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John LarkIln,

CHOPPER, ZINC TIN. SHEET 6k,
.RoN. Brass AND LEAD MANUFACTURE -
En-. jackson Street, Thiboddux, La,
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
The Proclamation.

The inaugural and pro roclamations OF
Gov John w. Geary, are published in
another column. The proclamations give
Lane and his scoundreIs all the benefits
OF the ..law's delay" and defer, if they DO
not prevent, justice being meted out TO as
graceless n set Of land piratns as ever inies-
ted civilized land. The whole tenor OF
the documents, to US breathes desire to
avoid offence to either party, while IT holds
out an embecile and tardy promise OF pun
ishment to offenders. From Gov. Geary's
ssperince in California, we might reason
ABLY conclude he had learned the efficacy
and vital importance OF prompt and deci-
sive action and that in this emergency
be would have accepted any available force
TO punish the audacious rebellion against
the government But not SO. A dis5and-
ing and re-banding must take place, ere
his excellency can proceed TO the protec-
lection of the laws. and the lives and prop
errv of hundreds of inofensive persons
So far as our information extends, ninety
out. of The four thousand rebels have been
arrested. What prodigious labor for a
Governor and General, with eight hum
dred or one thousand troops at their COM
mand, to perform in two weeks.
But our own party may thank them
selves for this state of affairs. With the
means OF determination in their own hands
.t the propitious moment for bringing
them into play, our forces are found max
ing a retrogade movement. If petty dis
cords and partizan jealousies are per
mit.ed to step in and ,hwart the chief enc
we are all aiming for, we need never ex
pect to accomplish anything ourselves. ant
therefore have no right to grumble if 9th
srs are shortcoming in their efforts to pun
ish outlaws.
If words were safe guarantee, We hav'
little room TO BE- prejudiced against the new
Governor. except that he has surrendere'
TO the beseiting sin of all officials tar
dy, over-circumspect and dilatory admin
istration OF Justice, the end OF which wi
be farcicaI trials and shameful and bare
faced acquitals. We have little faith i
legal trials when the interests ola mum
ber of politicians are involved; for it rs al
ways to their advs ntage to lean to the sid
Of mercy aud favoE the culprits- w
have known Of namerous insurrectlon
but never of conviction for treason.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
,ubI;c at,en,ion a. The proper time.

PUBIC auenilOn a. Inc pfUpeI Hiie.
The territory of the United States is the
common properly of the several States. or
of the people thereof. This being so, no
obstacle should be interposed to the free
settlement of this common property, while
In territorial condition.
/ cheerfuliy admit that the people Of
this territory. under :he Organic Act, have
the absolute right of making their munich
pal laws, and from citizens who deem
themselves aggrieved by recent legislation,
would invoke The utmost forbearance, and
point out to them a sure and peaeeable
remedy. You have the right to ask the
next legislature to revise any and all laws;
and IN the meantime, as you value the
peace of the territory and the maintenance
of future laws, would earnestly ask you
to refrain from all violations ofthe present
statutes.
I am sure that there is patriotism SUI
ficient in the people of Kansas 10 lend a
willing obedience to law. All the provls-
ions of the Constitution OF the United
States must be sacredly observed-al the
acts of Congress having reference to this
territory, must be unhesitatingly obeyed.
1t will be my imperative duty to see that
these suggestions are carried into effect
In my official action here, will do JUS
tice at all hazards. Influenced by no other
considerations than the welfare of the
whole people of this territory, desire to
know no party:no section no North no South
no East. no West; nothing but Kansas
and my country.
Fully conscious Of my great RESPONSE
bilities in the present condition OF things
in Kansas, | must invoke your aid, and
solicit your generous forbearance. Your
executive officer can do little without the
aid of the people. With a firm reliance
upon Divine Providence, TO the best of my
ability, shall promote the interests Of the
citizens of the territory, not merely collec-
lively, but individually; and shall expec,
| from them in return that cordial aid and
support without which the government OF
no State or Territory can be administered
with benificint effect.
Let US ell begin anew. Let the past
be buried in oblivion. Let all strife and
bitterness cease. Let US all honestly de-
vote ourselves to the true interests OF Kan
srs-develop her rich agricultural and
mineral rssources-build up manufacturing
enterprises-Inake public roads and high
ways-prepare amply for the education of
our children-devote ourselves to all the
arts of peace-and make out territory the
sanctuary Of those cherished principles
which protect the inalienabie rights OF the
| individual, and elevate states IN their SOW
erelgn capacities.
Then shall peaceful industry soon be
restored-popula,ion and wealth. will flow
upon us-'the desert will blossom as the
rose"-and the State of Kansas will soon
be admitted into the Union the peer and
pride of her elder sisters.
JNO. w. GEARY.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
Battle Of Hickory Point.
TWO DAYS HARD FIGHTING.
$50 MEN RgpUEsEn By SO.
Grasshopper Fasss Taken.

Perhaps the annals of history do no.
present more daring and resolute resist
ance than that made by Capt. Rober.sons
company at Hickory Point on Saturday
and Sunday last. Although contending
with nearly five TINES their number, they
never once desponded, but fought with a
spiri, and determination that left an im-
preston upon their antagonists which wil!
not be speedily ef1aced. We propose to
give an accurate statement of the adven-
lures of this heroic little band. which was
composed of citizens of the town and coun-
~ Oh Atchison. First We notice the
TAKING OF GRAssHoPPER FALLS.
Learning at Hickory Point that COM
pany of Lanes hirelings were stationed at
Grasshopper Falls, and that outrages had
been perpe,rated there against pro-slavery
men, Capt. Robertson determined to at
tack that point. He proceeded thither on
Friday last with his company-then only
composed of twenty-four men-and gained
an easy victory. They rode in trot un-
til within about mile of town. when they
charged with a yell that struck panic in
the ranks of the white.livered Yankees
Not shot was fired at them, though one
man snapped at Capt r., and was shot
on the spot for his temerity. AT the time
of the attack, Capt. Crosby's company
numbering about thirty, We're en- parade
but scattered like flock of startled sheep
without firing gun. So terror-stricker
were they that numbers Of them lay IL
corn-6elds and permitted our troops to pass
within short distance of them without fir
ling gun.
Crosby's store, with all its contents
consisting chiefly. of provisions and sup
plies for the band Of thieves whose rendez
vous was at that point-was burned to the
ground. Some arms and horses, stolel
during the depredations of Crosby's gang
were brought away, but everything els
that could be used TO sustain the mldnlgh
assassins was destroyed. Two or NOR
of the abolitionists were killed, but not
scratch was received by any OF our mer
This much accomplished, the company re
turned to Hickory Point.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
The Finale.

Just as we are going to press We learn
that Col Reid made his approach 10 Law
renee on Saturday and Sunday. the l4lh
with 700 militia, and at the suggestion
OF Gov. Geary, 500 men were taken from
Reds comand into the Z. S. service to as
sist the United States n expslling Lanes
troops, and getting as many of them az
possible prisoners, to be tried by Martial
Law. 200 government troops were alter
Lans, who was en-route to Nebraska.
At the request of Gov. Geary, Col. Reid
disband the balance of his men.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
vxRprcr OF NxoRo IsaCEsr.-"M

TxRDIcT OF NzoRo IsaUEsT.-"hs
de underscribed darkies, bein' KruneFs
JuEay OBJ DISGUST. to sit on the body OBJ Dc
niggar Sambo. now dead and gone before
Us. had been sittin' on do said niggar g.
foresaid, did on de night OBJ do fustsenia
ub November, came to his deaf BY talIn
from de said riber, whar we find he vas
subsesomeiy drowned, and afterwards mas
washed on de riber side. whar we sP0's
he frose to deaf.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
PROCLAMATION.

WHEREAS: A large number Of volun-
teer militia have been called into the ser
vice of the Territory of Kansas, by author
ity of the late Acting Governor. for the
maintainance OF order, many of whom
have been taken from their occupations or
business, and deprived of their ordinary
means of support and of theK domestic en-
joyments: and
WHEREAS: The employment Of militia
is not authorised by nav Instructions from
the General Government, except upon re-
QUESTION of the commander of the military
department in which Kansas is embraced:
and
WHEREAS: An authorised regular force
has been placed at my disposal suffice nj
to insure the execution OF the laws that
may be obstructed by combinations TOO
powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary
course of judicial proceedings: now
THERxFoRE, l. JOHN w. GEARY.
Governor of the Territory of Kansas, do
issue this nay proclamation, declaring, that
the services of such volunteer militia are
no longer required; and hereby order that
they be Immediately discharged. The
Secretary and the Adjutsnt General oi
the territory will muster out Of service
each command at It's place of rendezvous.
And command all bodies of men. com
bined, armed and equipped with munitions
Of war, without authority of the govern
men,, instantly to disband or quit the terri.
tory, as they will answer the contrary al
| their peril.
In testimony whereof. ] have hereuntc
set my hand and affixed the seal Of the
Territory of Kansas. Done At Lecomp.
ton, this eleventh day OF September. in the
year of our Lord one thousand eight hun.
dred and fifty six.
| Seal. JOHN w. GEARY.
| S~s Governor of Kansas.
By the Governor.
| DA.IEL Woopsos. Secretary.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
BArrLE OF HICKORY POINT.

Capt. Lowe, who had small company
at the Point, apprehending an attack from
a large force, prevailed upon Capt. Rob
ertson to remain with his company sand
protect the place, though it was the desire |
of Capt. r. to proceed to Leconpton, that
being.the place for which he was destined.
On Saturday morning about ten O'Clock,
Col. Harvey made his appearance with
about one hundred and fifty men and de-
manded an unconditional surrender
Capt. r. returned an answer not exactly
suited to .ears polite" but none the less
an emphatic negative. Col. Harvey COM
nenced firing on the receipt OF the
answer, and continued the engagement for
three hours, when he drew of his men ior
the purpose Of procuring cannon.
Seven or eight of the Abolitionists were
killed and wounded, but not one of our
men was injured; although there were sew
eral narrow escapes. Seven of our men
made sal!ie for the purpose of drawing
the enemy nearer to our men, as they
were stationed at the distance OF hall
mile, where their Sharpe's and Minnie
rifles could reach our men, while the Abb
o,i,ionists were beyond the range of
our guns. MIR. C.. G. Newall was of this
party, and having a Sharpe's rife, he
picked off some of the enemy. His horse
was shot from under him, when he coolly
and deliberately took the saddle and bril-
die from the animal, though the bullets
| were falling around him as thick as hail
stones. The horse of Mr.. Westbrook
was also shot in the head.
Mr.. Samuel Dickson had an interesting
little quarter race with Sharp's rifle balls,
and it is said the ball didn't come out more
than length ahead. He was riding In
the vicinity Of the Point, when he discov.
cred some men whom he supposed belong.
ed TO his own party. and rode up to one oI
them. who was dismounted, addressing
him by the name of the person he mis-
1 took him for. To his surprise, he was ab'
iruptly replied to with the interrogatory-
t"Who in the h--ll are yous" Which
opened his eyes to the unpleasant fact 'ha
he was among enemies; and respectful!
informing the party that he was mistaken
he put spurs to his horse and mace th'
best time on record over Kansas turf
9: 40 was shown in the shade easy.
Mr.. A. b. Courtney also run the gaunt
lie, of shower of bullets. He was re
turing from visiting Mr.. Hodges-woun
ded on the taking of Capt. Pal,ner's com
|, pany-and was between the advanc
|, guard and main body of Harvey's force
.Ibefore he was aware of the presence of a
enemy. The party il advance took mir
prisoner and ordered him to goto the mai
body during an escort unnecessary. Mr.. {
went carelessly along until within abot
midway of the two parties when ne sud
!. denly wheeled his horse, stuck his heel
Into her side and dashed off for the Pom
. A perfect hail-shower OF bullets were sci
: after him, but he arrived safely in cam
. amid the vociferous cheerings Of b
comrades. He Was riding mare that hs
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
Charles @. Nevhau.

Arcn1sos, K. r, Sept. Is, 1856.
Whereas, The Abolition fanatic hire
lings under ihe command Of Lane. Har-
yey, and others, have for soms tina past
been committing various depredations on
the citizens Of our Territory, killing, rob-
bing, burning houses, sacking towns, &C.,
and whereas, it became necessary to form
ourselves into company to take up arms
in defense Of our lives and property. and
whereas fifty of US were attacked at HEX
ory Point. or Heardtvilie, by two hundred
and fifty Of the enemy, where we were
defending the persons and property OF
Mr. Lowe and his neighbors on the 18th
| INST, and whereas our, gailsnt, noble.
chivalrous, and brave friend and fellow
soldier, Charles G. Newhall. was rnortaly
wounded in the engagement, and died on
the 18th inst. therefore
Isl. Rs2olved, That we most sincerely
and earnestly sympathise with, and con-
dole the family of our deceased compan.
ION and friend. in their deep bereavement
I'd. Resolusd, That the body of the de-
ceased be inferred by the company with
military ionors in the Atchison Cemetery
at 10 o'clock the 18th inst, and that the
citizens of Atchison and vicinity be inrl.
ted TO attend.
Sd. Resolved That the members of tbs
company Hear the usual badge of mourn
ing for thirty days.
| 4ih. Resotred. That these resolutions b
pnbiished in the Squatter Sovereign, AMI
a copy. sent to the family of tie deceased
BY order of John Robertson. Captain.
~ t. A. RHEA. o. Sgt
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
County Convention.

II is deemed advisable to hold the Coun-
~ Convention for the selection OF candi-
dates for the Legislature at Mount Pleas
ant on Saturday the 9th instant. that be-
ing only little more than a week prior
to the day Of election, which is on the Mon
day week following. Delegates please
take notice. and attend if possible.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
Taken Prisoners.

The company of Capt. F. C. Palne,
of this place, was taken by the comma,
OF Col. Harvey on the morning of Tim
day last. They were on their return r..
Lecolnpten TO Atchison. and had cam,.4
Tor the night at Slough Creek, abOu sf
teen miles from Lscompton. Being w..
ried and iatigued. and not appreheDd,,
an attack. no guard was put out, and -
first warning they had of the approach #
an enemy was the presentation of abo,,
fifty Sharpe''s rifles a, their heads. On.
or two of those who were the fra, ;,
arouse. fred into the enemy, which a,rx
shower of balls in amongst thelnselre.
and comrades. BY this discharge, Two
men were wounded, and several made s,.
ceedingIy narrow escapes. Mr.. Wallace
Jackson was slightly wounded in the side
his life being preserved by the taIl STR.
king the handle of his bowie knife. which
was completely shattered TO pieces. Ai-
jutant r. D. White, who vas lying ne4,
to Jackson. had his shirt pierced By lie
ball. R. B. Hodges was severely woUat.
ed in the neck. With these excep::oas
none OF the company were injured.
So sudden vas the attack that t.slf tie
company were prisoners before they were
awoke. and the remainder seeing IL
state Of affairs, had no other ALTERNATIVE
than to "cavs in." The enemy chost
the most favorable opportunity the moon
having just gone down. leaving everything
in Egyptian darkness. Captain Palmer
and Lieut.. Morrall were The only two
who effected their escape. They were
sleeping little apart from the res, Nf tie
company. and as the enemy closed in up.
ON the others. they managed to elude OF.
servation, and made good their escape.
The prisoners were deprived of all
their arms. and placed in a cabin near BY
for greater security. They were plundsI.
ed of everything in their possession. some
of them even Of their money and watches
The principal property iOs, was their guns
and side arms, twelve horses, four oxen,
two wagons, carpet bags. valieces. Sc
Their blankets We're not taken, and Mr.
A. B. Courtney succeeded IN saving bis
revolver by hiding i, in his boot. The
prisoners were released al daylight, and
:" sent on their way not rejoicing" The
arrived in Atchison on Thursday and Fri.
day, where most of them are now.
Capt. Palmer's company are an effect
i've. energetic. working body Of men. and
the loss they have sustained should not be
permitted to remain an individual ODE.
As it is, they are unable TO take the feA
for wan, of equipments; but we trust that
their friends At home and elsewhere will
speedily udop; measures to see them again
placed In fighting trim.
We append Inst Of the company, rs-
marking ,ha; several of the members were
| on the sick list ., the time of the surprise
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
Col Harvy's Command Taken.

4 detachment OF one hundred and twen-
.y-fve troops took ninety of Col. Harvey's
renegades prisoner on Sunday night as
they were on the march to Lawrence. and
have them s,iltin custody. This is all
very well. but we doubt il they will take
the pains TO ferret out their depository on
Slough creek, and restore TO the proper
owners the two hundred thousand dollars
worth Of property these miscreants have
wrestsd from the possession OF peaceable
pro-slavery men. When they do this, It
will look something like determination
on the part of our government TO protect
the lives and property of our citizens.
er~ I, "a yainiDr r,itch..orks
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16
ABsrscr OF MrsD-A queer case 1

ABSENCE OF MI.D.-A queer case q
absence of mhd is going the rounds, 'h''
happened to violinist at an evening par
tv, where he was invited to play. Ailef
having played a great many tunes, a lao,,
one of the company present, asked MN y
he coaid play a certain difficult air, were
upon. having tried in vain to recall II )"
his memory, he turned round with gfeS'
composure and said. "win the lady please
to whistle II e.
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16

a saLvo FOR IssULTrD pIeSITT.-
When some one was lamen.ing Foote'S
unlucky fate IN being kicked in Dublin!
Johnson SAID. "IIe is rising in the world !;
when he vas IN England no one though;
!. worth x..:.e to ss..ck 5ila,
Squatter sovereign., 1856-09-16

a young colt. and the moment Its mother
started off, it stuch its tail in the air. gave
two or three snickers, and came Ia neck
and neck with its more powerful opponent
By those who witnessed it, the incident
is described as being intensely exciting
combining the ludicrous with the deepest
anxiety.