, 1861-08-16

IFforn Oar Special Correspondent
ST. LOUIS, August II, 1851
To-day has been sad one in our citY, Al
though yesterday the news arrived that the
noble General who struck the first blow tor
the Union in Missouri had fallen upon the
field Of battle, Union men seemed to be
doubtful Of the painful truth, and not until
to dsy did people exhibit the sorrow that
pressed upon every heart. They began to
realize that the man who had neryed every
arm by his deeds Of valor, who had Infused
Ifeand hope into the Union men of Missouri
and made order out Of chaos, Was lying dead
upon field where he hsd gained one Of the
prondest victories that ever fell to the lot Of
soldier. Although the country for which he
fought Will unite IN mourning for the
noble men and distfng gu;shed soldier who has
60 far won it's only great victories, they can
not feel Its loss as ne Of Missouri do. Were
it lated that his life should be yielded for his
he wished for him than on a fed Of triumph
and while cheering his men onward against
the enemy. Nov, however, comes the saddest,
the most bitter recollection OF the affair. The
sacrifice Of Gen. Lyon and the hundreds Of bis
little band, sods needless and could hare been pre-
rented. Ten days ago, having received 8 re-
quest from Lyon for reinforcements, Gen.
Fremont telegraphed the same to Secretary
Cameron. he was answered BY q dispatch
aeking If refnf0rcemeDts were absolutely nee
tive by Fremont. Sincs that time not
word OF answer had been received
and Government seemed to hgvetorgoiten ei-
tberi its duty, or rtheimminentpe peril Of q portion
! Of its army. This is true statement Of facts,
ard may be relied upon IS correct Had rein-
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| been complete, and the army would not have
had to fall back, but instead could have pur.
| sued and dispersed the enemy. All feel that
| another sacrifice hiss been offered up to red
tape Notwithstanding the causes that VIZ
hare to mcurn, however, the triumph of Sat
Of the1r number, Will stand as one Of the great
est victories Of modern times.
To night the body Of Gen. Lyon Ia expected
| and preparations have been made to receive i
| With becoming honors. 1t Is hoped that i
| Will for day lie in state, 60 that the peo
This merntng martial law was proclaim
| ed By Gen. fremont in the city. Brownlee
| the President OF the Board Of Police Commls
| eloners, and notorious for his secession pro
| clivities and actE, has been removed, and Basi
| Duke substituted in bis place. The latter ha
been member of the Board, aud WIS appoin
| led by Gov. jackson, but is not guilty in an.
known acts Of secession. The police fore
viii remain as it is, none Of the pfiFates beio
removed, but will be subordinate to the mill
ta1y and liable st any moment to be superce
ded BY them. Mal. J: IcKinstry has been AZ
ticn cculd not have Eeen made. B7aFe an
energetic, deyoted]y attached to the Unio1
Enoairg the character Of the men he has t
deal With, things will speedily reaca state Q
| order and quiet. Rebels caught in acts aga!Es
The Government need expect no marc
city for auestiDg men ons day aud releasing
them en- parole The next, has passed, md the
will Tow be dea1t with vigorously. This i
! the expressed determination Of both Gsners
Fremont aud the Provost Marshal ALL to d ,
the Heme Gna1ds Of the city have been at
4 few hours sgo they went to the restdenc
cf Dr: MckellopE, On Olive street. Wao
ore If The leading seeessioniste, and as who's
house the head ones have been in the halt {
nightly meeting for consultatioa. The Guard
at once surrounded the premises, bat the 81
! through back window en- the appearance {
tie soldiers. Every exe1tio1 will be mad
10 rapidly gather within the Arsenal 3
interesting collection Of sece5hers, and to fin
eut where their srm6 are secret5d. O1e grea
reason tor the declaration Of martial lsW b
Gen. Fremont, was the positive kaoTledge c
an extensive and alarming league Of plottin
! rebels within the city. St- LouiB is full {
troops constantly arriving, and the Mlssou1
Volunteers are ali being rapidly armed aa
equipped About five thousand soldiera hay
been sent out to reinforce Sigel, and has
probably reached him ere this. No apprehe
sion Of an attack upon this city from at
Quarter are felt. The Vigilance Comm1tt'
have provided themselves with suitable blank
$ and are gciDg through the eatire city aad e.
ting the names Of all the seeessioaists. Co
{ siderable CONSERVATION exists amoag tho
| In
, sioniste arrested today Was Captain Wade.
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