The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-09-25
From the st. Louis Iutelligencer, 10Th
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM KANSAS

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM KANSAS.
The State Prisoners Released on Bail
Appearance of Lane before Lecompton
Fourteen Prisoners Deiiveaed up to
Him-PrOclamation of Gov. Geary.
Mr.. Branscombc arrived from Kansas
direct yesterday afternoon, on the cars,
on his way to"Boston, having in charge
with him the wife of Robinson. He
brings intelligence that on the 10th, Gov
Geary, in company With Judge Lecompte,
Immediately released Robinson, Brown,
Deitzer, jenkins, and the remainder of
the State prisoners confined there on
charge of constructive treason. They
were required, each of them, to give bail
in the sum Of $4,000 This is supposed
to be "a mere form, as the prisoners were
released in accordance with instructions
given by the President to Gov. Geary.
There were at the same time confined
under guard at Lecompton. fourteen Free
State men ca ptured during the late fvrays
by the Pro. slavesy forces. They were
guarded by 50 Pro-slavery men. and had
no connection with the State prisoners,
who were guarded, before their release,
by the Federal troops. On the day after
the release of the latter by Judge Le-
compte, Lane appeared before Lecomp-
ton with 2, 500 men, sent in flag of truce
by Mr.. Branscombe, and demanded the
instant and unconditional release of the
fourteen prisoners held by the Pro-slave-
ry men. He threatned, if his demand
was not instantly complied with, that he
would burn the town.
The prisoners were released, and Lane
marched back to Lawrence There
were 600 United States soldiers at LIE
compton at the time, but they did not
offer to interfere. Governor Gearv was
present in the town also. It is said that
the Governor and officers commanding
the troops desired the liberation of the
prisoners from the hands of the Pro slave
ry party, and made no resistance to the
demands of Lane. 3aa
Gov. Geary has issued proclamation
ordering all hostile parties not to enter
the Territory, and calling on Gen. Smith
to stop Atchison's s command from going
into the Territory. The Territorial mill
tia has been disbanded. b.o
+ In consequence of the proclamation,
the Missourians are quietly disbanding
and going home. i
Gov Geary went to Lawrence, and
had consultation with the leaders there.
They promised to disband, if they had
assurance of protection from the Govern
or. The assurances were given, and
Lanes army, it is said, will be disbauded
forthwith. There is prospect of peace
and quiet in the Territory. If the Terri
torial militia is called out again, it will be
put under the command of Gen. Smith.
We find the following particulars rela-
tive to the visit of Gov. Geary to Lawrence,
in the indianapolis Journal which are
vouched for AS reliable -
Upon the arrival of Gov. Geary at Fort
Leavenworth, he was informed by Gen.
Smith of the contemplated attack upon
Lawrence, and of the strongly fortified
position of Col. Lane. Geary immedi-
ately determined to proceed to Lawrence.
and have an interview with the people
there, and learn, in person, their inten-
tions. On the 11th, with few chosen
friends, and strong guard of mounted
men, he departed from the Fort for Law