The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-09-16


peopIe to Surrender. Mr.. Crane, the Post
master, replied that he would do SO; that
there were twelve men and boy, besides
himself, who might speak for themselves
They also refused to surrender. They were
told that they would have to figh. two hum
dred and fifty men. The fight began about
10 D. m, and continued till after O'Clock
a. m, when Lane and his men got some hay
and straw loaded on wagon, which they
fired for the purpose of burning them out
The heroic little band of patriots then de-
serted the lighthouse from which they made
such noble, and TO the Abolitionists, and
ever memorable defence, having killed an
wounded about fifty of the traitors.
The notorious ssJohn Smith," wrote to
the Democrat, from Lawrence. on the l4th
August, 1856, saying: ''In consequence
of their dead and wounded. the IL awrence
bows returned home instead of going to
washington Creek, as they expected to-"
But before they went they robbed the Post
Office of $50 in money, stamps, etc., and
took all the public papers; they also took
a large amount of money and property from
private individuals, they also took Mrs.
Crane pris oner, maltreated her, and threat
ened to violate her person. and took her off
for that purpose. Efforts were made by
some of the friends to save her from so
gross an outrage, but with what success we
have not learned. Mr.. Crane passed through
here on his way TO WestPort, TO look tor her
there, in hope that she had been released
and made her way to that place.
They next moved to- Tr4atlwelfs settle
ment with about 400 men, but Freadwell
and his friends fled before them. On Satur-
day morning, the 18th inst, about 400 of
of artillery, attacked the house of Col. Ii
tus, who lived near Lecompton. Titus had
six or seven friends with him at the time
they made a noble defence, hut after killing
several of the traitors and rebels, Titus was
twice badly wounded, one of his friends
killed and another wounded, and as Lane
began the hay and burning or smoking
game, they surrendered. They took from
the house all its furniture, kitchen utentils
not destroyed by the cannon, and about
$4,000 in money, and after tearing up the
floor in search of Mr.. Titus, who fortunate
ly had gone to Westport that morning IN
the stage, they burned the house. While
the attack was being made on Titus, Maj.
Clark, Indian Agent, and his family, togeth
er with many other persons and families,
fed for safety, and came here on Saturday
night, the 18th inst.
They contemplated destroying Lecomp-
ton, but as the United States troops are
near there, holding the prisoners, they have
not yet attempted it.
John Brown, sem, known as the Ossawat-
tamie murderer, is still at large, at the head
of about 300 thieves and murderers, who,
like himself, are not only outlaws here, but
were so in the States whence they came
They have driven away every loyal settler
out of Franklin county. Mr.. White, & Free
State man, had 400 acres under fence, 300
acres in corn; they have driven him away,
taking from him all he possessed, making
good their word they would wage war a
gaInst all who are not Abolitionists and
traitors.
The Democrat of the 25th instant, says:
That man of Clay county boosted that
he would have the scalp of an Abolitionist,
crossing the river to Leavenworth," &c
The cts are these: A desperate man of
this place, in liquor, met a kentuckan on
the road short distance from the city, shot
him and cut piece out of his scalp, and did
boast of the deed. A warrant was prompt
ly issu ed, but he had fed the Territory. If
he can be arrested, he will be executed for
his crime. The supposition is that the
murdered man was a Pro-Slavery man.
Warrants have been put in the Marshal's
hands for the arrest of these murderers and
rebels, the people are at his back to enforce
his authority, about 5000 are nov armed
and at his service to support the law. Law
and order must and, God willing shall very
shortly prevail in Kansas Territory.
Yours truly.