New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-13
THE ASSAULT ON COZ. REEDER.
Correspondence of The N. Y. Tribune.

LAWRENCE, *. To- June 80, lc55.
Before this shall reach you, you will doubtless
have had exaggerated, in one direction oc the
other, and various conflicting reports of the
assault upon Gov Reeder in his own Office in our
Territory. Ii may be that you will get the
authentic bistory-a fuller report than The
Herald Of Freedom gves-ths week, as careful
statement of the facts ID to be made, but for what
purpose 1 know not, by the eye-~tnesses. had
the particulars from one of these, and there were
but two present.
The Governor returned about week since not
decapitated officially or physically Very soon
after his arrival at his own quarters be was waited
on Nv b. + Stringfelow, of unbonnded notoriety
in these parts After the two gentlemen had con
yersed alone for time, it was observed by Colonel
Isaacs aud Mr. Halderman, who were sitting in an
ante-Toom, that one OF them arose and closed the
door At length, however, Stringfellow came and
desired their presence in the Governors private
apartment He then took the Governor 10 task
for reports which bad come back OF the character
be lad given the MissOurlans on his Eastern tour,
Stringfellow i'm particulars demanding whether he
had ever publicly made such and such statements
The satisfaction Mr. got for his own private
comfort was that Governor Reeder had not pub
licy used his name as the instigatOr of the affrays
in Kansas but that in his heart he believed him 10
have been so that he had privately expressed that
belief and still cherished it He had said publicly
that Kansas was "a conquered and subJugated
country "-conqueTed by the force of arms-and
the etceteras hich we have all seen reported of
Bis public speeches. AS he proceeded in explana-
ton of his course, his Ilustrious visitor inter
rupted him said he would listen to no explana-
ton Governor II. replied that he rOuld explain;
that no person shou come into bis office and
catechse him in that censorlOus spirit without his
say ing " hat he chose In reply.
The Governor maintained that men of dgnifed
composure which is his wont in the midst of
efiroDtery and abuse StriDgellOw On the contrary
became very angry and threatening in his aspect,
left the room, and returned with pistol IN his
hand whereupOn Governor Reeder removed
paper that covered his own, lying on the t,6le be-
fore HIM At this crisis one of the gentlemen step
ped between them and the excitement was soon
iulled. When il was supposed that quiet had been
restored, the Governor assumed htlt-reclining
posture. SiringfeOw taking advali-S~s of his at
titude sprang upon him and struck pushed him
backward TO the floor. Both spectators rushed
to the rescue, seized the aggressor before he could
use any fatal weapon, and led him out Mr.. ii.
added that the Governors face bore marks of some
rough contact, of what nature he could not posi-
lively affirm; but Stringfeow said that he had
kicked him in the face.
Such are the times upon which we have fallen
Nv faith is not strong enough to believe that this is
tie end OF the chapter nor am prophet.
We have had high south wind for several days
until last evening when it blew up a black cloud
and right smart chance of rain" The rain
was very acceptable, though the earth was not in
any extreme sense suffering for it, We were all
very much refreshed by the change Of atmosphere.
To-day has been cool, and just this moment we
have little more wind and rain. There Is quite
a scamperng in many of our houses when heavy
shower commences. The clouds pour their con-
tents most literally in this region where things
not done by halves and few OF US have attained To
that degree Of civilization in which roofs are per-
fectly waterproof
Cur Legislature cOnvenes next Monday at
Pawnee Ii is generally believed that it will i'm
mediately adjourn TO some place of its own choos-
ing. But you Will know all about this before the
mail, at its steam propelled snail pace, can reach
you.
RumOr saws that one portion OF StringfellOws
quarrel with the Governor arose from an attempt
Ia dictate in regard to the Message: StringieliOw
insisting that the Governor should propose an ad-
jCuInmtnt 10 place decided on By himself. or in
other words the ineipient Legislature; and his
Excelency reserying the right to dictate his own
Message. This may have been so, but was not
nan ed as an item b. my informant, who, as said,
was ore Of the two spectators OF this novel aet IN
our coUntrs drama.
As proceed voices of military command fall
upon ny tar. look forth 10 note the spectacle
and the first di. coyery I make is an Indian and his
wife and family, in gay colors, standing by their
horse al 4 witnessing the eyOutiOns Of the litte
paDy, preparatory to the display of the Fourth
look for their uniform, and such UNIFORM:
black, blue, white, gray uniform at all but |
trust their spirits are in uniform, and that they
would have but one purpose if called out officially
in defense Of their homes, their property, or their
rights. Heaven save Us from any such necessity;
but if it must come LEI the people be ready.
We hear rumors OF war In prospect in various
niles have thus far manifested more bravado than
couIeee; and though two or three MODS have come
within my own personal observation, have vet 10
learn OF tie first lhow Of real bravery on tae part
OF an aegressor. The Territory is looking finely.
beautifully. Yours, &c, EMIGRlNr