Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-16

rounds Of cartridges for his commaud,
battle must necessarily be Of short dura
tin, and Of tu' one result--ihe to'al r.u
ard defeat OF the State troops. To hav'
withstood an attack would have been shee
rsck!essness and cruelty 10 the men 0
Gen. Frost's command. In short. ih
Brigade was not by any means in wa
condition. Gen. Frost states, moreover
that he had no war 10 wage upon the Uni
ted States or IFS troops; that he was only
acting in cheerful obedience TO the orGer:
Of his superior officer, and in compliance
with the laws of the State; that he hal an
licipated no conflict, and would not willing
" jeopardize the lives of his men in any
thing that might be construed into hostility
to the United States Government. Only
one course was 10 be pursued, and that
was quickly agreed upon, viz: surrender
The demand of Capt. Lyon was accord
ingly agreed 10. The State troops were
therefore made prisoners OF war, but an Of
| fer was made to release them on condition
that they would take an oath 10 support The
Constitution of the United States, and would
swear not TO take up arms against the Gov
ernment. These terms were made known
10 the several commands, and the opportu-
nifty given 10 all who might feel disposed
to acceds TO them to do SO. Some eight or
ten men signified their willingness; but the
remainder, about eight hundred, preferred,
under the circumstances, TO become prison.
ers: A number Of the troops were alb
sent from the camp in the city, on leave.
Those declined to take the prescribed bath
SAID that they had already sworn allegiance
to the United States end 10 defend the Gov
eminent, and 10 repeat it now would be 10
admit that they had been in rebellion, which
they would not oonceds.
A number of The State officers, and all
the troops protested vehemently: and some
of them with tears in their eyes, against
surrendering, and begged their General to
resist TO the last. One or two companies
refused, al first TO give up their arms; and
were only prevailed on TO submit 10 the
conditions after the most peremptory or
ders. Several Of the officers broke their
swords, rather than give them up.
The Arsenal force on the ground under
Capt. Lyon, was composed of four full reg
iments, and several artillery companies
while considerable reserve was station.
ed at the head of Morgan street, on Garri-
son avenue, TO be used in the event OF be-
! ing needed. 90
Gen. Frost's force, all told, was not more
than 1890, and considerable number even
of these were absent in the city on leave.
OF course, resistance by these 10 CON-
pletely appointed army variously estimated
at 800 10 5000. would have been mad.
ness, and surrender was decided on as the
alternative to slaughter.
Many, however, complain that General
Frost ought 10 have retreatei, so as 10 save
his arms and baegagebefore being surroua.
ded, while others think that in apprehen-
sion Of an attack from superior force, he
should have broken up his camp, and dis
banded on Thursday, TO avoid the serious
loss Of unconditional surrender.
The tragic part of The transaction was
reserved for the close. Thus far, although
the surrer der was most deeply and ppig-
mainly felt By the State troops, there had
been 10 blood shed. But the day was not
to close without taste of actual battle.
By the inability or neglect Of the Gov
eminent officers 10 keep the eager crowd
at distance, large concaurse of citizens
were assembled near the Grove, whom the
appearance OF The dsarmed troops excited
to the highest pitch oil frenzy.
Shouts OF fierce defiance at the Germans
in the Government forces were raised, and
the attempt OF the troops TO press back the
multitude Of excited men, women and chill
dren, by presenting bayone,s only exasper-
ated the crowd the more, and provoked
them 10 madness.
II is said that stones, dirt, and turf were
thown at the troops, and even pistols fired
at them, until company OF the latter irri.
tated and annoyed fred into the assembage.
A hundred or more shots were discharged
and the effect on the crowded multitude was
terrible. As the crowd recoiIed with a
shudder from The fire, twenty or thirty per-
sons were seen lying prone on the green
grass with the fresh sod stained by their
blood.
"a list of The wounded and killed, or
a statement Of the number will be found
elsewhere.
CAPT. Lyoy's STATEMENT.
The first firing was some half dozen
shots near the head Of the column composed
Of the First Regiment, which was guarding
the prisoners. Ii occurred in this wisc:-
The Artillery were stationed on the bluff
northeast Of Camp jackson, with their pie
ces bearing on the camp. The men of this
command were most insullingly treated by
the mob with the foulest epithets, were
pushed, struck, and pelted with stones and
dirt. All this was patiently borne until one
of the mob discharged revolver at the
men. At this they fired but not more than
six shots, which were sufficient to dispense
thHt portion Of the mob. How many were
killed by this fire is not known. None of
the First Regiment (COl. Blair's) fred,
although continually and shamefully abused
by both prisoners and the mob.
The second and most destructive firing
was from the rear Of The column guarding
the prisoners.
The mob at the point intervening between