Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-10-16
Kansas.
OF the 81 Louis RepuelisaO. Oct 3


Correspondence OF the 81. Louis Republican. Oct g..
LEooMPToN, X. T., Sept 26.
I occupy position here which gives me
access to the earliest and most reliable infor-
nation respecting passing events in this Ter
ritory. have been here but ten days, am
in no way connected with either of the par
ties which divide and distract this beautiful
country; have no enemies or prejudices, and
am entirely prepared TO do entire justice in
any statement l make.
Previous to Governor Geary's advent here,
the condition Of affairs was bad enough, if
not worse, than the most vivid picture ever
drawn by human skill.
As am for peace, and entirely concur in
the benefcent policy which is now being
inaugurated here under the wise administra-
ton of Governor Geary, L wish not to say
anything of.a personal or political bearing.
The fact is, that politics and the selfish
schemes Of outsiders have been the fruitful
causes of the numerous train of evils which
have afflicted this community.
This state of things here was fast drifting
the country into civil war and its lucid flames
would have soon enveloped the nation.
At this crisis, when picked army of 2, 700
MissouriaHs were marching upon Lawrence
with a fixed determination ito wipe it out'
and to serve Topeka in like manner, and to
exterminate the free State settlers of the
Territory, Gov Geary arrived at Lecompton,
the capital of this Territory. Without a
moments hesitation he delivered his inaugu-
raj address (Which is a document of rare
ability and wise moderation issued his proc
lamation disbanding all unauthorized armed
bodies Of men, and took the field in person.
On the same day he captured 101 free State
men from Lawrence who, in defiance of his
proclamation, were attacking the pro-slavery
men of Hickory Point, and by his bold,
manly eloquence he dispersed the army of
Missourians, called into the field under Sec
rotary Woodson's proclamation, and saved
the town of Lawrence, with its churches and
school houses, from destruction, and its inhab-
itants from massacre.
The next day he was down upon Topeka
I free State arrested fourteen criminals, Sc
and frightened Lane out of the country.
Warrants have been issued Tor John III.
Stringfellow and other pro-slavery agitators,
and every evidence has been given that Gov.
Geary is determined ito do justice at all haz-
ards" and impartislly and fearlessly to dis
charge all the functions of the executive Of
fee.
The result of such a policy is every where
apparent. Business is reviving confidence
is restored men talk more kindly of each
other; the axe, the saw, and the anvil are
heard in their different vacations.
Free State men and pro-slavery men alike
approach the Executive Chamber, with their
petitions for redress, with entire confidence
that their wants will be relieved and their
wrongs redressed. Armed bodies of men no
longer prowl about the country with daring
impunity, citizens are returning to their
claims, and every one feels that the benign
influences of peace are being shed upon US.
/ will close my hasty letter by relating a
most interesting incident which occurred at
the Executive Office few days since, as IL
Illustrative of the new Governors policy and
as in my opinion full of hope of better fu-
ture for this Territory.
You may have heard of Col. Titus, pro-
slavery man, whose cabin was burned by the
free State men under Captain Walker, one of
Lanes most famous captains. In retaliation
the pro-slavery men burned Capt. Walkers
cabin, and drove him from his claim into
Lawrence. The most bitter feud existed be-
tween Walker and Titus, who are both rep
resented as gallant fellows, and the chosen
representatives of their respective parties
The pro-slavery men here speak kindly of
Walker, and say that he always treated
their prisoners with much courtesy and hu-
mainly. These men, each approaching tine
Governor for a different purpose, accidentally
met in the Executive Chamber. Their start
of surprise and their sudden flush of hate
was only repressed by the Executive pres
ence. The Governor, entirely conversant
with their histories, and approaching their
positions, with that exquisite tact so natural
to him, Immediately arose and said, "Gen-
tlemen, you have been enemies long enough;
men of such generous natures and true in
stincts should be friends. l require the SER
vices of you both to assist me in restoring
peace to this beautiful but distracted Terri
tory. For my sake, and for the sake of the
country, you must shake hands and be
friends"
From that moment they were friends, and
it would have done you good to see the
manly tear roll down their cheeks as they
recounted the story of their wrongs, and
pledged eternal friendship to each other.
The Governor Immediately charged Col. |
Titus with the duty of forming volunteer
battalion to preserve the peace of this neigh
borhood, and Captain Walker with the same
duty for the vicinity of Lawrence.
Such policy must break down prejudice
and restore confidence.
THE CONSTITUTION.
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