The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1855-10-13
1t is not INV intention a. this time

purpose Is to deal with facts ana leave
conclusions to my readers.
Before the programme WAS changed
Mr. Manypenny had concluded very
unfayorable treaty with the Dalewares
pledging the Government to keep of
settlers till after the land sales and ther
sell all their lands to the highest bidder
1--WE couId' said one Of the Indiar
agents s.hase made more favorable
treaties, but We want 10 hamper the Abo
hsionists." But the result has been tina
it recoiled very sensibly against the Null
lifers themselves as well as against the
innocent settler, whose home is subjec.
ted by this treaty to the rapaeity of the
Spectator.
Mr.. Atchison stated in his Atchisor
City speech last fall that he gave Senator
Douglas his choice to bring out bill
repeating the Missouri Compromise OF
resign his position as Chairman of Com
mittee of Territories-that Dir. Douglas
begged for time to consider, which was
granted, and he after elaboration, con,
sented to bring in the bill. President
Pierce, who had been nervous for some
time, gave way, and there appeared nc
obstacle to the passage of the bill. II
now became necessary for the Nullifers
to change their programme, face about,
and go for treaties, organization and set
tlement. The Benton party had lsbored
for these measures from the beginning,
but the Antes now assume that they
alone are for them with great impudence.
Senator Atchison now writes private
letters home advising his particular
friends to go right over on the Delaware
lands, e, Ell in violation of solemn trea-
ties made by his tools, and keep out
the ID Abolitionists."
The country for vast extent around
the mouth of Kansas River is one of the
most fertile and inviting on the globe
a word by ilself-the centre key of
American Empire. The Nulliiers moved
upon the center of future power and
took immediate possession. Secret soci-
cites were organized, and money and
minute-men raised and held in readi-
ness. At the concerted signal they
march to the polls, and elect their own
men to make laws for the Territory
Governor Reeder was frm-the cham
pion of right. They elamored for his
removal. The President yields and
prefers the pusillanimous charge of
Specializing in land How shocking
All, did No Governor buy lands and
have an interest in the Territory he
governed 1t is rumored that even
the President himself has an interest in
Superior City and other important points.
Query-Did that interest preventa veto
to public Improvements advantageous to
those points? Time for the President
to remove these impressions from the
public mind.
Before Douglas introduced the Kan
as-Nebraska bill the majority of the
Wing party in Missouri thought the re-
peal of the Missouri Compromise impol-
itic. But when Northern demagogues
led the way, they wheeled into line and
supported the repeal. The Benton party
firm in opposition Hence
the course of Missouri was changed by
the Douglas iniquity
The weakness of the President and
the demoralizing influence ofthe Admin
stration inspired Atchison and his Sc
cret conspirators till they have become
in their demands, and kindled
such an excitement among their dupes
and tools, that the rights of no citizen
are secure who oppose their ultra meas
lres. Their regulators oyerawed the
and mob-law is in the ascendant.
The spawn of this excitement are now
1t the Shawnee Mission making laws to
govern Kansas Territory. Instead of
moderate aud conservative measures,
hey take the most ultra course, and
soad to desperation the people of Kansas
who had no voice in the election of their
lawmakers. The world does not afford
another such instance of OPPRESSION
1t is vain that our Constitution guaran-
tees to every State and Territory re-
publican form of government. Must
American citizens forever call for pro-
lection in vain ? 1t cannot be true that
he voice of freedom, of truth, and of
Justice is hushed forever, and our boast
sd liberty an empty name Surely
here is yet might in the arm of free
lem.
From the beginning it has been part
If the programme of Atchison, String
elbow d Co. to drive out or reduce to
degrading subsection all emigrants in
avor of making Kansas free State.-
They raise the wolf cry of Abolitionism
IS AN excuse for trampling on the most
'aered human rights. At their nod
heir obsequious Legislature pass dis
laws, such as no freeman
IAN submit to; and henceforth, they
will proceed to harass and drive out
American citizens under color of law
Dur citizens have anxiously looked to
he strong arm of Government for pro-
ection. But, Great God / that is on the
lue OF oppression. Poor suffering plo-
leers ! toll on to subdue the wilderness
truggle yet longer with the difficulties,
he hardships and the privations of early
ettlement. The Government of our
country still clogs your pathways
till deaf to your cry! Will you submit
Ike degraded serfs to your masters p
10! There is yet a spirit in man.
The sons of patriotic sires will stand for
liberty. We warn the country that a
errible crisis is at hand.
Had the President acted promptly
nd made the country feel that justice
md law were strong. and that American
citizens were secure in their rights, the
impending calamity might have been
!verted. But he has vacillated, and
and his hand are encouraged