Arkansas Patriot, Little Rock CS
GLORIOUS VICTORY
IN THE WEST

A battle was fought at Prairie Grove, (which must be near Cane Hill,) on the 7th inst., between our forces under Maj.-Gen. Hindman, and the enemy in force, which resulted in a glorious victory to our arms. Our loss was 350 in killed, wounded and missing, that of the enemy was over 1000. We took twenty or thirty wagons loaded with clothing and 300 prisoners, including quite a number of officers and four stands of colors.

After the battle, the enemy sent in to General Hindman a flag of truce, asking twelve hours time to bury his dead, which was granted.

Among those killed on our side, we have only heard the names of Gen. E. Steen and probably Col. Clark, both of the Missouri troops. They were gallant officers and their loss will be severely felt. Col. Pleasants, of Arkansas county, wounded. The above statement is said to be authentic, showing a glorious and decisive victory. We say well done Gen. Hindman and the gallant officers and men under his command.

This success, at this particular time, will produce results of more than ordinary importance. It will doubtless relieve our northern border from any further incurtions during this winter, while it will check the insidious and persevering efforts of the Northern Government to create disaffection among the Indian tribes toward our Government.

Brig. Gen. J.F. Fagan’s brigade was engaged throughout the battle and fought gallantly. Gen. F. came out unhurt.

We hope to be able to give full details of this battle in our next issue.