New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-06-17
THE CAMPAIGN OPENED IN MISSOURI.

THE CAMPAIGN OPENED IN MISSOURI.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT OF UNITED STATES
TROOPs-FORCEs PROCEED OVER TIE PACIFIC
AND SOUTHWEST BRANCH RAiLROADs-THREE
REGIMENTS SENT UP THE MISSOURI RIyER-ALL
TIE PARTICULARS.
FROM The Dsnoerat JunsN
ur readers are already apprised Of the result Of the
late conference between Governor Jackson and Gene
raj Price on the one baud, and General Lyon and
Colonel Blair the other, wherein the rst party Cru
cously offered to prome TO desst from the monstrous
and causelsss crime Of treason, If the second party
would surrender the absolute and invaluable night Of
the United States Government TO have and move troops
In the State, 10 selfdefense The reader Is further
awar, that In consequence Of the refusal Of such
render on such terms jackson has Issued bis guberna
toral declaration Of war against the Government Of
the American people. Also that the sufer and deeper
to strike terror into the heart Of the American eagle
said jackson has caused the railroad bridges at the
ascoDade and Usage rivers to to be subjected to con-
sgfstSi incident. came by telegraph to the
knowledge Of the authorities at the Arsenal early on
Wednesday. Preparations, already well advanced,
were at once has ened put the regiments in motion
Tho first battalion Of Col Sigels Regiment, the Third
of the Missouri Volunteers, was ordered 10 get ready
for inst ant march, and the second battalion TO prepare
for an early move ment on the morrow. The object
was to protect the property and peace OF the State
from the wanton malice Of the incendiary and de-
mented jackson. The camp was speedily broken up,
and the companies in excellent marching order. The
requisite steps were taken TO secure an abundance Of
cars ON the Pacific road, and at ii p M. the first bat
talon, Lieut. Col Hassendeube commanding, arrived
at the Fourteenth street depot and entered the train II
some seven cars A heavy amount OF freight ana
seyeral field pieces were laden freight The
train moved quietly off at about the hour named, the
fact being known to very few people In the city COL
Hassendeubel had instructions to take possession OF
and protect from injury the line Of Southwest Branch
road and he will doubtless effect that laudable pur-
pose.
o'clock last evening" the second battalion Of the
same regiment moved, with baggage aud artillery
from the arsenal and marched ON Seventh street.
Chouteau avenue and Fourteenth street, to the DEPOT
Thence they proceeded prosperousy by rail- to take
possession Of and protect the road to the Gasconade
River.
commanded by Col Sigel in person, consisted OF the
remainder of his regiment five companies OF Infantry
and two of rifemen. They had with them siege
howizer and battery Of six guns In charge Of Malo,
Biscbo with company OF cavalry, sixty horses, and
by Captains Albert and Conrad, and the Infantry
Companies by Captain Leis, Dunklei' Neumann, Man
EMBARKATroN OF TROOPS.
There was movement, Of Federal troops from the
Arsenal Yesterday on the steamers Iatan and j. u.
Swop the destination of which is not certainly known,
but il supposed to be Jefferson City. AT ii O'Clock
| a. IN. the LIST Regiment Missouri Volunteers, under
command Of Lieut. Col Andrews, and one section OF
| Capt Toltens Light battery, and two companies OF
regulars, commanded by Capt Larthrop, embarked on
board the Iatan, and started mp the rver Inc nght
wing of the lst, under command Of Col Blair, and
the Other sectpn of Capt To,tens battery. and de-
tachme1t Of pioneers, and Gen. Lyon and staff, left on
board the j. {. Swon at o'clock p. m. Horses and
wagons and all the necessary camp e9upage, amrnu.
rion. and PROVISIONS for long march, accompanied
the expedition, and the troops and officers 70 the mum.
he, Of 500 got Oh in good spirits and style, amid the
widest cheering and Of the expedition aOd
the garrison. This Is the mort important ehPeo'aoS
UPON Don its success, depends, in g great measure, the