10/25, October 25th In Civil War History

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On this day in Civil War history

Compiled by Mitchell Werksman and Jim Klag

October 25, 1819 - Zachariah C. Deas, Brigadier General (Confederate Army), born in Camden, South Carolina (d. 1882)

October 25, 1861 - Action at Springfield, or Wilson's Creek, MO, consisting of Maj. Gen. John Fremont's, USA, Cavalry charge into Springfield, MO, that routs the small Confederate force there.

October 25, 1861 - Construction continues on the USS Monitor, at Greenpoint, NY, with the laying of its keel.

October 25, 1861 - Telegraph message sent from St Louis to San Francisco.

October 25, 1862 - Joseph Warren Revere, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

October 25, 1862 - Joseph Rodman West, USA, is appointed Brig. Gen.

October 25, 1862 - Skirmish near Helena, AR.

October 25, 1862 - Skirmish at Lawrenceburg, KY.

October 25, 1862 - Federal capture of Donaldsonville, LA, by Brig. Gen. Godfrey Weitzel, USA, under Maj. Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, USA.

October 25, 1862 - Skirmish near Pike Creek and Eleven Points, MO.

October 25, 1862 - Maj. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, USA, assumes the command of the 13th US Army Corps and the Dept. of the Tennessee.

October 25, 1862 - Skirmish near Zuni, VA, with Maj. Gen. John A. Dix, USA.

October 25, 1862 - President Lincoln continues to be frustrated with Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan's slowness and lack of initiative in advancing into Virginia and against the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.

October 25, 1863 - Battle of Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

October 25, 1863 - Skirmishes at Philadelphia, TN. (Oct 25-26)

October 25, 1863 - Skirmishes at and near Bealeton, VA. (Oct 25-26)

October 25, 1864 - The siege of Petersburg is ongoing.

October 25, 1864 - Skirmish on the Gadsden road, AL, as Lieut. Gen. John B. Hood, CSA, and Maj. Gen. William T. Sherman, USA, continue to spar.

October 25, 1864 - Skirmish near Round Mountain, AL.

October 25, 1864 - Skirmish at Turkeytown, AL.

October 25, 1864 - Federal operations about Fayetteville, AR, during the invasion by Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA. (Oct 25-Nov 4)

October 25, 1864 - Skirmish near the Half-way House, between Little Rock and Pine Bluff, AR.

October 25, 1864 - Federal expedition up the Blackwater Bay and skirmish (Oct 26) at Milton, FL, as the Federals, including Negro soldiers, drive off the Rebels, and seize over 100,000 feet of seasoned Rebel lumber. (Oct 25-28)

October 25, 1864 - The engagement on Little Osage River or Mine Creek KS, as Brig. Gen. Joseph O. Shelby, CSA, and his cavalry attempt to protect the Rebel wagon train from the Yankee advance. Price loses about a third of his wagon train.

October 25, 1864 - Engagement at the Marais des Cygnes, KS, as Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA, continues to retreat.

October 25, 1864 - Skirmishes at Mound City and Fort Lincoln, KS, with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA.

October 25, 1864 - Confederate attack on Clinton, MO, by Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA.

October 25, 1864 - Engagement at the Marmiton, or battle of Chariot, MO, with Maj. Gen. Sterling Price, CSA.

October 25, 1864 - Skirmish near Memphis, TN.

October 25, 1864 - Skirmishes at Milford, VA, the Shenandoah Valley Campaign. (Oct 25-26)

October 25, 1926 - U. S. Supreme Court overturns the Tenure of Office Act (Myers v. United States).
 
First Battle of Springfield:
Today marks the 160th​ anniversary of the First Battle of Springfield. This battle is also called the Action at Springfield. This battle took place in Springfield Missouri. The result of the Battle was a Union victory. Union army commander was Major Charles Zagonyi commanding Fremont's Body – Guard. Union Army strength was 326 and casualties and losses were 85. Confederate army commander was Colonel Julian Frazier of the Missouri State Guard. Missouri State Guard casualties and losses were 133.
 
Battle of Pine Bluff:
Today marks the 158th​ anniversary of the Battle of Pine Bluff. This battle is also referred to as the Action at Pine Bluff. This battle took place in Jefferson County Arkansas. The result of the battle was a Union victory. Union Army commander was Colonel Powell Clayton. Union Army strength was 550 cavalry and militia, 330 freedmen, and 9 guns. Union army casualties and losses were 16 killed and 40 wounded or missing. Confederate army Commander was Brig. General John S. Marmaduke. Confederate army casualties and losses 41.
 
Battle of Marias des Cygnes:
Today marks the 157th​ anniversary of the Battle of Marias de Cygnes. This battle is also known as Battle of Trading Post. This battle took place in Linn County Kansas. The result of the battle was a union victory. Union Army commander was Major General Alfred Pleasonton. Confederate Army commander was Brig. General John S. Marmaduke.
 
Battle of Mine Creek:
Today marks the 157th​ anniversary of the Battle of Mine Creek. This battle is also referred to as the Battle of Osage. The battle was fought in Linn County Kansas. The Union Army commander were Frederick W. Benteen and John F. Phillips. The Confederate Army commanders were Brig. General John S. Marmaduke and Brig. General James F. Fagan.
 
Battle of Marmiton River:
Today marks the 157th​ anniversary of the Battle of Marmiton River. This battle is also known as Shiloh Creek and Chariot's Farm. The battle took place in Vernon County Missouri. The result of the battle was a union victory. Union Army commanders were John McNeil and Frederick W. Benteen. Confederate army commanders were Major General Sterling Price and Brig. Joseph O. Shelby.
 
October 25th Civil War Events timeline:
October 25, 1861 (This day fell on a Friday):
  • With a cry of "Fremont and the Union" the cavalry of Fremont under Major Charles Zagonyi charged into Springfield Missouri routing a small confederate force. It was a relatively minor affair but was blown up by Fremont partisans into a full – scale battle. Fremont now occupied Springfield Missouri but was far from halting Price's retreat from Lexington or bringing him to battle. Fremont has intimations that his days were numbered and allegedly made arrangements to prevent anyone trying to relieve him from reaching his camp.
  • A Federal force under Brig. General Kelley left New Creek western Virginia in a drive on Romney.
  • At Greenpoint Long Island the keel of the ironclad U.S.S. Monitor was laid.
  • President Davis continued to have difficulty with ambitious commanders including Beauregard who did not receive the commissions or commands they expected.
  • October 25, 1862 (This day fell on a Saturday):
  • President Lincoln piqued at McClellan's delays after Antietam wired the commander of the Army of the Potomac "I have just read your dispatch about sore tongued and fatigued horses. Will you pardon me for asking what the horse of your have done since the Battle of Antietam that fatigue anything?" McClellan of course defended his cavalry and operations, pointing out various reconnaissance's and raids.
  • Skirmishing was reported near Zuni Virginia
  • Skirmishing was reported at Lawrenceburg Kentucky
  • Skirmishing was reported at Donaldsonville Louisiana
  • Skirmishing was reported at Helena Arkansas
  • Skirmishing was reported near Pine Creek and Eleven Points Missouri
  • October 25, 1863 (This day fell on a Sunday):
  • Confederate John S. Marmaduke attacked Pine Bluff Arkansas after his demand for its surrender was refused. Eventually he withdrew after partial occupation.
  • Skirmishing was reported near Bealeton Virginia.
  • Skirmishing was reported at Philadelphia Tennessee
  • October 25, 1864 (This day fell on a Tuesday):
  • Pursuing Federals caught up with Price's retreating Confederates south of Westport Missouri. Pleasanton attacked in a heavy engagement at the Marais des Cygnes and Mine Creek Kansas.
  • Fighting reported near Round Mountain at Turkeytown and on the Gadsden Road between outposts of Hood's army and defending Federals in Alabama.
  • A Union expedition operated for four days up Blackwater Bay Florida.
  • Skirmishing was reported near Memphis Tennessee.
  • Skirmishing was reported at Milford Virginia
  • Skirmishing was reported near Halfway House between Little Rock and Pine Bluff Arkansas.
 
Action at Springfield:
Today marks the 160th anniversary of the Action at Springfield. This battle is also called the First Battle of Springfield. This battle was fought on October 25, 1861. Location of the battle was Springfield Missouri.

Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:

Union Army Commander:
Major Charles Zagonyi (Hungary) 1822 – 1870
Union Army Strength: 326
Union Army Casualties and Losses: 85

Missouri State Guard Commander:
Colonel Julian Frazier
Missouri State Guard Strength: - (between 1,000 and 1,500)
Missouri State Guard Casualties and Losses: 133

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Battle of Pine Bluff:
Today marks the 159th anniversary of the Battle of Pine Bluff. This battle is also called the action at Pine Bluff. The battle was fought on October 25, 1863. Location of the battle was Jefferson County Arkansas.

Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:

Union Army Commander:
Colonel Powell Clayton (Kansas) 1833 – 1914

Union Army Strength: - (550 cavalry and militia, 300 freedmen, 9 guns)

Union Army Casualties and Losses:
Killed: 16
Wounded/Missing: 40

Confederate Army Commander:
Brig. General John S. Marmaduke (Missouri) 1833 – 1887

Confederate Army Strength: - (2,000 cavalry and 12 guns)

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 41

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Battle of Marias des Cygnes:
Today marks the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Marias des Cygnes. This battle is also known as the Battle of Trading Post. The battle was fought on October 25, 1864. Location of the battle was Linn County Kansas.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commanders:

Major General Alfred Pleasanton (Washington D.C.) 1824 – 1897
Brig. General John B. Sanborn (New Hampshire) 1826 – 1904

Union Army Strength: - (around 3,500)


Confederate Army Commanders:

Brig. General John S. Marmaduke (Missouri) 1833 – 1887
Brig. General John B. Clark Jr. (Missouri) 1831 – 1903

Confederate Army Strength: - (over 2,000)

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Battle of Mine Creek:
Today marks the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Mine Creek. This battle is also called the Battle of the Osage. The battle was fought on October 25, 1864. Location of the battle was Linn County Kansas.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commanders:

Colonel Frederick Benteen (Virginia) 1834 – 1898
Colonel John Finis Phillips (Missouri) 1834 – 1919

Union Army Strength: - (around 2,500 and 2,600)

Union Army Casualties and Losses: between 100 and 110



Confederate Army Commanders:

Major General James F. Fagan (Kentucky) 1828 – 1893
Brig. General John S. Marmaduke (Missouri) 1833 – 1887

Confederate Army Strength:
- (around 7,000)

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: 1,200

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Battle of Marmiton River:
Today marks the 158th anniversary of the Battle of Marmiton River. This battle is also called the Battle of Shiloh Creek and Battle of Charlot's Farm. The battle was fought on October 25, 1864. Location of the battle was Vernon County Missouri.



Result of Battle: Union Victory :us34stars:



Union Army Commanders:

Brig. General John McNeil (Canada) 1813 – 1891
Colonel Frederick Benteen (Virginia) 1834 – 1898

Union Army Strength: Two Brigades



Confederate Army Commander:

Major General Sterling Price (Missouri) 1809 – 1867
Brig. General Joseph O. Shelby (Missouri) 1830 – 1897

Confederate Army Strength: - (between 1,000 and 4,000)

Confederate Army Casualties and Losses: around 75

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October 25, 1819: Today marks the birthday of Confederate Brig. General Zachariah Cantey Deas. General Deas was born in Camden South Carolina. Deas was educated in South Carolina and France. Deas was a mercantile businessman in Mobile Alabama before the Civil War. He would see military service during the Mexican – American War. Before the Civil War Deas was a prominent cotton broker in Mobile Alabama. In 1861 Deas entered Confederate Military service as Aide to General Joseph E. Johnston. From 1861 thru 1862 Deas was Colonel of 22nd Alabama Infantry Regiment. He would see service at the Battle of Pittsburg Landing (Shiloh) Tennessee. From 1862 thru 1865 Deas was Brigadier General in the Confederate Army. In 1863 Deas participated in the Battle of Chickamauga. He participate in 1864 in the Atlanta Georgia Campaign. General Deas would be wounded during the Battle of Franklin. In 1865 General Deas was granted medical leave from the army. After the Civil War Deas was a cotton brokerage owner and Owner of a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. Brig. General Zachariah C. Deas died on March 6, 1882 in Bronx New York at the age of 62 years old. General Deas is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Bronx New York.

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