Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-12-21
kansas Matters,

Kansas Matters.
The following extracts show the feeling
of the missouri rufians," whether they in
dicate the question of freedom or slavery in
Kansas is to be settled by the "boodv arbi-
trament" of "Sharp's rifles" or not We pub
lsh them as part of the current news of the
day:
From the Lexington No., Citizen, 11th.
A letter from Col. Reid, of this city, dated
Sunday night, o'clock, received by last
nights mail, after we had gone to press, SAYS
they have in their camp at Franklin, one
brass six FOUNDER We shall tomorrow be
reinforced by 500 men, with three cannon.
Gen. Richardson is commander-in-chief of
the forces. He was of opinion that war
would take place on Tuesday or this day.
He is fearful, when the volunteers get in
to Lawrence they will not be restrained.
FRANKLIN, Sunday morning.
Dear Sir.-One hundred and fifty men
are here and encamped, and eager for battle.
Last night was very cold and windy, and
has, in manner, gentled the impetuous
spirit of Yesterday. From Lawrence a thou
sand conflicting rumors have reached our
camp, all tending to confirm the opinion l
have heretofore expressed-a battle aCW be
fouqM. The Yankees nave hoisted the
"blood red signal" over their strong place,
and all dav Yesterday strong reinforcements
were going to augment their numbers. The
sheriff has not yet gathered strength ado-
quate to the occasion. This morning, as I
understand, the determination is to await
additional men, and the marshal demands
the Yankee violators of the law.
Ny deliberate opinion is, Lawrence will
soon cease to be a habitable place.
Gov. Shannon has telegraphad to the
President Urge forward Our friends.
hope Lafayette has responded to my request
for additional aid. In haste and danger,
yours, J. REID.
INDEPENDENCE, Dec. 8.
To Gen. Shields, LeriRgton:-I have
Just returned from Lawrence, where l have
been to obtain information regarding the
difficulty in Kansas. The Sheriff's force is
$50 all told. He is supplied with arms
The Abolitionists number 500 or ], 900 men,
armed.
Send wagon with provisions and men.
We are sure of a fight. Our force is only
four hundred, all told. c. o. WALLACE,
L. A. MCLEAN.
INDEPENDENCE, Dec. 3.
To Shields d Veitch:-I have Just re-
ceived dispatch from Col Chiles and Capt.
Shaw Henry Chiles and J. C. Irwin, from
the seat of war, state in substance as follows:
FROM THE SEAT OF WAR.
Jones will not make movement until
there is sufficient force in the field to insure
success. We have not more than 300 men
in arms in the Territory. You will, there
fore urge all who are interested in the mat
ter to start for the seat of war There is no
doubt of having a fight,
We all know that great many have COM
planned because they were disappointed
when here before, in regard to a fight. Say
to them now is the time to show game; and
if i've are defeated this time the Territory is
lost to the South.
An express has Just started from Liberty.
They have raised but sixty men, in all. Our
men are in great danger, and it is expected
that Jackson, Lafayette and Saline will come
70 the rescue! Send on YOUR men.
frc S. H. WooDsoN.
. independence, Dec. 4-3P.M.
To Mr.. Wa1 Mitsgroye:-A dispatch
from Weston says plan to destroy the town
Of Atchison bv the aboltionists, has been
discovered and the leaders arrested.
Gov. Shannon has issued writi for the ar
rest of every one found in arms. Judge
johnson, of the Territory, has been arrested
by-our boys.
There are probably 300 men at the seat
ofwar, waiting for reinforcement. We will
have six hundred-all told, there tonight.
No attack on Lawrence Will be made until
additional reinforeements arrive. Let La
fayette show her hand. Urge all you can
to come. Come one, come all.
LATEST NEWS FROM KANSAS.
Independence, Dec G-S AN.
To ". jelds:-Limcrick and Lightner
are here from Lawrence, where they slept
night bcfore-last.
Six hundred Abolitionists in arms there.
One thousand men in Jones' camp. All a
mistake about the Governor receiving orders
fog troops. The matter expected to be set
tied tomorrow or next day. Tell the vol
nnteers to come on. s. H. WooDsoN.
It Bill be remembered that Woodson is
the Secretary Of the Territory, by appoint
nent of the President.
Latest from Kansas.
MeCrea has escaped from tbe jail at Lev
euworth by cutting the door around the lock.
He has gene TO Lawrence. but declared his