Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1855-04-17

believes he has disoosersd the foundation
Of fortune. As Gczexnas. claiming te
be second only 70 the g asaf Father" be
imposes upon the zedslisg Of the pool
haE-breeds. and purchases sheir land fos
q song. This speculation is not sufficient.
He continues his tour, and again, for .
song, becomes a large proprietor in the
town of Pawnee. At once, it is proclaim
ed, that this is TO be the seat of govern
ment!. So long Is his official position
can be abused for the profitable sale OF
stock, he is found 81 buying In"
His tour completed, to give time to
realise on his investments, he defers the
call of a Legislature, as that body would
possess the power to locate the seat of gov
ment, and might defeat his speculations.
In this, too, he acted as agent of the Alb
olitionists. Had the Legislature assem-
bled last fall, it was clear that the pro-slav-
cry party would succeed. To defeat them,
it was necessary to give further time to
Thayer & Co. to ship their hirefings; and
not until the last moment, until indeed. as
we;are informed, he was ordered by the
President, did he take steps to call a Leg
islature. Even then, the time was extend
ed to enable the abolitionists to forward
their last man.
During all saS time, he was the head
of a secret ossaa shhlfion for the purpose OF
making Kansas den of Abolitionists-
actively corresponding with all parts of the
country, urging the shipment of Abolition
Establishing them long in advance Of
the hour at which they would he needed
studiously, to the last moment, concealing
from others the day Of the election. He
appointed men to take the census, notori-
ously unfit, who would not scruple, and did
not hesitate, to omit the names of those
opposed to abolition, with view to de-
prive pro-slayery districts of their proper
representation. He shamefully gcrryman-
dered districts for the purpose of dividing,
and thus defeating the pro-slavery party
He asusurped Legislative asd ] Judicial
power! In the one case, assuming to ar
rest, inprison and try man under the
charge of murder. In the others, crafty
and cunningly assuming to impose qualifi-
cations on voters, which he hoped would
operate in favor of Abolitionists; appoint
ing justices of the peace, and introducing
them to administer the law of the State
from which they removed! and, finally,
prohibiting and furnishing the sale OF
whisky. This last, though clear usurpa-
ton, is the only instance in which a good
motive can be found for bis action.
These are all matters Of public notorie-
ty in the Territory. Many of them are
known in Washington City. They can
be established at any moment, are indeed
self-proven.
We have had confidence in Mr.. Pierce
have sustained his Administration and
though we could never comprehend the
purpose of his selecting Reeder for Kan
sas and a Southern man for Nebraska, we
have never questioned his integrity. But
the retention of Reeder longer in his Of
flee, the more so that now the people have
shown so unanimous condemnation of his
course, would be without excuse. 1t would
subject him TO the imputation of an ap-
prevail of .Reeder's official misconduct
being an accessory to his corrupt practices.
In the name of a forbearing and out
ragged people, we demand his instant dis
missal.