ST. LOUIS, Feb. 18.
A disgraceful affair occurred at Jefferson City yesterday. The local sheriff seized a contraband on the arrival of the train from Otterville. Lieut. Hannah, of the Ohio Cavalry then attempted to procure his release, when the sheriff threatened to shoot him. An order from headquarters released the negro and prevented a serious collision.
The 21st Illinois is now at Greenville and about to start for Bloomfield. The 33d and 38th are still at Pilot Knob and Ironton.
A second seizure of goods was made at the residence of W. J. Clark to-day, to make up a deficit existing after the former sale.
Steamboats are loading with troops as fast as possible.
Mr. Wm McSheen of this city, accompanied by 12 experienced nurses, and an immense store of hospital supplies, leaves here this p.m. by railroad, to supply comforts to the Fort Donelson wounded.
Several secessionists who have been particularly bitter since yesterday, have been arrested. Secession here is generally remarkably quiet. Claimants whose claims are ready for delivery from the claim commission of this city are requested by the Secretary of the commission to send or call for them immediately.
Memphis is spoken of by Gen. Halleck, as the next place in his department to fall.
– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Thursday Morning, February 20, 1862, p. 1
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