The Kansas herald of freedom., 1856-05-03

Sheriff Jones, who was quartered In 3
tent of the u. S. Government, with
Lieut.. Mcintosh, were attacked by mid
night assassins, who fired at them whilst
they were drawing water from barrel
outside the tent. Lieut.. Mcintosh i'm.
mediately exerted all diligence to discov.
er the assassins, but in vain. About 10
or 90 minutes afterwards, Sheriff Jones
and several other gentlemen were quietly
sitting in the tent of Lieut.. Mcintosh,
when report of pistol was heard, and
Jones fell to the ground, having been
shot from the rear of the tent. The ball
entered his back at the upper part of the
spine. which produced a very dangerous
wound. He is yet alive, but in criti-
cal condition.
Thus the Territorial laws have not
only been disregarded, the officers re-
sisted, but the q. S. Government troops
have been attacked by those free state
outlaws, whilst quietly encamped for the
night.
During the remainder of the night the
excitement run high amongst those who
were stirring about but no further vio-
lence was offered. However, in the
morning, threats of violence were made
by many of the citizens, and many OF
them were heard to regret that the assas-
sination had not already proyeS fatal,
and it became dangerous for any one of
Jones friends or Gen. Whitfeld's attach
ees to remain longer in Lawrence, and
besides, the witnesses on the part of Gen.
Whitfield and in behalf of the territor-
ial Government, whilst on the street
were insulted and intimidated, so that it
was rendered impossible to have full
and fair statement of facts on the side of
law and order.
True, there were some of the Free
State party who expressed deep sorrow
and disclaimed any knowledge of whom
the assassins might be, and consequent
ly they are yet running at large. The
Free State party held public meeting
this morning, as we understood, to pass
some resolutions.condemning the villain
Gus and cowardly act; and, although a
reward of five hundred dollars was Of
fered for the apprehension of the assas-
sin, still, Gov. Robinson declared in a
speech at the meeting, that he believed
this, like the affair of last November,
was gotten up for an excuse to demolish
the town of Lawrence. But little SYM
pathy is felt by the multitude for the dy-
ing man.
The Kansas City Enterprise. after Civ
ing the news from Lawrence, says:
Thus has the wild fanaticism of such
men as Beecher and his allies, aud the
wicked schemes of such designing men
as Reeder, and his abettors, borne their
legitimate fruit. An officer of the Ter
ritory bearing the process of the Terrific
rial Courts, issued by the Judges appoint
ed by the President, and confirmed by
the Senate, foully murdered, while in
the discharge of his sworn duty under
the law. Where are these things to
end?
We forbear comment upon this trans
action, until we learn further particulars.
The feeling among our peopleis deepand
strong, but silent. Each man speaks to
his neighbor in subdued tones, and every
one seems to know and feel that the crisis
has come. There is no violence mani
fested-no threats. The people of Mis-
souri, have given their pledge that the
authorities Of the Territory shall be left
to settle all difficulties, and they were
never known to break their plighted hon.
or. Jones has troops of warm and de-
voted friends among his old associates in
Missouri-his noble qualities of heart
have endeared him to all who made his
acquaintance. They will bide their time
put the blood of Jones will not soon
be forgotten.
1t is fortunate that the Committee OF
Congress is present in the Territory al
this juncture. No more triumphant vim
dication of the character of the people
of Missouri could have been presented
to them-they can now see who it is that
is ready to sacrifice life and resist the
law in their miserable madness, and
fanatical hatred.
That sit is fortunate that the Com,
mittee of Congress is present ct thil
juncture." :" we certainly agree in saying
with the Enterprise. 1.-THE committeehss
not been present, there would have beer
no attempt to make arrests. You set
trap to catch the Fres State men. but hav,
fallen into it yourselves. But the follow
| ing "still later" news. which the sam,
snterprisin9 journal gives. is assuredl]
vsry late news not only to outsiders bu
to the Committee itself:
eve learn from gentleman just from
Lawrence. that Jones was not expected
to live from one hour to another
Hs also informs as that Jones ssas
acting andsr the authority Of Ale Lavesf;.
eating Committee. sezs osa by Coagrsss.
Wood had imbezzlsd SONS important
papers connected with the Border case,
and refused to appear before the commit
tee. An attachment was issued and
placed in Jones' hands. who with Q De-
tachment Of Dragons made the arrest,
and it MAS while in the Dragon tent he
was shot.