The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-12-15

fallen upon the battle field in manly
combat we could not have complained.
While we forgive we cannot forget his
eowardly and brutal murder. Long may
his manly bearing be remembered by all
true men.
For the honor you have conferred
upon me in electing me to the position ]
hold. you have my thanks. The duties
! was called upon to discharge were ar
duous. [ have endeavored faithfully to
discharge them you are the judges as
to the success of my efforts; to your de-
cision l cheerfully submit.
From Major General Robinson I re-
ceived that >eotacil and advice which
characterizes him as a clear headed,
cool and trustworthy commander. He
is entitled to your confidence and esteem.
The officers associated with us have
discharged their duty and are entitled to
your thanks and the thanks of the friends
of human rights throughout the world.
They are gallant spirits worthy of you
and the cause in which they were en-
gagged.
For days and weeks we were informed
with the belief that our hands were to
be imbued In the blood of our brethren,
while we were determined manfully and
to the death to defend our hearth-stones.
Our hearts bled in contemplating the
dreadful alternative. The fearful crisis
is passed, and, We earnestly hope, never
to return. Our Missouri friends under
stand us and our cause better than when
they came, and will not again permit
themselves To- be stirred up in anger
against lis.
That beloved Union, for the safety of
which we trembled, will not again. we
trust, be imperilled by foreign force
from sister State invading our Terrific
ry. They must and will see the impro-
priety and injustice of meddling in our
affairs until they become our fellow cit
liens.
Before issuing that command which
will disband you, cannot but express
the hope, that in rejoining your families
and friends you will be received with a
true soldiers welcome. You have writ
ten a page in Kansas history which emf
nently entities you to it.
At the close of Gen. LANES address
he was vociferously cheered.
chief, delivered the following, which
was loudly apglauded:
FELLOW SOLDIERS I'm consequence
of misunderstanding" on the part of
the Executive Of this Territory, the peo-
pie of this vicinity have been menaced
by foreign foe, and our lives and prop
erty threatened with destruction. The
citizens, guilty of no crime, rallied for
the defense of their families, their prop
erty and their lives, and from all parts of
the Territory the true patriots came up
resolved to perish in the defense of their
most sacred rights rather than submit to
foreign dictation. Lawrence and her
citizens were the first to be sacrificed,
and most nobly have her neighbors came
to her rescue. The moral strength of
our position was such that even the
"gates of help could not have prevail
ed againstfus, much less foreign mob,
and we gained bloodless victory
Literally may it be said of our citizens.
"they came, they saw, they conquered
Selected as your commander, it be-
comes my cheerful duty to tender to you,
fellow soldiers, the need of praise
so Justly your due. Never did true men
unite in holier cause, and never did
true bravery appear more conspicuous,
than in the ranks of our little army
death before dishonor was visible in
every countenance, and felt by every
heart. Bloodless, though, the contest
has been, there are not wanting instan-
ces of heroism worthy of a more chival-
ric age. To the experience, skill, and
perseverance of the gallant Gen'l Lane,
all Credits due for the thorough disci-
pline of our forces, and the complete and
extensive preparations for defense. His
services cannot be overrated, and long
may he live to wear the laurels SO brave
ly won. Others are worthy of special
praise for distinguished services, and all,
both officers and privates, are entitled to
the deepest gratitude of the people. In
behalf of the citizens of Lawrence, in
behalf of the ladies of Lawrence, in be-
half of the children of Lawrence, in be-
half of your fellow soldiers of Lawrence,
and in my own behalf l thank you of
the neigbboring settlements for your
prompt and manly response to our call
for aid, and pledge you a like response
to your signals of distress. The citizens
who have left their homes to come to
our assistance have suffered great priya-
tons and many discomforts and expenses,
while the citizens of Lawrence have in
Cured heavy expenses, but all has been
submitted to without murmur and in
spirit worthy of a people engaged in a
high and holy cause.
The war is ended, our duties are dis
charged, and itonly remains for me with
the warmest affection for every soldier in
this conflict to bid you adieu and dismiss
you to 60 again to the bosom of your
families.
As Gen. ROBINSON closed six cheers
were given him, but he had so far sue
ceeded in arousino the feelings of the