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The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1861., [Electronic resource], The War Movements. (search)
ol in their rear. The company fired upon the crowd. The whole column was then thrown into confusion, breaking ranks and firing down their own line as well as the crowd on the sidewalks. Four soldiers and four citizens were killed, and as many wounded. The most fearful excitement prevailed. Gen. Harney issued a proclamation expressing his regret at such a state of things. He says the military under his command will only be used in the last extremity, and he hopes not to be compelled to resort to martial law. To avoid excitement, the regulars will be used to aid the local authorities. The surrender of Camp Jackson caused great excitement in the Legislature. The military bill passed both Houses. The State Treasury has been removed, as well as the powder purchased by the State. The citizens are enrolling themselves in the Home Guard, in obedience to a special call of the Governor. One thousand Illinois volunteers are stationed at Caseyville, seven miles distant