25. A body of rebels were defeated near Osceola, Mo., by Federal troops under Col. Montgomery, who set fire to the town. 10 rebels killed; 1 Federal killed, 4 wounded.
25. James B. Clay (son of the illustrious Henry,) and 16 other rebels were captured near Danville, Ky., while on their way to Zollicoffer’s camp.
26. At Lucas Bend, Ky., 75 of Captain Stewart’s cavalry attacked and routed 40 rebel cavalry, killing 4 and capturing 5, without loss themselves.
26. By Presidential proclamation of August 12, this day was observed as a day of fasting and prayer throughout the loyal States.
27. A body of Kansas troops, under Montgomery and Jamison, engaged the advance guard of McCulloch’s rebel army near Shanghai, in Benton co., Mo., and drove them back with loss.
27. Gen. Fremont, with 15 steamers and 15,000 men, sailed from St. Louis up the Missouri river.
27. The rebels evacuated Munson’s Hill, Va., which was occupied by Federal troops.
28. Baker’s California regiment, and Baxter’s Philadelphia volunteers mistook each other for rebels, at Fall’s Church, Va., and fired, killing 15 and wounding 30.
Oct. 1. The U. S. steamer Fanny, with 35 men of the 9th N. Y. volunteers, was captured by the rebels on the north coast of Hatteras Inlet. She was loaded with government stores.
2. A secessionist camp at Charleston, Mo., was broken up, and 40 rebels captured.