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d the whole six pieces, and killed a number of rebels. In the skirmish we lost six or seven killed. The rest of this force were repulsed and driven back." The following was received at Gen. Burnside's headquarters, in Cincinnati: Headquarters U. S. Forces, In the Field, Geiger's Creek, July 20, 9 P. M. Lieutenant Colonel Richmond, A. A. G: We chased Morgan and his command over fifty miles to-day. After heavy skirmishing for six or seven miles between the 45th Ohio, of Col. Wolford's brigade, which was in the advance, and the enemy, we succeeded in bringing the enemy to a stand about 5 o'clock this afternoon, when a fight ensued, which lasted an hour, when the rebels fled, taking refuge upon a very high bluff. I sent a flag of truce demanding an immediate surrender of Morgan and his command. The flag was received by Col. Coleman and other officers, who came down and asked a personal interview. --They asked an hour for consultation. I granted forty minutes, in whi