bueli, old artillery soldier, who was authorized raise fall bat tery, pieces las 130 experienced wants 20 more 110 horses. absolutely nc-ee-aary equipped hot work before end month, batteries, four each, sooth west order equip baell full complement ycu needed 2,0(o columns ex pedition kill eecerelon no. th east missouri. operations becoming largo. ches1ee habding, jr., g. vols. wasnrsotov, 13, 136l mai -gen fkemoxt, a6tor house: tle president going person de partment airsugc matters fir vou blair.. absexvl. 19, 111. 1 te'egraph ., j lo afsutant adj ciitstea uariis3 haie buell raised comnlcmeat efiuirped lien pope go alton morrow l.ecn me lully advi-ed telegra -n c ll.eilulnt.maj-g.a.cumniiuding wasiuxgtox, 1331 lorcen jonu c. freaojrr aims selt immediately 3iij. ha gner authority supply ycurwants mill advi-eyoupar-kcalarlr li man trumbull hlaec.uartei.3 amir tul wmt, l brusciiub. 18, 13-31. ispecis! orders 13 lol.brcwn's (1th) u.s. reserve corps proceed iht louis, where will, tie expiration three-months term, mustered cut t-crvice bv cider lvos. sluoheld, adj. gen hradfjuakitns ripley couatr battalios, camp bcrrou t, jnly lstil. ) jo-ern tccksx, itq editor tat italt journal, l.ocs deac sic iftltre wiy communlctte governor, through please let tneknon lam ad.aucing, yell follow iu taw dais, 5,000 hen ill take position ween bolla ironton, snd act dictate watxiaswill move up, sustained pillow, proper energy excreted drlvo enemy north theulsscuiiandlntost loan thirtv days, kou hear you, crbally not, re'n wuom pisses; pleate fend '1'he jmuu journal doniphan, my couriers ycurs respectfully. jeff. thompson, ccmmindmg co. bait. draellie'3 ibjhcnotheard irora yet, make free trust tcii care. ,, , sriusfirifli,mo,julyl7,18sl. col ilar.dn.li, st. louis ar-enal, mo. sir: i inclose you a copy ofa letter to col. town send on the subject or an order from general scott, which calls for five companies 2j infantry le withdrawn west and sent washing ton. previous withdraws mouated troops, as lam informed, were it not tbat soma them en route this place, they would now be in w at nington. earned out leave lort leavenworth single company. havo b e 2d infantry, under orders washington, ir all these troops mc can do nothing, must retire absence of other supply their places. fact, am badly enough oil best utterly fall my regulars go. troopj rdi northern, middle eastern states area, aila ble support army virginia, more are understood already there than wanted, seems strange that so many go ihe west, strip us means defense ; but if is intention give up let so. only victim ol imbecility malice. scott will cripple can. cannot yoa stir matter, secure relief? see fremont, ho has arrived. want supplies crippled move, know when bverytiungsnutoeombineagaintmeattbis point. btir blair. yours truly, n. lyon, commanding. by telegraph from chicago, dated lotb, 'ci. 1 received july 17.1311 j to major general frejsost, new york. i am again urgently solicited adjutant in st. loni, tako command north missouri. what shall do? the forces are gradually closing around harris. think a vigorous campaiga ofa week will settle secession missouri, and leave troops at your disposal for other terries. pjeaie answer alton. we need arm. much. john pope, brigadier general. ey telegraph from quixot, dated 17th, i received july 17, 1851. j to major general fremont, new york. am ordered hold the haubibal and st joseph railroad have three regiments posted along ths road, in communication at west with iowa troops for detached service breaking upc-mps of rebels. need better arms than smooth musket one regiment wholly unarmed camp here, can get no st. lout or springfield. caa you send lac micfe ammunition ' s. a. hurlbut, brigadier general. by telegraph from chioaoo, dated 17, 1 received july 1361. j to major general fresiost, u. s. a , new york. we need specially, fit out one or two regiments of cavalry, tabers and revolvers. there are 09s luttly none in this part tha country john pope, brigadier general. headquarters arkt op west, i sprixofteld, mo , july 17, 1381. j sic: have the honor to acknowledge receipt of special order no. 112, from headquarters, under date 6, direcling removal de partment west companies b, c, f, g and li, second infantry, captain sweeny, now acting brigadier-general by election volunteers communication reached me yesterday at this place. been drawn tliii point movements lebel forces in state, accumulat ed tuch troops a could make available, including those kansas. my aggregate is between 7,000 8,000 men, more than halt whom are three months' volunteers, seme or whee terra enlit men just expired; others will claim discharge within weekortwo; d-molution ot setefsity, already commenced, leave less 4 coo b e, with me. rsy immediate vicinity it currently reported there 30,000 upward, u hose numberis constantly aug menting, who diligently accumulating arms stores. they making frequent lawless hoe tile demonstrations, threaten attack. evils consequent upon withdrawal any portion force be apparent, loyal citizens unprotected, repressed treason assume alarming boldness, possible deieat battle peril continued ascendancy federal power itseir, not only but tlewhcle ir intcietsot government src sustained here, fact whole valley mississippi, largo bodies ol should sent forward totals instead being withdrawn it, till, concentration, may lc ability overpower can ba gath ered act against properly belonging mla fissippl, wisconsin, micliigan, indiana ohio, bcea earl. th moral effect ihe presence few regulars command doubtless tho main consideration that holds enemy check, them te able retain what has achieved until am strengthened; diminution imminently hazardous. wilh yet hid no pay for their services, duties hare arduous. clothing become dilapidated, as body dispirited. these facts would probably nearly all re-enhsted. reg ular officers fay department nor com missary quartermaster: affairs both last arc coisequentfy indifferently administered, want experience. nothing immense interests stake ever induced un dertake great work wbichl engaged.under such discouraging circumstances. state affairs, presumed unknown when was issued, 1 felt justified delaying its execution further instruction, so far aa panies concerned. very respectfully, your obedient scrvent, n. lyon, commanding. lient.-col. towssesd, assistant adjutant gen eral, i.c. spersapield, iii , july 13, 1861. 1 .,,.,, received is 1831. j to 3rtj gen. jomr c. frxuost, new york: all the illinois forces are in ilissonri, excepting irish regiment and three companies of cavalry at qulncy, regiments infantry, two com, paniesot battery or artillery alton. shall ase.me command once. moving with force frcm alton st. charles to-night, that quincy will take position on line ol hannibal st joseph railroad day, put thsentiro north missouri into action immediately. john pope, brig. commanding. astoe house. new york, jnly 18, 1361. to col. towssexd, atsisstast adj. gen., washing ton, d.c.: ncilh misscuri bailroad torn up and obstructed by state forces. mails cannot be transported. tracks the united states troops. some fighting between these i have or dertd gen. pope take command ia north mis souri with three regiments from alton. he moves this morning. lyon calls for reinforcements. j. c. fbemont, maj. commanding. wae drparmtcrr, washington, july 13, 1361. ) received at the astor house, 4 r. u. j to gen.lniaio.nt, u.s. a.: your letter of 16th and telegram 13th receired. general-in-chief says please proceed command without coming here. lie has no particu lar instructions for ycu pre'ent. u adds, loryour information, tle term or service three months' volunteers began with date ot reception musur into service. e. d townsend, asaistint adjutant general. srruianxld, ii . is, 1351, 1 received july 13, 161. j to major gen. feexost, new york. no lorce at st louis except ucceo.-ary guard for arsenal and city i leave tor 31 loun in a fen min utes. john pol'e, brigadier general. . st. lours, july 19, 1361. to major gen. tbemost, u. s a gov. yates ha referred your di-patch lo me. tho fourteen guns need caitsocs, harness, and equip ments. only available regiment f or immediate rer viceishnliigan'j. atqolncy. but it has no arms will get tlem here i open north missouri road morrow. three alton regiments landed thereto night several be in days. john 1 ope, brigadier general. ,. .r . r. , st. loum, july 19, 1s6l to msjor general feehost. it was ihe design occury southwest mis'ouri, cutting oil ell approacles from arlassaj by way of pocahontas, occupy poplir blatk, liloorifield, greenville, and the lines ot cairo fuitou railroad. accordingly oac recimcntisatlrontob. ready advance when re enforced. grant under orders, i ut his orders were countermanded. marsh is at capo girardeau, instructed keep open communication with i'.'oomeeld, where be. prentfcs has eight regiments cairo, could spare five them go into that country. if we once lose posecion or swamp9 -)f gion a large army will le required clear them, while get possession first, hold cause way, smaller lorce do. gen mccieuan tele graphed he had authentic intelligence ofa largo gathering according what hvc advised for weeks. expecting you here daily, have not telegraphed before; bat yoa do come once, take lota consideration tho importance southeast should bs held us' chester harding, jn., asit acj't-gen. heanqrabters army op tot 'west, 1 spbijigpu u, mo , july 19, 1861. j sm: tlc 4th and cth regiments of iowa volun teers are reported to me as available for service. they at present burlagtonin that state, it is desirable havo them actirely work. if not otherwise nicded, i wish you order forward join my column, with all possiblo dispatch. very respcctfnllv, your obedient servant, n. lyon, brig. gen. commanding. col. chester uabdtxo, jr., assistant adjutant geceial, st. louis anenal. st. louis arrexal, july 20. 18c1. 1 by telegraph irom washington. 20, 1361. to col. chester hakdiso, a. a g.: gen. thomas authorized mc nay that yoa can accept as many three yeais' regiments shall offer, until further notice. f. p. blair, colonel 1st regiment st. louis arsexal, july 20, 1801. i b v telegraph from new 1 ork, jnly 1331. j to col. liaeinxo, a. g.: have you later reliable intelligence gen. lyon? j. c. fbemont, maj. commanding. st. louk absesal, july 2, 1352. to major-general 1'eeiojt, new zork; nothing later from gen. lyon, but i hare obtain ed authority accept regiment as fast offered. can soou reinforce him. will begin next week. a hen you start' chester habding, a, a.g. st. louis absesal, july 0, 13jl, 1 by telegraph from cincinnati, 20, 61. i to cuesteu ilardiao. jr.. ass t adj gen'l : in case or attack on cairo, have none lot illinois troops reinforce, and only 11,000 arms illinois. wiu direct two regiments be ready at ca-ey-lue, but you will use them lor defense louis, care o! absolute nccessitv me time time. g b. aloof.fc.lan, major-general, u. s. a. st. lout aesesal, july 20, 1 361. by telegraph from new york". j aly 1331. to colonel iiaebim, asvt adj t general: can clothing, camp muipace, and ether ordinary supplies te had in loals' flcome on immedi ately. j, c 1remont, major general coai'2. st, lon ar.sesal, july 21, 1331. gixepal: btforenrtrrirgto your recent com munication, allow mo to explain the state of affairs in otler parts ot mlisouri outside ef lice ofop-tration-. before you left bccuville i had honor al vise that large forces were cathennjat poca hentas. accord ai.co with instructions communicated freely by tclecraph wits gen. mc cle'iaa, aud, a .pposed,'"ucceei!ed having 'placed at vesr eusposal sufficient troops from illiuou hold tle swamp counties southeast. ac cordingly, commenced sending liland'j regi ment ironton, -n ith dirtctious prccesd as far he could, withentirc safety, tlc d.rectton green ville. same time col grant's rejrim-at was ordered here, proceed blcomncld, and cc! marsh tape giranirnu, wlere could hare eay communication either cairo or bioonisem timed k0 home guards caps cirardcau anj scott counted, ret svlrmfel-er-, "coutis, aud guides inarsle, anl oi.t.ine.i authority sccretarr war rale force mounted scouts these 'tli arms for wayne, sto-idard ai.d butler, exrectel lo keep down local rebellion thst legion, encour age union men, bold causeway throagh tl swamps prevent approach an army pocalcntas, until commauiing general- authorities washington becar-e convinced it wts tfcc iltsign enemy inarch upon bird's poict nr.d st louts soon sultcicnt strength gathered. - , . gtn.mct'irllanconntermauaed his orderto grant cculd get no answer regard equippiug baell l!attcry,(though now u here anda por tion battery iu service on ml-souri river,) snd bland are zt poiat ft hich they wctesent to, without thefjree accomplish tha olject named. gen mcciellan'.? rcatoa ccunter macdirg order was. threateued. therefore, instead occupying country throcah which tho must come, eight icgimeiil- lying elckly hole, cairo, nheru prentiss can fee wlolc orth-ru oace. also has cavalry two light batteries. week since, urn. mcciellan telegraphed definite information crossing tennessee, coming up ail part, arkansas pocahontas, 1 learned our spies (one them pilot mem phis boat conveyed some over), end bad sent 1dm. now, south eaot we stand thus regi. meets, not ei;u other, artillery, a few home guards, against what they ex pect to be 2tax) men (regular troops, well provided) who de- ign marching upon st. louis. i have explained ail th-s gen. fremont, will here tuec jay. and (at does gen pope) understands tha threatened movement, tako vigorous measures meet it. 60 much for the south east. meanwhile your de parture from boonville, neeesity of having lco troops garrison jefferson city, booneville, lexington, encouraged rebels innorth etst jliwonri bng-gen tom harris gathered force below moure mat'on in camp. took th liberty or ordering col smithoriuinok, was lying eighteen miles him, breakup he waited day two, until had got togeth er 1,000 men. prcceeded part -vay,hnt hmoa'f np seminary, tent back tor reimorcements, as his been marched off such harry that fcrgot fill their cartridges boxes, on ly lour rourd apiece waa relieved, wctwardly lis way through cal loway county make combined attack je ferson with forces pettis, osage ani lian counties. check this ordered up schuttner's regi ment cairo. soon boat arrived gave col. schuttner orders, immediate wenttowoik equip regiment. mckinstry lelped, both us worked all night j field efneert, except hammer, nearly compa ny officers, went cp .town, were colonels, captains, adjutants, quartermas ters, occasion required. finally them offto go jefleison cross there regiment worst possible state ot discipline, ham mer is no soldier, (schuttner balance put arrest appeared at gate re veille,) couldn't trust him. mcneil take seven companies follow him command. hammer bad 42 mounted derlies. two commands united proceed city via fulton mexico, between which places last named was. same time m. l. smith, tn regiment, companies, four 2d, under schacfer. sent mexico by rail, where it arrargtd llurlbnt either palmer's grant s should join aud scour country down toward jeilerson. after fully cfcteiing into plan, 1 our forces, palmer guard chanton bridge teilh hu entire teginent, left smith do bet conld. course imme diately enforced enemy burned above mexico. utmmer telegraphed frcm hermann con cluded leave river there, transportation easily procured, made arrangements effect junction jion eil. next heard keic-florence, railroad, mcneil, 460 men, near fulton, then knew would harris. you can imagine my anxitty, afterward relief; when hat brave fellow fought outed rebels. affair, general pope me word w ould north-east mrsonri large force. has done so. expects 7.mx) rcen batteries com panies cavalry. still lies fulton. camo haa here. everything quiet calloway. north east may considered secure. ' hij nothing but trouble. being impossible supply place eoernstein's six companies. won't stop mention performances. home, friends are alarmed, uneasy. receive about five deputations per diem, warning mo ought not tend away so many (2,200 u. s. r. c. left', sometimes hint ing overhauled higher powers doing to. only daareris ewe an advance arkansas. bnt first demonstration sult clearing louis its secession element far command concerned, fear think neglictlu! duties, bat cannot admit fact. every order hart sect bare immediately pat execution, rctn executed, could cive sonal supervision mismanagement trans ecrtation rolls 110 wagons ten before brown moved, probably tie inferior kind furnished accounts delay getteng supplies forward. arms, ammunition provisions weeks rolls, while supposed going forward informed fact did learn washington, structions buy quired. also bolla, request, one ytnvlci.'s experienced clerks, thos. o'brien, whom havo given control quartermasttr'ssnalrsfromrellaoaward. lumber army wagons, mules, hare bought down, le more troab.3 there. twc hundred fifty thousand rations 6th; shoes, clothing match, dcred receipt letter 13tn, pre sume oa way. know iccn slipped. lice communication rolla spring kept open wyman bayles. wymaas splendid am trying get other send forward; embarrassed conduct scarcely meets jonr approval, although consent lieut. usssendeu lel,who hcreyesterday, reported himself, brought baylcs'a com- easies (company l, rifles, 4th formerly, ut since organized others battalion), ana company m a'to, purpose forming three years cemmand. strengthening bayles could. now. mustered ready armed (by tuesday farth est), comianies dor ir g week, probability. commanded saxton. said bis hose time, saxton woald icyalbable, line yon. hassendeubel reports shall back, unless satisfied good authority action. reinforcements, reorganize 2d captain, formed without regard preferences individuals. during boerastein, schscfier, mer, come bere to-morrow. surplus temporary battalion organization, field, ward filled np. smith's 8th daring spkedld is. adjutant giro author ity accept any ottered. country. v rtks. trill come. caused notice publahed. bland can't spared. nor curtis' st jo. sur rounding rise. fact, whole doubtless raise difficulty. aooa lieves 9th lotn aie filling fast, caa bo weeks, probably. thesa statements supposition arms ments ordered. mulligan e reg illinois volunteers, tay, yesteerday ltent some to-iay, remain der tuesday. but, than all, fremont start immedi ately, tho opportunity orgoiag over ths cud tilth use power to till this state with troops. a tew weeks delay would make the whole battle field. and now. general. i can say that be relieved or responsibility which have had upon me tinea you lelt, nithcut authenty, alter tho change in department command, do whit saw was cecesary, my representations depart ment generally unnoticed, without even com petent clerk aid mein tha ordinary routine r business, is truly relief; no one so glad fremont coming as lam. hare never fore h ad tle time write fully, presume lhet now office fu'l orpecp'c who are kiitiaf, npon tlc tame errands were former ly much annoyed. shall always feel proud ol confidence- placed me, atd hops ycu will think endeavored justify it. very respectfullyand truly, chester harding, jc. brig. gen. lyox, commanding. j clt 23, 1361.1 by telegraph frcm coshocton, o., july 61. to i nrstie uaubkg, a. g. received and will be attended to. in st. louis f buredav morning. j. c. 1'remont, major general. st. louts acszxal. july 23, 1331, 1 by telegraph from cairo, 1361. i to chester uarvexo. have bnt eight (3) regiments here. six of theai aie three months men. their time expires this week aro reorganizing now. neither tents nor wagons, and must hold cairo bird's point the latter is threatened. bat two guns equip ped for moving thus you tee cannot comply wita y our request. again, news ef morning changes policy rebels in kentucky. they are organizirg opposite. watkins encamped with 2,00), seven mile frcm bloomfield. he has no cannon poorly aimed. may be ttie force roa heard lrcm. b. m. rbentiss, brig. gen. hzadquabtebh ahmt op the west, i srbicrisxilmo.,jaiy2ti,16dl. j to col. hannixa. your order relative state joaraal meets general s approbation. would like ycu join him as -oon yoa can be spared by gen. fremont no donbt f. will need you for a while, till te becomes familiar with details of affairs in state; but he have fall staffof regular officers, and must able spare soon. are cuch needed here, more eo torn. it soon very nece"ary tor me bo my regiment, officers fit staffdaties scarce here. we heard ot defeat or our troops virginia, thougli hardly euoagh jedge ofits extent. fear this wib prevent oar ret ting re-enforcement". so, next news b 3 alo. reinforcements should sent at onee. men arc much reed clothing, particularly thoes. many r.r entirely barefooted, hence unable march. hope something le dene us yours, truly, , j. m. schtjfield. tnisier uaedisc., adj t geu'l, missouri yol untcers, st. louis arsenal, washtsotoa, july 23, 1331. di-abges.: i hare two te'egrams from you. but fieditimpctsiblenou to get any attention mis souri or western matters the authorities here. you will have co tlc best can and take all etedful responsibility defend protect peo ple over whem yea are -recially set. yours, truly, in ha-te, m. blair. cairo. july 20,1361. to colonel hanoi mj, jr.. a't adj t gen'l : fire steamers w ere leave memphis last night take troops irom randolph new madrid. lnion city are under orders crocs missisippi. ir they fall assail us, irouton and capo girardoau will need reinforcement. manhhas no bat ttry. i have none spire, transportation intercept rebels 1 am ol opinion that bird's point is their destination. b. m. frentias, brlt gea i. srnrsnnxlo, mo., jul v 27, 151 to col. c. uabdiso, st. louis arsenal, ilo. dear sir- i have your notes about matters in st louis, &c, and proceeding seems me per fectly correct. now that north seem more r,ulet, cannot you ran naze get a few regiments this way? am the deepest coscera on tills sub ject, yoa must urge matter upon fremont, csot vital importance these three-months" volna ttcrs will re-enlut if they could te paid, but thev are dissatisfied, aud troops do not replace them, all tlat b gained may bo lost hava been able move for want of s upplic- deliy ex haust teim three-months' men. cacnct ometuing be done ear men olscers piid, as well oarpurchases paid for. ifthe gov ernment give due attention awt, her interests corresponding disparagement. yours truly, n li. on, brigadier genital commanding. memorandum lv col. puelm, from gen lvos. i to gen. flimost, july 27. ( see fremont about troops and stores tor the place our ni-n have not been paid, aud are rather dh luted; ba lly off for clothing, th want of shoes unfits them' marching, borne start rfsceis bad'r needed, interests or government suffer them. time ot three months' volunteers is nearly out, on returning home. 33 most theai disposed to, my commimlwill be reduced too low effective operation". mu.t at once forwarded sih ply their safety state hazard ed; orders uen scott strip entire weat regular torces. increase chances tacrine irg it. tho public press fall ofreporu that trim other states moving toward northern border arkansas lor purpose iaradins- mi- scltl. . jefferson xity. mo, july 27, 1331 to major gereral joux c. fremo.it. surgeon boemer, or the sd regiment reserve corps, left at rulton by col. mcneil, reports this morning tlat evacuation orthat place col rebels are again gathering mil ihre.ten ing union men with vengeance either a battalion cen. pope's brigade, 01 some other for.?, should immediately occupy town i anial.oijfi-ed of era large force wtrair, e-timst-d 10 ho, and increasing; also, an -ccimpsient. eiht miles from glaszow, 2,w iith fdditiasal regiment, teas lcae garrison ofcvx) bconvilie, will be able disrerso loth fjree h they arc promptly met caa easily di-jvrs-1 tie ro.ee indicated b .. colonel, cenimanding miss-ourt bircr. w mtsssrsv-ii ;t - ia i-i tryriii iri 1 smitsanrii stun -air wa'wixotor, july 27, 1361. to jorrx c. fexmost: what disposition was; made by yon or the arms which you purchased in europe? are without information on that point, very desirable. please answer at once ty telegraph and letter. send an invoice of articles. william n. seward. st. louis, july 23, 1 301. to ihe hon. w. h. sewabd. washington: i ordered ths arms shipped new k ork my or der, expecting forward on arrival de partment. trust you will conurm this disposition of them. the rebels are advancing in force from tle south upon these lines. we hate plenty ot men. but at solutely no arms, and condition state is critical. j- c. fremont, maj. gen. commanding. cairo, july 23, 1:61. to maj. gen. fexhost: rebels from tennessee are concentrating at naw madrid, mo., with avowed intention or assaulting bird s point. they may intend going' capo girar deau. col. maish has no battery. 1 have none spare. my command is merging three months' years' service on half recess. mastering in yesterday and to-day. i but two c-nounders ercparcdtoraove. can hold cairo bird's point, ut cannot move intercept a large force going cape girardeau. sugscst that col marsh. if not reinforced, be rent point entire fl359. . b. m. peenti33, brig. cai?caj.ajt .isq, (received sr. louis, july 20, icol ) to major general frntoxt: oa yesterday, 3,000 rebel, west or bird's point 40 miles ; sco at madrid and three regiments from union f ity ordered there: also troop trom randolph corinth. ihe numbcr'or organized rebels within m me will exceed 12,000 that is including troops not several companies opposite in kentucky. b. m. prentiss, brigadier general. , t -,. st. louis july 20, 1351. tomajcr hagxee, fifth avenue hotel, new york. the agent ol adams' express company here has offered to bring me by passenger train any arms directed te me. send everything you hive for ma trains, wbich will provide. your letter orthe 2uh received. there were no at arsenal meet order given 5 000. we must hare matter what. j. c.fremonr, major general commanding w. a. hladquaetezsl wrstebs depaetmttr.) junobcial. st. louis. july 30, 1861. i mr dear sm: you were kind enough to saythit as occasions or sufficient gravity arose! might send a private note. have found thi. command in disorder, nearly ev ery county an insurrectionary condition, and the enemy advancing force by different points of southern frontier. within circle fifty miles around gen. prenti", there are about 12,000 ths confederate forces, 6.cc9 tennesteeans ar eansas men, under hardee, well armed with rifles, upon ironton. these 2.0x1 re cav alry, which yesterday morning 21 hoars' march colonel bland, who had been reduced from this post, is railing back it hare already re-enforced one regiment, sent on another morning, fortified am hold ing tle railroad ironton that rolla, so se curing our connections south. other meas ures taking will not trust letter, write only inform oar true tay tbat if can obtain mate. rial aid expecting may feel secure be driven out state order. tare ordered pope north missouri, he now cemmand. sorely pressed for want arms. arranged adams express co. bring me everything speed, wul buy arms to-day new york. troops paid, some regiments mutiny, mea whose term service expired generally refuse enlist lost fine regiment last night inability pay them jiortiou money doe. ntended more critical post treasurer united states has here i&o.wo en tirely unappropriated. appbed him 81(0,1x0 my paymaster-general andrews, but was refused . we hour delay. three courses open me. one, let possess himself strongest state, threaten louis, insurrection ary. second: loan secession tanks here. third: use locgig government, iu treasury course neither lose nor permit foot advantage. infused energy activity into depart ment, thorough good spirit officers men. order deliver his possession general drews, tc take money, direct such payments ex igency requires. wiu hazard evsrythlngforthedr ler.se department collided me, support. respect regard, yours truly, j. c. fremont, maj.-gen. commanding. pexsidest ot tax vxrrxd states. headquarters westers depaitmext, 1 st. lours, july 31, 1831. j to adj. cen. thomas', war department, washing ton: at camp monroe, near cincinnati, there is com pany c, 4th artillery (regulars;, under first lieut e. v. w. howard aggregate 76 men. alto, anoth er comranv in charge of capt kin-s-luiy e rifled parrott guns. can these be ordered here? j. c. feem8nt. major general commanding. uradtjuabtebs wxsteex departmxvt, i st. loci?. july 31, 1s61. j hon. jroxtgomoiy blaib, president's s-iuare. waslirgtoncity: ' at camp monroe, sear cincinnati, there is aom panyc. 4th artillery (regulars), under first lieut. b.v.w. howard aggregate 76 men. also.another company in charge of captain kings bury 6 rifled parrott guns. have asked adj. gea. thomas if these can be ordered to me. j. c. fremont, major gsnaral. by telegraph from cairo, aug. 1, 1j61. to maj. gen. fbemoxt, st. louis: the lolloping just receired col. marsh, with request send you telegraph. a scoot ef his irom pillow's camp brought information ; also, proclamation of pillows, who sayt no quarter is be given these in arms against htm. b. m. premiss, brigadier general - ., . ,. uytelegraph from cairo, aug. 1, 1361. to maj.gcn.feesoxt, st louis: the following information, just receired. is, i be lieve, reliable. gen. pillow was at naw madrid oa ths morning ot 31st, with 11,000 troons. well armed and drilled; two regiments of cavalry splendidly equipped; one battery or flying artillery, 10-pcncderf, ten guns, manned officered by foreigners; several mountain howitzers other amounting in all 100 nine thousand more moving reinforce. he has promised gov. jackson place 20,000 men missouri once. bars a copy his proclamation, also written passes. c. mausu, colonel commanding camp fremont upon this day, august trcmont went ia person reinforce what troops cculd gather, as much display po-wible, order increase apparent size smalt force. by telegraph from waeniaotos, aug 2, 1361. to31sj.gcn.j.c-lexxos.t,cairo. ills dispatch was sent yesterday to commanding ofscer. department ohio, cincinnati. order two (2) companies 4th aitillery, with their battens', un der howard and kingsbury, st louis without delay. winfield scott. m.blair,p.m.g. by telegraph from st. loui". aug. 2, 1331. to gen. fitxaioivr, cairo: scott has telegraphed that two batteries of artillery have teen sent irom cincinnati shall i forward tlem yon when they arrive? lyon wai.ts soldiers soldiers' so tays hammer, who jutt arrived springfield. j. c. kelton, a. g. war departmkit, washington, aug. 2, isst. to gen. litt-o.t: since crucrlns the two bitteries foryou yesterdav, it appears one company has no guns and other is in t.cstern virginia; neither caa be withdrawn. ordir countermanded. winfield scott. headquarters, tt. leaveswoeto, kansas. 1 august 3, 1361. j sir: frcm a ecmmunicatlon this day receired lieut col. o. e. leaned, i am informed that gen. lyoa relies upon the 3d regiment kansas volunteers, under your command, to take charge of at fort scott and conduct his (the general's) headquarter?, supply train now en route scott, tie command win. weer, 4th volunteers. is an important tram, operations lyon are la gi eat measure dependent early reception cf it you will, therefore, please perfect, tho earliest possible moment, arrangements move with acott, view carry out intentions orders lyon. stall direct commit sary post torn orer ycu two months' supplies for regi ment, which, other intended will be placed directed proceed port via lawrence, more fully understand terms orthe coattact entered into by war department messrs. irwio, jactman t co., respecting trans portation army supplies, inclose; copy para graph tui. contract, foryour intormatioa. report me ths name or officer selected aa tlc commissary in order tbat may duly invoiced him. rccrectluily, y ur obedient servant, w. fr1nck, captain 1st infantry. moxtgomery, eegt. rrspectrullt submitted information fremont ' frin cf, captain, fcc. the foucwing dispatch was tent to gea. fremont at cairo, messenger having arrived st louis from cen. lyon in gen. fremont's absence. original ia la cypher: st. louis, aug. 3, 1361. has sent a special messenger, col. ham mer, tay that be needs reinforcements; jack sen's army is jasper and adjacent counties, with not lees than 20,0co men; lyon's force much more one-fourth; inhabitants are moving this way as fast their teams can carry them, leaving homes crops desolated: sure continuous safe transport of provisions supplies, road bolla should well protected. i have referred him capt kelton- e.m.d. cart. davis, staff ot fremout 4, returned louis. ,. ,, , - cairo, augast 6, 1361. to maj.-gen. jonx c. fbxjiost. information hut night of a large force at bloom field, reported from eight (3) ten thousand (10,000); garrison's mills, on picket road, rive hundred (sco); castor fire 5fl0j; strong's river, five (ig0). about miles above mills they are herding beer cattle. 1st and 2d august had orders cook tour days' rations or bread. c cmaesir. colo: el 20th illinois volunteers, commandlar;. i.tctaxapous, august i, 1331. to maj.-gen. paemo-rr: can s-nd five regiments ir leave i granted by she bepartmett. as ani ordered tend them east fast ready. they are mostly nver men. and well adapted your expedition. tl ey have teen prcml-ed rifles the department, which hava not arrived yet. wlat kind or guas will you give them, where ate ihey at' wul telegraph dj rartuient o p. morton. headt.uacte9 wt-tees depaktxest, 1 , . st. louis. august 4, lal. j to hon. tecs a. scott, .act. sec. at war, waah- irgtcnutv. seeing that the secretary war is atsent frcm washington, i telegraphed vou a-kth-t th rive icejaca regiments, now u'nier orders for east, may te jtnt ence me immediate duty in tlu state. gov. merlon join3 la this request. fcowtei can they ire mora urgently nejl, aid nowlcrecan tho river boatmen, from whom tlwy are largely rceru-tcd. so useful tu cause. j. c. rtmont, mtj gen. commanding hradcjuarteas westers draer-r-!t ) stloul-,aiiiust4,l-ol. i to hon. mosigojiiey blair, washington city the gcvernor of indiana, in an-vver t j my urgent request for troops, informed mo by telegraph, that 1 e has fire regiments readv, clielly made up or river boatmen, lut they are under orders tut lis will ask them be kept on western duty cannot le more urgently needed at any place than here, and s,k as immediately order can te given. asswer bv .e'egrspt c. h.lmoni,mjj gen. cong. e.n.1 -e-"-, l(jjtl bjmst . im i to hon m.s. lath air, united states senate vtuh- sneton e..t ilc general coramaud.ng jesiros me to. sir ta yoa that an urgent arphcatioti goes to-morrow the ia ar drpartrrent ior3,'jw t allforaia troops, be placed as si eedily possible at el 1's.o, keep tears trccr from aiding arkansas. see thd post ma-terlieiier-i snl secretary or war, and answer l. te egraph u. woods. caregiranrfar,au.4.1la h ,1 viv jo-it "-osovon, (ree'd &t "louh, 5th. f tv major lieueial futaunt- ttouipson is advancing within 13 miles of me. am fciti! lug the hill in rear otmili's. sendmre-eu-frrrcaitnts snd ammauruox express wa.uz tor c. marsh, colonel 2)tk hi. yol , corn's. ' carc girtar.oeac,9 p. at. 1 augusts, via jo3ebortrorr f to major central fexmovt : enemy elo-e on me, over 5.000 strong. will be attacked before morning. send me aid. c. marsh, coloael. ,r . caieo, august 5. 1361. to msj. gen. fremoyr. the following dispatch wa just received. "cape girardeau, aug. 4. 11 p. x. prentiss. enemy advancing within lsmiles of me. help me ir yoa can. (signed) cc-marsh." b.m.fben1is3, bng.gen. t .?t "''-ph from the atasxal, aug. 6, 1831. togen.frxm03t.st.loui. -" srjsie "owjn arsenal 2.933 men, beside smith s o) at barracks. smith's and coler's men efon't know lacings marchinn. outrht officers orthe 13th regulara be instructed todrill both regiments? chester harding, nt- headqrabtersi w. d , st. loui. aur 5. 1331 to capt faiscx. fort leavenworth', k. 1. the commanding officer directs that col. mont gornery'a force joins general lyons command at springfield, mo, immediately. "" 2. ine tom under dodze, council biutr is ordered st joseph forthwith. on its arriva.'at point of rtjim-nt will irpoit these ueadquartera for orders. j. c. kelton, a. g forward orders with utmost dispatch. kblton, a5 bv telegraph from washtsotos, aug. 5, 1331. to major-general fremont: the president desires know how briefly situaticnof affairs in region ot cairo. mease answer. john g. nicolay, private sec'y. headquarters yr. d st. louis, aug.e, 1861. to col. u. c. mabsl, cape girardeau. i reinforce you this morning with a heavy battery of 24s and one regiment. gen. prentiss reinforces yon from below. keep rae posted. j. fremont, msjsr-ocneral commanding. headquarters, august 6, 1361. to brig gen. b.m pbaumss, cairo. heavy battery of six 21 pounders and 1,003 mea lelt at midnight for girardeau under aa experien ced officer. j. c. fremont, maj gea. com';. washixotox, august 6, 1361. to major general frtmuxt. all the tioopa are ordered oat of new mexico. first detachment will leave about 15th. volunteers received in mexico reported unreliable defending ue large amount united states property there. those stores cannot be moved i-ast there is dangar or their falling into hands ofthe tcxaas. nevertheless, regulars must come away as ordered. at least two regiments volunteers, say from kansas, should sent without delay mexico, with a competent officer for immediate command troops confi r governor ana uni e safety soon possible. winfield scott. headquarters westers depabtsiest, i - , t-- st. juris, august 6,130. j to col. wtmas, rolls. colosei.: 1 send by eaecial engine, mr. ed. n. castle, for any information you may have of gen. lyons position. castle will inform yoa what progress col stevenson has made, who, with bis re giment, is onhls way lyon' camp. com municate me through c. who instructed ta return all which safely intrust to.him. inclosed letters toee forwarded as immediately possible lyon. j. fremont, msj. com'g. absesal, aug. 6, 1s6l 1 by telegraph from cairo, j to chester. hardiso. i have just ordered four companies with two six pounders en board steamer, send. they are, no doubt, fighting now. see general. if not counter manded, will harry them forward. marsh has called for leip again. eaemy 5xx) and over. citizens left cape girardeau. answer must send them. b. m. prentiss, brig. gen. aesxsal, august 6, 1861. to maj. gen. fremo-rr- prentiss telegraphs that hot fighting is no doubt gcing on at cape girardeau, and he has oa board, ready start, four companies two 6 pounders go his aid. asks if shall send item. please answer him. ouzhthanot toincreajj the reinforcements. enemv5yxo strong. chester harding. jo. , catao, august 6,1361. to mtj. gen. fremoxt: col. mcarthur, with six companies and four field piece, left cape girardeau. tj, a. if. will hurry intrenchmenu at bird's point. b. m. premiss, general com'g. wasnxsotos, august 1, 1361. to maj. gen. frzmoxt: orders hare been sent gov. morton forward five regiments your department. hoffman's battery of artillery, from cincinnati, ordered report you for orders. thos. a. scott, act'g see. war. dicatuk, august 7, 1351. to gen. fbxuost: six companies of rebels, three from williamson, two franklin and one jackson counties, ia this state, are reported as ready join thomp son at cape girardeau invade illinois. they drilled unformed, pretend be union men. ought looked after by yoa. armed. yon may, if yoa desire, reach me, until to-morrow morning centraha, r. s-phillips, u.s. marslal hxaquairreb8 fort leaveswoeti., 1 kassas. august 7,1831. j coloxh.: i herewith inclose you a copy of the telegram received and shown last night, to wit: "headquarters ot thi wfstebx dbpt, st. louis, 5. 136l ) "carr. farsci: commanding officer directs tbat montgomery's force join gen. lyon's com mand at springfield immediately.'' independent reasons set forth in my commu nication yon 3d inst, will see ne cessity for adopting once most active measures unite your forces with those or lyon. ths tram is now loading, mule wagons intended youaregiment have, believe, been turned orer you. would therefore suggest that these wagosate loaded arms ammunition home guards scott, rations col. weer's command, such ra tions foryour own command as fill them up. by this arrangement yoa be able ctatacb, if necessary, mule-teams more rapid march. weuld alto propriety proceeding advance wrthlieut uollister, u. s. army, detailed complete master y our regiment leave morn ing, aud move rapidity, do not wish his labors delayed upon arrival mound city. charged also mustering directed apply tor from gov ernor state, which over guards. pleate respond requisition, aid him performance, doty. carry out utmost promptitude, twenty transpoitation supplie-. enable von take ten dank ntinru fnt-sfil mn ?,, supply ordered for col weer s command, and the aims acd ammunitions home guard. i understand you have camp women to transport; ir so, eueh is your intention, they should be transported in ox-teams, ao as not encumber mule wagons. respectfully. w. e. rbince, capt. 1st infantry. to col m03.tgomeet, 2d reg. kansas volunteers: headquarters opfoet iaavtewoitth,l as; 8.1ss1. j copy respectfully submitted fortheinformatsoaof the commanding general. w.k. prince, captain 1st iafaatry. headquaetees westees depaetmzst, i sr. loun, aug 8.1851. j arhaiiast hscol3, president or the u.s , wash ington: in consequence of unfounded ruxors, send you following dispatch: intelligence just received a battle fouzht, fri day, at dug springs, nineteen miles south spring field, between lyon's forces. 3.000 strong, and troops mcculloch, estimated 15,000. loss. b killed. co wounded; mccuiloch's, 40 killed 44 wounded. lyon seized 80 stand arms, 15 horses wagons provisions. twenty-seven united states cavalry came sucdealy on enemy's infan try, 4,cw, rode n thorn, created stam pede among infantry, cut their way through, tack with lea ot five men. chargo moetbiave. enemy found heads cloven entirely through by force sabre strokes. retreated during night to mccuucch's store, few south. lyoa took possession field. pickets fired saturday morning. fight momentarily expected. reports sunday mormaj going on; not authentic. rumors isrge rebels west springfield. attack ex pected. j. c. fremont, major general commaadinr. . brno's roixr, august 8, 133l major general frxmost: the men want to go home, aud if detained much longer worst consequences may be feared. their time of service expired yesterday. provide tor return. they are or little use in present spirit i wait y onr answer. robt rombauer. headquarters optirewesrrees department,! ., , st. lour, ugast 9, 1862- f to lowell h. rous eau, camp joseph holt, jef- ferscnville: gon. lyon not defeated; had a brilliant and suc-ce-fnl skirmish. send telegram 3iajorsidell j. c-1 rtmont, major-general commaading. st. lons aesesal, aug. 9. 131, 1 .. . rytelegranb from cairo, aug, 9, 1361 j to col chester hardiso, jr.: full statement forwarded by mail. b. m. prentiss, brigadler-general sperxofiixr,mo., august 9, 1331. gesiral: 1 have just received your note of ths 6th inst., by special messenger. i retired to this place, as bare before informed ycu. reaching here on the 5th- enemy followed within ten miles here. he his taken a strong position, and is recruiting buppues horses, mules provisiols tonges into surround ing country; bis large force mounted mea ena bling him do so without much annoyance from me. find my position extremely embarrassing, am at present unable determine whether shall able maintain ground or farced retire. can lesist any attack front, but if move me most retire shah hold long possible, though may. knowing how far, endanger safety entire with its valuable material. bing in duced important considerations involved, take step. yesterday made show about five distant, has doubtless fuu purpose making an npoa very respectfully, obedient servant, ? lyon, brig-gen. vols.. com'g. maj -gen. j. c feemost. coiaaacdimr western department, st. louis, mo. upon 10th general lyoa was killed ia battle. the assistant adjutant-generals oeeial state ment of geu. lrcn's cemmand : ftest brigade maj. stuefll' foar companies cavalry, onccou ydragooa', 21) 1st infantry, 333 two missouri volastejrs 2 t nc uittery,. ............ ....................... as lotal.. ................................... cai second bhioade ie3. skiel. j third ' i lutli 1 tnoeattcrie? ll total 1ls tutsi- buk-ar-. e-wl. a"v ie -t. first mb ocii. .- ,. $0 icurcompaiucsiiilaatrytl'egumrs) y oceb-ttt-ry,... -... el total... ..... .......... 1.h rnu-nr bii.aik ci dutzleiu kacsa-regiments.. ...... ........... l.m liistlowabejruuent, fl to tal. ... .. ...2,rd bruaje, -. 334 .secold 1,43 fourth brigade. .....2jh tat... .... . 5,53 j-c. kelton. asst adttgeal gen. nxsioxr. conmunding departa.eai. the following notes written at later dates are in serted te re as re&rnug to attur .iisoas citek. nradqua'stxr'" westsss dxpatrinttt, i st. lou:-". september 17. lijl j captais: general directs me tay you 1 tlat major farrar. late trien. lvoa's'aj". states publicly inthe city tiiithdcaiiie totlv-t head :iar teis and spp'icd for re-ei-forctrnenh l.en lyon, that re-cnforceaieats were rtiu-ed, anl from maxa, rei ihu"m larenlioo wis t .eive gtc lyon his fate whit theticu ia th-, mfe' iterecii!v. " vv, ' i" s armv-til (. urn j- c. elltu,.v a t- to which captain ixe'' b replied as follews- '' bxttem.3151- 21 1561 sf s ts-tewrsefi ws not revi ti'i tah monieat. ilartfiiekcrfrlnuoa of major i amr ciujuj p- plication for reinfercements to gen. lyon. that tvery effort was made send lyon additional troops, after the arrival of gea. fremont i a know, it found impossible do so and keepj open railroad communication extending towaret springfield, at same time meet threat ened advance op missiszippl not know anything ot manner in which refusal tc seael reinforcements made. eaa only recall, major farrar connection with his application to) me past over pacific horses, declined quartermaster had formed cculd be authorized. any conversation on subject your note alludes, has es taped entirely. vsry respectfullv, jno. c. kelton. late a. g., col. 9th reg. m. v. following is an extract from statement vol untarily drawn up offered gen by col chester harding, assistant adnjtant general lyon: ractctc, october?, 1351. .looking, then, posi tion affairs this state 2bth july, isol, will south west, need re-enforcements. there was; trouble ia north-west, requiring more troops than were there. north-tast no required perform task allotted them, while south-east na rebel army sufficient force endaa gtr bird's point, cape girardeau, ironton, rolla st louts, adequate preparstloa sent eighth missouri cape1 fourth united states reserve corr 1 wheae term sei vice expire 8th august), reinforce bland ironton. he took: some genera pope's bun, added two battalions th first second states! ri serve corps twfco-m service 7th equipped buells light battery, started about 1st august peint troop? thn collected, being something less 3jco men, also all available region, expecting find eaemy 20,000 strong. ' subsequent events showed tbat estimated, acd nothing bat tt re-entorcs-ments points above named expe dition down nver prevented its upon them. common report greatly magnified these re enloicementt;and generally believed tha city, donbt ao reported leaders, ttat moved 10,000 orl2 000 jhe south-east, fact did have ever 5,50 move, strong enough point take field commence offensive erations. fiemcnt teas inattentive situation ly oa s column, went far as remove garrison booneville, order seed him aid. dunsg days arrived ths city large cumbers. nearly them armed, without transportation. regiment laid equipments, reason arsenal ex hausted, arms accoutrements ba 41 brought east tafsgfschju jc woold reinforcements, although they wholly unpracticed use musket knew movements field; but la the. meantime battle 10th fought. jr , t gen'l staffof brig. lyen. rough draft ofa letter to montgomery blalrj aug. 9. 1361. (the as tent dees not differ frem this in any material point. no cony of it is ia gea. fremont s possession.) the greater part ofthe old troops, especially foreign element, going ont service. newt levies are hterally rawest ever got together. they reported by officers be literally en tirely unacquainted with rudiments military exercises. bring them face before enemy, nt their present condition, would a mere unmanageable mob. i can remedy if oa authorized president and secretary war collect throughout states instructed men who have seen could make skele ton meagre but rrm frame-work on which form army. authority ought allowed, cost transportation. don't icwt time, get quick. assure yoa will require all we cart co, do best manner, meet enemy. supplied here four o: five millioss dollars treasury notes, disbursing ficers allowed sell at ruling discount. such equipments procure abroad lit much less time than h:re,ionjat t send for. these my suggestions. valuable. pray act upon them: what do, quickly. lubrerre public interest, aa officer were directed report me, command operations missarsippl show president. tho contest mississippi yahey severe one. bad tux once, ard so doinr rout them. new serves country quickly twice. j. c. fremont. , . cako, august 10, 136l msj. gen. fremcat the rebels are concentrating at madrid least number reported to me 10,000. they procuring; wagons, mules and hort by seizure from inhabit ants, intrenching madrid. i have a man with them who wilt return on mouday night. force that was near charleston is now be thev teem await our coming. b. m. prentiss. brigadier-genenl . caino,ans.l2,i361. to maj.-gen. fasatost: a scout sent out several days ago from here ha just returned. he left new madrid oa saturday evening at 6 o'clock. reports that the forces: there are embarking return memphis. two steameis had lelt for below, loaded with troop, and seme others were loadingwitl. troops munitions. all field artillery, tome 20 or 30 pieces, shipped i think tie information reliable came up through country. saw no indications of after leaving madrid. other oar scouts ia charleston this morning, report ao in vieinityi ' reason assigned movement, according: - his statement. is confederate cflrcers hid gea. fremont was preparina; movement tennessee, by way columbus railroad union city. w. 1l l. wallace, colonel com';. headquairrees weistxes dxpabtmxst, i august 12, 1381. f to non-mostcoxervelarn, washington, d c-z will yea ask the secretary at war send m capt a.baird with fry, as assistant adjutant-generals.' work is heavy, and aid ot ex perienced officers necenary. j. c. fremont, major-general coa'jr. headquaetebs westtes depabtms3t, . .. aug. 12, 1361 f to theuoa.mr. camxrox. secretary or war, wash ington city: will yoa order the groesbeck regiment, 39tlt ohio, now at camp dennison, be transferred ta mc regiment is willing come j. c. 1 remont, msjor-gen. commandmx, i eadeiuantees westebe dzpartmest, f b st. lours aug 13.1331. ura tuo. a. scott, assistant secretary of war : dispatch received our soldiers are not promptly fs paid, partly from the email force paymasters. h more want money, which fatally embarrassea ih every branch ot puolic service here. 1 require this week three millions for quartermaster's dspart- ment. .h j. c. fremont. major-gen. commaadinsr. m headquarter. westxsx depaetmest i h st lout'", aug. 13, 1361. hob. thos, a. scott. assistant secretary or war: will roa order companv of regular artilisry, at .h cincinnati, to report me forthwith, together wittt bskl the battery bellair' ( j. c. fremont, major-gen. commanding. -. bircb's ponrr, august 13, k31. to major general faitaoat: h three more secessionists, two or them belonging jh a missouri company and one mississippi coat- b peny, all mounted armed, were captured xi f m morning at daylight, miles south chart aton. by sergeant canon acd men capt. ifl lutes' cavalry, of my command. says he left new madrid oa sunday, p. ; that six steam- boats had arrived from below with some 5,000 the tame troops on saturday evening. car- airy also returned. rumors other source ( say confederate forces landed last night rumor jeff. thompson's force is advancing i ape girardeau. 'sy.il.l. wallace, col coinnaadias;. -r ,r . r- '"i clty, august 13, 1361. to major general feimo.-tt: rumor here from across the country of a fight at h springfield, with great loss on both s.des. if stat tliitmf m forces are in possession ot springfield we ougatt(-v":53"-""b have 20,000 mta la two days. answer. thomas l. price. ilnanejuaetebs westers depaetmest, i fl ...- st. lours, aa. 13, 1361. ji col. e. d.towssxsd, assist. adj. gea washine;- toa city. gea. lyon, in three columns, under himself. sigel h acd sturgis, attacked the enemy at 8 o'clock on tho - jh morning of 10th, nine miles south-east spring- 9 held; engagement severe. our loss about 600 killed m and wounded- pssj lyon la charge head cf his column r force 8.tf, including 2.000 home guards: mat- sh ttrroll reported taken irom enemy, 23,030, in- & eluding regiments from louisiana, tennessee, mis- airsippt, with texas rangers cherokee half- breeds. this statement corroborated by prisoners. .h their heavy, gens. mecul- loch price. tents wagons destroyed lathe action : ah left one gun field, retreated to springfield, whence, 3 ot tfce 11th, continued retreat upon rolla, bnnsnn off baggage trains 8250,000 specie springfield bank. am doing what is possible support him, but need aid some organized ta repel advancing other poiau sfl ia considerable strength. j. c. fremont. major general commanding. headquarters westers detastmxxt , f ph st. iuisuangnjt 13,1361. i tolhesecitxtartatwae.washingtottcity: h let the governor ot ohio be ordered forthwith to jh tend me what disposable force he also govern- .h ors of indians. illinois and wisconsin. order atmost promptitude. tho german groesbeck, 30th regiment, at camp dennison, might telegraphed directly here. we are badly la want or field artil- lery, and, cp this time, very few our small aims have arrived. j. c. fremont, major general commaadlai- "'v-ii m depaetmest, j "h august 13, 1ss1. tbe president united states : will read mv urveat dispatch secretary war? 'j. comraxadiasr. fflfl iiauwjuaetze departwkst, ? ih vs. 13g1. hon.mostoomeby blair. washington city r see ins-antly my war. judgment is, that some reaiment with arras ia their hands som arti lery ready for cae. w ith arms aud ammunition, ought tu expressed point rrpuit ofthe actloa come from b gen l.yon'- a-d, maj. farrar irtrueyoa wiiiaits. .hj ao time io-e. c.fremont, msjor c onimiadinj hjdqrairrjres depanrnett, sr li-el-, 1j, ij-jl, brig rct-tn yumcy, iii severe catagenient near spiidgfield, oa ljtli. ! ourft.rce?,lc enemy 23,x strong. loss, sco killed wounded. gea. lyoa klueil. enemy's lct), including mccullcch aad price killed. sigel retreated springfield, whence next mornintr fll contliued retreat towards rolla. bring::! him, ah kit laggage train, 2aia) in gold sprinsr- bank, lam sending; re-enforcement j.c mar-geaeru commaadins . uladuaiters westies depahimeit, 1 afl ouis 11,1311. j" fm togov yates, 111.. & enjragtment springfield reported: hi ?,- hon 7v3 t5, treating is good oi ro.ia. send lorthwitb all yoa have. armirffcj yea test can moment use almost hj ltl7pislcis. fremost. maj-gcn. ceinnunain?. fadejuactera wctxrx dep s.rtme3t, t r. fat louis aagtai is,i. i- ccv.moetoit, indianapolis. eizagement soringaem renortedr en- lyon killed; retreatingiu os. p.olla. seed fortawit:i ail dipo-it'e you. have, arminr them as you best caa meraea'. bh utmost s remont, majer-gea. cmiui.dia jbh wejiers departuefv sr. luc:, a;,ust 17. .l hen. a-gselit tiacianati, ' a engagement pnugtvj repertel: htarvlooa bothsij.-s ..a illed --'jsjjsm repeating en kolla ( et hie f.rew-l- rk. regimeat oreler.d&r forthvriti. gtt.t trom govern ir - elm1 'm mj.or-gen. loaimiadiiy, hh.iti- i.w-.ry.dirpt ,'5rn,13.;l teai',' lij 1-akeb, rarhorrbjiowa. iitam s...re tsm rytm springfield; ti'.i'i, siprtttreating oner oa. tjaih lclli. s.ad fottiwt.h tlssstl mams thjejca war- .ajjifl tea iirftlrj bere once ue .sassssss. j.c. maj co. commaudldi flh ths same effect gov decai- tm on.co.umlcs, sialsetjlent dispatcher show how unsatisfactory 'jitsiiiiiiiih irjtheocfoaf rt potvj lot irjet'ltothesedrmaals -rliissjtitsssssssssski "! rr"-jr iti -' fr-f fnlfr,,,'- "'" uj,or new lurk, tt!. uen fyis?trrq'it hjhj ccatiaasdejlii l'savs. ssssssstfaittbbbbbbt.a lilililililililililfl