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From Missouri.the capture of Lexington confirmed — the Legislature removed there. St. Josephs, Mo., Sept. 25. --Gen. Prentiss arrived on Monday evening, and assumed command of the forces yesterday. Memphis, Oct, 1.--The Chicago Tribune, of the 25th, acknowledges the victory of the Confederates at Lexington to be complete. Col. Mulligan commanded, with 3,500 troops strongly entrenched. His reinforcements were intercepted and driven back. The fight lasted for several days — from the 16th to the 21st. The situation of the Federals grew desperate. Sorties and skirmishes took place constantly. The Home Guard became greatly disaffected, and first raised the white flag. Finally, the Federals held a council and decided to capitulate. Price demanded the unconditioned 1 surrender of the officers. The men were allowed to depart without arms. The Federals marched out to tune of "Dixie." Mulligan shed tears and the men raved, but took the oath not to serve against the Conf