New-York daily tribune., 1861-08-17
ENERGETIC MEASURES OF GEN. FREMONT

The 81 LoH,s Democrat Of Wednesday says:
Daliug the past three or four days our community
has been III q stSte Of increasing anxious suspense
awaiting intelligence Of the anticipated battle at
Springfield. Yesterdays exciting news created the
uost intense interest eNerywhene. The exaggerated
rerot Grst circulated that Lyon ~as killed and his
force defeated caused much Tain, indignation, aud
gloom ia many minds. The true statement brought
by the sped tsenger TO Gen. Fremont, when pub
lshed disICCd these ieolinge and induced iapgler
conoiion OF the public temper But the Joy OF virtual
victory was chastened by tie saddening continuation
of Gen. Lyons death, aud the additional reflection
that numbers of our friends and fellow -ciiikens-
hose uanes vet remain 10 10 esrnedbaye fallen II
e title, while others lie anguisbed with wo1n1S'
Doubtless there will be many aching hearts IN the ciy
when the details OF the memorable and s'dBuhni.lS
conflict shall be comu uncated.
Tie Gendisb exulation of traitorous citizens the
fall OF Non aud ia view of the advantages they hoped
hsd been gained to the cause oi treason, wa. 20 pd
Iabc that arpreheBs0ns Of dsorder were ekc,e1 ana
l. was JUDGED expodient to taSe steps toward declaring
ma,tiai law S other urgent coIsicerations, such AZ
tie known antccedcuts and symrathes OF certain
poce officials suggested the pTopiety OF such conre
By authority Of MBior-GereIal Fremont, MAJOR NC
Kin.tIy notified Police, Chief McDonough, at =. NJ
that the ity would be substantial placed In charge OF
the United States military, under regulations to be
published by proclamation.
At5p m, Major McKiustry had au interview with
the Police Commissioners the pTocee re.ults OF which
will doubtless transpire this morning. We underStnnd
that an arranp cement was mace ~ "bith Tue iolhe
aud military for the present 10 cooperate lot 'he
preservation Of the Ieace 10 any contingency tha may
! arise.
Tue rumor that martial law was to be declared drew
crowds 10 the pOlice eHce Chestnut street 20 wit
ness many Concluded they wonli, transfer 0l the
police quarters 10 the occupancy Oi the military
other uultitudes came so ia see what was tie mat
ter and thus at everirga large concOurse OF wonder
ing and excited people throtged m the vicinity oi tue
place named. CONTRARY TO tho vaii.ioalons OF many
ihe occasion passed off without serious disturbance OF
any kind. 49,
REGULATIONS YoR TGE EAyrGATioE OF THL MIS-
souri, RIVER.
Tie following stringent regulations for the nhuga-
ton Of the Missouri River have been lssged by we
Federal military authorities. Tie rebels are fast
e'''' HE.perIErrEs DI.rsicT NOsIn MSIr',s5oe1w 81
81 Lotts, Aug u, 1901.
"Ile following regulations for the navigation Of the
Mis-. ouIi River publshed Tor The Information OIL ah
concerned, and will be strictly enforced
al Ali captains OF steamboats, desiring TO navigate
the Missouri River for purposes Of Legitimate steam
koa, traffic will be required 10 depoet AT there bead
onarter. lu sts of the officers OF their boais nclud
ing mates engiueers, and pilots, who shall not te
changed without mmeii information TO The o'ebchi
Commanding, and comp nance with the sPecihehllois
set forth in the following rules:
40 Each captain shall file 10 the Office pledge,
svoyn TO before some authorized mapstrole, aud
signed lyy himself the mates engineers and pii0ts oi
his boat that they viii not receive ior
or for sny other purpose any aras, ammunition or u
milton. OF war Of any description whAtOcFer Wlhout
written authority from these headquarters, or some
of United States forces; that they VIII not
receive ON board their steamer any person IN arns
sgins the United States, who seek to disturb tho
neace unless compelled TO do 10 by force, In which
se Immediate information Of the eircumst inces tno
stan.ated by sufficient proof, will he urnsmedt 10 me
commander az the nearest military station lhis t'ats
ncut shl set forth the OF the Leaders Oh such
parties their places of residence ana sueh oteI
ronce1pO them ~ will enable the military authorizes
10 take the necessary steps TO make fepris'" upon
them or their property. ;..,-r,a.
H3 That thew will not communicate any lnior1a'
tion whatever concerning the number, stations or
ovenents Of United States forces, which may come 10
their knowledge except 10 United Slater 0lhCers. .
a. That they will pursue, in good fhth tneii orui
nary peaceful business the river, wlthout III any
way interfering or taking part IN the dlhtuioahces
| which distract the State.
"UDder these conditions, faithfully observed, tue
navigation Of the Missouri River will not only be Tree
and nnnolcsted but viii be protected by the military
authorities. -,
"Any evasion OF infracton Of these regulations viii
lead to the immediate coniscaton Of the boat, and
such other penalty TO It's officers nay hereafter lie
determined. Charges against steamboat officers for
above specified preferred by responsible persons must
be dis rroved by those concerned, to the entire satis
faction of the general commanding. who has neither
the time nor the inclination 70 prosecute such matters
sertilicate that the papers above specified have
lan fled Ia this Office will 10 furnished and will bs
lie authority 10 pass unnoested any military station
"Bv order OF Brigadier- General Pope.
| "SPEED BUTLER, Acting ASjussst otnsrsL"
4 -