The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1861-09-21
FTom- On oseasional correspondent.
ST. LouIs. Sept. II. 1el.

W ST. Louis, Sept. IT, 161.
EDITORS JoURNAL:-Within the last few
days the city has been a perfect BedIam of
rumors and reports reaching our ears on all
side, OF the marching and countermaTchfng
of troops, on both sides, Sc. Secessionists
have it that the battle at Washington is be-
ing fought. Another of their reports is
that Price is in possession of Boonville and
skirmishing in the enViEons efgJeferson
City. In the latter report there appears to be
some truth, as the troops previously ordered
east, after having crossed the river, were or
dered to Jefferson, and towards that city
they have gone-this evening-how many,
no one knows outside of the chiefs. Ny inn
preston is, that there will be great battle
fought at Jefferson tomorrow or next day.
Our troops viii have to encounter there,
all the rebel troops in this State, including
the celebrated Ben. Mccullough, and de-
cisive battle viii ensue. If our troops are
victorious, the cause of secession ia Mis-
souri, viii be rendered helpless---and aban-
doned. If on the other hand, the rebels are
victorious, st. Louis viii have taste of
what constitutes war, in fact and in deeds.
Then look out for a bold stroke on their
part everywhere. Jgf. Davis intends to
make the battle at Washington the decision
battle Jackson makes his at Jefferson !;
Hardee at Ironton !; and Pillow at Birds
Point; all of them ought to be about the
same time, if all the ropes are rightly
pulled. These are my convictions, unaided
by any information on the subject. 1t is
to my mind their only hope for success
and the sooner the BATHS the better as
surance of success on their part, as time
adds to our number and empovishes them.
But, on the other hand, should Davis, at
/ Washington and Wise in Western Virginia,
jackson at Jefferson, Hardee at Ironton and
Pillow at Birds Point, be defeated, all their
hopes viii vanish, and they understand this
1 fully. Hence, they will fight with despe-
ration, for they know well, that they cam
not carry on this war any great period of
time, with hopes of success. - tlli
/ The appearances of the two BIairs in this
city made considerable stir, and some say,
created confusion among the Powers that
be- certain it is that there is a storm brew
hing in the elements of power; but without
| knowing the truth, | cannot advance any
! conjecture The negro confscation Procla-
nation made the difference of opinion as
regards the policy, Congress passed the bill,
and if negros are, as the South will have il,
chattels, the question is plain ope. The
Union men in all the Southern States viii
understand the question, and the secession
lists will also.s The child is born and his
name is Cuffey. bses
At no time could it be more disastrous to
The federal interest, than now, TO put any
Obstacles az General Frenso7at's eoay. No
man deprecates more than do, the Aboli-
ton question; no man can possibly des-
pise an Abolitionist more than do but it
is cowardly to shirk from ahy question now.
| Cox's plan was good, and the principles of
| his compromise measures were good, but
ill-timed, Had we fought great battle
and come out victorious, then the Cox res
olutions would have been in good time, and
magnanimous, charitable, and worthy of
great notice. But to offer a compromise to
the South when they boast that they want
none, ask none, will have none, is coz1drdll
/ on our part. Let no compromise be effered;
no Abolition questions arise no church
doctrines be brought forward. Let The
plain question be. " The Union, and We
/ will come out w6ole and victorious every
/ where. The people will bring the country
out of all danger, and restore peace, and af-
4 ter peace, the devils in human shape will
| be brought TO the bar of justice, before a
\ free and impartial people. But whilst rev
( olutiou exists, let US all be united and have
but one aim-union of the States. But let
as offer no compromise until the great bat
tie is won. Indiana, the pride of America, is
| not Aboitionist, and wants not to battle for
negroes and fools, but. for tho perpetuity of
! this great union. of States, and wants the
7 South. to remain in the Union. She viii
give the South good threshikg, and JUS
tice with it, to remain in the Union. -
/ .TtFksPf fg III. : Eg-F SLUsHER.
I P. S. Col Blair is under arrest now
| which will decide if he is a Colonel or not
1t is all in very bad taste for such men to
7 fall out at the present time. All Generals
I and Colonies can be Presidents. ~ = 81