The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-06-22
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The news from Missouri is beginning to
be highly interesting. Fifty thousand Reb-
els have been called for by Gov. Jackson,
to drive ont the Unionists. All the availa-
bic force of the Union men in Kansas has
has been centered at Kansas City and vicin-
ity. If we are not much mistaken, the
Governor of Missouri is pursuing very
suicidal policy in taking the step he has.
Besides having large force all over the
State to contend with, troops enough from
the States of Illinois, Iowa and Kansas, can
be thrown into Missouri in twenty days,
to utterly squelch Claib. Jackson and his
followers, and old Ben. Mccullough of Ar
kansas thrown in to boot. Let Jim Lane
or Montgomery get after Nc Cullough once.
and the next news from him will be dated
at New Orleans.
Below we give the latest. news which we
have received from Missouri, for which we
are indebted to the LeaveDworth Times and
| Conservative.
On the morning of the 18th inst, the
regulars under Capt. Prince left Camp Un-
ion, near Kansas City, and marched toward
Independence. TO meet the Rebel forces at
that place. The day previous. three COM
panies of cavalry, under Capt. Stanley, had
gone with flag of truce to the secession
encampment. They halted when about sew
enty-five yards distant from the guard, and
while waiting for a response TO their white
banner, observed that the traitors were en-
deavoring to out-fank them and cut off
their retreat. AS the regulars were instructed
not TO fire on the Rebels, they Immediately
retired, to avoid a fight. They had no
sooner commenced their backward move
ment, than they were fred Oh by the scoun
drels to whom they had come with peaceful
intentions. Instead, however, of the shots
taking effect on the regulars, tie Rebels
were the principal sufferers from their vio-
lation of the rules of civilized warfare. Five
of their own men were shot dead, viz: Capt
E. B Holloway, J. B. McClanahan, Samuel
Robson, Henry StonestTeet, and Mr.. Har-
baugh. One other was MORALLY wounded.
| Correspondence Leavenworth Conservative
Mr.. G. c. Carpenter, who was dispatched
by Capt. Stockton to report the progress of
the regular force that started in pursuit of
the rebels who so cowardly disregarded the
the flag of truce on Thursday, near indie,
pendence, returned yesterday afternoon at
four o'clock, and reported that the regulars
had been at the Rebel camp-the same
place where they were attacked-and found
that the Rebel force had fed, leaving large
amount of property. which fell into the
hands of the Federal troops. They must
have left only on Friday morning, and in
great haste. They evidently were greatly
scared, for the camp filings looked as ii
but recently deserted. Pots of coffee were
on the fire, and most of the cooking uten-
sis were in the camp, though the provi-
sions generally had been taken.
All along the road toward Independence
were scattered saddles. brides, cartridge
boxes, bayonets, tents, clothing, DC.
The carpet-sacks of the men had been
placed in wagon, and in crossing creek
it broke down and was left. The regulars
soon "confscated" tie white shirts, per-
other genteei filings Of the Rebels. One
others were soon finely attired. There were
about twenty FIVE horses taken; the mes
senger brought in an old artillery horse
which created much amusement. He was
named ''Sesesh.''
After taking possession of this camp, the
force marched through Independence to
the tunes of Hail Columbia and Yankee
Doodle.
The country between here and Independ
eDce is entirely deserted fine fields of wheat
are open, and stock are running on them.
The Rebel forces appear to have made free
use of all kinds of property. At IEdepend-
ence the stores were closed, and all kinds
of business suspended. Many of the citi-
zens have left, and the entire town has a
Sunday appearance. Not Secesh flag was
seen.
By the messenger learn that the Rebel
forces are encamped three miles beyond In
dependence, near the forks of the Blue Mill
and Lexington roads, and are fortifying
: their position, which is said to be a good
one. They have six pieces of artillery;
three, however, are not mounted.
THE FEELING IN KANSAS CITY.
As there have been various opinions in
regard to the loyalty of Kansas City, 1 took
an occasion to inquire in order to get at the
true state of the case, and l cannot but
come to the conclusion that Kansas City is
loyal. I heard the strongest kind of Union
sentiments expressed in the streets by vari-
Gus crowds. Claib. jackson is cursed
soundIy. and it is generally thought that he
will be a guest of Gen. Lyon in ten days
You have learned ere this that Gov. Jack
son and Gen. Price came up the White
Cloud as far as Bonneville +; he will prob
ably try to make eD-strike soon. It was
reported in Kansas City that Jefferson City
was too warm for him. One thing is GER
tain he would meet with cool reception
at the hands of the citizens OF Kansas City.
Mayor Van Horn was elected on the IN
conditional Union ticket by near 200 ma
jority; he is now doing all he can to
strengthen the Union sentiment and organ
ize Union men. The bowling secessionists
have generally left. There are many heavy
property holders who have suffered severely
/ from these worthless vagabonds, and they
are partially to blame for it. While they
have not approved of the mob spirit exist
! ing toward Northern men, they have done
little or nothing to check it. Had the South
ern conservative men promptly put down
these Secessionisls when they had the pow
er. they would been spared many humilia-
ting scenes.
From the Leavenworth Times
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