The national Republican., 1861-05-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
Later from St. Louis.


very conflicting rumors relative to the cause of
firing on the crowd at Camp jackson last even
ing by the Federal troops. Some say that
rocks, brickbats, and other missiles, were hurled
at the volunteers, smashing their muskets, and
breaking the limbs and otherwise wounding
soldiers. Others assert the contrary.
One respectable citizen, who claims to have
been an eye witness, and stood few feet be.
hind the troops that fred, states positively that
no rocks were thrown and no pistols fred by
the crowd, the only provocstion being abusive
epithets launched at the Germans in the ranks.
1t is known, however, that after the firing com
menced, shots were returned by parties in the
crowd, and several soldiers were wounded. It
is understood that thorough investigation Of
the matter has been ordered by Capt. Lyons.
The United States troops are now in posses.
sion Of Camp jackson, with all the equipage,
tents, provisions, DC.
The Pacific and North Missouri railroad de.
pots are occupied by the volunteers. Much ex.
citement exists in the city, but owing to the ef
fciency Of the military and police corps, order
prevails. General Frost, with his staff, and all
the State troops, are in the arsenal.
81. Louis, Saturday yNight.-General Frost's
honor, the men taking the oath not to serve
against the General Government.
A report that Federal troops have gone TO
Jefferson city to take Gov. jackson prisoner is
authoritatively denied.
Troops have been stationed at the Pacific
railroad depot, to prevent the transportation Of
troops to and from the city.
Gov. jackson caused one span Of the Usage
bridge to be destroyed.
Two regiments Of the Home Guard are pa
trolling the streets tonight.
Another Collision at St. Louis.
81. Louis, May l2.-Another tragedy occur.
red here last night. The Home Guards we're
marching through the streets, followed by q
crowd, who Kissed and hooted at them, when
boy discharged a pistol in their rear. The
company fred upon the crowd. The whole
column was thrown into confusion, breaking
ranks, and fred down their own line, as we'll
as among the crowd on the sidewalks. Four
soldiers and four citizens were killed, and many
wounded. Great excitement prevailed.
General Harney issued q proclamation, ex-
pressing regret at such a state Of things. He
says the military under his command will only
be compelled TO resort to martial law.
To avoid excitement, the regulars will be
used to aid the local authorities, if necessary.
The surrender of Camp jackson caused great
excitement in the Legislature. The military
bill had passed both Houses. The State treas.
ury has been removed, as we'll as the powder
purchased by the State. Citizens are enrolling
themselves in the Home Guard, in obedience
to special call of the Governor.
One thousand Illinois volunteers are station.
ed at Caseyville, seven miles distant.
Later from Europe, per Steamer Great
Eastern-English Views Of Ameri-
can Affairs.
Nep York, Mdy l2.-The steamer Great
Eastern arrived last evening from Liverpool,
with advices to the % of May, via Milford
Haven, which port she left on that day. She
made the passage in nine days and thirteen
hours.
The Southern States commissioners had
reached England.
Mr.. Gregory's motion in the House Of Com
mons relative to the recognition Of the South
ern Confederacy had been postponed for two
weeks.
In the House Of Lords, Lord Woodhouse
stated, in reply to question, that the Govern
ment recognised no right or obligation to in.
terfere in the conflict unhappily commenced in
America, either automatically or otherwise.
The English papers continue to discuss
American affairs, the entire London press,
with the exception of the London Times, sympa.
thizing warmly with the loyal States, and anti.
cipating an early triumph for the Government.
The Times fears serious conflicts, if the North
is determined to force obedience.
The state of affairs at Warsaw continues un.
changed.
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
Liverpool, May l.-Cotton-Sales of the
last three days 10000 bales, including IL 900
bales to spectators and for export. Messrs.
Hewett report an advance Of I'd. since Friday,
the market closing quiet but steady. Mddling
New Orleans 7ad. Manchester advices were
favorable.
Breadstuffs.-Flour has declined 3d.; wheat
closed steady. Corn dull.
Provisions.-The market closed steady.
Money Market.-Consols closed at 9la q
9lt. Illinois railroad shares closed at "a disc.
Erie, 2l4.
American vessels homeward bound are
being insured at guineas, covering the war
risk.
Arrival of the California Express.
Fort Kearny, May l2.-The California ex-
press has arrived, with San Francisco advices
to May lst. The steamer Golden Age has
sailed with $4ss, 900 in treasure, one.fourth OF
which goes to England. There was great ex.
citementin consequence Of the war news. The
fear of the privateers of the Southern States had
diminished the shipment of treasure.
The Union spirit was aroused in all sections
Of the State, and sympathizers with secession
were very quiet. A secession flag erected over
the United States marshals Office had been
hauled down.
The House of Delegates had passed bill
for the election Of members of Congress on the
10th. The Senate would probably concur,