, 1861-08-15

tjal law waa proclaimed today. Major Justus
McKiustry, q. s. A, is Provost Marshal. The
cause which Induced this step vas fear Of an
insu1rection among the secesaionists. It Is
well known that secret organization Of se-
cessicnfets have existed here for several
weeks. Proof against certain men grew
stronger every day, and Gen. Fremont wisely
thought If any longer time Was given them,
they might rise and give the Union men
much trouble. Major McKtnstry has Issued
proclamation informing the people Ct The fact
that martial law ezista, and warning all per
lay down.
Tie Union mea would be GLAD If bona .Jtzs
Fart tial laW could exist, but they do not seem
at oil pleased with the present arrangement,
for the following reasons: The Provost Mar
shal has announced his Intention Of "co~ope-
rating with the Police Commissioners" all Of
whom are notorious seeessioni.ts, as well as
tie captains and priVates of the force. The
President Of the Police Commissioners,
B.own1ee, has indeed been arrested, but Duke,
wEo is named as his successor, is just as 7io-
lent and even q more dangerous secession
1st than Was he. Lastly, Msjor McKinatry
himself is not regarded as q sound Union
man. he associates with and patronizes the
secessionists quite too much, end the Union
men think his selection as Provost Marsha1
mcst unfortunate oze. When General Fre-
mont becomes aware Of all these facts, he may
take measures to remove the odious Commits
| siocers.
The Hcme Guar6sS this afternoon, ut the
| command Of the Provost Marsha|,
| eearched the houses OF seY eral prominent
! eecessionists where arms were supposed to be
| secrete5. It is said that % muskets we're
! found in the house Of e. ]. McKel1ops, den
tist, on Olive street. The Dr.. WAS sitting at
dinner at the time the soldiers paid him the
visit. He 6prang up and beat a hasty retreat
through 3 back window leading into the alley,
and escaped.
The movement among the troops has been
very active to-day. Some three or four ILL
nois regiments have arrived at the Arsenal,
and four Of five regiments already there have
been cent cut to reinforce sigel.
| Gen. Fremont fs determined that this de-
Pertinent shall not suffer longer the want OF
troops and artillery. If the Government had
| attended to this department before, secession
might taye been crushed out by this time.
Mr. Barnes, reporter for the Demoerat has
| jest arrived from Springfield with dispatches.
Ihave not yet had an interview with him, but
Learn that he brings list Of the killed and
wounded on the Federal side. The killed
Will Eot exceed $50; the wounded, 500. Gen.
Lyon was shot in three places by rebels be-
1orging to the Mississippi regiment Capt
Cery Gratz, q well known citizsn, and cousin
Of Col. Blair, Was killed.
The body Of Gen. Lyon is on its way to this
city for interment. Preparations arc being
made for the funeral. It will undoubtedly be
large one, and worthy Of the illustriouz
dead.
Gen. S:gel was st Gaacona3e, 40 miles from
Rolla, at last aceounts. He will stop at Rolla
and fortify himEelf.,' Large rcinforcemeata
have been sent to him, and he VII be able t.
defeId himself against any force of the enemy
Gen. sigel's name il On the lips Of everybody
| ITO the Associated Pressl
ST. LOUIS, Aug. A-Gene1n Fremont hs.
ordered reorganization Of the United State
R.eerve Corps In st. Louis, to comprise fl7'
, regiments Of infantry, with reeerva Of twt
companies to each; also two squadrons o
cavalry and two batteries Of light artillery
They Will be- required to enlist for ths wsr
subject to the same regulations and to receiy;
the esme pay as the volunteer regiments
Each regiment is designed to have one com
Iany Of fharpshoote1s and pioneers.
The Provost Marshal has issued procla
matlon calling upon all good citizens to ODE.
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