Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-05-17
would be to admit that they hal been In rebellion which

would be to admit that they had been in rebellion which
they would not concede
The preparations for the surrender and for marching
ne prisoners under the escort Of The Arsenal troops
cuped an hour or two. The Brigade was then formed
in line, headed by Gen. Frost and his staf on horseback
and with colors flying and drums beating, marched
through the wood skirng the road up to an opening
that had been made in the fence near the turnpike here
halt ordered for some reason, and the opportunity
was improved by large crowd Of excited citizens 10
draw near the officers of the staff and salute them win
cheers The appeared objected and rather sad but
evidently were not conscious of having done anything
cowardy. One Of the officers achieved voley oil deal
ening huzzis by riding up fence and hacking away
at it with sword breaking and bending 1t so as to
render il entirely useless. 1t was very handsome
sword, costing $780, and was recent presint from some
military friends. This example was followed by other
amidst shouts Of applause.
About half past five the prisoners of war left the grove
and entered the road the United States soldiers enclosing
them by q single file sire ched along each side OF the
line halt ordered, and the troops remained
standing in the position they hal depoyed INTO the road
in. TIE head Of the column at the same time rested op
Posite small hill the left as you approach the city,
ard the on line with the entrance to the grove
Vast crowds ofpeopc covered the surrounding grounds
and every fenc, and house top in the nifty Suddenly
the sharp reports OF seve firearms were heard from the
front OF the column, and the spectators that ned me
accent hill fleeing in the greatest dismay and
terror.
German companies being pressed 10y the crowd, aud
receiving blows from them turned and discharged
their pieces. Fortunately no one was INJURED and the
soldiers who had done the act WIRE at once placed und
arrest Hardly, however had tranquility been restored
when voley after volley OF rifle reports were suddenly
hear from the extreme ranks aud men, women ana
children beheld running wildly and ranticay away
from the scene Many while running, wsre suddely
struck the sod and the wounded and diving made the
lateibeaui'ul field look like battle ground.
We went the grove Immediately after the occur
renee aud fear al and CHASTITY sight seldom seen.
Men lay gapngin the agony OF death, and staining the
green grass with their blood as it flowed from their
wounds Children Of eight or ten years of age were
pale and motioness asleep, under the trees, and
women cried in pain as they lay upon the ground One,
girl Of fourteen, presented mourniul picture, as she
recined against stump, her face cold and white from
the sudden touch Of DEATH We counted fifteen dead
persons and half as many wounded, lying around TIE
only bodies recognz d last night thos of Waller
Mcdowell living Elizabeth street. killed by shot in
the temple Emily Sommers, girl OF fourteen, whose
parents live Carr and Seventeenth streets; Thomas
A. Haren residence Sixth street, above OFslon; aud
Nicholas Kuobloch an artillerymen, recognized
among the dead. sou of Captain Andrew Icenbower
was kul d by gun shot in the chest A man named
Carl Mrs ncCeuiT and mechanic at the Pac fl Ma
chine Shop, Christian Dean, we're recognized after being
taken to the dead house.
The wounded, who we're unable 10 be moved, wee
wounded in he thigh, the ball entering through
bis coat pocket and forcing handkerchief With 1t into
the body. DR. R1ple living on Eleventh and Madison
streets wounded in the side. Trueman Wright re-
eived balls in the hip. Frank Daen, living on Spruce
street between Six h aud Seventh, wounded IL the
leg Denis Keliher Injured in the manner. These
were all the names that could be learned at the time,
owing to the removal OF the ured by their friends
To-day the bodies of the dead will be recognized and
the Of the wounded ascertained. The total num-
Der killed and injured is about twenty-five. It was re-
ported that the Arsenal troops attacked with
stones and coupe Of shots discharged at them by the
crowd before they fred Whether this be true or not
more reckless act has never been committed than au
rmed body Of troops qischarging those terrible nstru-
mtnts of war-Nnie nil s-among crowd Of defense
less spectators.
Tao most Of tho people exposed to the FIRE If the OIL
iiers citiz ns with their wires and choren VINO
we're merely spectators and took no part in any demon
,rldon whatever. The firing was said to have been
lone by Boernstens company and at the command OF
an officer As night ClO-ea ia and lad the CHASTITY nor
rors of the scene German gment took possession OF
tho blood stained camp and the tents OF the STATE sol
Tiers By citizens Of ST. Louis and especially those who
nave lost friends By the occurrence Of yesterday the
syeuts-~ill not be easily forgotten.
The United States troops are now in possession OF
Camp Jackson, with all Of the equpsgc, iens pFoVis-
ons 81, The prisoners OF war aye, We lsleVe ut the
Arsenal.
It almost impossible to describe the intense exhibit
ion of feeling which manifested last evening in the
tv All the mos. ir, qlent,d streets aud were
hronged with cz,n the highest state OF excitement
md loud huzzls and occasional shots heard in va
nous localiss. There was any amount Of hurryIng 10
fro in hot haste, and everybody asked OF his neares
neghbor on the sidewalk the news "Wha; does 1t oil
mean ?"-"Who was killed WHO wounded 2
&c. No satisfactory could have been given to
uh questions even if the persons Intercepted had had
line or inclination TO stop and talk There was very
lie congregating the street corners. Everybody
on the move and rapid pcdestran-m was turned in
% account. THOUSANDS rpop thonsands OF restless hui
nan beings could be seen from almost every point on
Fourth street. all in search OF the latest news lrpreca-
ons loud aud long we're hurled into the darkeuing air,
tnd the most unanimous resentmen, expressed on all
leg at the amer OF firing into the harmless crowds
q. ar Camp Jackson Hon J. r. Barrett, Major Uritl
wight and other speakers addressed arga aud intense
y excited crowd in front OF the Planters House, and
l.her well known citizens similarly engaged a. va
-ious points In the city Amid the noise aud confusion
was impossible to obtain even the substance OF the
sDe ches deliv, red.
All the drinking sloons restaurants and other public
Of similar character closed ~ tner pioprle-
ors amost simultaneously at darF; and the windows OF
private dTeug' yere fastened, 70 earci general rot.
Theatres and other public places OF amusement we're en-
rely ont OF the question: aud nobody went near them.
Matters of graver import occupying the minds OF
lur cz rs and everything but the present excitement
vas bani-hed from their thoughts
Crowds OF men rushed through the principal thor
)ughres bearing tanners end devices suited to thin
several fluciCs aud by cheering aud groanfrg.-
Some were armed and Others we're not armed, aud all
,semed anxioul TO be at work. charge was made on
he gunstore Of II Dimick, on Main street; the door
vas broken open and the crowd secured fifteen or twenty
guns before sufficient number OF police could be col
ected 10 arrest the proceedings. Cbiet McDonough
marched down with about tseuty policemen, armcG VIII
nuskes aud succe, ded in disperring Inc mob AID pro-
citing the pr mses from further molesIa0u. Squad
uns Of armed policemen stationed at several Of tie
most public corners ard the oi cs Of the Missouri ID N
crat aud AM Tiger des Westerns were placed uhder
,uard for protection.
riel. deal excitement was exhibited in the neigh
,orhool OF the etth Oice, where the bodies OF some
# the killed brought. Others who were wounded
md dying also depoiod there for Whatever relief
could be administered BY surgical Gia.
ARRIVAL OF TIE GREAT EASTERN-ANERJCAN
AFFAIRS IL PARLIAMENT ARRIVAL OF THE
SOUTHERN COMMlSSIONERS-AFFAIR IN THE
EAST.
The steamship Great Eastern, Capt. Thompson, from
Milford Haven on the evening Of the lstfsant, arrived
off Sandy Hook Sturday morning aud anchored near the
gh:ship.
Tne yovsgs has been retarded By severe head Vinds
ana bad weather, which vii lie they delayed The wse',
demonstrated most satisfactorily her seagoing qualities
The Commercial news by this arrival is Of much inter-
IS tie political intelligence OF srbordnate moment
The steamship Kangaroo sailed from Lverf OOl on The
Is, for New York
The news Of the extraordinory and unanimous war
movement Of tie Northern peope had been received by
ile AmrIca which LETT Bo.tou the l7h ult, aud ar
rived at Liverpool on the 30h
In the House of Lords the 90 ult, Lord Malmes-
barry Inquired what action he Gov rlment contemplated
akng with regard to American affairs
Lord Wodehous5 replied that at the present nom mt
the Government recognized light or obligation to inter