East Saginaw courier. (East Saginaw, Mich.) 1859-18??, 1863-08-26
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FROM KANSAS.
IrAyrNwoRTn, AUG. 22

From citizens OF Lawrence, who
have arrived here for supplies and
medicines, have gathered the follow
ing particulars regarding the burning
of that city 10y Quantrell. The list Of
killed and wounded numbers some
$50, the majority Of whom were killed
instantly. The names cannot be all
given now, however. The only house
that remains standidg is filed with
killed and wounded of all classes. In
the ruins of the burned houses the
charred remains of other victims are
being found. But one hotcf-is stand
ing, Quantrell saving spared it in con-
sequence Of his having made his homo
there some years since, without eX-
pense, but its proprietor was shot.
In one case the rebels drove twelve
men into one house, shot them and
burned the building. The inhabitants
Acd into the rJNinrs und BUSHES, aud
the fondo otood on the banks, fred
into them and killed and wounded
scores.
Twenty-Five negro troops were shot.
They took all the money that could be
found in the pockets of citizens or in
houses, stole all the ladies' jewelry,
even TO rings on their fingers. jim
Lane escaped on horseback, rallied
about two hundred men with arms,
followed, and overlook Quantrell -
miles south of Lawrence, when fight
occurred, but the result is unknown.
Quantrcll now is retreating toward
Missouri, burning everything on his
route. 1t is not expected he will be
intercepted by our forces, and will
probably get away without loss. At
Lawrence the people were shot down
as they ran through the streets i'll their
night clothes, and their bodies thrown
into wells and cisterns. The citizens
have been expecting such a raid from
threats Quantrcll had made, and had
organized military companies for de-
tense, part of whom have boon under
n,,,,s oon,tandy; put from assurances
that Quantrell would not invade Kan
sas, their organizations were aban-
doned, and the guerrillas found them
entirely defenseless.
A large train left here to-day with
supplies Of clothing, provisions, etc,
for the sufferers, and the citizens of
Leavenworth have opened their doors
TO all who chose to come. Many have
availed themselves of these hospitali-
ties, and will be we'll cared for.
The feeling among the citizens here
is very bitter against the commander
of this department and district for be-
ing so wholly unprepared to meet such
an emergency. The Commanding
General was absent from headquarters
and did not know of the invasion UNI
til the destruction of Lawrence was
complete. Everything was done, how
ever, in regard to the movement of
troops TO intercept and capture Guam
trell. but il WAS toe letS. Dun state
authorities are now taking the matter
into their own hands. Col. Tennison
has been reinstated in command, and
a new Kansas regiment is about start
ing down the border with sufficient
troops to overcome any force the enc
my can bring against him, and if he
is not interfered with by the command
ing officer, the raids into Kansas will
end with the present one.
Tho men comprising QuantrelPs
force are principally those bands who
have been engaged in robbing, and
numbering along the border for the
past six months with but little oppo-
sition, and have had ample time to pre-
pare everything that would ensure
success. They are probably now safe
in Missouri with their plumber, and
quietly in their homes as good Union
citizens.
The loss at Lawrence cannot be less
than s2,000,000, and will fall heavily
on New York and Leavenworth mer-
chants.
Two banks were robbed Of every
dollar, and the third escaped only be-
cause the heat was so great the rebels
could not get the vault open.