New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-29
the WAR FOR THE UNION.
FEELING AMONG THE MIssOUhA
UNEON7STS.
Confined Arrogance of she Rebels.


faction among the Union men OF st. LOUIS at
what they deem the hesitatiDg and halfway pol
lev Of tho Administration and its representatives.
They complain of red tape. They urge against |
the agreement concluded the other day between |
Gen. Harney and the State authorities that it is |
general and indefnite-tbat it does not specify !
In terms whether the State troops are to be dis
banded, and the REASONABLE Militia bill ignored. !
Had their policy been carried out, the Governor |
and LieutenantG Governor would have resigned
and an opportunity been afforded to I'LL their |
places with loyal meD, representing the real sem
timcnt Of tie State
Gov. jackson begins to find that it is easier
10 rouse treason than to control it. The State
forces at Jefferson City, amounting to 2, 500 men,
are excessively mutinOus and opposed to disband-
ing. They denounce the Governor as coward
and Gen. Price as q traitor; and swear that
they are bound to have o fight with the AbOli
tionisss anyhow. If they persist in their present
course they are very likely to be accommodated.
The tearing down Of the Stars and Stripes at ST.
Joseph night before last, and the driving out
process, which is not yet entirely checked, are
omiuous of further trouble. But if the Union
men are not held back by the commanding Off
Ger of this department. they will sink treason in
Missouri 80 deep that no resurrection trump can
ever rouse it.
The 900 prisoners taken at Camp jackson, were
released upon subscribing al oath not to take up
arms against the United States. The Union men,
confident that they have seen quite enough of trea-
sOn, were anxious to have the 800 released from
that obligation, that the same number OF officers
and men of the regular army, recently set at liberty
BY the rebels in Texas may also be freed from the
parole extOrted from them. Some OF the latter,
with scrupulOusness not unusual among military
men, feel hampered by the promise which they
were coerced into giving: ard would be relieved by
such an exchange.
The Arsenal grounds, the headquarters Of the
Union forces now under arms, are upon the river
bank, in the lower part of the city. They comprise
fifty or sixty acres of smooth grassy slope, shaded
with stately oaks which in weak, piping times Of
peace would cause the hearts of picnic lovers to
siug for Joy The buildings in the inclOsure are
now used for barracks, mess.roons, storing muni-
fions of war, etc. The officers quarters are large
pleasant, stone and frame buildings with deep BAL
COMES and yerandas, commanding view Of the
river for several miles below, and perfumed by the
breath Of multitudinous flowers from the surround
ing gardens Severe and systematic drilling is
going on among the various regiments, and large
force is employed in strengthening the position
Every train ON the Iron Mountain Railroad,
which passes through the Arsenal grounds, and
every steamboat on the river, is stopped and
searched for contraband goods. Yesterday one
steamer was reluctant to submit to this ordeal,
and did not come to stand until four blank
cartridges had been fred to signalize her. When
her master came on shore, Gen. Lyon remarked
to q subordinate officer, in the captains pres
\ ence: "We cannot afford to waste ammunition;
hereafter, notify all boats to stop with only ono
blank cartridge and if any disregard the sum.
mons FIRE into them." The captains hearing will
perhaps be quicker in future. Gen. Lyon is
native of Windham County, Conn, and grad
pate of West Point. He is small; slightly built
gentleman with sandy hair and bushy beard;
without much of the military Dir, but an exceed.
ingly prompt and efficient officer.
The blockade at Cairo is no doubt better late
than never; but the rebels secured large
amount of supplies before it was put in force.
Just prior to its establishment, Mr. +. Hodges,
representing himself as a heavy planter from
Okolona, Mississippi, appeared in this market.
He brought letter Of credit upon the Citizens
Bauk Of New-0rieass for five hundred thousand
dollars; and though he prolesSed to be purchas-
ing on private speculation, his utter Indifference
IN regard to prices, rendered that improbable.
He bought sixty thousand dOllard worth OF flour,
bacon, etc., and succeeded In getting them car
ried by Cairo, twelve hours before transporta
fion was cut off. He went from this city to
Louisville, to make further purchases there II
is supposed that he was procuring supplies for
the rebel army.
Some of tie heaviest planters in Missouri arc
among the most emphatic Union men. The
owner OF hundred and sixty slaves remarked
30 me yesterday: "Of course, I am n Southern
man in feeling; but / am convinced that the
moment we abandon the Stars and Stripes we
are on the high road to ruin. ! will stick to
them to the last, and fight for them if necessary"
There are many Kansas pioneers settled here,
aud OF course they are not Indifferent spectators,
while the Kansas drama is being reGnscted upon |
the stage Of the nation. Among them is Mr.. G.. |
III. Branscomb who led the first baad of Free |
State settlers that ever entered that Territory,
and founded the now historic City Of Lawrence. |
There is now only one out-and.out Secession |
paper in st. Louis. 1t would have been stopped |
by civil process ere this, but for its limited cir.
IalatiOn, and feeling that il was better 10 toI-
eraxa inaioui ifcspk and powayiasa freaaon than