Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1861-05-17
Important from st. Lsuis.

ST. Louis, May l0-Genl Frost's brigade
of Missouri militia, encamped at Camp Jack
son, on the western outskirts of the city sur
rendered Internationally this afternoon, on
the demand OF Capt Lyon, commander of the
United States forces in this CITY,
Captain Lyon marched on Camp Jackson
with some thousands Of volunteers, surround
ed it, and planted eight field pieces on the I'D
joining emincnces.
Captain Lyon then dispatched a letter to
Gen. Frost, demanding an immediate surren-
der of his command, giving him half an hour
time for compliance Herewith.
1t is understood that Gen. Frost says that
he did not receive this letter until his camp
was surrounded by q. s. troops. he then re-
piled the encampment was organized under the
law of the State, simply for organizing and
drilling the volunteer militia Of this military
district. Not expecting any demonstration Of
this kind, he was entirely unprepared to sue
cessfully resist the attack. He therefore ac-
cepted the terms specified, and surrendered his
command.
There were only about 800 men in the camp,
a large number being in the city on leave Of
absence. The troops laid down their arms
and were escorted to the city as prisoners Of
war
release on parole was rendered to the Off
GERS and troops, providing they would take
oath not TO take up arms again against the U
s. government which they declined doing, on
the ground that it implied that they had alrea-
dy taken up arms against the government,
which they disclaimed.
ST. LOUIS, May l0-Midnight-Just before
the troops started for the city, and while the
State troops were drawn up Between two lines
of United States volunteers, several rocks
were thrown Mt the volunteers NEARLY all OF
whom were Dutch) and few pistol shots fred
by excited parties in the surrounding crowd,
which WAS composed of a large number Of CHI
zens, including many women.
One shot took effect in the leg Of Capt. Blan-
lowsky, and as he fell, he gave the word to
fire, which was obeyed BY some four or five
companies, resulting in the death Of upwards
of twenty persons, including two women and
several children, and badly wounding several
others.
This unfortunate occurrence has produced
an intense excitement in the city. Large Boz
dies of men are thronging the streets.
The Democrat and Anzeiger, republican
newspaper Offices have been threatened by the
mob; but, by the promptness of the police,
there has yet been no violent demonstration.
ST. LOUIS, May ll.-There are many and
very conflicting rumors relative to the cause
Of firing on the crowd at Camp Jackson last
evening by the federal troops Some say that
rocks, brickbats and other missiles were hurl-
ed at the volunteers others assert the contrary
One respectable citizen, who claims to have
been an eyewitness and stood few feet be-
hind the troops that fired, states positively
that no rocks were thrown and no pistols fred
by the crowd, the only provocation being
abusive epithets launched at the Germans in
the ranks. 1t is known, however, that after
the firing commenced shots were returned by
parties in the crowd and several soldiers were
wounded. II is understood that thorough
investigation of the matter has been ordered
by Capt Lyons, when, it is hoped, the truth
will be known. Several Of the troops are al
ready under arrest.
The United States troops are now in possess
sion Of Camp jackson, with all the equipage,
tents, provisions, etc.
The Pacific and North Missouri railroad de-
pots are occupied by the volunteers Much
excitement exists in the city. Gen. Frost, with
his staff, and all the State troops, are in the
arsenal.
ST. LOUIS, Saturday Night--Gen. Frost
Brigade have been released on their parole o
4 honor, the men taking the oath not to sery,
against the general government.
Gov. jackson caused one span Of the Osag'
bridge to be destroyed.