Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-05-14
THE DoUHLA~ITES STILL At WORK FOR
SLAVERY ON THE BORDER OF KANSAS.

THE DoUGLASiTEs STILL AT WORK FOR
SLAVERY ON THE BORDER OF KANSAS.
The ST. Louis Democrat says:
The latest Western papers have learned
that George S. Park was severely lynchcd in
Kansas Territory few days ago, and his
dwelling house burned TO the ground, and
says exuitantly, ssthe cork goes bracelyon y
Tha Weekly Platte Argus warns both Park
| and Patterson not to appear in Weston on
Saturday (o-dav.) The mob resolutions, il
will be remembered by our readers, were to
the effect that if these men were found in
Weston on that dav they should be thrown
into the Missouri river, or be foll)wed to
Kansas and hung.
The Argus further says, That the course of
those who committed to the bottom of the
Missouri river the laminary press, has been
sanctioned by q very large and enthusiastic
meeting of the people Of Clay County, who
have appointed committees to wait upon, aud
warn offaboltion preachers"
Surely the people Of that section Of the
State must be possessed of the same devils
that drove the swine over the precipic, into
the sea. How reasonable beings can be
guilty of such reckless lawlessness we cannot
divine.
Mr.. Park has issued the following c,rd to
the public:
When our printing Office was destroyed,
was absent in Kansas Territory, and return
ed forthwith on receiving information of it.
am nlled with the deepest concern for the
events that have transpired, and the passions
that bear sway-premedtate as they have
been, by large AMI powerful secret asso-
cation. am happy to know that the c:ti-
zens OF ParkvIle and vicinity took no cart
in 1t; and why my life and property should
be destroyed by any portion of this commu-
nifty | cannot tell the charge of abolitionism
is false | never have atbored thought nor
meditated an action detrim entail to the hon
or, the interests o. institutions of Missouri:
but have labored INCREASINGLY to promote her
prosperity. 1t is true | have not believed
the honor and interests of Missouri to be in
that course of policy marked out by some
poilticians-duty has compelled me- TO cross
their path, which has brought on ny devoted
head the bittereSt persecution.
Our paper can be read-it will speak for
Itself. 1t does not claim perfcction-the
leading objects have been to promote the
principles of temperance, morality and vir-
tue; to take conservative political stand,
and by modarating the extremes, and by sof-
tening Sectional asperities, to promote the
general good OF the country, and the perpe-
tulty of the American Union.
love the South, and have spent the best
energies of my life to advance her interests
and her glory. The butte fields of Texas
are eternal evidences of the fact: where in
dlvidutl enterprise gathered around the gal
liant Houston, and by incredible hardships
and almost superhuman eXertions the indie
pendcnce OF that vast country was achieve
now one Of the bright st stars in the con-
ISOLATION of States; and refer to my fellow
citizens to attest the fac, that while have
resided in Missouri, have laborcd unceas-
lngly to promote her Interests.
love the North, too; never. Will. lfe
lasts. shall forget the green hills Of Yer
mont, waere rests the grave of my mother;
nor the deeds of the men of l6; nor the vr-
tues and energies of the men who have nude
those States a baacon-iight-th wonder and
admiration Of the world: and | shall ever
look upon Their glory as the common inherI-
lance OF every American citizen.
With regard TO leaving this community, | |
would do 50 cheerfuly, as soon as | coul |
dispose OF my interests here, We're satisfied |
hat further residence was not agreeabc |
bat TO leave the grave of my wife, the home
have tolled years to embellish and improve |
md many interests interviewer With the /
growth and prosperity Of the country, and |
leeing for no offenc D, like base Gu pri5-I |
cannot. would rather prefer death at my
'wn home, amid the flowers am trees plant
ID and consecrated by affection aad upon
he soil of the country have toi!ed TO build /
lp. Our press has been thrown into the Mis-
ouri river, AMI | my be buried there too
N humDe individual is in the power Of hun
lreds Of armed men-but his death will not
IeStroy the freedom of the American press.
Independence Of thought and action is in
erent in the bosom of every freeman, and
nd 1t will gush up like a perpetual fountain
orever! God has impress ID on his universe
be principles of tru and Justice, and they
must prevail.
Ii there is no security in the land Of " sh-
ngton-lf an American home affords no pro-
ectlon-lf the time has arrived when this
nlon must be dissolved, and all its kindred
es and mighty interests broken and DESTROY
d-then let mo be buried meath the tur-
le waters of the Missouri rather than live to
ehold such scene. GoD save our country
GEORGE S. PARK.
REMOVAL OF J. +. Polk, Els e.-The remov-
OF }. /. Polk Esq, from clerkship in the
'easury department, is officially announced ]
the union af this morning. Mr.. Polk was
rst appointed by & n. jackson in tie wear ..
Sol, and has enjoyel the confidence of ev-
y succeeding administration. lie is and
ways has been democrat. A more worthy
efficient clerk has not probably filled a de.
lrtment of the Government since its orpan-
alton. lie is moreover, man of learning.
sincere Christian and accomplished gentle {
an. But, he is firm and unwayerino
rOtestant. and has freely and ahI., nmnla.o