He had led many young men into rebellion, and his efforts to carry the State into the Confederacy were energetic and unremitting.

He had been dominating a large section of Missouri and creating grave apprehensions for its safety.

On the 18th of February General Halleck, who had succeeded General Fremont in the command of the Western Department, telegraphed the Secretary of War: "General Curtis has driven Price from Missouri, and is several miles across the Arkansas line, cutting up Price's army and hourly capturing prisoners and stores.

The Army of the South-West is doing its duty nobly.

The flag of the Union is floating in Arkansas." These victories coming almost simultaneously produced a profound impression throughout the Loyal States.