The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-17
Commencement of Che Civil war in
Missouri.

81. Louis, May l1.-General Frost's brio.
ade Of militia at Camp jackson surrender
dered Internationally upon the demand
of the Federal troops. a release on mn.
role was rendered, hut declined upon the
ground that taking the oath would imply
that they had been in arms against The
Federal authority, which they denied.
While the State troops were drawn,up
between two lines Of Union volunteer.
stones were thrown and pistols fred at
thcm One shot took effect in the leg of
Capt. Blanlcwsky. WHO, in falling. give
the order TO his men 10 fire, which was
obeyed. Two women and SEVERAL chill
dren we're killed, and about 20 persons
were wounded. The greatest exctemcn,
is prevailing. and the Republican news
papers are threateded by a mob.
LATER.-Ilon. John How and Col Rob-
crt Campbell received note from Gen.
Frost which has been distributed through
out the city in extras, earnestly cntrcat-
ing his friends and the friends of the
State militia, now held prisoners of war
in the Arsenal, to abstain from any de-
monstration, stating that their safety de-
pended upon the quietness of the city;
that any riotous proceeding would arouse
the populace in the lower wards. and re-
suit disasrously to the city and to them.
Reports fnsubordination in the Arsenal
arc credited, and fears are entertained for
the lives Of the state troops, should dis
turbance occur in the city.
Gen. Harvey has arrived and taken
command Of the U. S. forces.
Captain Lyon will start for Washington
| tomorrow.
The following arc additional names of
the killed as far rs asccrtained: Casper
II. Glennereoal, John Sweetheart, John
Waters, p. Jones, Portage county, Ohio.
j.. Carl, Christian Dean, Mrs. McCaulif,
Mr.. Chapman, +. d. Allen. and two boys
named lcenhcwcr and Leasing.
DR.. Geo. b. Anderson was stabbed last
night in drinking saloon by Judge Buck
ner. Both were prominent citizens. Tho
difficulty grew out of the Camp jackson
affair. Buckncr gave himself up and was
lodged in Jail. Anderson received three
wounds in the stomach, either of which
is regarded as fatal.
LATER Gen. Frost's brigade was releas-
ed from the Arsenal this evening. The
officers were liberated on parole OF honor,
and the mon took an oath not to bear
arms against the Government during the
present war.
A report having gained credence that
the Federal troops had gone to jefferson
city to take Governor jackson prisoner
and dispcrsc the Legislature, Geo. r. Tay-
Tor, the President of the Road, authorize
lively contradicts the rumor, and says the
troops at the Pacific Railroad depot are
simply stationed there to see that no
troops or munitions of war are transferred
to or from the city.
Officers disclaim any interference with
the management Of the road, and trains
will run regularlarly. The Governo.,
however. has caused one span of Usage
bridge to he destroyed, which will neccs-
state n change of cars.
Two regiments OF the Home Guards are
patrolling the streets to preserve order,
and about one hundred men are stationed
at the Democrat office. Several shooting
atirays occurred during the day, but the
city is quiet tonight, and heavy rain is
now falling.
large body Of troops came down on
the Alton and Chicago Railroad this after
noon and passed on to Belleyille, ILL.,,
twelve miles from here.