The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-14
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM ST. LOUIS
ANOTHER STREET FIGHT
THE HOME GUARD ATTACKED.
THEY FIRE TINE CROWD,
Several Killed and Wounded.

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Several Killed and wounded.
Sr. Louis, May l2.-The city was the scene of
another terrible tragedy last night About 6
o'clock large body of Home Guards entered the
city through Fifth street, from the Arsenal, where
they had been enlisted during the day, and fur
nIshed with arms. On reaching Walnut street the
troops turned westward, large crowd lininr the
pavement to witness their progress. At the corner
OF Filth street. parties among the spectators BEGAN
hooting, Kissing, and otherwise abusing the com
panles as they passed, and boy about fourteen
years old discharged pistol into their ranks
Part OF the rear company Immediately turned
and hred upon the crowd, and the whole q ,Ium,
was instantly in confusion, breaking their rank.
ana dschargIng their muskets down their own line
ana among the people on the sidewalks. The show
er "l pals Tor a few minutes terrible the bul-
lets nylng IN every direction. entering the doors
and windows of private residences brpakino shut
terS, tearing ratings, and smashing bricks in
the third story. The utmost confusion and con-
sternation prevailed, spectators fleeing in all di-
rectons, and, but for the random firing of the
troops scnres ofprople must have baen killed
As most of the firing was directed down their own
ranks, the troops suffered most severely, four of
their number being instantly killed and several
ID
Garvin, and W IN. Cady, all citizens, were killed
Charles Ii. Woodward wounded in the shout
der: his entire arm will have to be amputated j.
Godfrey, working in the garden of Mr.. Cozens, re-
ceved three Minnie balls in his BODY. Michael
Davis had an ankle shattered James F. Welch
was badly shot in he foot. Several others wprs
less seriously wounded. The house of Mr. Mathews
received three bullets. One of hi: daughters was
John Dick, German, has been recognized.
Immense crowds of people filled the streets after
the occurrence The most intense indignation was
expressed against the Germans. Mavor TAYLOR ad-
dressed the excited crowd, and induced them to
dlSperse under the promise that further violence
should be done. The city was comparatively ouiat
during the evening and night, heavy rain pre-
venting the assembling of large crowds
The State troops were released from the Arsenal
last evening, and came to the city on 4 steamer
fearing to trust themselves among the Germans of
the lower Wards, even under escort. They all
complain bitterly Of bad treatment during their
confinement at the Arsenal.
ue 1Rr6Egt and his" caTs I&ayn IhGi saEH'aa E aya m
themselves Of the same when taking the oath not
to bear arms against the United States
heavy rain has fallen nearly all day: notwith-
standing, the streets have been thrOnged with ey.
cited people, large proportion of whom loudly
censured those IN authority for putting loaded arms
in the hands OF inexperienced volunteers ;o shoot
down inOfensive citizens.
All good citizens deprecate the action of Iawless
parties, and justly blame the troops for indscritni-
without orders and cry out against the uuneces-
sary marching of soldiers through the city
In order to aliay the excitement and restore con-
hdence to the people, General Harvey has issued a
proclamation to the people of St Louis and the
State, which has been posted throughout the citv
expressing deep regret at the state of things ex-
lstiug here pedging himself to do all in his power
tn preserve peace, calling on the people and public
authorities to aid him in the discharge of his
duties.
lie says the military force under his command
will only be used at the last extremity and homes
he will not be compelled to resort to martial la,v
Dut simply states that the public peace must be
preserved, and lives of the people protected He
says he has no authority to change the location of
the iome Guard qua"tered in the CITY, but to avoid
all further cause OF excitement if called upon to aid
the local authorities, will use the regular army in
preference In accordance with this proclamation
a battalion OF regulars has been sent to the city
and placed under the direction of the Police Com
misSioners, to act as a military Police COrps
Considerable lawessne>s has prevailed for the
past few days, and several innocent Germans have
been shot in the street.
The feeling against the Germans is most intense,
the regular volunteers and Home Guards beiDg
composed mainly of that class of citizens and
through their acts so many innocent people have
been killed. Several persons, charged with firing
on the troops and shooting in the streets, have
been arrested, and the police on the alert
The news of the surrender of Camp Jackson Gre
ates intense excitement at Jefferson citv ard the
Harris Military bill passed both House and Senate
in fifteen minutes.
Another commoton was created on the reception
of a dispatch stating that large force of youa-
teers had left this city for Jefferson
The powder recently purchased here was imme.
diately sent into the country, and the State Trea
sury removed to place of security. large mum
Der Of citizens enrolled themselves as a Home
Guard, and several hundred troops are expected
from surrounding Counties in obedience to a spc-
cia call by the Governor.
At session of the Legislature, called after mid
night, the bill passed both Houses, extending the
power over the Police Commissioners, giving the
Governor ample means for suppressing riot and in
surrectionarv movements throughou the State
About 900 Illinois volunteers are now stationed
at Caseyvil!e, seven miles east ofhere.
ADDITIONAL PARTICULARS OF THE Fridays FIGHT.
The troops engaged in the capture of Camp
Jackson were the lSt, I'd, Sd and 4ih Regiments of
United States Volunteers, under Colonies Blair,
Brewstein, Sigel, and SEuttner and the Sd and 4th
Regiments of the United States Reserve Corps
formerly the Home Guards, under Colonies McNeal
and own.
Sr. Louis, May l1.-Hon. Robert Campbell has
received a note from Gen. Frost, which has been
distributed throughout the city in extras earnestly
requesting him ane tnd friends of the State militia
now held as prisoners of war in the arsenal, to
abstain from any demonstrating stating that their
safety depends upon quetness in the city, and that
any rotous proceedings would arouse the populace
in the lower wards, and result disastrously to the
citv and the militia.
Reports of insubordinatis in the arsenal are
credited, and fears entertained for the lives of
the State troops, should disturbances occur in the
city.
General Harney has arrived and taken comm and
of the United States forces
Captain Lyon will start for Washington to-
morrow.
The following additional names of the killed
have been ascertained Casper ii. Glencoe John
fl. Sweikart, John Waters, 2. Doane, j. j. Jones,
of Portage county, Ohio; L. Carl, Christian Dean,
Mrs. Macanlitf, Mrs Chapman, +. ID. Allen two
boys named lchnOur and Lessng.
DR.. George b. SandersOn stabbed last night
in a drinking saloon by Judge Buckner Both were
prominent citizens. The difficulty grew out Of the
Fort jackson affair. Judge Buckuer gave himself
up to the authorities and was lodged in iail Mr.
SInderson received three wounds in the stomach
each of which is regarded as fatal.
Particulars of the Collision at st. Louis
Loss OF Life Confirmed.
ST. Louis, May l3.-The official statement of the
collision on Friday evening says it was caused by
the abusive actions of the crowd, one of whom
fired three barrels of his revolver at Lieut. Saxon,
of the regular service, and aiming fourth
shot when the soldiers fired The assailant was
among those instantly killed. Several of the
company were killed by shot from the crowd when
the hre was returned causing the deaths, before
reported, OF twenty two persons in this first
collision, three of whom were soldiers
Many citizens hastily left the city Yesterday in
alarm consequent upon reported nsubordina ation
among the troops; but General Harney's proeIama-
tion has restored confidence, and is believed that
no further disturbances will occur.
Two thousand muskets, supposed to have been
sent from Baton Rouge, four large howitzers and
two lO-inch mortars and a large number of shell,
were captured at Camp jackson by the Federal
troops.
Hon. Mr.. BADGER, OF NORTH CARoLINA.-This
gentleman who was elected Union man to a
Convention in February, is proposed as candidate
foI the Convention about to be held. In a card
accepting the nomination, he says:
UFrom the time I saw Mr.