CHAPTER IV.
THE FIRST BATTLE IN MISSOURI.
Moving up the River .-- A Landing Effected .-- The Battle .-- Precipitous Retreat of the Rebels .-- Spoiling a Captured Camp .-- Rebel Flags Emblazoned with the State Arms .-- A Journalist's Outfit .-- A Chaplain of the Church Militant .-- A Mistake that might have been Unfortunate .-- The People of Booneville .-- Visiting an Official .-- Banking-House Loyalty .-- Preparations for a Campaign..