The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-09-26
Later from Kansas.

ANOTHER ATTACK on LAWRENCE TRuSrRA-
TED.-Larrroe, Sept. ljth.-rwenty-eight
hundred men, mostly MIsSourians, reached
Franklin yesterday, destined to attack law
renee. Owing to our reliance upon Gov.
Geary somewhat for protection, our force is
mostly in the country. About five hundred
remain, preparing to fight in our fortiica-
tions.
Our advance guards came into collision
last night. and three Of the enemy are re-
ported killed. None of ours arc injured
Just then orders came from the forces. They
then fell buck and camped at Fnnklin.-
Four hundred troops arrived here last night
for the protection of Lawrence.
This morning the Governor dishanded the
pro-slaycry forces in person, under General
Reid, member elect to the next Missouri
Legislature. They are no longer terrific
rial militia. Many oc them swear they will
have blood, in spite OF the Governor. Our
citizens have enrolled us his militia. A coli
lisiOn is feared.
Col. Harycy's regiment fought at Hart
ford yesterday, and won, killing three, and
wounding many. Five of Haryey's men
were wounded. IlIs whole force were taken
prisoners by the dragons, while returning.
St. Louis papers of the 18th, give the
following intelligence Of the movements OF
pro-slavery troops, previous to the attack
on Lawrence, as telegnphcd to-day;
The Lexington Express Of the 18th says
We have little or no news worth relating,
aud especially little this is encouraging to
the South.
Gen. Reid. n reliable and intrepid officer,
from his camp ON Indian Greek proceeded
TO CeJler Creek, and ON Thursday morning
last proceeded thence, it is supposed, to CO.
operate with Gen. Richardson, who is Com
mander-ln Chief OF the Territorial militia.
Reid is said to have with him about GOO
men. and, at his conjunction with Richard
son, il is supposed the combined forces will
Immediately proceed TO Lawrence. Wheth-
CT collision has followed this movement il
is impossible 10 say, rs large body of U.
5. troops are understood to bc in the neigh
bOrhOOd Of lecompton and Lawrence.
Major Werlich. an officer under Gen. Reid,
writes subsequently, as follows, from the
camp at Shawnee Mission:
"The army of law and order. is again on
the march "a Lawrence, numbering by the
muster rolls OF yesterday $50 men. and two
two pieces OF artillery.
We hear contradictory reports concerning
the views of the new Gov. (Geary.)
One is, that he ia favorable 20 our cause.
and is determined to use all his influence for
the arrest Of Lane while Others report him
rs secretly sympathlzing with the Free State
party, in all its enormities. His views,
however, whatever they may be, do not az
feet our movements. We shall 90 TO Law
renee, regardless OF Gelry's views. or those
Of Gen. Smith. commanding the U. s. for
CTS at Lcivenworth."
The St. Louis papers have the inaugural
address and proclamation Of Gov. Gea,y.
He promises to do justice to all parties,
and insists that the tyrannical laws passed
by the Territorial Legislature shall be obey
ed until repealed. The pr clamation orders
the abandonment of the volunteer militia
and the dispersion of the armed bands Of
ruihans, of whatever party.