Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-10-17
MISSOURI AND FuMruEH WEST.


ST Louis, Oct. 16.--In the convention yes
tcrday, an ordinance postponing the state ecc-
ton till the first Monday in November passed,
8 % |. Resolutions were passed authorizing
the governor to issue state revenue notes to
the amount OF two millions to be received as
gold, redeemed at the end OF three years with
out interest. Tie committee reported Il bill
for the organization and government OF tine
state militia. A memorial tiom the grand
Jury requested The convention to declare all
county offices vacant which have been filled by
persons known to be any way dlsloyal--Such
vacancies to be filled by the governor.
It's understood Big River bridge has been
burned by party OF rebels from St. Francis
county, headed by a man named Coice a mem
Der OF the convention.
INDEPENDENCE, Mo, Oct, l4.-Captain
Wentz with his command of volunteers, were
surprised 30 miles from Fort Craig, and him
self, SECOND lieutenant, and nine men, taken
prisoners. The rest ran back to Fort Craig.
Three government wagons were also captured.
Capt Morris with tour companies, are III pur-
suit
WAsnlNGroN, Oct. l6.--Mr. Stock, Indian
agent Tor New Mexico, just arrived from that
territory, states that prior to Ills departure all
the principal men OF tHe NayaloeS came 10
Santa Ee and made 4 treaty OF peace with the
mas, where small force OF Texans have
taken possession, through the treachery OF Col
Lnring. All is quiet i'll the territory. The
federal force there under Cot. Candy is from
1900 to 1900 strong, and the citizens have
raised three full regiments. He reports the
people loyal to a man. The object OF the
rebela is 10 seize the government stores rather
dian endeavor to conquer the country. There
Were no disturbances at the Plains, and when
stock passed over them the Indians were in the
best humor, from the ta4i OF having received
their presents and annulties.
PoTosI, Mo, Oct. live have the follow
ing account OF an attack on Big River bridge,
yesterday morning. The enemy was discov
cred approaching the bridge at seven yester.
day morning, by Il German picket, who gave
the alarm. Our troops, numbering between
40 and 50, instantly prepared for action, al.
though the rebels numbered about 600, under
jeff Thompson They stood their ground,
and from stone piles and other places OF shell
ter, did good execution. They were finally
surrounded, however, and obliged to surrender.
Their loss is one killed, six wounded. Rebel
loss five killed, Jour wouuled. Immediately
after the surrender, the federal prisoners were
sworn by Thompson not to bear arms against
tue southern eonederacy, and were released
The rebels ther. burned tie bridge and Spcedi.
ly retired Thompson said he had five
thousand mounted men in the vicinity,
and said that he intended to burn other
bridges, aud that Pilot Knob and honton
would soon be attacked and captured All
the troops on the road have been ordered to
Irunton by Col. Casino, in command al that
post. i'll anticipation OF an attack. strong
force Of rebels is sad to be in that vicinity,
threatening our force at the termination OF the
road. Col, Casline's force consists OF the 33d
u Il 4 Il,