At the battle of Charleston, Mo., in August, 1861, Lieut-Col. Ransom, of the Eleventh Illinois regiment, was urging his men to the charge, when a man rode up, and called out, “What do you mean? You are killing our own men.” Ransom replied, “I know what I am doing. Who are you?” The reply was, “I am for Jeff Davis.” Ransom replied, “You are the man I am after;” and instantly two pistols were drawn. The rebel fired first, taking effect in Col. Ransom’s arm, near the shoulder. The Colonel fired, killing his antagonist instantly.