The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1855-12-15

only demolish two or three towns, drown
a few more printing presses, and hang
| the principal citizens. Never were any
class of persons more infatustedl From
| their actions it is presumable their leaders
are constantly drunken, else how can we
account for their short-sighted policy?
! We said this movement was premedi-
tated on the part of the rowdies of Mis-
souri,, of which B. F. Stringfellow and
Dayy Atchison are the principal leaders,
There is not q doubt of that factl They
/ designed coming here on election day,
but it was seen that so long as the Mis-
souri, river should remain navigable, so
long the people of Kansas were sure of
succor from the East. 1t was therefore
proposed to defer the blow to the close
lof navigation, and it has been DONE
The result is: The murder of a Free
State man, and the burning of the
dwelling of the murderer by himself. or
his own friends, are made the cause for
visiting destruction upon an entire pop
ulation.
Three entrenchments were thrown up;
one across Massachusetts street. near It's
confluence with Pinkney street, and two
of circular form near Henry street, de-
signed as protection to those having
charge of Sharpe's rifles, and so ar
ranged as to command Dread Mount,
where it is presumed it is the intention
of the mob to plant their artillery. The
men worked nobly on the fortifcations.
furnishing incontrovertible evidence
that the movement was a popular one,
and that it was deemed essential for the
protection of the masses.
Every branch of business has been
suspended, save preparations for defense
aud the collecting of provisions, and tho
preparing of the same for feeding the
army already on the ground. Merchants,
mechanics and laborers, are seen with
arms upon their shoulders at all times.
A review of the forces took place to-
day, which made an imposing appear
ance. About four hundred and fifty
persons appeared on the field ; and from
our observation at the time we have not
doubt but two hundred additional per-
sons were scattered over the town who
would have been in the field had tho
emergency demanded, or strict mill
tary discipline been enforced. Whatever
was done WAS strictly voluntary. No
man was under any other than moral
obligation to bear arms and it is q won
der that such strict subordihation was
observed among such mass of unculti-
waited material. 1t was only another
proof of the capacity of the people for
self-protection another vindication of
squdtter Sovereignty. We were pleased
to see the ease with which the citizens
learned the step, evolutions and air of a
soldier. Some of them learned too read
lily, and began to swear "worse than our
army in Flanders"
Gen. Pomeroy was dispatched TO the
States, with the view of laying the facts
before the country, Congress and the
President. a memorial drawn up for
the use of Congress, urging that body
to inquire into the facts, and to send for
persons aud papers, was unani-
mousiy signed.
nappcal was also sent TO the Patriots
of America for men, arms and treasure.
Guards were again placed upon duty,
and apprehensions were entertained of
an attack during the night.
FRIDAY morning was full of interest,
as this was another of the days when an
attack was threatened. A squad of
cavalry were detached, and sent to es-
cort piece of artillery into town, which
was received about one o'clock, notwith-
standing the vigilence of the enemy.
A rumor was received that Gen. Pom
eroy was again taken, and vas in the
enemy's camp, but little credit. however.
was given to the report.
Another circular redoubt was COM
menced on Vermont street, and the 9TH
ers pushed on TO completion.
A large national flag was planted, on
a high staff, at the principal entrench-
ment, near the foot of Massachusetts,
street, while others were floating over the
Free State Hotel, and Hutchinson d
Co.'s store building.
The Hotel was made the Head Guar
sers of the Council. the General and staf,
Is also of the soldiers. The large dining
room was taken possession of, and used
for boarding those from a distance. The
rooms were yariously occu-
pied, and every portion Of it teemed
With life and animation.
But We hasten TO detail another horrid
murder, equaled only in atrocity by the
hooting down of CHAs. w. Dow incold
,lood. The news reached town about
our O'Clock, and the excitement was In
ense as the intelligence passed from lip
o lip.
THoMAs W. BARBER, residing one
nilc east of Bloomington, was making
lis way home on Thursday afternoon.
N horseback, from Lawrence. accompa-
lied by his brother, Robert Barber, and
lis hrolher-inrlaw. Thomas Pierson.-
Arriving near DIR. Simpson residence.
our miles west of Lawrence, on the
California road, they met : party Of
bout twelve persons on horsebac;s, who
Ippeared to be making their way to the
'nemy's camp At Franklin. refusing 70
,bey the orders to surrender they uefs
ired upon. One ball pissed through
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