The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1861-09-21
AFmy CoTresp0ndenees
Headquarters Gel Eaoards Regiment,
Albany, No., Sept IL, 1851

Armg CeSrespondenee.
Heddquarses Gel Eacards' Regiment,
ALBANY. No., Sept II, 1851.
EDiroR HAwK-EYs:- ,zss
Some two months ago, difficulty arose be-
tween the Union men and the Rebels, in North.
western Missouri, particularly in Worth and
Gentry counties; in which, as usual, the Rebels
resorted to many ends of violence to Cypress
and drive the Union men from the State.
The Union men called upon their friends In
Iowa for assistance, and many Of Us came down
to their relief, and after chasing the enemy
from their hiding places, and taking some Of
them and administering the oath, there was .
compromise entered into by Col Craner, com.
mahding the forces in Northwestern Missouri,
on the part Of the Union men, and Aothershcnd
ct al on the part Of the Secessionisss, wherein
each party agreed to abide by the laws and not
take up arms against each other. But soon af
ter the Iowans returned home, the Secessionists
turned traitors to their late compromise, as they
had previously done to their Government, and
commenced their threats and violence again
against the Union men, saying that they would
enforce Ciaib Jackson's military enactments at
ali hazards.
notwithstanding the oath which many Of them
had taken to support the Constitution of the
United States and the laws thereof, short time
before, and notwithstanding the compromise
which they had entered into; they commenced
raising companies again, and drilling, for the
purpose Of enforcing the laws above referred
to, and compelling the Union men to submit or
leave the State. The Union men finding them.
selves in danger; their property and lives being
threatened, and in many cases acts Of violence
committed, again called upon the Iowans for as.
sistance. They sent numerous dispatches to
Col. Edwards, as we'll as to private citizens, So
netting aid. But Col. Edwards not wishing to
put our State to any expense without first being
certain that humanity, as we'll as the supremacy
Of the laws demanded it, did not act until no
had frst sent messenger upon whom be could
rely, into Missouri to ascertain the true state Of
affairs.
Accordingly, after havirg become fully satis-
fed of his duty in the premises, be ordered .
number Of the companies to rendezvous at Al.
lensville, Missouri, town some six miles below
the line, in Worth county. In marching down,
We met continued tide of families fleeing from
the State. And all along the line, from Decatur
to Page counties, SO far Is we could see and
hear, families were tented and in their wagons
who had left the day and night before We reach
ed Allensville, to save themselves aud their pro.
perry.
do not approve Of their course in leaving
the State, instead Of staying and helping their
Union brethren in the protection of their lives
and liberty. But terrorism was at 80 high .
tide, thatit required the greatest degree of cour
age and energetic measures to withstand it.
Some Of the Secessionists from this region,
had been down with NcCulloch, in the battle
Of Springfield, and returned from what they
considered decided victory; and the troops be-
ing nearly all Withdrawn from St. Joseph, they
thought, a. suppose. BY making bold and en-
srgetic strike through here, together with sup
posed success 10 the Southern portion Of the
State, and intimidating those of the Union men
remaining, enough to carry the State for Seces.
sion at the coming election.
We started from Alensyille yesterday, and
reached this place this morning All along the
way, We found no men at secession houses, they
having Acd to the Rebel encampnent at Gentry,
vile and Rochester and when we would come
to house Of Unionists, which are in the minor
ity through these counties, W. rth and Gentry. j
the demonstrations Of joy which We witnessed
| from the women and children as we passed
along-some with tears In their eyes would
greet US and beg US to stay and help them re.
pulse their prosecutors; and assure you tina,
most Of US felt like doing SO. Every thing shows
the marks occasioned by this unholy war carried
on by the Rebels. The towns and county are
desolate. No business doing by any one-all
absolved in war. The Unionists say that IL We
do not conquer the enemy this time, they. (the
| Unionists.) will all be compelled to leave the
State. We intend to stick to them until We
crush out rebellion in this corner.
The Secessionists we're in this place with their
forces few days since, and tore down the Uni
on Tag which was put upon the Court House by
our Iowa boys when here before. When we
marched in, yesterday, the same which put the
Stars and Stripes the FIRST time, claimed the
privilege Of putting them up again, which of
course was granted, and our glorious flag soon
6oated from the top Of the Court House, amid
deafening hurrah's for our Gag and the Union,
Capt. Allen, Of Bethany, Missouri, and another
member of his company, then addressed the Il.
tisens and soldiers In regard to the crisis Their
tone vas fos var add blood. The Unionists Of
Missouri most feel the smart Of oppression and
they feel like taking vengeance.
Col. Edwards was loudly called for, and be
sddresed the citizens in most impressive
manner. Telling them our mission, and that
We would accomplishit before leaving; that Ne
had not come down from Iowa with the toneh Of
the incsndiary, - many Of them expected from
rumor; that the private property Of ell peace-
able citizens should be protected, bat that n.
bellion must and should b crushed out, II need
Be, at the point Of the bayonet The Colonel
h very popular with the soldiers u he also has
been with The citizens.
Major Drake. Of Appanoose, made some a.
propriats remarks TO ths audience. He Il Ane.
md brave looking young pmcsr.