The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-06-18
More Troubles in Kansas.
LAWRENCE, Thursday, June 5


LAWRENCE, Thursday, June s.
An open field battle took place at Pal
myra, on the afternoon of Monday, the Cd
inst. 1t lasted nearly three hours. The
parties were nearly equal. The pro-sla-
very men were a foving band under Capt.
Fl. @. Pate, correspondent of the Mis-
souri, Republican Five pro-slavery men
were wounded--three mortally. The pro-
slavery men surrendered, with twenty-five
horses and mules, arms, ammunition, two
drums, a large quantity of articles stolen
at the sacking of Lawrence.
The United States troops knew of the
battle, but did not interfere. Tho Free
State settlers clustered to Palmyra, and
one hundred got there after the battle was
over. The troops went down next day to
dispense the Free State men and release
the prisoners.
Another attack was made ON Franklin
where the Missourians had assembled in
force, with q cannon and ammunition.
DULY one of their companies got there, and
they were short about fifteen men. After
twenty minutes the small party retreated.
No particulars.
Civil war exist here. The troops are
here in force, but have done nothrss vet
but help Gov. Shannon to Sharp's
rifles.
CHICAGO, Monday, June 9.
The latest Kansas dates confirm the in
telligeuce of a fresh outbreak of hostilities.
Capt. Pate's company having been ever
powered by a force of Free-State men,
Gen. Whitfield left Westport on the night
of the I'd, at the head of one hundred men,
in pursuit. They were supposed to be
about forty miles from Westport on the
Santa Fe Road. Col. Sumner also left
for the scene of disturbance with eight
companies of dragons The Chicago
Tribune has a letter dated Lawrence,
May 81, which states that the Free-State
settlers are in imminent peril; that forces
from Missouri are again invading the Ter
ritory, and the farmers have been obliged
to organize companies to guard their prop
crty against bands of marauders.
ST. LOUIS, Monday; June Q.
The account taken from an extra of the
Kansas City Enterprise (pro-slavery) and
telegraphed from here that nine Abolition
lists and thirteen Pro-Slavery men were
killed in an encounter between a band of
$50 Abolitionists and Captain Pate's Com
pany, proved to be an eXaggeration.
Captain Pate and McGee, reported dead,
are alive, and bat two or three persons
were killed in all.-Captsin Pate's COM
pany was captured, the Free-State party
being greatly superior in numbers. Gen.
Whitfield, with loo men, has gone TO their
rescue.
! ST. LOUIS, Monday; June IL.
The latesr news from Kansas, received
this evening, states that John Donaldson,
reported killed by the Free-State men, is
alive and well.
Col. Sumner is dispensing all armed
bands, Irrespective of party, and the pros
pect of peace and tranquility now pre-
walls.
Gen. Whitfield is said to be encamped
near Prairie City with about three humid
dred men, IL miles south of Lawrence, en-
gagged in stopping, searching and detain-
ing travellers.
Sumner wentto Prairie City with troops,
and demanded Whitfeld's company to dis
perse, which they did; but after going
some FIVE miles, again encamped, and
again commenced committing depreda-
tons upon the property Of the Settlers
Sumner, learning that Whitfeld's compa-
ny was not disposed to leave, sent 70 the
Fort for more troops.
Three hundred Free State men were
encamped near Whit6eld's company,
watching his movements, and ready to
give him battle. Summers cammand has
prevented. fight up to the present time.
CHICAGO, June -, 9 r. M.-Pcrsons
inst arrived from Kansas City, Monday
P. M, bring intelligence that Col. Sum-
ner has ordered Whitfeld's army to leave
the Territory. On Saturday the Whole
number, 400, left and went over to West
port, where, being reinforced by $50 Mis-
sourians, determined to return. which they
did on Sunday. threatening to hang Col
Sumner if they catch him.
1t was expected that Q collision would
take place between the United States troops
and MISSIONARIES, Tuesday, unless the lat
ter change their purpose.
The following is q copy OF q dispatch