his military capacity and desire to succeed. This officer allowed his command to neglect the most ordinary rules of police, and gives in excuse that he was not aware of their condition because he had not been to see them. This neglect was in itself a great fault, but such an excuse shows that Colonel Lackey is unworthy of his position. In hopes this reprimand will be sufficient to deter him and others in future from such neglect of duty, the general directs this order to be published to the troops in this department.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE MISSOURI,
Saint Louis, September 12, 1864.

Brigadier-General McNEIL,

Rolla, Mo.:

Sanborn reports Freeman on Spring River, fifteen miles below Salem, Ark. Rumored at Pilot Knob that a portion of Shelby's command is at Doniphan. Take best care of what you have. Look after the trains going to Springfield. I will send re-enforcement soon. I expect Seventh Kansas from Memphis. Keep me posted.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SAINT LOUIS, September 12, 1864.

General BROWN,

Warrensburg:

There will probably be an attempt by the rebels and guerrillas in North Missouri to escape south soon. Prepare for it. The Fanny Ogden will be wanted. The information I give came from their own camp last Saturday night. We must destroy all of them we can.

W. S. ROSECRANS,

Major-General.

SPECIAL ORDERS,
HDQRS. DISTRICT OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, Numbers 196.
Warrensburg, Mo., September 12, 1864.

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2. The following disposition of the troops of the First Cavalry Missouri State Militia will be made by Lieutenant Colonel B. F. Lazear, commanding Second Sub-District, immediately on the receipt of this order, to wit: One company will be stationed at New Frankfort, and three companies at Marshall, Saline County. Major A. W. Mullins is hereby assigned the command of the troops in Saline County (as above indicated), with headquarters at Marshall, and will cause the country along the eastern line of La Fayette County to be constantly and thoroughly scouted. Captain Milton Burris, with four companies, will move at once to and establish his headquarters in the vicinity of Mound Prairie Church. Captain Burris will cause the country to the west of and along the line of the Lexington and Warrensburg road to be constantly scouted, and will see that scouts move daily so as to act as a guard for the stage at the more exposed portions. Lieutenant-Colonel Lazear will instruct the officers of his command that the general commanding