Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-07-25
Arrest of secessionists in st. Louis
Operation of the Guerrillas in
Missouri.

-Up6IdLlOA Va thO SuOA $1,000
Missouri.
ST.. LOUIS, July 23.-Much surprise was
created here a short time since oy the ar
rest of several very promineRt secessiOuists
of this city, whose offence was unknown
1t has lately come to light however; they
were connected with "A conspiracy, extend
ing throughout the entire Mississippi VAL
ley, having for its object the erection
North Western Coufederacy Col. Sander
sop, Provost Marshal General OF this De-
partment, has been gathering evidence IN
this matter for several months, all OF which
is now in the possession of the authorities
at Washington. 1t duplicates many puohc
men and shows the organization TO be a ior-
midable and dangerous one. One OF the ar
rested parties here is said to have peen so
badly frightened that bond for ball
million dollars was offered for his release.
Il is believed the recent guerrilla move
ments in this state has some connection
with this scheme, particularly as Thornton
in speech at Plat city, said the knights
of the Golden Circle were organized ana
armed throughout the free states. That
yallauigham was with them. That be was
ValIandigham man. That he had troops
in every county in this state. Men are
coming up from the south and that fifteen
hundred men have been raised in Illinois
who would join him in the destruction OF
the Hannibal and ST. Joseph railroad on
their march.
During Col. Sanderson's investigation of
this conspiracy, he discovered the intend
ed renewal of the boat burning on the
western rivers and was able in several IN
stances to avert serious consequences 1t
is probable the whole matter will be venti-
lated in few days.
ltWnfn -
ty, on Thursday, was not SO bad as previ-
ously reported. After Capt. Turner's death
| Capt. Poe took command and made such a
determined show of resistancs that the
Guerrillas left in the direction of Hairville,
thence they moved yesterday into Platte
county. Their reported strength is 800.
Gen. Osterhous arrived three days ago
from Gen. ShermRn's army, says no part of
Johnston's force had gone to Richmond,
but one corps had been sent TO General
Smith, in Mississippi.
The Democrats Scott CO., special says
| Thornton is now reported TO be at Kings
ton, Caldwell county, having been Joined
by Thrailhill, his Major, with considerable
force. Their joint strength is said to be
| 1000. Gen. Fish is pursuing with the mill
tia and Col. Ford with portion of the I'd
Colorado, is following small bands scour-
ing Platte and Clay counties, and between
| the two forces these counties will meet
rebel punishment.
| Gen. Curtis still holds Weston with a
part of the 18Th Illinois 100 day men and
battery under Maj. Tupeson. from south
ern Kansas.
BushWhncking operations are active in
Western Mo-, south of the river. General
McKeen thinks they will make foray in
| to Kansas.
AT least 700 arms have been turned over
to Thornton by the disloyal or Paw Paw
militia.
There is little doubt that parties of cop
| perheads from Iowa ana IlliuOins, have
been passing into north Missouri the last
three weeks and Joined Thornton. This
accords with the statement made by Thorn
ton at Platte city, that 1900 Illinoisans
would join his forces.
The river patrol is still kept mp north of
| Wyaudotte.
Thornton's marauders have regimental
organization; be being appointed Lieut..
Colonel, Thrailhill Major, and several no
torious desperadoes as Captains.
A fight occurred this morning between
80 guerrillas and detachment of state
militia, under Gen. Cox, at Union Mills in
Clinton county. Two rebels killed aud
wounded; federal killed and 2 wounded.