Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-02-23
THE KANSAS DOCUMENTS SENT TO THE

SENATE.
In answer to call of the Senate made some
time since, the President has communicated
to that body sundry documents relating TO
Kansas affairs. Il
Among the documents are the reports OF
Gov. Shannon to the President giving an ac-
count of the disturbances in Kansas and the
two following letters, which show that the in.
reference Of the President has been at the
solicitation of the so called free State Cover
nor elect and others
LAWRENCE, TX. T,) Jan 2l, 1856.
10 Franklin Pierce, President Of the United
States.
Sir We have authentic information that
an overwhelming force of the citizens OF Mis-
sour are organizing upon our border, amply
supplied with artillery for the avowed pur-
pose Of invading this Territory, demoralizing
our towns and butchering our free State cti-
zens. We respectfully demand, on behalf Of
the citizens OF X Kansas that the commandont
Of the United States troops in this vicinity
be Immediately instructed to interfere to pre-
vent such an inhuman outrage.
Respectfully.
j. Fl. Lane, Chairman Ex Com, X. 7.
c. Robinson, Chairman Ex Com. Of Safety.
j. r. Goodn. Secretary Ex Com. X. II.
George W. Dieter, Secretary Com. of safety
LAWRENCE CRY, Jan. %. 1856.
To the Presiden, Of the United States:
SIR We notified you that rn overwhelm-
ing force, supplied with artillery, was organi-
zing upon our borders for the avowed pur-
pose of invading Kansas, demoraizing the
towns and butchering the unoffending Tree
State citizens. they constituting fourten.twen-
tieths of the entire population. In addition
to the relief respectfully demanded in that
notice. we earnestly request you to issue your
proclamation Immediately forhidding the in'
vuSion. We trust there may be now delay
in taking so important step to prevent al
outrage which if carried out as planned will
stand forth without parallel in the worlds
| history Yours, respectfully.
j. II. Lane, Chairman Ex Com X. 7.
G. Robson, Chairman of Com. safety.
| The instruction Of Colonel Summer, the
commandant of the United States troops
and the Instructions to Gov Shannon, are al
so among the documents. They are co ex
tensiye with the recent proclamation.
Mr. MARCY TO GOVERNOR SHANNON.
DEPARTMENT OF stats
Washington, Feb. l6, 1856 !
SlR-I herewith enclose to you copy of
proclamation by the President, dated th'
llth instant, duly authenticated, and also /
copy of orders issued from the Department O
War to Colonel Sumner and Brevet Colone
Cooke, Of the United States Army.
The President is unwilling to believe that
in executing your duties as Governor OF tn
Territory Of Kansas, there will be any occa
sion TO call in the aid Of the United State
troops for that purpose, and it is enjoned up
on you to do all that can possibly be done be
fore resortiDg to that measure; yet if it be
comes indispensibly necessary TO do so in or
der to execute the laws and preserve th
peace. you are hereby authorized by tn
President TO make requisiton upon the OH
GERS commanding the United States militar,
forces at Fort Leayenworth and Fort Riie.
for such assistance as may be needed for III
above specified purpose.
While confding in the respest o. our citizen
for the laws, and the efficiency of the ordina
~ means provided for protection their right
and property. he deems it, however not i'm
proper, considering the peculiar situation q
affairs in the Territory Of Kansas, that yo
should be authorized TO have the power here
in conferred, with view TO meet any extra
ordinary emergency that may arise, trustin
that it will not be used until you shall find
resort to it unavoidable in order tonsure tn
due execution Of the laws, and to preserv
the public peace
Before actual interposition OF the militar
force on any any occasion, you will cause th
proclamation Of the President. with whic
yon are herewith furnished to be publici
read.
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedier
servant w. l.. MARCY.
Hon, Wilson Shannon, Governor Of til
Territory Of Kansas.