One journal in St.Louis, that took occasion to comment adversely upon his conduct, was suddenly suppressed.

After a stoppage of a few days, it was allowed to resume publication.
During the siege a small column of infantry approached the north bank of the river, opposite Lexington, with the design of joining Colonel Mulligan.

The attempt was considered too hazardous, and no junction was effected.

Mr.Wilkie, of the New York _Times_, accompanied this column, and was much disappointed when the project of reaching Lexington was given up.
Determined to see the battle, he crossed the river and surrendered himself to General Price, with a request to be put on parole until the battle was ended.

The Rebel commander gave him quarters in the guardhouse till the surrender took place.