Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-08-28
Particulars Of the Raid in Kanses.

LEAvENwoRTH, August 23-From citi-
zens of Lawrence, who have arrived here
for supplies and medicines, have gath,
cred the following particulars regarding
the burning of that city by Qnantrill
The list of killed and wounded mum
bers some one hundred and eighty, ma.
.jority of whom were killed instantly
The names can not all be given now,
however. The houses that remain stan
ding are filled with the killed and wound
ed of all classes. From the ruins OF
burned houses the charred remains OF
other victims are constantly being
found. But one hotel is standing, Quan-
trill having spared it in consequence oi
his having male his home there some
years since without expense, but its pro-
prietor was shot.
Among the most prominent citizens,
the following are known as having been
killed: General G.. W. Collamorp, May
or of the city and his son, j. G Lowe,
Josiah Lusk, S. P. Sharp, DR.. Grisworld,
James Erioge, James Perrine, Colonel
Stone, two brothers Gill, A w. Girls
world, Frederick KimbaIl; Thomas Muir
ply, John Spear, three brothers Dix,
Addison Waugh, Duncan Allison, Geor-
ge Burt, Judge Carpenter, Rev. Mr..
Snyder August Ellis, Lemuel Fillmore,
Dwight Coleman, Lewis Swan, R. Loo
mis-, John Evens, G. w, Bell, Messrs.
Keith, Brown, Dalee, Switch Palmer,
Sargent Delinski, Albock, Powers, and
Brant. These were killed instantly, most
of them in their own houses with their
wives and children clinging to them,
while the murderers placed pistols against
there bodies and shot them.
The following wera mortally wounded:
Joseph Edridge, Mr.. Baker, of the firm of
Ridenour & Baker, Mr. Williamson, Geo.
ge Holt, j. F. Hanson and w. S. K.
Lykins.
In one case the guerrillias drove twelve
men into one honse, shot them and burn
ed the building. The inhabitants fled
into ravines and bushes, and the iends
stood on the banks and fired into them,
killing and wounding scores. Twenty
five negro recruits were shot. They took
all the money that could be found in the
pockets of citizens or in the houses; stole
all the ladies' jewelry, even to rings on
their fingers.
Jim Lane escaped on horseback, and
rallied about two hundred men with
arms, and followed and overlook Guam
trell twelve miles south of Lawrence,
when fight occurred, but the result is
unknown.
Quantrell is now retreating toward
Missouri, burning every thing on his
rosie. 1t is not expeC ted that he will
be intercepted by our forces, and will pro-
baby get away without loss.
No resistance whatever was made at
Lawrence by the citizens. They were
shot down as they ran through the streets
in their night-clothes, and their bodies
thrown into wells and cisterns.
The citizens of Lawrence have been ex-
pecting such raid fer some time from
threats Quantrill had made; and they had
organized military companies for their
defense, part of whom have been under
arms constantly. From assurances that
Quantrill would not invade Kansas, theil
organizations were abandoned, and the
guerrillas found them entirely defense.
less.
A large train left here to-day with sup
plies; clothing; provisions, &C., for the
opened their doors to all who choose to
come. Many have availed themselves OF
these hospitelities, and will be cared for.
The feeling among citizens here is very
bitter against the commanders of this
Department and District, for being so
wholly unprepared to meet such an emer-
gency.
The commanding General was absent
from headquarters, and didn't know of
the invasion until the destruction of Law
renee was complete.
Every thing was done, however; in re-
gard to the movement of troops to inter
cept and capture Quantrill, but it was
too late.
The loss at Leavenworth is not less
than two millions, and will fall heavily
on New York and Leavenworth merch-
ants. Two banks were robbed of every
dollar, and third escaped only because
the heat was so great the rebels couldn't
get the vault open.