The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-13

moTe pfevAf relative 10 the caue0 OF tho nrlne
on the crowd OF spectators at Camp Jaoksor
last evening. Some say that rocks, bricks
and other missiles, were hurled NJ the volun.
teers, smashing muskets, breaking limbs
and otherwise wounding tho soldiers, while
others assert the contrary. A respectable
cilixen. an eye witness, who stood few fee,
behind the troops that fred, states positively
that no rocks were thrown and no pistols
fred by the crowd-that the only provoca
ton given was abusive epithets lnuoched al
the Germans in the ranks. IL il known, how
ever, that after the firing commenced, shots
we're returned by partiesin the crowd, wound.
ing several soldiers. " 10 understood that a
thorough investigation Of the matter has been
ordered by Captain Lyon, when the truth will
be known. Several Of the troops are already
under arrest. 1t 10 dificslt to learn the
names Of the killed in consequences OF their
speedy rcmuvSt by friends, but futt list vi II
be ascertained to. day.
The troops engaged in The capture Of Camr
Jackson were the lst, End, 80, and 4th Reei.
ments United States Volunteers, under Dol.
Blair, Bocrnssein, Sigell, and Ehustner. and
the Sd and 4th Regiments q. s. Reserve CORPS
formerly the Home Guard, under Col. Nc cal
and Brown. Captain Lyon Vas seriously but
not dangerously kicked By horse 10 the
camp grounds. The U. s. troops are nov Ia
possession OF Camp Jackson, with oil lie
eqnipage, tents, provisions, 10. The Pacilse
4 North Missouri R. r. Depots are occuried
BY the Volunteers. Much excitement exists
10 tho city, but owing to the efkcisucy Of the
military police corps, order prevails. Gen.
Frost, with bic stat and oil the State troops.
are ct tho Arsenal.
ST Louis, May ll.-Hon. John How and
Col. kobt. Campbell have received 4 note
from Gen. Frost, which has been distributed
about the city in extras, earnestly entreating
bis, and friends OF the State militia now held
prisoners OF war In the arsenal, to abstain
from any demonstrations, stating that their
safety depends upon quietness 10 the city;
that ny riotous proceedings would arouse
the popuiace in the lower wards. and result
dlsastr ousiy to the city and to them. Reports
OF INSTRUMENTATION in the arsenal are credit
60, and fears are entertained for the lives OF
State troops. should any disturbance occur 10
the city.
Gen. Harvey has arrived, and taken com.
mand OF the Y. >. forces. Capt. Lyon will
start for Washington to -morrow.
The following additional names to those
killed have been ascertained Casper Ii.
dlenner, John Sweetheart, John Waters, p.
Doan, j. j. Jones, Portage Co.. Ohio; l..
Carl, Christian Dean, Mrs. McCantiff. VIM.
Chapman, Ed. Allen, two boys mined Icen-
hover and Leasing.
DIR. Geo. b. Sandcrson was stabbed last
night in drinking saloon by Judge Buckner
both prominent citizens. The difficulty
grew out Of the Camp Jackson affair. Buck
ner gave himself up and 10 IN Jail. Sander
aon thpaA n. l. Al
each of which is considered fatal.
WARRINGTON, May l0.-The Was Depart
ment has received q dispatch o-night from
Gen. Butler, stating that be had seized the
famous seam gun, by Winans Of Balti
more, who attempted to send it to Harper's
Ferry for the Virginians.
Secretary Cameron replied in compliments
OF the Government to Gen. Butler and com
manded him to seize evesything contraband
being sent to the rebels.
Orders will be issued to arrest Winans.
who, if caught. will be treated summariiy
tie is the same who gave 500, 900 to AID the
Secessionists.
Orders from the War Department fer the
vigorous treatment Of all traitors or abettors
have oeen sert to every officer in commissic q.
Messages have been passing constantly be-
tween the Government ond Cairo. Trouble
Is anticipated there every night.
Messengers have been despatched to day to
Cairo and other points, ordering the concen-
=a.;as - Large svs ~ Z v. W rstrru TROOPS It
that point.
The President il receiving daily hearty re.
sponses from Tennessee, Kentucky and Ma
ryiand. A brigade from each Of those States
wall soon be IN the field.
There IL much anxiety about the result OF
the great Union meeting at Wheeling on Mon
day. We have assurances here that they will
memorislize the Government for protection
from the rebels, and put 5000 men fully
equipped IN the field for the Union.
The Government il In constant receipt OF
offers to arm and carry on private expedi
lions against the seceded States. None OF
them will be accepted, as the Government
does not propose to follow the pirstical ex-
ample Of JEFF Davis.
Secretary Cameron has received proffers of
10000 men, 1000 more than called for
There ~ great wish OF regiments IL secure
their acceptance for the war.
! Government scouts discovered this morn
ing, about O'Clock, body of about 600
troops leaving Alexandria in the direction OF
Culpepper. They had several loaded wag-
0s's 1asASa h00s ~ ouRPOSUu w VUuIaiu pEuVlo-
ions for the State troops ct Culpepper.
Adyices from Frederick state that some
four or five companies, Numbering about 500
Seceesionists from Baltimore passed through
there last night en- route for Virginia. They
were squalid set.
1880 Ohio troops recently encamped at
Pa, on their way here, and other
regiments in Pennsylvania are moving to the
Capital.
Col. Bakers California regiment has been
accepted.
Transport vessels passing up and down the
Potomac are armed with heavy guns, shostad
and primed, and instructed to fire at the frst
sign Of hostile demonstrations.
The war steamer Anaconda came up the
river last night. She reports no battery yet
erected on the right bank.
Alexandria 10 said 70 be occupied by 1000
rebels.
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