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The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
A Challenge.

Slavery is creature of the municipal
law, and cannot exist in the absence OF
such law" There is no laD in Kansas
sanctioning. OF even permitting. slavery
Notwithstanding the enactments OF the
b-sea.;2t Legislature.--therefore, every
person held in involuntary servitude in
Kansas. contrary to his will, is, by right
and law, AS FREE AS HIS MASTER, and has
as good right to maintain and exercise
that right, and should do so If he has a
desire in that direction.
We "write, print, publish and circu-
late" the above as our opinion as a law
yer and editor. and challenge and defy
Gov. SHANNON, and Supple Jones, to show
TO the contrary.-tf.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Popular Sovereignty in Kansas.

The following is an extract from let
ter being published in the Southern
States, accompanied by newspaper ap-
peals to '.Send Armed Men to Kansas"
Let your young men come forth to
Aissouri and Kansas Let them come
well armed, with money enough TO sup
port them for twelve months, and deter
mined to see this thing out One hun
ared true men will be an acquisition
s The more, the better. | do not see how
se are to avoid civil war. Come it will.
Eelve months viii not elapse before
ar, civil war of the fercest kind, will
D upon US. We are arming and pre-
parng for it. Indeed, We of the border
eoaaties are prepared. We must have
ae support of the South. Wea fight
ias the battles of the South. Our insti-
taaons are at stake. You far Southern
aeR are now out of the way of the war,
out II We fail, it viii reach your own
aeors, perhaps your hearths. We want
men. armed men. We want money !;
~ ior ourselves, but to support our
,'isads who may come from distance.
nave BOW in this house two gallant
~ eang men from Charleston. South Car
Una. s They are citizens of Kansas. and
u lsmain so until her destiny is fixed.
Let you: young men come on in
ssads as fast as they can be raised, we'll
1ea We want none but true men.
10 .Oars truly, DR.. ATCHiS0N."
{. 81 would not be asionished if
sI. s aay laid the ground work for guer.
81 = warm Kansas. have heard rumors
strife aad battle at Leayenworth,
rn.a: sa miles fromthis place. but the ice is
,.sg a'ag IN the Missouri river, and /
n.s ,s nothing definite. / Has peace
G,,,s Gsssf 3. 70 the difficulty lately settled by
.s aannon. / ceunciied the Ruff
. forbearance, but 1 viii never
e-4 council peace. d. r. A.p
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Proclamation.

By authority vested in me as Chair
man of the Executive Committee of
Kansas Territory, do hereby proclaim
that at an election held in the different
precincts of said Territory. on the ] 9Th
day of January. 1856, as provided for
| by the Convention which met at Topeka
to "frame Constitution, adopt Bill of
Rights for the people of Kansas. and
take all needful steps toward the forma-
ton of State Government, preparatory
to the admission of Kansas into the
Union" that Charles Robinson, having
receiVedthe Observation-Disclosures castat
said election, has been chosen Governor;
and that William Y. Roberts, having re-
ceived the highes. number of votes castat
said election, has been chosen Lieuten-
ant Governor; and that Phillip c. Schuy-
Ter, having received the highest number
of votes cast at said election, was cho-
sen as Secretary of State and that
George A. Cutler, having received the
highest number of votes cast at said elec-
ton, was chosenas Auditor of State; and
that John A. Wakefield. having received
the highest humber of votes cast at
said election, was chosen as Treasurer OF
State and that FL. Miles Moore, having
received the highest number of votes cast
at said election, was chosen as Attorney
General and that S. n. Latta, Morris
Hunt and NJ F. Conway, having each re-
ceived the highest number of votes cast at
said election, were chosen as Judges of
the Sup. Court; and that E. M. Thurs
ton,- having received the highest number
of votes cast at said election, was cho-
sen as Reporter of the Supreme Court;
and that S. B. Floyd, having received the
highest number Of votes cast at said cleo
ton has been chosen Clerk ofthe Supreme
Court and that John Speer, having re-
ceived the highest number oftheyotes cast
at said election, has been chosen State
Printer.
And I DO hereby proclaim, that the
same are hereby elected to the positions
mentioned, and that they be and appear,
as provided in the Constitution afore-
mentioned. at the city of Topeka, Kan
sas, on the 4th day of March, A. D.
1856.
Given under my hand at the Office
of the Executive Committee of Kan
sas Territory. this 9th day of Febru-
airy, A. D. 1856.
/ J. II. LANE,
Chm Elk. Com. X. T.
J. K. GooDIN, Secretary.
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Fruit Trees for Sale.

TNHE subscriber would announce to the citi-
i zens of Kansas that he has located his Nur-
seTy south west of Lawrence. near the mouth of
Washington Greek, where he holds himself in
readiness to accommodate all that call on him.
have some Fifty Five thousand trees, from
one to two years old, from the graft OF the most
approved varieties in the country. These trees
are small. and those wishing to save twenty-five
per cent. would do well to purchase this Spring
and set them in garden, and transplant TO an
orchard at their leisure. Ample provision has
been made for all future supplies of trees. All
trees labeled, and warranted TO be the kind rec
commended. JOHN ARMSTRONG.
Feb g. 1356-3mx
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Yaluable Claim Far Sale.

WI miles of Lecompson, and the prettisss in
the Territory, with u two story log house, forty
eight feet long, with six capacious rooms. a fine
cellar, with stable and never failing spring Of
water near the house, with ten acres improved
with fence, eighty acres oftimber, and number
less Improvements which | have not room to
notice: with teams, harness, agricultural i'm
plements, carpenters, cabinet-makers', black
smiths and eoaeh-makers' tools, household fur
ni5ure, de-. all fer sale at great bargain.
Call on G. W. Brown, Esq, at the Her-
aid of Freedom Office, Lawrence, or On ms
on the claim for particulars.
Lawrence, Jan. 1a. Il B.S. HANCOCK.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Ho! 'Ye hungry Emigrants /

ME would annOunce to the citizens Of Kan
w sas Territory that we are prepared 70 fur
nish Pork, lard and bacon, in any quantity 70
suit purchasers. We are now cutting and pack
ing q very largs lot of well fattsi hogs-fatscd
entirely on corn-and will bs prepared to ss-
commodate the settlers of the Territory, and all
others who may favor us with q call, with tho
product of Hogs on as good terms as the same
can be had at any point on the Missouri river.
We invite those wanting such articles. te call 81
our Pork house, or st McCraekeu's o. X. Gro
Gerry on the levee, in tho old Fulton HOUSE; We
viii always be ready and happy to wait on cus-
toners. McCRACKEN, P0WERS & co.
Leayenworth City, K. T., Jan. 10, 1856. sm
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Prices Current.

LAWRENCE, February Q. 1856.
CcRS.-5o@75c 9 b; corn meal 81 90 p 50 lbs
BEANs-$3 50 . bush.
fLorR-In sacks, s6 25 . hundred; super.
fine, $6 90.
DRIED PEacHEs-s2 so . bush.
BUTTER-Fresh, 30c.
BEEF-6@Sc. = b.
HlAas-Smoked, 15c.; bacon. isc.; prime pick
led pork, 15e.
LARD-15c. 3 ID.
TALLow-1211Sc. . b.
CHEEsE-20c. . fb.
EGes-25c. p doz.
SALT-Coarse, 81 so 3 bush.
sueAR- New Orleans, l2c.; crushed, 1ec.;
white, lie.
MoLAssKs-Suga house, s5c.; golden syrup,
&c.; common. zoe.
RIce-121zc. 2 ID.
CRAozERs-15e. 70.
CoDFIsH-10e- . b.
AAcxEREL-l5c. = b.
CoFFEE-14@162zc. . ..
TEA-Biack, 7o@6oc, 2 b.: green. se9sl 90.
ToBAcco-25@I0c. . b.
SALE8ATus-1o9125Se.9 2 D.
Bar SoAP-io@12c. D.
CoAasE Bcors-ss9ss 50 2 pair.
BLASKxTs-S3@S15.
BUFFALO RoREsE$SGSe.
CALIcoEs-10Gl5c. = yd-
DELAsEs- 25tg35c. . I'd.
SHEErIses Coarse, seg12e.; domestic, s@l0c-
bleached, 10915c-
LAEP 0IL-$1 25 . gall
BgEsNaFLuID-S1 25 3 gall
lEos-Bar, &c.; round and square, sgl0e.; I;
nail rod 121<c.
NAns-ss 3 hundred.
HIDzs-Dried, Sc: green, &c
HAY-Ss@$1G . ton.
LUxBEK-ss5@35 y thousazd Z.
HA2D WooD-x3 % n cord.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Prospectus
OF Til:
KANSAS HERALD 0F FREEDOM.

TIHE SECOND VOLUME Of this advocate
I of Freedom in Kansas will be commenced
ia January, 1855, aud will continue the un-
fiinching defender Of the RIGHT as formerly
Complimentary notices from over fifteen hun
dred exchanges, the unanimous approval Of it:
numerous readers, the urgent solicitation OF
friends, and the great want of such journal
have been the inducing causes to prompt to the
continuance of its publication through another
Volume. The Publishers ere cheered with the
hope, that as the commercial embarrassments Vi
the country have measurably subsidized, and as
the interest in Kansas news has continued t.
increase until it has become the great exciting
topic of conversation in all the departments OF
life, they will be better sustained than hereto
fore in forwarding work so eminently neces-
sary in the making of Kansas Free State
They are conscious that the local and metro
politan press are devoting much space to the
elucidation of Kansas affairs and yet it will
be borne in mind that such information thus
given to the public through those journals, in
most instances, is first CLEANED from the columns
of the Territorial papers. Strike the latter
from existence, and the intelligence impaired
40 eastern 10 urnais would be meagre and near
ly valueless.
The HERALD OF FEEEDoN is large, first class
weekly journal. independent on all subjects, the
agan of no party or clique. filled almost ex-
clusiyely with original matter, and every column
devoted either to the Freedom Of Kansas. It's
History, Geography, or Geology; with articles
OH the soil, climate. face and saIubrity of the
country: its politics, religion, morality, educs-
ton and future prospects.
To the PIoSEEg, the paper will be invaluable
as it viii develope the resources of the Terri
tory, and point out desirube locations for settle
ment, with information as regards the different
routes to Kansas the distance and cost of travel,
and the various articles he should bring with
him to his new home.
To the POLITICIAN and PHILANTHRoPIsT, who
wish to kee p fully advised in regard to the polit-
HERALD OF FEEEDoN viii always be a.welcorne
visitor.
To the SETTLER N KANSAS who wishes to act
intelligentiy, and who desires 10 be,adyised with
the movements of politics. and keep thoroughly
posted with passing events, the HEEALD or
FREEDoH viii be indispensable.
TERAs-Two dollars year, fardrfdcty in
advance, or six months for one dollar. Clubs
of ten copies to one address, without any dis
count for commissions, for fifteen dollars. Cur
rent notes on Eastern banks received at par,
and moneys mailed IN the presence of post
masters and properly registered, may be sent at
cur risk. Be careful in all cases to give the
mans If the subseribeY, and the address Of the
Post-offoe, G1nntg and STATE, in . iegible hand.
~ AGENTS are wanted in every town in the
United States TO procure subscribers, 70 whom q
commission of twenty-five per cent. will be
paid. Postmasters and editors are authorised
70 act as agents, G. W. BROWN & CO.
LAyREscE. Kansas Territory.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Protection Against Fire, Tornado aud
Lightning.
IxrsrInE xArIR Q1OaEpExa

THE undersigned has been appointed an
L Agent for the UNION ISsuRAscE CoNPAST Of
Pennsylvania, and is fully authorized to insurs
every species of perishable property against loss
or damage by FIRE, tornado or lightning, .. rates
as low as in any other responsible company.
al personally acquainted with the officers of
the Union lnsu, anoe Company, and believe It a.
safe. and judiciously managed. s. any other
Company in the United States. Policies viii be
made on the Mutual or Stock principle, Is viii
best suit the convenience of ths insured, ami
for one or term OF years. Merchants, farmers
and others are requested to examine the Al
nual Reports of this Company, and the rates Of
insurance before taking policies in ether Com
panies. G. W. BROWN, Agent
Lawrencs, h. T.. Jan. 19, 1856.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
y Proclamation.
OFFICE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES, !
L II z
J. K. GooD1N, Secretary.

y Proclamation.
QFFIcE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES,
LAWRENCE, K. T., Feb. s, 1856
By authority vested in me- as Chair
snlan of the Executive Committee of Kan
sas Territory, | do hereby proclaim that
at an election held in the several pre-
cincts of said Territory, on the 18th day
of January A. d. 1856, as provided for
by the Convention which met at Topeka
"to frame Constitution, adopt Bill of
Rights for the people of Kansas, and
take all needful steps toward the forma-
ton OF State Government preparatory
to the admission of Kansas into the I'm
ion," that MARX w. DELAHAY received
the highest number of votes cast at said
election for Representative to the 34th
Congress of the United States and is
hereby declared duly elected as said Rep
resentatiye.
Given under my hand the day and
year above written. J. II. LANE,
Chairman Ex. Committee
J. <. GooDIN, Secretary.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
BOOKS! BooKsli

A FINE selection Of School and Miscellaneous
"A Books are kept for sale at the olilee of the
Herald If FTeedoa. among which are The Hero
ines of History, Heroines Of the Crslsa2es, Fox's
Book of MARTYRS, Perilous Adventures Of fray-
elers. Farm and Fireside, Cruise In the Aediter-
ranean, Hurry Graphs, People Have Met, Rural
Letters, Fun Jottings, Autographs for Freedom
Great Cities of the World, Frank Freeman 5 BaE-
boY Shop. Mirror Of the Soul, Antiquities Of
Western New York, Signers Of the Declaration.
ARMY of the United States, Geographical Histo-
nv of New York, Pocket and quarto Bibles. &c.
Also, . large supply Of Toy Books for children.
We have also very superior article Of Pools
cap and Letter Paper, Pens, Penholders, Black
Writing Fluid, adhesive Envelopes. Faber's Pen
eiL. s,c. Z. Il. BROWN d co.
LAuarscE, Feb. 8. 1655.-sf
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James Gristian.

A TTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT Law,
~ Lawrence, Kansas Territory, viii attend
promptly to all business entrusted TO hscare, In
The various Courts of the Territory. Having an
experience of some years as lawyer in the South
and West, asd being familiar with the Pre-
emption laws. be hatters himself that ne can
give entire satisfaction TO all who may fsTor
hin With their patronage IN obtaining pTe-smp-
ton 70 lands, collection Of debts; and in getting
redress for pfoody noses.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Proclamation.
OFFICE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,

OFFICE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
LAWRENCE, K. T., Feb. Z. 1856.
The voters of the 18th Senatorial
District of Kansas Territory, are hereby
notified that an election will be held al
Easton, in said District, on SATUR-
DAY, the Esd day of February, 1856,
to elect member of the House of Rep
resentatives to fill the vacancy occasion.
ed by the butchery of r. P. BRowN,
Esq.
Given under my hand the day and
year above written. ]. III. LANE,
Chm Elk. Com.
J.K. GooDIN, Sec'y.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Letter Writers. Observe /!

DLACK WRITING INK, of superior quail
ID ity. which has never been frozen. for sale by
the pint, quart or gallon. in bottles. or other
wise. at the lowest rates. at the HERALD OF FREE
DOM OFFICE. Inkstands filed for Eve cents a
piece. Tie ink will not fade. contains no acid,
is the best in Use forstee pens, and is warranted
nllitis represented TO be. and fit proves other
wise the money will be refunded. Old ink bot
ties wanted in exchange for ink Feb 2, soft
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
THE EMPoRIUK OF TRADE
New Store and Naw Gnn6ai

* W. 6 ". HUTCHINSON & CO., ere
". Just opening at their new and eommodi-
ous Sales Room. the largest aud best selected
stock of Goods ever offered in Kansas, for whole
esle and retail trade; and while they aeknowl-
edge their obligations to tho public for past IA
vors, they would respectfully invite them TO no
tiee their extensive facilities lately added, for
furnishing everything the western trade de-
mands at one place. They have already secured
q very fiattering
WHOLESALE TRADE
with Interior towns, and can warrant their goods
at lower prices than can be found at any store
west of ST. Louis. In every instance where they
have filed orders for country trade they have
been gratifed to know that better satisfaction
has been given than by going to the States to
purchase. 1t Is especially in the Dry Goods de-
partInent that they promise great bargains. as
they purchase at the East and require bat on
moderats psgst added to the original cost.
Their neigh5ors VINO wish 30 study economy
and save their money. would do well TO call and
examine their piles of
PRINTS, GLfGHAAS. DEZALFES, Be
RA GES, Cashnieres with trimmings to match,
gloves and hosiery, eravsts. Napoleon ties, white
cambrics. lawns and inuslins. colored cambrics
and silicias, jeans, cotton and woolen knitting
yarn, saddler's silk, beaehed cottons, driilings,
denims, sheetings and fanneis of all kinds.
SUGARS of all grades and prices, from II
to l5 cents syrup and molassas, coffee. spices
ground and unground, lard, fish, linseed, lard
and meats foot oil, white and red lead, turpen-
cine and paints, window glass, nails, hardware,
trockeTy. glass. stone, wooden and tin wares
IRON, round and square. ut wholesale
FJTRHITURE AND HOUSE FURNISH
ING GOODS of all descriptions doors, sash
glazed and unglazed, carpets. mattresses.
HATS, CAPS md FURS of every quail
ity and color EooTs and SHOES adapted to the
western trade.
ILLNESSES, SADDLES, BRLDLES
marungsles, saddie-bags. horse blankets, straps
OF many kinds, buckles. spurs.
stationery, PENS, PENCILS, Sand
boxes, cards, portfolios, paper hangings. looking
glasses.
YAEKEE V0TI0NSO of over hundred va
numerous other things that cannot well be do
scribed.
They have also commenced the MERcHAN.
TAILORING Business, and besides their fine
stock of broadcioths, doe skins, cassimeres
vestings and taiior's trimmings, tisy have at al
times the largest stock of
READY MADE CLOTHING
for gents, youth, and boys, ever opened in
KANSAS.
PR0VLSIONSe ef oil kinds Sweet and Irisl
potatoes, apples, butter, cheese, eggs, honey
&C., de-, constantly on hand. with many otileI
things tedious to Inention-making in all ssoci
of about
$50, 1000 worth Of Goods
| that must be sold low FOR CASH ONLY.
No l3 Massachusetts, Street.
Lawrence. Nov. Il, 1855.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
T. Gal1up. Westnort. No.

DEALER in Clocks. Watches and Jewelry. is
IL prepared to do all binds OF repairing OF
clocks, watches or jewelry. All work entrusted
to his ssST will be warranted to give satisfac-
ton. $50 Agent for the sale of Hall & Dodds
Patent Concrete Fire and Burglar Proof Safes.
&edeb. 3 IS5G. .-6n
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Herring's Patent Champion Fire.
Proof Safes.

WITH HALL's PATENT PowDER-P Poor Lock,
WJtsca Reoeired tie Priss Nedaks tie Eorid's
FAIR, Loadoas, 1s5l- World's Far, Hsw Kork,
1854
NTHE subscribers are the only persons author
IN lied TO make and sell the above renowned
SAFES and LOCKS in the State of Missouri, and we
can and viii furnish them ut New York msnnfac-
turers prices-warranted free from d2mpness.
ROBERTS Il DAVIS.
Depot No. 13 Levee and % Commercial street,
one door from Chestnut, Sc. Louis.
July q, 1S55-1y.
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E SIMMONS, =. c. LEADsEATxR.
Simmons & Leadheater.

FORWARDING and Commission Merchants
L and Wholesale Grocers, Kansas City, No.,
above the American Hotel.
Refer to Messrs.. f. A. HUST & Co., St. Louis;
C. B. HuBBELL, JR., ESQ.,, az
Gen. s. c. PoNERoY, Ki nsas Territory.
Messrs. SPRNGNAN & BROWN, Cincinnati. O.
Agent for the st. Louis ready-made houses.-
Having erected large Stone Warehouse, al
goods consigned to them viii be safely stored
till called for, or forwarded on boats up the
Kansas River, or otherwise. feb9 '5S-Iy
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
JOHN DEERES
CELEBRATED MOLINE PLOW

wHICH WAS AWARDED THREE FIRST PEENiCEs
AT THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR. IN 1896.
THHE subscriber is permanently located at
L Moline, on the Mississippi river, three miles
above Rock Island, and being the Pioneer Plow
maker in the Western Sta;es-having been en-
gagged exclusively in the Piow making business
in this State for the last eighteen years-le fat
able to offer the farming community larger
and better assortment OF Flows than any other
manufacturer III tie West. The very best OF
stock is now used, and none but the best and
most experienced workmen are employed in
their manufacture. Any Of the following list
of Plows can be furnished at wholesale or retail
OH short notice. and can be forwarded to any
point on the Missouri river in the season of nav
gation
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09

H The Ohio papers state that JAN
uary 10th was the coolest day in that
State for twenty-five years. The ther-
mometers ranged from 90 to 80 degrees
below zero.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
Information Wanted.

CH0ULD this notice meet the eve of Vim.
y Jenkinson, who left Colnmbiana County, o.,
for Kansas T., it is to let him know that have
received no letter from him since hs wrote from
st. Louis, and know nothing of his whereabouts
so as to. write to him. r. &. JENKINS0N.
New Waterford, Columbiana Co., O. febs 1t
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letn advertisements.
Cheap, and no Mistake.

THE Public are informed that from and at
4 this date, Groceries of al Eirds I'D be
sold at very small advance 45n eost, st
Stearns'. 1s Massachusetts, street Reason, mr.
gent need of money.
/ have just received new lot Of snpsrane
Flour. inc Meal, Dried Apples, Lard, dc.
C. STEARNS.
Feb. 9, 1s5s.-H
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Eg- JEFF. Davis, Secretary of War,
has been elected United States Senator
from Mississippi. Will he resign his
post in the War Department
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
orgaaization of the House

There is rumor aaoat thai Banks has
been elected Speaker of the House of
Representatives. We have received no
definite information in regard to the mat
ter, and can only hope it is true.
The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-02-09
los. 600 Osage Orange Plants.

or the best quality for hedging, for sale at
~ our nursery on Rock Greek. miles s. W.
OF Lawrence, at $500 per thousand. Wewili al
so set the hedge and warrant it TO grow, for 80 u
cts. per rod. Orders left at the Post-o.flce in
Lawrence, viii receive prompt attention.
JOSEPH GARDINER e. co.
jan ie,lS56.-tf
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Home Mutual Fire and Marine Insurance
Company, OF st. Louis.

THIS Company proposes to take risks upon
L buildings and personal property in Kansas
Territory, upon the most favorable terms. Ap-
pIications for Insurance taken By G. w. 81 ".
HUTCHINSON d CO.. Lawrence. They have
the general agency for the Territory.
T. L. SALISBURY, ssc'y.
ST. Louis, Dee. 20, 1885, If
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froza IL 0ecsdsnto, Hssssnnzr.
Gov. Shannon.

A few weeks ago Gov. Shannon left
the Territory, on a trip to Washington
city. Since the great duplici.y in his
conduct, in the recent Kansas troubles,
and his utter lapse from the confidence
of both the contending parties, it's slYly
limited, by some. that he has returned 70
the capital. to resign his position as, Gov
ernor; but when his true character come
out, he will be presented in an attitude
little less amiable than his predecessor.
In justice to Gov. Shannon, we give
below statement furnished by himself
to the reporter of the New York Herald,
in explanation of his conduct during the
late troubles In Kansas. The commits
sion which he gave DR.. Robinson and
Gen. Lane, reads thus:
To G. Robinson and J. Fl. Lane, Com
manders of the enrolled citizens OF
Lawrence:
You are hereby authorized and directed
to take such measures and use the enroll
ed forces under your command in such
manner, for the preservation o the peace
and the protection of the persons and
property of the people in Lawrence and
Its vicinity, as in your Judgment shall
best secure that end.
WILSON SHANNON.
| Lawrence, Dee. l9, 1855.