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The Daily Dispatch: August 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], Gen. McClellan and the Press. (search)
n, and the importance of having an experienced General in command there cannot be over estimated. From Missouri — Abolition dispatches. St. Louis, August 7. --A battle occurred on Monday at Dug Spring, nineteen miles South of Springfield, between the Federal forces under General Lyon, and the Confederate troops under Ben. McCulloch. The battle did not commence until late in the afternoon, and was short, but spirited while it lasted. The rebels left on the field forty of army is fifteen thousand strong. The presence of Sigel with General Lyon adds greatly to our confidence here in the result. However, if pressed by a superior force, General Lyon may easily fall back to Wilson's Creek, ten miles South of Springfield, where he can play his artillery, (fifteen pieces, and six twelve-pounders) to great advantage upon the enemy. A rumor is afloat here to-night that General Lyon was killed in the alleged engagement of Saturday, which I am satisfied did no
The Daily Dispatch: August 12, 1861., [Electronic resource], article 3 (search)
oon, has reports from various sources indicating the capture of Gen. Lyon. [Later advices from St. Louis do not confirm the above.] St. Louis, Aug. 8, P. M. --The last heard of Gen. Lyon was on Sunday last. He had determined to return to Springfield, fearing that the Southern cavalry would outflank him and take Springfield. A fight had occurred at Athens, between the Iowa troops, assisted by the Home Guards, and the Missourians. The latter are reported to have been worsted. oon, has reports from various sources indicating the capture of Gen. Lyon. [Later advices from St. Louis do not confirm the above.] St. Louis, Aug. 8, P. M. --The last heard of Gen. Lyon was on Sunday last. He had determined to return to Springfield, fearing that the Southern cavalry would outflank him and take Springfield. A fight had occurred at Athens, between the Iowa troops, assisted by the Home Guards, and the Missourians. The latter are reported to have been worsted.