New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-17
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT OF WESTERN
TROOPS.
The Leorenworth Times of the 11th says:

The Leorenwortk Times of the 11th says:
We have the satisfaction Of announcing that the
Government has at length resolved TO make a Demon
stration for the protection OF the Union men III No'h
Western Mrsouri. An order was received yesterday
at The fort for the movement of battalion OF regular
troops to st. Joseph We have converted with mum.
Der of the officers and men, and they are well pleased
with the arrangement. Preparations were Immediate
the ORDER and by afternoon, everything was 10 readi
ness The following companies took passage on the
Majors, at O'Clock p. M: Company +, I'd Infantry,
Capt Sullyi Company L, I'd Infantry, Capt. steele;
Company b, LIST Infantry, Capt. Gilbert; Company L,
let Infantry, Lieut. Powell.
There was also detachment Of artillery, under
command of Lieut.. j. s. Conrad, ID Infantry. They
had with them two l2.pound howtzers.
The whole force il under command OF Capt. Suily,
Cd Infantry an officer of distinguished bravery and
efficiency. The expedition could not be under the
charge Of better man. Capt. - Is cool, prudent,
courageous, ard withsl faithful to the Stars ana
Stripes.
the best in the regular army The men were not only
willing, but anxious 10 20. As their flag was raised
on board tie boat, they exhibited great enthusiasm,
and salued it with hearty and thrilling cheers.
The object OF this demon.t ration Is to aid the Union
men of 81. Joseph in the organization of Home
Guard, and to fornsh them protection until they are
prepared 10 protect themselves.
A movement OF this kind has long heen needed, and
we are heartily glad that u has been delayed 10 longer
persecuted the loyal liens Of that State. loo long
has the Federal a. been dishonoed, and the Federal
authority deGed, by the treacherous confederaes OF
Clab. Jackson. recent occurrence baa prooaoiy
satisfied the officers Of the Government that II they DO
not authorize the prevention Of insults 10 the National
emblem, such insults will be redressed without au-
thory
The soldiers in their progress, will no doubt take
possession Of rebel flag No 2 at Iatan and we should
not DO surprised il that interesting ordinance Lately
assed by the City Council OF ST. Joseph, violated
by the erection Of an American flag over that inter
estng village contamination most devoutly to be
wished"
The Time, Of the 18th says:
Yesterday morning, a company Of the 2d Dragons
under command Of Capt. Armstrong left for ST. DO
teph. They intended TO cross the river at Weston
ard march the country to the place OF their dee
tinaton.
Two companies Of the lst Infantry, under Capt
Prince and one Of % Dragons, under Lieut. Farm
man. went by boat 10 Kansas City There was no dis
turbance when they landed. The Union men re-
ceiyed them with manifestations OF JOY and the Sc
oessionste looked suen, bat made hostile demon
stiaiions.
Yesterday afternoon, Company G, Capt Stanley,
and Company L, Maj. StuTgis both OF the LIST Cav
airy started 10y land to Kansas City. This movement
gave rise 10 the runor OF fight at that place. There
was no foundation for the report.
There are now from 10 to Is companies on their way
to Fort Leayenworih from Fort Wise and other mill
tary posts.
protection Of the counties llong the southern ard
southwestern border, 10 TO be called into service
by the Governor. IL will be distributed ~ nearly
oaually rs possible in the Is counties along the line
from lee 70 Woodberry, and will DO under the slpt r
vision Of Aids appointed by the Governor. Precisely
how the districts will DO constituted IL yet undeter
mined, but We are informed they will 30 under the
CONTROL respectively of Messrs Cyrus Bussey Of Davis
County, John Edwards Of Lucas County, aud q. NJ
Dodge ~ Potawa tanie County. These are adLnira-
BILE selections, and will be indorsed in the localities
where The gentlemen are best known.