New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-07-12
REBEL RAiHS IN MISSOURI
DESTRUCTION OF BiMNoAD PROPERTY.
COL Smith and 500 Illinois Troops Surrounded.
QUmcr, ILL.,, "wednesday. Julv 10. 1861.

cavalry numbering about 100. made a characterization
at Monroe Station, 30 miles west of Hsnribal. They
burned the statien-hoose. coaches 10 feigh,cars
and tore up the railroad track each ride Of the town
much larger force s supposed to be concealed shot
distance Off One Union man was killed
Capt. Rslston. who Is here for troops 10 aid Col
Smith of the Illinois Volunteers npar Monroe, Mo-.
say that the Coionei, with 500 OF his men, are
rounded by about 1000 cavalry, and art in the most
imminent danger.
Col. Grants regiment, which has been in camp at
Naples, is ordered to here tomorrow morning.
Col. Palmers regiment, at Canton, VIII sko DO
brought here a. sooa IS possible.
Seward toe assassin Of Cart. Hewlett, was brought
here Last night for safe keeping. II Is reported exsen-
a!or Green is soon to follow He is said to be az Can
ton Mo-, under st. 900 boods to appear when wanted
He is required to report himself at Panors head
quarters each day at 10 O'Clock.
j. H. Bowen, agent OF the Hannibal and St. Joseph
Railroad Just irom Hannibal brings the following ae-
count OF affairs from tbst section:
About clock yesterday, the camp of the Natioua'
troops, under Col Smth of the 10th Illinois Regiment,
Monroe Station 50 miles wet Of Hannibal,
embracing 800 of the I'd Iowa REGIMENT, 200 Of the
10Th Illinois, and about 100 Of the Hannibal Homo
GUARDS we've attacked by 60OIebes under Brigadier-
General Harris. Although the National troops were
surprised they repealed the attack aud drove the rebels
back, killing four wounding several, and capturing
five prisoners aud seven hones.
Gen. Harris Ieireated TO Monroe, where another
skrmsh occurred, in which the rebes again re-
pulsed. Col Smith then took up position and sent
messenger for reenorcetaents from Qdincy. Col.
Smith was atterward surrounded BY large force, bat
il was thought be could hold out till reoniocsnents
al -. " tnouniAd
The l2th Illinois Regiment Col. Mafsh left the arson
al yesterday for some point down the river supposed
to he Cape Guardian. There now about 1000
troops encamped in tie vicinity OF Pilot Kaob.
Captain McAllistor Of the 10th Illinois Regiment was
shot by Secessionss concealed in The brushwoOd while
placing a pcket-guard of seven men FIVE miles this
eide OF Monroe, BIO. Five men Of Captain Petries
Company from this city, also killed al the same
time and place.
force of about 800 Infantry and cavalry leaves
tonight 20 the succcr Of Col Smith. We have no fur
Their news from him than that telegraphed last light
that he wac surrounded by 900 cavalry and in great
peIil.
Ex-Gov. Wood and Gen. Mather Of tbs State as-
company tie expedition.
A messenger Just arrived from Hannibal brings the
intelligence that tie railroad bridge between that place
and Palmyra was burned last night. TIE bridge On
the Quincy and Palmyra Bead across 'hC SIG stream
was also burned.
General Mathor has sent detachment Of one com.
pany Of artillery, infantry and cavalry, by boat, to
Marion City, six miles south, with orders push from
there by land to aid Col. Smith. By the route taken
they will avoid the bagt bridges bat viii have 10
march thirty miles. Cen. Mathor has also sent .
strong detachment by tie Quincy and Palmyra road,
with orders to open the route by tonight at all ha,-
ards
Col Palmer arrived this morning with so mea. He
routed camp of Seeessionists yesterday, taking one
lieutenant prisoner. One regiment has been ordered
from Alton, and one from Chicago, to this place.
Tie Circumstance. of the skinnish in which Capt.
Peteae Conpspy was engaged, are os follows:
Tie forces stationed at Monroe made an cNeuFSioo
into the country for the purpose II capturing party
Of Rebels but reelected to leave a .ulFcie, guard be-
hind On returning they were fied upon by the
Rebels who Lad burned the ears and station house
killing eight persons.
Sovard the murderer Of CAPTAIN Howell, was sla
nj ht taken TO ST. Louis.
ST. JosLPu, Wednesday, July 10. 1861.
The express train on the Hannibal and ST. Joseph
Railroad bound east to-day was stopped 0t Monroe by
100 Rebels, and IN elrt made 20 take possession Of it,
but il escaped unframed and backed 20 Hudson.
1t lie reported that there 30O0 Rebels AZ Hume
walt Station, who will attempt to burn tee .lt River
bridge, east u Palmyra, tonight. Tie siation.house
at Monroe has been burnt, but the telegraph line being
cut, we are unable to learn 10 what extent the depre
dations are being carried.
This blockade does not affect travel between this psee
and tho East as the locality of tie hoube q east of
HUDSON the junction Of the North Missouri Railroad.
The road is well equipped with motive power and
Federal troops, and tie latter viii make vigorous ef
forte dsperse the Rebels ana restore the regularity
Of the road at the earliest moment
LATER IL q. m.--J00 Federal troaps 'ef here this
morning, and will be joined by 200 usn as Hudson.
Up. m.--The bridge az Salt River was lot burned
last night reported. Tho re set to &c wcot out after
the Rebels left it, causing but little damage, which viii
be repaired Immediately. This is tho largest structure
of the kind on the road. Nothing has sen heard from
the troops who left here this morning.