Somerset

or Mill Spring, Kentucky, was the scene of a bloody battle between the Union and Confederate forces January 18, 1862. General Zollicoffer had strongly intrenched his camp, but he was superseded by Gen. Geo. B. Crittenden a few days before the battle. General Thomas was a igned to the duty of attacking the Confederates, which he performed with great dash and gallantry. The Confederates fought with wonderful heroism but fortune was against them, the tide of battle turning, it was claimed, because of the incapacity of Crittenden. General Zollicoffer was killed and great spoils fell to the victorious Union troops. The lo es were 247 Union and 349 Confederates.