Nebraska advertiser., 1861-05-16

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regard the act Of the Germa0 troor i
huDg -upoL the crowd p-rouiscgously a
uneailed.for and cruel. They swear ven.
genuoe on al Germans end republicans
Several Of The citizens killed YESTERDAY
were buried to-day; some Of them were
members Of secret societies and received
burial az the hands of their respective
orders. Professions were formed and
marched through the streets. 10 hostile
demonstrations were made.
An exciting scene occurred al the
ChsmbeF 81 Commerce to-day noon. a
dIficaliy Of a private nature took place
between Mr Fagin, -four merchaGt and
another gentleman. The spectators sup
POSING u 70 originate from a political
cause took sidea. Many reviewers were
drawn and threats offered. Owing 10
the. ind1ence Of Mr January and others
the disturbance was qulled.
A difficulty occurred last night in a
saloon between DR. Geo b S~anGerson, a
-secessonist, and Judge Buckner, a re-
publican formerly a Kentucky Congress
naB, resulting in the stabbing Of the
former. Judge Buckner Is now M iail.
Il is thought DR. Sanderson cannot re-
cover.
Brig Gen Harvey arrived in this city
to-day from Annapolis. He vii imme.
diately resume command Of the military
department Of the West, with bis head
quarters IN this city. All operations at
this point viii be under his superinlend-
ence.
A rumor prevailed this morning that
a regiment Of Us troops would soon start
for Jefferson city, but it is thought to be
incorrect
Gen Frost has issued a card advising
the people Of ST Louis, particularly those
fympalhizing with the South, 10 keep
quiet, any demonstration on their part, he
says, will result disastrously to the pris-
oners Of war and to the city.
Sr. LoUIs, May 10, a. NJ.
The excitement caused by the capture
Of camp jackson and the killing Of so
many citizens, continued all day Saturday,
crowds Of people thronged the streets and
r~efusec 10 dispense, although commanded
50 do so by the Mayor and police. Sat-
urday morning two German citizens were
killed on market street by secessionists.
AIRS O'Clock on the same day a military
composed mostly Of Germans was
MOVING Up Walnut street when they
were fired upon by a mob and two of
nu nber killed. The soldiers could
not tell who their assailants we're, as the
hid themselves behind a church.
The corps moved down Walnut street 10
7th when they were again assailed by a
shower Of stones and bullets from people
IN houses and on sidewalks. The soldiers
wheeled and fired upon their assailants,
two or three and wounding several
The soldiers then moved on rapidly but
followed and attacked again on Sth
street they discharged another volley at
the crowd killing two and wounding seve.
rel others, one Of their own ranks fell
wounded. The corps then
marched rapidly TO their armory and the
crowd dispersed. The whole number
in this ARRAY was three soldiers and
1osr citizens, six or seven citizens were
dangerously wounded. The houses on
street were completely perforated
bullets. The whole city was aroused
a. this last transaction, and the two parties
Seessionist and unionist swear vengeance
on each other.
ST. LOUIS, May l3, A NJ.
Gen Harvey issued a proclamation last
evening. requesting the people to be quiet,
threatening if municipal law could
Dot be enforced to declare military law at
once. A large force of u S regulars
were stationed at different points Of the
city TO aid the police. Some 2 or S hum
fred persons left the city yesterday and
Saturday fearing 1t was 10 be burned by
,be Germans. Gen Harvey assures the
that the peace must be preserved
the laws obeyed. The city is COM
paratIvely quiet this morning.
The news from St Louis created great
excitement at Jefferson city. The mem
Of the legislature were called up at
! o'clock Friday night, and had a secret
session. Several bills were hurried thro'
.he nature Of which is not known. The
Military bill passed both branches. Great
were entertained that M attack
would be made on the capitol by a regi-
nent from ST Louis. The Governor sent
! detachment Of soldiers down TO the
Usage river and had a portion Of the
burnt. II is thought the legisla-
.ure viii adjourn to-day.
5000 troops are stationed on the ILL.,
lois side Of the river ready 70 assist the
he Union men of St Louis should their
be needed.
Gen Frost aud his command who were
aiken prisoners by Gen Lyon have been
released on parole not 10 fight against the
L S Government. They complain Bit
ierly of the usage they received at the
Arsenal.
E. Washington, May llth.-Amessenger
By special train from Relay House says
Col Jones scouts were driven by a large
force Of rebels from Harpers Ferry. Gen
sent two regiments 10 reinforce
him. Gen Mansfield sent 1900 men
with a body Of cavalry and artillery from
here. An attack Is expected. there to-
night OF tomorrow.
A negro traitor. says 1t is the intention
Of the rebels to begin the conflict imme-
They complain that the Mont
yomery government is too slow. {
JEFF Davis has been expected at Rich
n0nd for the last eight days. )