The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-29

The city OF g. Louis now numbers som las 600 inhabi
@nts, Of whom very large proportion Germans and
what are known here Free Democrats . and conse-
suently haze strong free soil tendencies II liz from this
aiass thai most Of the government troops drawn.
The position Of the city, geographically, s OF the
most important, situated 1t is, ct the eastern ter
minus Of the great Pacific Railroad now completed some
two hundred and fifty miles, and about twenty miles be-
ow the mouth Of the Missouri river and two hundred
above the mouth OF the Ohio thus comm andng river
trade between the East and South, and the Great West
aud Northwestern States and Territories, and Is the
western terminus OF all the lines OF railways leading from
the seaport and lakeport towns Of the free States
Approaching the city from the east ii would seem to
present water front of twelve miles, &c nearly
have the limits Of the city Joined those Of Bremen the
north and Carondelet the south The business part of
he lies directly opposite Bloody land and extends
. oisance OF perhaps miles, In semi circular FORM
and back from the river about two miles.
The United States Arsenal s situated about three miles
south OF the Court House (marked In the dagram)
about forty Of land enclosed its land
sides by a high and substantial wall. with heavy iron
gates. within this enclosure now encamped the six
regiments OF 600 each Of United States volunteer
troops under command Of Brigader General Lyon OF
the regular service. This is the locality from which
were removed the II coo stand Of arms about two
weeks sapce. The Arsenal rs stocked with an immense
amoungN arms and ammunition, heavy ordnance and
savalry EQUIPMENTS well infantry and artillery
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running constantly. preparing missiles, the manufacture
q MIME mutket balls Of which about 20.0 600 made
daily, being The principal production the government
everything presents the appearance OF that order
and discipline which characterize such establishments
generally.
South OF the Arsenal a few hundred yards, at the
United statee Marine Hospital Colonel F. P. Blair, Jr
has encamped a regiment OF about 900 men, Of the
Home Guard Colonel Biars headquarters are however,
for convenience, located in the south building in the
Arsenal grounds
Colonel B. Crate Brown formerly editor Of the Mis-
souri, Democrat has a regiment Of about 100 men in
quarters at BEGINNERS Varieties, Fifth street, and
four other regiments OF like numerical force, guar
tered oheT parts OF the city, under Colonel Boernsten
and others, summing force OF over II 600 men
the CITY, exclusive Of about 200 of the regular
service at jefferson Barracks, twelve miles below.
The approaches 70 the cty are DOW commanded as fol
iows'-on Duncaus Island heavy battery is planted,
sweeping The from below and the illinois
Caht Jefferson Barracks and heavy batteries CON
and the Iron Mountain Railroad well ss the river
two heavy the parapet Of the Reservoir have
range the whole city, the regiments in the northern
part OF the city controlling the Northern Missouri Rail
road the Pacific road is strongly guarded while twelve
miles east Of ST. Louis at 0aseyville twelve hundred
Illinois troops stationed who have the Ohio and Mis-
sisippi Railroad in guard TO odn, where ntersects
the Illinois Central road.
The government have also an armed steamer running
the river under the command OF Captain Bart Able
10 transport arms and supplies.
Al the Arsenal are now mounted Elk twelve. pound
guns With which the recruits exercised ghe any
guar tty OF guns and gun carriages are really 70 be put
Altogether the government forces here the best
position OF any have seen.
The three heavy gufs captured on Friday night from
the Stste authorities at the Tobacco Var OF which
you informed by telegraph, ] am informed by
General Lyon VIII be sent 10 reinforce General Preutss
nj Cairo and they will be great addition TO the atters
uefences
would be out Of the question TO depict the state Of
political feeling here, though Of the citizens should
judge fully -hfths for Union Internationally
while those who favor secession busy bees ouent
Ing discord, and not a few would be ready at mo
ments warning TO the rots Of last Friday
week, irrespective OF Consequences great change
seems 70 be coming the sprs OF the people, those
who week ago loud for ''Governor ia kson and
seoeasionn beng daily and hourly enlisted In the
xrsh population.
The most striking Change have noticed in coming
mere from the Fast tue almost enAre absence Of ags
and bunting excp upon the Arsenal grounds and reg
mental headquarters saw but banner q any kind in
the whole city, and that upon Keevis Corinthian Hall
IT., idle TO think that the troubles 10 Missouri are
ove land IL would so be surprsng within two weeks
scenes should uanspire startling than any that
have yet occurred Governor ia kson YESTERDAY no
Tiled by the authorities here that he must the
Union men Of the State 10 be protected In their parsons
and property by the authorities Of the state or govern
ment would take their protection out or the
hands Of the State agents. THIS would preci-
plate conflict at once; and that such =
course will be reeorted 20 can doubt
who knows the character and disposition OF the
government agents here, II Governor jackson no
here, D. H Rawlings seems TO be OF the most valu
ABLE 81 officials having been long chief or police, and
ssmiel detective The way he ferrits out and SEXES
Tine contrabands IN terror 10 cont abandsts. Ouy
Friday Last be "emet' case of sxtyny e navy revoy.
ers, worth t3O each, which were marked for p Bals
and 70 o. the hottest Of secession firms
thankful.
In the HERALD Of Thursday last there IL diagram re.
presentn tne Dase operations ia Tennessee AM Ken
tucky which have been planned for the reduction ~
Cairo without doubt your dc sous az 10 the intent
the Confederate troops correct but would sug
tast that there IL q difficulty In the way NJ accomusb
al N oft IN