Squatter sovereign., 1855-08-07
Watch the Abolitionists.

| Circumstances have transpired within a
few weeks past in this neighhorhood, which
place beyond doubt the existence of an
| organised band Of abolitionis.s in our midst.
We counsel our friends who have money
in slave property, to keep sharp look out
lest their valuable slaves may be induced
to commit acts which might jeopardise their
lives.
Mr.. Grafton Thomason, of this place,
lost valuable negro about a week ago,
and we have not the least doubt bur that
she was pursuaded by one of this lawless
band to destroy herself, rather than remain
in slavery. In fact, one of this gang was
heard to remark, " that she did perfectly
right in drowning herself and just as he
would have done, or what every negro who
is held in bondage should do. We ask,
shall man expressing such sentiments be
permitted to reside in our very midst-be
permitted TO run at large among our slaves,
sowing the seeds of discord and discon-
tent, jeopardising our lives and our proper
ty. We may justly be branded as "ruf-
fans" and towards did we permit it.
In another instance, we hear of a serv-
ant being tampered with, and induced to
believe that she "was illegally held in
bondage" and that she was {. on an equal
ity with her owners" since which time
she has been unruly, and shows evidences
of discomfort. Such is the effect produced
by permitting the conUicts and criminals
of the Eastern cities, shipped out here by
the Aid Societies to reside in our midst.
The depredations Of this fanatical set do
not stop here. Their crimes are more nu-
merous, and their acts more bold. 1t is
well known that on Independence and
Walnut creeks, within few miles Of this
place, a great number of free-soilers, or
abolitionists, are settled, whose theivinp
propensities have been well known for
some time past. We honestly believe that
an organised band of these outlaws exists.
whose objects, for pecuniary gain and spite,
are to rob us of our property, drive off our
horses and oxen, incite our slaves to rebel
lion or insurrection, and when opportunity
offers, afford them facilities for escaping.
Within short time, about one hundred
and fifty head of cattle have been stolen
from this neighborhood, driven off and
sold. Eight or nine horses and several
mules have been taken out of the emf |
grants camp, drove off to parts unknown. |
and the money for the same is now jingline
in the pockets of the atolinonists. A VAL |
liable horse, and several yoke of oxen have
been taken from this town, and circum.
stances all point to the settlements on Wal
nut and Independence creeks as the head
quarters of the perpetrators of these acts.
Occurrences Of this kind were never known
before in this neighborhood, and prior to
he shipment of the filth and scum" of
he Eastern cities, our property was secure.
'ur slaves contented and happy.
The enormity of these offences. and the
great loss of property, should open the ewes
'f our citizens to their true situation. We
;annot feel safe while the air of Kansas
S polluted by the breath of single free
oiler. We are not safe, and self-preserva.
ion requires the total determination of this
et. Let us act Immediately, and with that
Iecislon that will at once convince these
that it is our firm derermina-
ion to keep their dlshonored feet from
taining the fair carpet of Kansas. {
We propose meeting of the friends of
he South, which includes all the claw and
rder' men in the Territory, where we
nay devise some way for protection against |
ne depredations of these scoundrels. and '
ppoint committee to notify several of {
he gang, who are residents in our town.
nat their presence is no longer needed. |
nd will not be tolerated. {