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The Telegraph brings these further particulars of Col. Seigle’s great battle, with the rebels, in Missouri.
The Springfield correspondent of the Democrat says immediately after the arrival of Brigadier General Sweeny at Springfield, he dispatched a messenger to Colonels Seigle and Salomon, who were encamped at Neosho, to move their columns to Carthage, which was promptly done last night. A messenger arrived from Col, Seigle, stating that Gov. Jackson, and Generals Price and Rains’ united forces, about 5,000 strong, were encamped eight miles from Carthage. Colonels Seigle and Salomon pushed forward rapidly, and attacked rebel force early yesterday and continued fighting during the day. Messengers are continually arriving bringing information that the rebels are retreating south eastwardly between Sarcoxic and Mount Vernon, falling back on Caseyville, with baggage and plunder, under cover of cannon, and Seigle attacking their rear.
On the 1st inst., the 1st Regiment of Arkansas Volunteers, Col. Cleburne, passed Des Arc on the steamers Cambridge, Ohio Belle and Mars. These boats conveyed the regiment to its destination, and the Ohio Belle and Mars returned here by order of Col. Cleburne, and Gov. Rector informed that the boats were here and subject to his orders, as the property of the State of Arkansas.
Gen. Garnett, in Command of the Confederates, Killed
CINCINNATI, July 14.—General Garnett, Commander of the Confederate forces, was killed be an Indiana soldier in a regular battle fought yesterday, eight miles from St. George. This is reliable. Particulars of the battle soon.
Confirmation of the Death of Gen. Garnett—His Body Brought to Grafton—Reverses of the Confederate Army
CINCINNATI, July 15 —A train arrived at Grafton at ten o’clock this morning, bringing the body of General Garnett, late Commander of the Confederate forces at Laurel Hill, where it was received with military honors, and many encomiums are expressed on the bravery he exhibited in battle.
General Garnett was killed whilst endeavoring to rally his retreating and panic stricken forces at Carrack’s Ford, near St. George.
We find the subjoined communication in the Charleston Courier. The Regiment, or Legion, will consist of five field officers; Artillery, 120; Cavalry, 352; Infantry, or Voltigeurs, 618; total 1,095.
The pay will be as follows, per month: Colonel, $195; Lieutenant-Colonel, $170 Major, $150; Adjutant, $100; Sergeant-Major, $21; Quartermaster’s Sergeant, $21; Captain of Artillery and Infantry, $130; of Cavalry, $140; First Lieutenants of Artillery and Infantry, $90; of Cavalry, $100; Second Lieutenants, $80 and $90; First Sergeants, $20; Corporals, $13; Privates, $11; Cavalry, $17.
The 14th of August has been fixed upon for the adjournment of Congress. Much important business remains to be acted up on, and it is said to be impossible for it to adjourn at the time appointed, without serious injury to the best interests of the country. Among the important bills pending are those for the increase of pay of the officers of the Army who are continually quitting the service because they cannot support themselves as becomes their station.