The Struggle for Missouri

by John McElroy

INDEX.

A
Abolitionists, [ {17}], [ {29}], [ {32}].
Anderson, Robert, Maj., moves to Fort Sumter, [ {23}].
Andrews, G. L., at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Arsenals, St. Louis,[ {35}] et seq., [ {37}],[ {44}]; Liberty,[ {35}].
Asboth, Alexander, Gen., sketch of ; [ {222}] et seq. ; arrives at Lebanon, [ {304}]; at Pea Ridge, [ {325}]; writes Curtis, [ {333}]; promoted, ail.
Atchison, D. R., defeats Col. Scott, [ {209}].
B
Bates, Edward, Attorney- General, helps to restore Harney,[ {96}].
Bell, John,[ {21}].
Bell, Wm. Haywood, Maj., in command at arsenal,[ {36}]; understanding with Frost, [ {37}]; relieved from com- mand,[ {40}].
Belmont, battle of, [ {264}] et seq.
Benton, Thos. H., sketch of,[ {20}].
Bingham, Geo. A., elected Treasurer of State, [ {136}].
Black, John Charles, receives praise for gallantry at Pea Ridge, [ {341}].
Blair, Chas. W., at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Blair, Frank P., sketch of, [ {19}] et seq. ; thwartx Frost's plans,[ {39}] et seq.; activity of,[ {43}]; secures Lyon's as- signment to command,[ {57}]; procures arms from War Department, [ {64}] ; marches to Camp Jackson,[ {75}]; dis- trusts Harney's agreement with Price,[ {98}],[ {99}]; pres- ent at interview at Plant- er's House, [ {109}] et seq.
Blair, Montgomery,[ {40}].
Blandowski, C, mortally wounded by rioters,[ {78}].
Bowen, John S.,[ {62}] et seq.
Boonville, Mo., [ {121}]; skirmish at, [ {124}] et seq.
Breckinridge, John C,[ {21}].
Brown, Gratz B., Col.,[ {65}].
Buchanan, President, on seces- sion,[ {23}].
Buell, Don Carlos, in command of Department of the Ohio, [ {298}].
Bussey, Cyrus, Col., at Pea Ridge, [ {325}] et seq.; takes cavalry to Leetown Road, [ {333}]; Assistant Secretary of the Interior, [ {340}].
C
Campbell, Robert,[ {33}].
Carlin, W. P., Col.,[ {33}]d [ {111}]., [ {245}]; at Big River Bridge, [ {247}]; insists upon com- mand, [ {249}] ; Frederick- town, [ {250}] et seq..
Carr, E. A., Col., at Cross Hol- lows, [ {316}]; SSkhorn Tav- ern, [ {322}]; sends to Curtis for reinforcements, [ {324}] ; wounded, [ {325}] ; promoted, [ {341}].
Census, [ {185}]0,[ {14}].
Champion, Brock,[ {38}].
Cherokee Indians, [ {280}].
Choctaw Indians, [ {279}] et seq.
Clayton, Powell, at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Committee of Safety,[ {43}] et seq.,[ {53}]; meets Lyon at arsenal,[ {72}].
Cole Camp, skirmish, [ {131}] et seq.
Cole, Nelson, at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Commissioner from Mississippi» [ {34}].
Convention, State, meets at Jefferson City, Feb.[ {28}], [ {49}]; adopts Union report and adjourns,[ {50}].
Cook, A. H. W., organizes Home Guards, [ {131}] ; cap- tures supplies, [ {132}].
Cooper, Douglas H., Col., at- tacks Hopoeitihleyohola, [ {283}]; retreats to Fort Gib- son, [ {283}]; joined by Col. James Mcintosh, [ {283}]; at- tacks Indians at Shoal Creek, [ {284}].
Cotton States, secession of,[ {23}].
Crawford, Sam*l J., at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Croghan, St. George, visits; Sweeny,[ {45}] ; death,[ {46}].
Curtis, Sam'l B., sketch of, [ {198}]; assigned to command Army of the Southwest, [ {302}]; selects Davis and Carr for commands, [ {302}]; base at Lebanon, [ {303}] ; marches against Price, [ {305}]; captures Springfield, [ {305}]; forces evacuation of Cross Hollows, [ {308}]; es- tablishes himself at Cross Hollows, [ {309}] ; Organiza- tion of army, [ {314}]; de- cides to make stand at Pea Ridge, [ {316}]; position of army, [ {316}]; battle of Pea Ridge, [ {322}] et seq.; sends Bussey with cavalry to Leetown Road. [ {333}] ; re- port of losses, [ {335}] ; pro- moted, [ {341}].
D
Davis, Jeffebson,[ {49}] ; sends ar- tillery for attack on arse- nal,[ {70}]; army record, [ {289}]; dislikes Price, [ {290}] ; the 5th U. S. Oav., [ {311}].
Davis, Jeff. C, in the Lex- ington campaign, [ {208}] ; forces surrender at Mil- ford, [ {291}]; joins Curtis at Lebanon, [ {304}]; goes to Os- terhaus's assistance, [ {327}] ; promoted, [ {341}].
Democrats,[ {14}],[ {20}].
Dietzler, Geo. W., at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Dodge, Col., at Pea Ridge, [ {325}].
Doniphan, Alex., Gen., stands by the Union,[ {94}].
Douglas, Stephan A.,[ {14}],[ {21}].
Dug Springs, engagement at, [ {153}].
Duke, Basil Wilson,[ {38}],[ {42}]; matures plot,[ {56}] et seq. ; burns Osage River bridge, [ {90}].
F
Flags, secession,[ {39}]; Union flag torn down,[ {39}].
Fredericktown, skirmish at, [ {250}] et seq.
Freesoilism,[ {57}].
Fremont, Gen., sketch of, [ {133}] et seq. ; comes into colli- * sion with Gen. Kearny, [ {135}]; nominated for Presi- dent, [ {135}]; takes command of Department of the West, [ {136}] ; establishes Court at St. Louis, [ {148}]; reinforces Cairo, [ {149}]; asks for men and supplies, [ {194}] ; testifies with regard to Lyon, [ {194}] et seq. r declares martial law, [ {197}] et seq.; topples to his fall, [ {216}]; moves to Jefferson City, [ {220}] et seq. ; forms Army of the West, [ {221}] et seq.; pursues Price, [ {224}]; Fre- mont body guard, [ {227}] et seq.; at Springfield, [ {229}]; issues joint proclamation with Price, [ {230}]; relieved from command, [ {233}]; takes leave of troops, [ {234}]; given command of Moun- tain Department, [ {235}]; put on retired list, [ {236}]. Frost, Daniel M., Maj.-Gen., sketch of,[ {36}] et seq. ; is- sues secret circular,[ {39}] ; recommendation to Gov. Jackson,[ {62}] ; establishes Camp Jackson,[ {68}] et seq. ; writes to Lyon,[ {73}] et seq. ; surrenders Oamp Jackson, [ {76}] et seq. ; protests to Harney against Lyon's at- tack,[ {82}] et seq.
Gamble, Hamilton R.,[ {33}],49, [ {84}]; elected Governor, [ {136}].
Germans dn Missouri,[ {14}] et seq.;[ {33}],[ {39}],[ {44}],[ {80}], [ {142}]; resent Halleck's order, [ {259}] et seq.
Gilbert, C. C, Oapt., at Wil- son's Creek, [ {167}].
Granger, Gordon, Capt., record of, [ {164}] ; at Wilson's Creek, [ {174}].
Giant, U. S., sketch of, [ {198}] et seq. ; commissioned Brig- adier-General, [ {244}]; at Cape Girardeau, [ {244}] et seq.; orders Carlin and Plummer to attack Thomp- son, [ {247}]; headquarters at Cairo, [ {262}]; starts for Pa- ducah, [ {262}]; activity of, [ {263}]; at Belmont, [ {264}] et seq.
Greeley, Horace, views on co- ercion,[ {33}].
Greene, Colton, Capt.,[ {38}].
Green, James S., U. S. Sena- tor, sketch of,[ {27}] et seq.; defeated for Senate,[ {47}].
Hagner, Peter B., Maj., suc- ceeds Bell in command of arsenal,[ {41}] ; comes into col- lision with Lyon,[ {54}].
Halderman, John A., record of, [ {164}].
Halleck, Henry Wager, suc- ceeds Fremont, [ {253}] : sketch of, [ {253}] et seq. ; checks se- cession insolence, [ {258}] ; slaves debarred from camp, [ {259}]; explains order, [ {260}]; Department of Kansas consolidated with his, [ {297}]; constructs fleet of gun- boats, [ {297}]; institutes mil- itary commission to pun- ish bridge-burners, [ {298}] et seq.; writes Price, [ {299}]; commended by Stanton, [ {300}] ; telegraphs Curtis, [ {300}]; plans for crushing Price, [ {301}]; forms Army of the Southwest, [ {302}]; orders Hunter to reinforce Curtis, [ {313}].
Hardee, Gen., asked to join Price and McCuIloch, [ {196}].
Harding, Chester, Col., [ {104}], [ {120}]; applies to Fremont for supplies for Lyon, [ {148}].
Harney, William Selby, sketch of,[ {29}] et seq.; sustains Hagner,[ {55}]; attitude to- ward Lyon,[ {59}]; removed from command,[ {65}]; re- turns to St. Louis and re- sumes command,[ {81}]; issues proclamation,[ {81}]; puts re- striction on Home Guards, [ {82}] ; approves Lyon's course and issues proclamation, [ {84}] et seq. ; telegraphs Ad- jutant-General for arms, [ {96}]; enters into agreement with Price and Jackson. [ {97}] ; issues proclamation, [ {97}]; calls Price's attention to secession outrages,[ {98}] et seq. ; relieved from com- mand, [ {101}]; writes letter to Adjutant-General, [ {101}] et seq. ; death, [ {102}].
Herron, Francis J., at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Holt, Willard P., elected Lieu- tenant-Governor of Mis- souri, [ {136}].
Home Guards,[ {59}],[ {65}],[ {99}], [ {108}].
Hopoeithieyohola, sketch of, [ {282}] et seq. ; defeats Coop- er at Chusto-Talasah, [ {283}] ; Shoal Creek, [ {284}]; retreats to Kansas, [ {284}] ; death, [ {284}].
Hunter, David, Gen., succeeds Fremont, [ {233}]; sketch of, [ {237}] et seq.; gives up pur- suit of Price, [ {240}] et seq. ; assigned to 'Department of Kansas, [ {271}] et seq.; trou- ble with Lane, [ {276}] et seq. ; assigned to duty in South Carolina, [ {278}].
I
Illinois, forays from,[ {39}].
Immigration to Missouri,[ {10}].
Indian Territory, tribes gath- ered there, [ {279}]; op- posed to war, [ {280}]; effect of war storm on, [ {284}].
Irish in Missouri,[ {14}],[ {38}],[ {40}].
J
Jackson, Claiborne F., sketch of,[ {20}]; Inaugural Address, [ {25}]; resents removal of gold,[ {41}]; reply to Presi- dent Lincoln's call for troops,[ {62}] et seq.; applies to Jefferson Davis for ar- tillery for attack on ar- senal,[ {69}]; receives letter from Davis,[ {69}] et seq. ; is- sues proclamation calling militia into service, [ {119}] et seq. ; attacks Boonville, [ {121}]; establishes capital at Lamar, [ {137}]; hears of Si- gel's advance, [ {138}]; joins McCullodh at Neosho, [ {141}]; sets up capital at Lexing- ton, [ {207}]; calls Legislature at Neosho, [ {225}]; death,[ {27}].
Jackson, Camp, is established, [ {68}] et seq.; visited by Lyon,[ {72}]; surrounded by Lyon's troops,[ {75}] et seq.; surrender,[ {77}]; in charge of Sweeny,[ {79}]; account of stock taken,[ {86}] et seq. "Jaybawkers," [ {274}] et seq.
Jefferson City, Capital of Mis- souri,[ {26}].
Johnson, Waldo P., succeeds Senator Green,[ {47}].
Johnston, Albert Sydney, as- signed to command Con- federate army in the West, [ {243}].
L
Lane, James H., recruits Kan- sas regiments, [ {201}]; skir- mish at Dry Wood, [ {202}]; crosses the Osage and throws up fortifications, [ {202}]; marches to Osceola, [ {219}] et seq.; burns town, [ {219}]; sketch of, [ {273}] et seq. ; elected U. S. Senate. [ {275}] ; commissioned Briga- dier-General of Volunteers, [ {276}]; plans Southern expe- dition, [ {276}] et seq.; death, [ {278}].
Legislature of Missouri meets Dec.[ {31}], [ {186}]0,[ {24}] ; political complexion,[ {24}] ; secession bills introduced,[ {32}]; de- clare against coercion,[ {35}]; calls convention,[ {48}]; panic after Camp Jackson,[ {89}].
Lexington, description of, [ {206}] et seq. ; Six Days' Battle, [ {210}] et seq. ; garrison sur- renders, [ {214}].
Liberty, Mo.,[ {35}]; arsenal seized,[ {63}].
Lincoln, Abraham,[ {17}],[ {20}],[ {22}]; supports Blair's request for removal of Bell,[ {40}]; call for troops,[ {62}]; writes Blair with regard to Harney, [ {100}]; writes to Gen. Curtis, [ {233}]; advice to Gen. Hunter, [ {238}] et seq.; defends Hunter, [ {278}].
Losses, Union, Wilson's Creek, [ {176}] et seq.; Lexington, [ {216}]; Fredericktown, [ {251}]; Belmont, [ {267}]; Pea Ridge, [ {335}]; Boonville, [ {124}].
Lothrop, Warren L., reinforces Lyon at arsenal,[ {53}].
Lyon, Nathaniel, Capt., arrives at arsenal,[ {50}] et seq. ; pro- tests against Hagner's as- signment,[ {54}] et seq. ; pre- pares arsenal for defense, [ {60}]; elected Brigadier-Gen- eral of Missouri Militia, [ {65}]; transfers stores to Al- ton,[ {66}]; resolves to cap- ture Gamp Jackson,[ {70}] et seq.; visits Camp Jackson, [ {72}] ; meets Committee of Safety at arsenal,[ {72}] et seq. ; demands surrender of camp,[ {76}]; appointed Brig- adier-General U. S. V., [ {100}] ; in full command, [ {103}] ; sends passports to Price and Jackson, [ {109}]; inter- view at Planter's House, [ {100}] et seq. ; starts for Boonville, [ {121}]; skirmish àt Boonville, [ {123}] ; captures supplies, [ {124}]; Gov. Jack* son's letter falls into his hands, [ {127}]; welcomes Fre- mont, [ {135}]; command dwin- dles, [ {146}]; applies to Fremont for troops and supplies, [ {149}]; makes bold move, [ {152}] et seq. ; requests not honored, [ {156}]; writes Fremont, [ {157}]; learns of juncture of McCulloch's and Price's forces, [ {158}]; determines to attack, [ {158}]; Wilson's Creek, [ {167}] et seq.; wounded, [ {170}]; death of, [ {171}]; burial, [ {186}]; re- mains removed to East- ford, Conn., [ {187}]; Lyon's will, [ {187}]; Congress passes resolution in recognition of, [ {187}] et seq.
M
MacDonald, Emmet, refuses to accept parole,[ {79}].
McCook, Daniel, at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
McCulloch, Ben, Gen., sketch of, [ {144}] et seq. : crosses Missouri line with [ {3}], troops, [ {145}]; joins Price at Crane Creek, [ {150}]; assumes supreme command, [ {152}] ; unwilling to attack Lyon, [ {154}] et seq.; orders army forward, [ {155}]; attacks Si- gel, [ {172}]; (reports as to battle, [ {181}]; delivers up Lyon's body, [ {186}]; ad- vances to Springfield, [ {190}] ; denounces Missouri troops, [ {191}] et seq. ; at Cross Hol- low, [ {294}]; abandons Cross Hollow, [ {308}] ; at Pea Ridge, [ {321}] et seq. ; death of, [ {327}].
McDonough, James, Chief of Police, tries to preserve municipal peace,[ {79}] et seq.
Mcintosh, James, [ {152}], [ {155}]; trusties 3d La. and 2d Ark. against Plummer, [ {169}]; re- fuses to combine with Price, [ {296}]; at Pea Ridge, [ {326}] et seq. ; death of, [ {327}].
McKinstry, Justus, Lyon dis- trusts him,[ {73}]; sketch, [ {223}]
McNeill,' Gen.,[ {65}].
Marmaduke, John S., sketch of, [ {122}] et seq.; troops at Boonville routed, [ {124}].
Merrefct, W. H., at Wilson's Creek, [ {165}].
Middle Class,[ {12}] et seq.,[ {17}], [ {18}],[ {26}],[ {96}].
Militia, Gen. Frost begins or- ganization,[ {37}]; camp of instruction,[ {62}].
Military Bill,[ {89}] et seq.; di- visions organized under,[ {94}] et seq., [ {108}].
Minute Men organize,[ {38}],[ {60}].
Mississippi River, [ {4}], [ {8}].
Mississippi, State,[ {10}]; sends commissioner to Missouri, [ {34}].
Missouri River highway, [ {5}].
Missouri, formation of the State at admission, [ {5}] et seq. ; early struggles be- tween slavery and anti- slavery, [ {7}]; slow growth of State, [ {8}] ; character of first settlers,[ {11}]; German im- migration,[ {14}]; party lines, [ {38}]; secession beginnings, [ {19}]; policy of,[ {25}]; Presidential campaign of [ {186}]0,[ {21}]; added to Mc- Oellan's command, [ {133}] ; convention reconvenes, de- clares offices vacant, and elects new officers, [ {136}] et seq.
Mitchell, Robert B., at Wil- son's Creek, [ {165}].
Mulligan, James A., is ordered to Lexington, [ {205}] ; assumes command, [ {206}] ; telegraphs Jeff C Davis far help, [ {207}] et seq. ; forced to sur- render, [ {214}] et seq.
O
Oglesby, Richard J., ordered to take New Madrid, [ {263}].
O'Kane, Walter S., attacks Cook's Home Guards, [ {131}].
Oliver, Mordecai, elected Sec- retary of State, [ {336}].
Ordinance of [ {178}]7, [ {4}].
Osage River, Confederates fall behind, [ {126}]; strategic ad- vantage of, [ {129}].
Osterhaus, Peter Joseph, Maj., sketch of, [ {162}] et seq.; opens battle of Pea Ridge, [ {322}] et seq.
Ozark Mountains, description of, [ {241}] et seq.
P
Paschall, Nathaniel,[ {33}].
Pea Ridge, battle of, [ {322}] et seq.
Pike, Albert, Gen., sketch of, [ {281}]; commissioned Briga- dier-General, [ {282}]: force at Pea Ridge, [ {318}]; takes command upon deaths of McCulloch and Mcintosh, [ {328}] et seq. ; makes for the rear, [ {335}] et seq.
Pillow, Gideon, advances with [ {12}], men, [ {152}]; asks Hardee for help, [ {203}]; at New Madrid, [ {204}]; resigns commission, [ {269}] et seq.
Plummer, Jos. B., Capt., sketch of, [ {161}] et seq.; sends C. C. Gilbert forward, [ {167}]; commands[ {11}]th Mo., [ {245}]; dispatch to Oarlin cap- tured, [ {248}]; skirmish at Fredericktown, [ {250}] et seq.
Polk, Leonidas, Gen., threat- ens Cairo, [ {148}]; establishes Gibraltar at Columbus, [ {243}] ; Belmont, [ {266}] et seq.
Polk, Trusten, Senator,[ {28}].
Pope, John, Gen., ordered by Fremont to reinforce Mul- ligan, [ {208}]; captures Rob- inson's command, [ {257}] ; strikes Rains and Steen, [ {291}].
Post, Phillip Sydney, gallant conduct at Pea Ridge, [ {341}].
Prentiss,. Gen., at Mount Zion Church, [ {256}] et seq.
Price, Sterling, Gen., mention- ed,[ {27}]; elected President of convention,[ {49}]; sketch of,[ {90}] et seq. ; offers services to secessionists,[ {93}] et seq. ; made Major-General of forces in Missouri,[ {94}]; interview with Lyon at Planter's House, [ {109}] et et seq. ; result of interview, [ {118}] et seq.; turns over command to McCul- loch, [ {151}] et seq.; insists upon attack on Lyon, [ {154}]; reinforces Raines, [ {168}] ; opens on Union front, [ {174}]; battle of Wilson's Creek, [ {174}] et seq.; reports of battle, [ {181}] et seq ; sore- ness between him and Mc- Culloch, [ {191}] et seq. ; urges McCulloch forward, [ {193}]; advances to the Mis- souri, [ {202}]; at Lex- ington, [ {207}] ; reports as to battle, [ {215}]; crosses Osage, [ {224}]; starts for Missouri River, [ {286}] et seq. ; appeal to the people, [ {287}] et seq.; establishes headquarters at Osceola, [ {289}]; burns Warsaw, [ {290}]; falls back to Springfield, [ {291}]; protests against Halleck's order, [ {298}]; evacu- ates Springfield, [ {305}]; re- ports to Gov. Jackson, [ {307}]; strength of force, [ {318}]; at Pea Ridge, [ {322}] et seq.; reports of battle, ; farewell to troops, [ {339}] et seq. Pro-Slavery doctrine, [ {7}].
R
Raines; James S., Gen.,[ {61}]; commands Second Division, M. S. G., [ {138}]; discovers enemy, [ {166}]; at Wilson's Creek, [ {168}].
Republican Party,[ {17}],[ {25}].
Reynolds, Thos. C, Lieut.-Gov-, sketch of,[ {27}]; letter to General Assembly,[ {31}] et seq.; plans for reception of Mississippi Commission, [ {34}],[ {42}]; assumes guberna- torial powers, [ {201}]; estab- lishes military despotism, [ {204}] et seq.
Ross, Chief John, [ {282}].
S
St. Louis, monster mass meet- ing called by Gamble and others,[ {33}]; archbishop of, [ {40}]; U. S. troops pro- tect U. S. Sub-treasury, [ {41}]; secession flag hoisted, [ {37}]; riots and panic after capture of Camp Jackson, [ {81}] et seq.
Saxton, Rufus, Gen.,[ {53}].
Schofield, John M., Gen.,[ {65}]; sketch of, [ {104}] et seq., [ {106}] ; professor of physics, [ {107}]; offers services, [ {107}]; Major Home Guards, [ {108}]; at Wilson's Greek, [ {164}], [ {171}]; letter to Balleck opposing Sigel's promotion, [ {184}] ct seq. ; Brigadier-General, [ {261}]; organizes Missouri Militia, [ {292}].
Scott, Winfield, Lieut-Gen.,[ {31}], [ {60}], [ {108}].
Secession,[ {18}] et seq. ; States secede,[ {23}].
Secessionists, U. S. forts, etc., seized,[ {24}]; zeal of,[ {38}] et seq.,[ {34}]; Union men per- secuted by,[ {39}]; score point,[ {60}] ; rejoice over sur- render of Sumter,[ {61}] ; seize arsenal at Liberty, [ {63}]; lose arsenal at St. Louis,[ {66}]; attack officers and residences,[ {79}] et seq. ; flee from city,[ {80}] et seq. ; enraged at surrender of Camp Jackson,[ {83}]; rejoice over Bull Run, [ {146}]; ac- quire Southwestern Mis- souri, [ {241}].
Shepard, I. F., at Wilson's Creek, [ {164}].
Sheridan, Philip H., [ {106}].
Sigel, Franz, Gen., mentioned, [ {65}]; determines to attack Jackson, [ {137}] et seq.; bat- tle of Carthage, [ {139}] et seq. ; sketch of, [ {142}] et seq. ; joins Sweeny at Spring- field, [ {143}]; at Wilson's Creek, [ {172}] et seq. ; returns to Springfield, [ {175}]; placed in command, [ {176}]; reports, [ {183}] ; official accusation against, [ {184}] et seq.; made Brigadier-General, [ {2}]; reaches Lebanon, [ {304}]; at Pea Ridge, [ {319}] et seq.; pursues enemy through Keetsville, [ {334}]; promoted, [ {341}].
Slaveholders shy, [ {8}].
Slavery, plans for a slave em- pire, [ {3}] et seq.; slaves in census of [ {186}]0, [ {9}]; dying or dead, [ {6}],[ {26}] ; vote on,[ {21}].
Slaves in Missouri, [ {9}]. "Squatter Sovereignty,"[ {21}], [ {26}].
Stand Watie, Cherokee leader, [ {282}].
Stanley, D. S., attacks Con- federates at Dug Springs, [ {153}].
Steele, Frederick, Capt, at- tacks rebels at Dug Springs, [ {153}]; at Wilson's Creek, [ {164}] ; commission- ed Colonel, [ {199}].
Stewart, Robert M., last mes- sage as Governor,[ {24}].
Sturgeon, Isaac H., Assistant U. S. Treasurer, guards gold,[ {41}].
Sturgis, S. D., Maj., Tecord of, [ {164}]; takes command on Lyon's death, [ {171}]; orders retreat, [ {175}]; resumes com- mand, [ {185}]; made Briga- dier-Ceneral, [ {199}]; (retreats from Lexington, [ {209}].
Sweeny, Thoe. W., Lieut, or- dered to Jefferson Bar- racks,[ {40}]; Croghan and Sweeny,[ {45}] et seq. ; made Brigadier-General,[ {66}] ; prepares to open on Camp Jackson,[ {75}] et seq. ; takes possession of,[ {79}].
T
Tallmadge "proviso,** [ {6}].
Thompson, M. Jeff, descrip- tion of,[ {95}]; starts out from Columbus, [ {246}]; at Big River Bridge, [ {246}] et seq. ; engagement at Fred- ericktown, [ {250}] et seq.
Totten, James, Gen.,[ {54}],[ {56}] ; at Wilson's Creek, [ {163}]; bat- tery opens fire, [ {167}].
Twiggs, David B., Brig.-Gen., [ {31}].
U
Unconditional Union Men, [ {39}],[ {48}] et seq.,[ {50}].
V
Vandeveb, Col., at Pea Ridge, [ {323}] et seq.
Van Darn, Earl, Gen., sketch of, [ {310}] et seq.; captures "Star of «the West," [ {312}]; succeeds Price and McCul- loch in command, [ {312}]; as- sembles troops at Jackson- port, Ark., [ {312}]; hastens to Boston Mountains, [ {313}]; force at Pea Ridge, [ {318}]; plan of battle, [ {319}]; Pea Ridge, [ {322}] et seq. ; retired, [ {324}]; reports, [ {337}]; death, [ {312}].
Vest, Geo. Graham, U. S. Sen- ator, resolution introduced by, [ {35}].
W
Whigs,[ {14}],[ {21}].
White, Robert, Lieut.-Col., at- tacked by rioters,[ {80}]. "White Trash,"[ {10}] et seq.,[ {30}], [ {96}], [ {241}].
War Department, men control- ling it,[ {58}].
Wilson's Creek, [ {154}] ; battle of, [ {168}] et seq.; analysis of, [ {178}] et seq.
Witzig, J. J., goes with Lyon to visit Camp Jackson,[ {71}].
Y
Yates, Gov., [ {111}]., [ {40}]; sends troops to Lyon,[ {64}]. Yeatman, James E.,[ {33}],[ {84}].
Z
Zagonyi, Chas., Maj., men- tioned, [ {227}]; makes gallant charge, [ {228}] et seq.