The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-04-19

49, Was olSuiuSauS. ~ uctiS SHc pcOpIo
If the East that you appreciate and are
grateful for the efforts they sre making
in behalf of this great enterprise
1t will stimulate others to come
1t is the hailing cry from one side
of the continent 10 the other. le will
be heard and answered quickly, and
loyfulIy-for. from New England andall
the North, mighty stream of emigrs-
lion WILSON pour into Kansss-an em-
grafton upequaled in nam bers and intel
iigence in The previous settlement Of any
new country. 1t is is IN emigration es-
5entially different from that. which bas
heretofore flowed, into. the. West. And
why is it that. these multitudes of men
md women are turning their faces in this
direction? If they were merely inquest
Of homes-if they were only seeking
an unoeeupied country where they could
acquire. peaceful settlements for them
selves and families, they might go to
Wisconsin, or Iowa, TO Minnesofa, or Ne
brasks. perhaps, and do as well. Why
is it that they pass by. all these not
less inviting, and certainly freer of hard
ships-where societies are already form
ed, and free institutions have already been
firmly established--and keep their eyes
fixed steadily on Kansas? It is because
they believe this is the ground where
the final contest is to decide whether
freedom or slavery shall rule the des-
tiny of this great country! And they
rome here with determination out
weighing all other considerations, to
take a part in THAT struggle. They
intend to make homes, and they. in
tend them to be in a Free State
This question fills the public mind every
where. 1t is made the issue even in
town elections. The country is aroused.
and the time has come when the ques-
tion must be settled. We come here
with high hopes and expectations that
it will be settled in the right way. We
bring our cattle and our plows-our saws
and planes-our axes and hoes, and all
the implements of peaceful industry
and intend to use them industriously, and
will use, also. if occasion demands it,
implements of different style OF manu-
facture!
The speaker thought he spoke The
sentiments of every man in. bis compa-
ny. in saying that Kansas much OF il.
as they had seen-was beautiful, a de-
sirabie country. Phey insended to. stay
hereto make their homes hereto
transplant and foster the institutions of
their old New England homes in the
West. But they should never-they
could never forget old Connecticut! He
expected to meet some hardships in Kan
sss, but was prepared to endure them
tcheerfully. By coming here in companies
of one or two hundreds, they could form
societies and enjoy social and religious
privileges which the isolated squa ter was
denied. With their wives anu families.
their neighbors and friends, they could
build up towns and villages, and rustic
houses-run no ris 1 of getting less civ
ilized. and enjoy degree OF happiness
unatlainable in denser communities.
Mr.. Lines closed amidst hearty ap-
pause.. Ne haze attempted. nothing
more than the -barest outline Of his re.
malk>; yet have given sufficient to show
the DRIFT of his speech.
Rev. S. Y. LuN, of Lawrence, follow
ed in a brief and eloquent manner; afrer
which DR.. RooT, of the Connecticut
company, was called out. He said he
WAS so nearly iaded down that he couldn't
make speech. He felt cheered with
this reception. He was disappointed in
Lawrence-the people are good deal
more .'ciyilized'' than he expected to
find them. The New Haven company
were going farther Wesi--nearer sun
down, TO settle He didn't know Wheth-
er they would ever get there. but they
intended to draw their Lines aud plant
their Roots somewhere in Kansas! Their
company was well supplied with Roots
there were several of that name among
Ithem-and they were bound to be rooted
to Kansas soil! He felt very grateful for
the honor ofcalling upon him for speech,
but begged 10 be excused >ir9m making
lone.. The facetious remarks of Dr.. T.
called down the house, and after the au-
Idience found he wouldn't ego on" they
Ica!led out DR.. HARRINGTON, of Law
renee.
| The doctor said there was place fol
Everybody. and his place was to follow
his friend DR.. Root, "to whom, said he,
II now extend my hand. He is an old
class mate. and tonight is the first time
l have seen him in ten years" DR.. Roo
held the candle in DR.. Harrington's face
in order to get a good look at him, snd
recognizing his features Instantly, grasp
ed his hand and shook il warmly, during
which the audience cheered and applaud
led. ......- -. ,:.s:se...,:
Il Mr.. FARRIH, Connecticut man, fol
lowed in few appropriate remarks.
/ Mr. MALLoRF, our Kansas .'war-hoss,
Twas loudly called for. He responded il
Ia characteristic. speech, which kept th'
company in.s roars of laughter. ..Yo,
will be called paupers," said he, TO th'
New Haven men, 'just out Of work
houses and aims -housesi but that's moth
, ing. The rest of US have been csllet
thieves. traitors, murderers, and-aboli
lionis,s! like to see such paupers com
J ling! Many of these New England pau
, pers can buy out half dozen of the lar
/ gest Missouri shareholders in the morn
! ing aud sell them again at night. and thel
. not brag of having done q big day