Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-06-20
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TEE war NEWS!


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IFRoB oUE ExTHA OF T~EsTERDsY.l
WHEE1fS0. jane Is.-Ths ordinance fixing
The salaries Of the governor and represents
tives, makes them much lower than now In old
Virginia. The bill proposing separation was
tabled by 81 70 IL.
LEAvESwoRTH, June 18.-The Missourians
at Independence burned tbe telegraph des-
patches.
A Kansas regiment is enoamped at Wyan-
dotte.
Gov. Robinson proelaims that az Missouri
has declared sgsiust the United States. Kan
sas is subject 10 invasion, and urges all good
citizens to organize For defense.
ST. LOUIS, June 1a-Tbe Democrat learns
that an advance guard OF federal cavalry en-
c~ountered a considerable force OF Missourians
stationed on a hill, with cabnon commanding
the road. Three federals were killed. The
cavalry were not pursued in their retreat.
The Mssourisns are concentrating at Blue
Mills, Iowa A regiment is advancing via
railroad 10 Renick, whence they viii take the
country road toward Boonville.
Thirty Missourisns msde an attack on The
tederalists who were guarding Dardanel bridge.
The Republican says, In reference to the re-
cent federal outrage IN st. Louis, that imme-
disteiy IN the accidental discharge OF the SOL
dier's gun, the troops commenced an indiscrim-
mate fire wi bout orders.
The slaughtered fell in every direction, and
the firing only ceased when the vicinity was
deserted, except BY TIE deal and wounded.
Seven were killed on the SPOT, and some were
literally torn to pieces BY Minnie balls. The
fremen were engaged 10 washing the blood
frsm The streets, which present the appearances
Of a slsughter-hOuse.
Col. Bernstein is constantly sending
scouting parties into the country.
Col. Holloway, Of the State troops, is re-
ported dead.
JEFFERSON Cry, June 19.-The corvicts
in the peDitsntiary attempted an escape, when
six were killel and four wounded.
WASHINGTON, June 19.-Tt is asserted posi-
lively that Col. Wigfall has visited Washing
ton. Disguised as a cattle drover.
The wsr department is accepting men by
bsttalions.
LOUISVILLE, June 1.-Two thousand OF
three months volunteers at Camp Dennison
have determined to 60 home
LEXINGTON, June I9.-Andy johnson is here
en- route to Washington. He spoke three
hours.
WASHINGTON, June 17.-Telegraphic com
munication to head quarters from Falls Church
SAYS that movements OF both parties indicate
an action in that vicinity on the 18Th.
Seven cars were backed out BY a locomotive
from Alexandra, dropping d~etschments as
they went, meeting no interruption till near
Vienna. when a man warned them Of q bat
terry. They proceeded but a short distance
when the battery opened fire, directed at he
engine TO cripple it. The engine being behind
Q the train the engineer uncounled it, abandon
ing the train, and rushed away, carrying some
wounded and dead. The men, in aBiDg from
the cars and running for the timber, suffered
considerable.
It is believed that Vienna is vacated-the
southernsrs falling back Of Fairfax Court
House. The engagement lasted twenty min
utes. Nine federals were killed and thirty
wounded.
Leesburg had not been occupied up to yes
terdsy morning.
A battle occurred in that vicinity Gay before
yesday, lasting ten hours, hut with what loss
to the southsrneTs is unknown, and particulars
with regard to The result Of the battle and the
fedsralloss are suppressed
Gen. Johnson is moving to surprise Gen.
Cadwall der at Martinsburg, instead of going
to Winchester.
A desperate fight between Vienna and Fair
fax Court House is imminent.
ST. LOUIS, June 1s.-The Democrat has
special dispatches founded on the report Of a
man who came to Jsf.rsoa City il 4 skif, to
the effect that the Misseurians were rou'ed at
Boonviile. Three hundred were killed and
many captured. Seventeen federalists were
killed.
GRAFTON, Va, June 19.-Reports from va
Tious sources render it certain that the Yir-
%ginisHs are moving westward under General
Wise.
LATEST
LOUISVILLE, June 19, p. MA gentleman
Just from St. Louis says reports are current
there, and generally believed, to the following
effect That the Missourians at BoouVille, IN
der Gov. Jackson, By a feint retreat, deceived
Gen. Lyon and bis troops from heir boats,
which the masked batteries destroyed and sunk
after q terrific fight.
Gen. Lyons entire force was subdsed and
succumbsd to the gallant Missourisns.
LOUISVILLE. June 19-Louisville gentlemen
Just from st. Louis say that no reliance whar-
ever can be placed in dispatches emanating
from st. Louis or any point, ia relation to af-
fairs in Missouri, the telegraph being utterly
suborned. The Democrat controls the West
ern line, and officials dictate what shall be
sent. The last, Lyons capture. was believed
and thought probable here. Not a word, how
ever, has been tslegraphet since the dispatch
Of lac, night from the Democrat, giving details
Of bow Gov. Jackson viewed the fight on a
distant bill, and fed to parts unknown, and
bow Gen. Price was seized with a violent
disrrhea on the commencement Of the fight,
and taken 10 bis home on a boat. Editors Of
independent, truth-telling papers are thrust in
jail for treason.
WARRINGTON, June 19.-The southerners
are erecting batteries at all the important
points on the Potomac with a view Of con-
trolling navigation, thereby cutting off Wash
ington, except via Annapolis. Persons from
Richmond report that gigantic preparations
ere making for its defense. The repairs on
Baltimore and Ohio railroad have been dsfeI-
red until something czn be more safely done.
Seven thousand feet OF bridging have been
burned.
ST. LOUIS, June 19.-The State Journal SAYS
eve learn from a gentleman Of high character
and a strong Union man, Immediately from the
scene Of s%ctiOn, that when toe regiment rolls
were called after the battle Of Big Bethel,
1900 men were missing.1 The Journal adds,
$50 much for correct Information"
WAsHTNGToN, June I9.-Reliable accounts
place Col. stones advance at Pottsville.
S5utherners are attempting TO cross Goose
Creek under a heavy fire. It is stated that the
Missouri senators will not lake their seats at
the special session, fearing arrest for treason.
il is deemed by prudent persons here that
Gen. B%eaureEsrd is Withdrawing his advance
gusTd to catch Gen. McDogell's column in an
smbusesde.
WHEELING, Va. June 10 The ordinance
passed by vote Of 70 to 3 It provides for en-
tire organization OF the State government. It
repudiates the Richmond convention. It viii
proceed to choose a new governor. A State seal
an other emblems Of authority have been Or