Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-14
Tho outrage at So. Louiz.

81. Io-s. Nay 11.--ManJ conflicting rumsrs US
vail relative to the OF the firing on the CROWD
Of spectators at Camp Jackson last evening. Som,
say that sticks, bricks and other missiles were hurl
ed at the volunteers, smashing muskets, breaking
limbs, and otherwise wOunding the soldiers, Will,
others assert the contrary.
respectable citizen an eyewitness, who stool
few feet behind the troops that fred states posi-
lively that no rocks were thrown and pistols
nred by the crowd that the only provocation given
was abusive epithets launched at the Germans in
the ranks 1t is known, however, that after the
lring commenced shots were returned by parties
IN the crowd, wounding several soldiers.
IL Is understood that thorough investigation OF
the matter has been ordered by Capt Lyons, when
the truth will be known. Several of the troons are
already under arrest. It is difficult to learn the
names OF the killed in consequence of their speedy
removal by their Friends but full list viii be as
certained to-day.
The troops engaged in the capture of Camp Jack
son were 'he Ist "a id and 4th regiments of United
States volunteers, under Coils. Blair, Boerstein. ST.
gel, and Shutner, and the Sd and 4th regiments
United States reserve corps formerly the Home
Guard, under Coils. McNeal and Brown.
Capt. Lyon was seriously but not dangerously
kicked by horse in the camp grounds.
The United States troops are now in possession of
ions, etc.
The Pacific and North Missouri Railroad depOts
are occupied by the volunteers.
Much excitement prevails in the city but owing
to the efficiency of the military police corps order
prevails.
Gen. Frost and his staff, with all the State troops,
are at the Arsenal.
SECOND DISPATCH
ST. LOUIS, May ll.-Hon. John How and Col Robt
Campbell received note from Gen Frost. winch
has been distributed throughout the city in extras
earnestly entreatiug his friends and the friends of
the State militia, now held prisoners If war in the
Arsenal. to abstain from any demonstration stating
that their safety depended upon quietness in the
city; that any riotous proceeding would arouse the
popuace In the lower wards and result disastrousy
to the city and to them Reports of insubordnation
in the Arsenal credited and fears are entertain
ed for the lives of the State troops, should dis
turbance occur in the city.
General Harvey has arrived and taken command
of the United States forces
Capt, Lyon will start for Washington tomorrow
The following are additional names of the killed
as far as ascertained Casper H. Glennercoal, job
Sweetheart, John Waters, z. Jones, Portage county,
Ohio; l.. Carl, Christian Dean, Mrs. McCaullf Mr.
chapman, f. ID. Allen and two boys named Icen-
newer and Leasing.
Later-Gen. Frcst's brigade was released from
the Arsenal this evening. The officers were liber-
ated on parole honor and the men took an oath not
to bear arms against the Government during the
present war
A report having gained credence that the Federal
troops had gone to Jefferson City to take Governor
Jackson prisoner and dispense the Legislature Geo.
r. Taylor, the President of the road authoriatvely
contradicts the rumor, and says the troops at the
Pacific Railroad depot simply stationed there to
see that no troops munitions of war are transfer
red TO or from the city
Officers disclaim any interference with the man.
agement of the road and trans will run regularly.
The Governor, however, has caused one span of
Usage bridge to be destroyed which will necesstate
a change of cars.
Two regiments of the Home Guards are patrolling
the streets to preserve order and about one humid
red men are stationed at the Democrat Office
Several shooting ARRAYS occurred during the day.
but the city is quiet to night, and heavy rain is
now falling.
large body Of troops cqme down on the Alton
and Chicago Railroad this afternoon and passed on
TO Belleville, ILL.,, twelve miles from here.