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More fighting at St. Louis.

conflict in the streets.

soldiers and Citizens Shot down!!!

Great Excitement — Proclamation from Gen. Harney, &c.

St. Louis, May 12.--Another tragedy occurred here last night. The Home Guards, while marching through the streets, were followed by a crowd of citizens, who hissed and hooted them, when a boy discharged a pistol 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

The Daily Dispatch: May 14, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. May 14, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.

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