Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-05-30


those connected with il. The com.
mittee reported sundry resolutions re-
commanding organization for protec
ton against lawiessness and outrage.
In consequence OF the threats said
to have been used by Jones and his
party. when Branson was rescued. and
other threats that the people Of Mis-
souri, would destroy our town. DC.
DC. another committee Was appointed
called Committee OF Safety: nothing
more occurred for few days. except
reports were continually coming in
saying we were TO be invaded. The
Committee Of Safety orgnnized the
people in squads, as the people Of
Missouri arrived in our vicinity and
committed depredations on travellers
and citizens of the Territory. The
Herald Of Learen,oorh was received
about that time, containing highly
infammatory article calling upon The
people of Missouri. also a letter said TO
nave been written by Secretary Wood
son indirectly calling on Missouri ride
inen, also the proclamation of Shan
non accidentally came into the place;
the Committee OF Safety organized a
regiment. also sent deDulation to
the Governor 10 know what h and
the Sheriff were going to do; no officer
co amunicated with us;JoneS was ask :.
ed what he wanted-he replied that
he would let US know when he got
ready; Shannon informed our depuIa-
ton that he would see US: Shannon
came TO the city accompanied by his
friends, all from Missouri
He stated that he had been misin-
formed in relation 10 our position; he
was anxious that Colonel Sumner with
troops should arrive; said it he should
close negotiations that day on any
terms honorable TO US. the people in
camp would raise black dag and
march upon the town; he declined our
invitation TO remain over night; said
his presence was needed in his own
camp 10 keep the men in subjeclion;
the next day he returned and stated
that the men would demapd the sur
render Of our arms. and lhat we should
obey the Territorial laws; | told him
our people would not submit to such
demands; Shannon wanted something
to satisfy the people ia camp; We told
him that we recognized him as our
Governor, and il he could disband his
forces and accept US as his posse. we
would take the consequences; he
agreed to treat. provided We would say
nothing about itso they should know
TO ada 4 seI1terIre IN refav10n 70 'tTit
Territorial laws; he assented, and
said be did not ask US to obey those
laws; Col Lane and myself went 10
the camp 1T Franklin with him
Shannon made lengthy speech to
them telling them to 20 home with
cut demanding our arms. Lane aud
myself explained to them our situa-
ton. of which many Of them appeared
satisfied To return home. Governor
Shannon visited us the next day. and
reports came IN that the disbanded
forces contemplated an attack upon
the town He commissioned Col.
Lane and myself to use the force un-
der our command to resist them
Sheriff Jones had no process against
any OF our citizens before The invasion.
Mr.. Coleman. the man charged with
the murder Of Dow, was the invaders
camp, and. | understood. had com
mand
To Mr. Howard-Mr. Jones gave
no reason why these people were
brought against Lawrence. When
Col. Woodson asked II any arrests
had been attempted here. Jones re-
piled by saying no.
To MIR. Reeder-The Losses. DANA
yes and expenses TO our people aud
vicinity was very great. Lawrence
was "a bes'eged town to all intents and
purposes.