BLUNT DRIVEN OUT OF LEXINGTON!
MISSOURI UNDER MARTIAL LAW!
KANSAS MILITIA TO REMAIN ON THE BORDER!
MISSOURI UNDER MARTIAL LAW!
KANSAS MILITIA TO REMAIN ON THE BORDER!
Blunt got into Independence yesterday. He says he was driven out of Lexington by 20,000 rebels. Gen Rosecrans telegraphs from Sedalia that he thinks the attack on Lexington is a feist to cover Price's retreat from the state, by way of Shelby's old rout. Missouri is placed under martial law. The Kansas militia will remain on the border, with headquarters at the Blue.
Parties from Clay county to-day report "all quiet" there.
Snowflakes were flying this morning.
INTO THE GUARD HOUSE. -- Some of Capt. Dowd's company of militia refused to obey orders yesterday and do duty, and were accordingly shut up in the guard house. It is a poor time to bolt now. Every man should be ready and willing to do his duty.
BOY WANTED. -- A smart intelligent boy of good habits, who wishes to learn the Book Binder's trade can find a place at this office.
DEATH OF MR. COTTRILL. -- Mr. Mahlo Cottrill, one of the proprietors of the Kansas City, Santa Fe & Denver Express & Stage Company, died in this city to-day. Deceased was about 70 years of age. He was born in Vermont and resided t here until coming west some few years ago. He enjoyed the respect of the entire community. His funeral will be attended from the Methodist Church to-morrow at 3 o'clock, P. M.
COMPANY C. -- Captain Shouse's company will meet to-morrow, 22nd inst., at 3 o'clock for roll call at their quarters, in Dively's Block, on 3rd street. By order of Capt. Shouse. M. DIVELY, Ord. Serg't.
