Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-06-21
THE WAR IN MISSOURI.


the declaration of war by the governor of this
state against the government OF the United
States. because fwould not assume on its be-
half to relinquish its duties and abdicate its
rights of protecting loyal citizens from the OPP
preston and crueltes of the secessi0nists of
this state, published an address to the peo-
pie in which declared my intention to use
the force under my command for no other pur-
pose than the maintenance of the authority of
the general government and the protection of
the rights and property of all law abiding citi-
zens. The state authorities in violation of
an agreement with Gen. Harvey, had organic
ed upon large scale the means of warfare,
and having made declaration of war, aban-
doned the capital and issued orders for de.
struction of the railroad and telegraph, and
proceeded TO this point to put into execution
their hostile purposes.
This devolved on me the necessity of meet
ing the issue to the best Of my ability. Ac-
cordingly, | moved to this point with portion
of my force, attacked and dispersed the hostile
forces, and took possession of their camp
equipage left, and considerable number of
prisoners, most of them young and OF imma-
ture age, who represent that they have been
msled by frauds, ingeniousy devised and in.
dustriously circulated, by designing leaders,
who seek to deyolve upon their unretiecting
and deluded follow ers the task of securing the
object of their own false ambition. Out of
compassion tor these misguided youths, aud
to correct the impression created by unscrupu,
lons calumnators, liberated them, upon con-
dition that they do not serve in the impending
hostlities against tue government.
l have done this in spite OF the well known
facts that the leaders in the present rebellion
having long experienced the mdness of the
general government still feel confident that
this mildness cannot be 0vertaXed, even by
taetous hostilites having in view its over.
throw. But lest, as in the case of the late
camp Jackson affair." this clemency shall still
be misconstrued, it is proper to give warning
that the government cannot always be expect
ed TO indulge in it, to the compromise of its
welfare.
Hearing that those plotting against the gov
eminent have falsely represented that the gov
eminent troops Intended forcible and violent
invasion Of Missouri fer the purpose of mill
tary despotism and tyranny, here give no
tice TO the people of this state that shall scru-
pulously avoid all Interference with the bust
ness, rights, and property of every description
recognized by the laws OF the state, and be-
longing to law-abidng citizens; but it is equal
ly my duty to maintain the paramount author
ily of the United States, with such forces as |
have at my command which will be retained
only so long as opposition shall make it neces-
sary ; and it is my wish and shall hn my mr.
pose to visit any unavoidable rigor arising in
this issue, upon those only who provoke it.
All persons who under the mispprehensions
above mentioned have taken up arms, or who
are now preparing to do so, are invited TO re-
turn to their homes and relinquish their hos
tities towards the federal government, and
they are assured that they can do SO without
being mOleSted for past occurrences,
(Signed) N. LYON,
Brigadier Commanding.
JEFFERSON CRY, June 20-The steamer
Sunshine, from Bonneville, brings an official
confirmation of the defeat OF the state forces,
last Monday. Thd official statement of the
killed is not received, but the loss of the state
troops was not over 20. Our loss was two
killed and nine wounded, and one missing.
The state troops numbered over 1000, and lost
1900 stand of arms, considerable ammunition,
and other stores, with horses and mules. Gov.
Jackson, it is supposed, has gone TO Arkansas.
The steamer Macon was met at Arrow Creek,
with state troops aboard. 1t is thought they
will make another stand at Lexington, under
Col Wightman.
LEAvENwoRTH, June 90 = Five officers
were killed with Capt. Holloway, at Indepen-
dence, and three federal soldiers were wound
ed
The apprehension that hostilities will short.
ly commence on the Virginia shore has its
foundation in the fact that the outposts of the
opposing armies are being strengthened and
extended, In view of this, it is supposed that
a collision of Outp0sts would bring on an eX-
iensive engagement. Hence the continual
anxiety for intelligence from that quarter.
KANSAS CITY, June 20.-Adyices received
here state that the state troops recently in the
leighborhood of Independence have moved
towards Lexington, where they will make a
stand.
BONNEVILLE, June 20.-General Lyon hav-
ng seen a battery, Monday morning, on the
liver bank, while proceeding to Bonneville in
he steamer, turned back and went eight miles
below Bonneville, and landed his forces, 100 |
men, and four field pieces, leaving hundred |
men to guard the boats. When within six
miles of Bonneville, was attacked by the state
troops, 1000 strong, commanded by Col. Lit |
lie, who were concealed in thick under |
growth and in wheat fields. After a sharp |
fight, the state troops were driven back, and |
heir camp with its equipage, provisions, |
lorses, &C., was taken The state troops |
then retreated through Bonneville, They |
were poorly armed and badly disciplined. |
The loss of the federal troops was four killed |
md nine wounded; loss of the state troops |
our killed and fifteen or twenty wounded. |
The federal troops say that many more of the
state troops were wounded, and speak of |
walking over a number of dead bodies. Gen.
Lyon and Col. Blair were in the thickest Of
he fight No officers were hurt Capt. Burke
mad his sword broken by shot. DIR. Quares
If the state force was killed. The federal
roops say that only five hundred of their
orce were engaged A large number of the
state troops are returning under the terms
If General Lyons proclamation. Several
ecesslonlst flags were captured. Gen. Lyon
md the men create a favorable impression,
md many secessionists have been converted
in the morning of the battle Gov. jackson
vas on his way to the camp with Capt KEEL
ey's company, but when the battle began he
retreateJ. Kelley's company en-
parking on the steamer Bacon went up the |
liver. jackson and his staff left for the west |
IN horseback. Some of the fugitive state |
roops took the Arrow Creek and Lexington |
and some went towards Georgetown. |
Part of the federal troops are quartered in !
Hesperian Hail. and the balance are with the
steamers at the lair grounds, halt a mile be-
ow, where Gen. Lyon has his headquarters, |
are expected in the steamer
January, when, it is thought, Gen. Lyon will |
proceed westward. A man who offered $500 |
O any person who would shoot Col. Blair was
Lrrested, but he was released. Col. Little, |
the state troops, lately resigned
n the army.
KENTUCKY ELECTION.
LOUISVILLE, June 20.-The Union majority |