Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-27
Gen. Lane on the Kansas Border.
LEAyENwoRTH, Sept. 70


Gen. Lanes command surprised superior orce
Of rebels Papinsvile, No., on the 2lt and after
q fight, routed Their, killing I, and a large
number wounded. The rebels had 40 killed and
100 taken prisoners, and ali their tents, wagons
and supplies. Lane is reported to be moving on
Uscefla.
The gang Of rebels who recently sacked tIe
to, Of Humboldt ha been defeated by force
from Fort scott, and their leader, Mathews ki.ied
On his person was found an order from EcnJainln
McCuloch for the enrolment Of the Quappa In
dlans.
Scouts at Fort Scott report McCuiloch with d.
900 men tn 80 miles Of Fort Scott, on the night
OF the 2lst inst.
Gen. Lane has issued PROCLAMATION to the citi-
zens of Western Missouri, in which, after saying
for what purpose he is there, and urging those in
arms against the Government to disperse and
come to hlm for protection, he uses the following
language
Should you, however, disregard my advice,
the stern visitation Of war will be meted out 10
the rebels and their allies. shall then be con-
vinced that your coming for protection 10 q sham,
and rest assured, traitors when caught shall re-
ceive the traitors doom. The cup has been K
hausted. Treason will hereafter be treated as trea
son. The massacre Of innocent women and child
rem by black hearted traitors, lately burcing
bridges on the st. Joseph Railroad, has satisfied
me that as traitor will perpetrate crimes which
devils would shuddcr TO commit, they shall be
blo,ted from existence and sent to that he'll which
yawns 70. their reception. The two roads are open
to you. People Of Western Missouri choosc ye
between them. The one leads you to peace and
plenty, the other to destruction
Departure OF Vandever's Regiment.
DUBUQUE, Sept. 26
The 9th regiment Iowa volunteers, Col. Vande-
yer. numbering 100 men, including Capt, Hay
dens artillery company, left this afternoon on the
steamers Canada and Denmark. for st. Louis. a
stand of colors was presented to Hsydens artillery
company before embar king, by the citizens Of Du-
buque. Rev. James Donelan, Catholic clergyman,
delivered the presentation address, which was
very feeling and eloquent one.
From st. LOnls..Frank y. Blair Re.
leased :. Col. Marshall Exchanged :.
FremOnt's Telegram.
ST. LOUIS, Sept, ss.
The following il q portion Of a note directed to
Col. Blair by the Adiutant General by order Of
Gen. Fremgnt: "In consequence Of telegraph
from YOUR brother, Postmaster General Blair, fol-
lowe by . letter. Ming your release, for public
reasons you are Iereby released from arrest, and
directed to resume your sword and join your regi-
ment for duty"
The following is the text Of the original tele-
gram sent by Gen. Fremont to Washingtn n, rela-
tive to the surrender of Lexington:
HEADQUARTERS WESTERN DEPARrHENrl
st. Louis, Sept. %.
To Col. e. d 1osonsend, Ad,stsnt Geaerat:
have telegraph from brook6eld, that Lexing-
ton has fallen into the hands Of Price, be having
cut of Mulligan's supply Of water Reimbursement
1900 strong. under Sturgis. by capture OF ferry
boats. had no means Of crossing the river in time.
Lanes from the south west, and Davis from the
south east upwards Of II 900 in all could not get
there in time. l sm taking the fed myself, and
hope to destroy the enemy either before or after
the junction Of forces nndsr McCulloch. Please
notify the President Immediately.
Tsignedl J.C FREMONT. Maj. Gen. Com.