and bar fixtures on the steamer Sunshine and arresting the barkeeper of same boat and confining him in the guard-house for further action. The liquors will be properly reported.

I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant,

JOHN BALLINGER,

Captain Co. G, First Cavalry, Mo. State Mil., Commanding Post.

KNOBSNOSTER, MO., June 5, 1864. [Received 12.30 p.m., 6th.]

Colonel JAMES McFERRAN,

Warrensburg, Mo.:

It is reported on good authority that there are 90 bushwhackers about 5 miles northeast of this place. It is probable that this place may be attacked to-night. Send a scout immediately, if possible. I will remain here to-night and see what is going on.

GEO. GRAHAM.

PLEASANT HILL, MO., June 5, 1864. [Received 12.30 p.m.]

Captain STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Warrensburg, Mo.,:

I arrived here last night at 1 [o'clock]. Brought 100 mounted men with me. I am ready for anything. Have sent scouts north and south for information as to where they are.

JAMES H. FORD.

PLEASANT HILL, MO., June 5, 1864. [Received 5 p.m.]

General BROWN,

Warrensburg, Mo.

I shall start out a scout of 20 picked men on foot this evening, through Lone Jack and Snibar Hills. Have not heard from scouts sent out this morning yet.

JAMES H. FORD,

Colonel Second Colorado.

HEADQUARTERS FIRST AND SECOND SUB-DISTRICTS, Sedalia, Mo., June 5, 1864.

Captain JAMES H. STEGER,

Assistant Adjutant-General, Warrensburg, Mo.:

CAPTAIN: There were 12 men, first heard of at Dover, passed thence down Black Water to Bell Air, in Cooper County. They robbed Mr. N. Leonard of 3 horses, clothing, jewelry, &c., and robbed Mr. Mayo and Mr. Hutchison and went thence west. I heard that they were in Longwood at 4 p.m. yesterday, going west. I have sent out after them. They were all with good Federal pants, and nearly all with Federal greatcoats. Two or 3 had car-