The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-01-31
From Ohio Statesman.1
Affairs iM Kansas.

The following letter received from an old
and esteemed friend in Kansas notifies US
that a deputation of seven Of the lending and
intelligent gentlemen in Kansas will be in
this city on or about the 9Th of February, on
their way to Washington, in reference to
the state of affairs in that territory. We
shall be glad to see them, as we were TO
meet Judge JOHNSON and Mr.. PARRoTT, here
few weeks since. Such men, of known
ability and integrity to their government,
cannot but do good in mixing with the peo-
pie and placing the affairs of that disturbed
region in proper and correct light. The
speeches of Judge JOHNSON and Mr.. PAR.
RoTT, at the 8'h OF January Supper, were
kindly and we ght say enthusiastically re-
ceved They were both well known to our
citizens, and both had served in our Legisla-
ture, one as Senator and the other as mem
Der of the House. They were known to be
right on the great political questions of the
day, and their presence had happy ef-
feet. The gentlemen coming in February
ate also en- of standing, Col. LANE, who
heads the list, having himself served in Con-
gress from Indiana. With such men the
people will be ready to meet and be glad
to hear from them in the fullest manner
They come with authority to speak and have
been selected by their friends for that pur.
pose. 1t is facts--true history--the cause
and bold exposition Of the whole affairs Of
the Territory that is wanted. From these
the people can make up their minds and de-
eide of themselves. Every man who desires
the welfare Of Kansas and the peace and
dignity of this Union and the people, should
"frown Indignantly" to use the language Of
WASHINGTON on Il very similar subject, up
on all and every one whu uses the Kansas
affair to stir up strife and instigate the des-
perate factions outside of that Territory to
go there ready for mischief, and not as per-
manent settlers. It. is these outsiders that
stir up the mischief, and if there is any pro.
per power to be used to put stop to :heir
influence, il is time it was used. Should
the South yield to the appeals Of ATcHrsoN
and the North to the rabid abolition lec-
turers that are traversing the country, and
the people of Kansas stimulated and excit-
ed by the interferences of the two extremes,
it is a folly to shut our eyes to the fact
there will be bloody work commencing in
Kansas and extending over the whole Un-
ion, by the intensiication of the pulic mind
Against such state of things it is the duty
of all good citizens to set their faces:
LEAvENwoRTH CRY Jan. 9, 1856.
At an informal meeting, this day held in
this city, it was agreed that the following
gentlemen proceed to Washington City
to leave here about the l7th inst, (the elec.
ton for State officers under the new Con
stitution takes place OH the 10th inst,
to truly represent the condition of thil
fair country, butnow tussed and torn by fac
tions oil the worst possible kind. Indeed ther,
is no government, all is anarchy and
confusion. Thecommittse consists of
Col. J. H. Lane, Col. Dckey.
j., ]. s. Emmery, DR.. Davis,
} M. HUT, T. Sampson,
, c. R. Holiday.
: They intend calling, on their way, at tn
principal cities on their route, and will b.
: in Columbus about the. 9th Of February
and would be pleased TO get at the Capita
: of the Buckeye State at least respectful
hearing. y. H2E
In the language Of Col. Lane, il somethin
be not done by Congress or some othe
power for the protection of the people 0
e Kansas against armed incursions of citizen
Of other States, that 'll--ll will be kicke
e up generally" write this to you with tn
knowledge OF the committee. They will b
there, Il
My health is extremely bad. l have bee
confined to my room for the last three weeks
: am now beter, a prospect Of recoverin
$ soon. ssal. @f .l8. 81 s
Please accept my kiDdest wishes for you
J, welfare personally and politically.
: Respectfully your ob'dt servant.
i WILLIAM SPENC GER.
d Col. SAMUEL MEDARY, Columbus, Ohio.
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