The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-20
A Strong Letter.

The following letter, received by
friend few days ago, from Ohio, 1
rather pointed for the production o
an' old line democrat /; and yet, ouI
friend informs US that the writer al
ways voted with that party until tht
recent election
Eaton. Ono, Dec. 8. SO.
DEAR S1R:-I received your letter
last evening. and have already showr
and read it to many friends. We were
glad to hear from you, and pleased te
learn that the result of the Presiden
tial election does not dsunt your ar.
dor in the affairs of Kansas. W.
say to you and all other friends of the
Territory, to hold on and stand upon
your rights as freemen, for either 8
much brighter or darker prospect il
near at hand. Freedom must and viii
prevail in the counsels of the nation,
or else the proudest monument of hu.
man liberty the world ever saw, will
be troden in the dust by the slave driv-
ers. Before the latter result takes
place, there will be conflict upon con-
flict, and the survivors will pass to
victory through seas of blood and car
mage. Notwithstanding Buchanan il
elected, it is no substantial triumph ot
the slave power in the free States, fol
hundreds and thousands voted forhitl
under express pledges, that he was as
good Free State man as Fremont,
and that Kansas scould come IN as q fire,
State. Then let him swerve and pan.
der, as Pierce has done, to the slave
power. and the whole North will boil
as a caldron of moulted lava. The
Free State vote North is enormous,
and Buchanan, and the party north in
power, will feel instructed by popular
sentiment. In 1860 the Republicans
viii elect President and be in power
at Washington then we have more
to hope for than to fear in the coming
future. As soon as doughfaceism be,
comes supremely unpopular, as it now
should be, Northern politicians viii
flee from the wrath to come as mer
from sinking ship.
We are still holding meetings, and
contributing to the aid of Free State
settlers in Kansas. The result of the
Presidential election has not dampen.
ed our ardor in the good work. for we
intend to sustain our friends on the
ground, where the conflict is between
freedom and slavery, and when the first
outbreak viii take place, if civil wal
should unfortunately occur Thenb be
of good cheer, for the attribute of God
the prayers and well wishes of all good
and humane men are with you; be.
cause your cause is Just, and therefore
will prevail. Stand 70 your posts, fol
it may be God has placed you on the
outskirts of a great reformation neal
at hand. 1t cannot be that He, whom
we have been taught torevere and adore
as holy and inst being, is on the side
of Atchison, Stringfellow, Buford &
Co., in their mad ard wicked attempt
to extend the curse of human slavery
Your friends at Paris are well, and
not only they, but the people of Ohio,
take lively interest in your noble
bearing in the Territory on the side OF
freedom. With your hands unstained
with plunder, murder and rapine, which
have marked the footsteps of the pro-
slavery villains, you may justly raise
them towards Heaven and invoke the
blessings of God upon the reetitude OF
your conduct. Yours truly,
A. HASEs.