New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-05-12
FROM ST. LOUIS.
THE ATTACK on FEDERAL TROOPS.

Many conflicting rumors prevail relative to the cause
Of firing on the crowd of spectators at Camp jackson
last evening Some say that rocks brckbats and other
missiles were hurled at the volunteers, smashing their
muskets breaking their limbs and otherwise wounding
them, while others assert the contrary.
A respectable citizen, who stood few feet behind
the troops when they fired, states positively that no
rocks were thrown and no pistols fired by the crowd
and that the only provocaon gvenw abusive threats
launched at the Germans. 1t is known, however, that
after shots were fred by ne troops sho were urned
by parties in the crowd. Several soldiers were
wounded.
1t is understood that thorough investigation OF the
matter has been ordered by Capt. Lyon, when the
truth will be learned.
Several of the troops are already under arrest.
II is difficult 10 learn the names of the killed, in con-
sequence of the speedy of the bodies by ehds
but a full list will be ascertained to-day.
The troops engaged in the capture of Camp jackson
were the Second Third, and Fourth Regiments of
United States volunteers under Cos. Blair, BrenSteIn
Sipe and Shuttner and the Third and Fourth of the
United States Revenue Corps formerly Of the Home
Guard, under command of Coils. McNeal and Brown
Capt. Lyon was seriously but not dangerously kicked
by horse in the camp grounds
The U. S. troops now in possession OF camp
Jackson. with all the equipage tents provisions, &c.
The Pacific andNorth Missouri Railroad are occupied
by volunteers.
Much excitement exists in the city, but owing to the
efficiency of the military and police corps order prevails
Gen. Frost with bis staff and all the State troops,
are in the Arsena.
The Hon. John How and Col Robert Campbell have
received note from Gen. Frost, which has been dif-
tribued in the city in extras earnestly enroaiing him
and the friends Of the State militia held prisoners
Of war in the arsenal to abstain from any demonstra.
tions stating that their safety depends upon quietness
in the city, and that any riotous proceedings would
arouse the popuaee in the lower wards and result di
asrousy to the city and them.
Reports of insubordinaon in the Arsenal are credit
ed and fears are entertained for the lives of the State
troops, should disturbances occur in the city.
Gen. ITarney has arrived and taken command Of the
United States forces.
Capt Lyon will start for Washington tomorrow.
The following additional names Of the Killed have
been ascertained: Casper II. Glennercool, John ii.
Sweethait, John Water, p Doan, j. j. Jones' Of
Portage County, Ohio, l.. Carl, Christian Dean, Mrs.
MacauliH Mn. Chapman, +. ID. Allen, and two boys,
named Icenhower aud Leasing
DIR. b. sanderson was stabbed last night in drink
ing-saoon by Judge Buekner. Both are pTominen.
cizens The officially grew out Of The Camp Jack
son affair." Guckner gave himself up, and lodged
in Jail Sanderson received three wounds in the sOn-
ach, and each ia regarded a. fatal.
TRAINS OVER THE NORTHERN CENTRAL
RAILROAD.
We publish the following intelligence interesting to
the travelling public
PHHADELFHIA, Saturday, May II, 1851.
Hon Simeon Draper N,r. Y0fk!
We shalI be ready 10 pass the trims over Bush and
Gunpow der rivers early Monday morning.