The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-09-17
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uv,,xp., RICHARDSON TAKEN PRISONER BY LANE
AVN observation-disclosures OF THE CITIZENS or
IrAyFswORrH-6ovERNo GEARY ARRIVED
psoBABLE PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF THE DIsTuR
RANGES, ETC., ETC.
From the 81. Louis Democrat, Sept l2.l
M Rial Hish, native Of Pontiac, Michigan, reached
uur city yesterday afternoon by Jefferson City and the
Pa inc Raroad. having len the city Of Leavenworth on
NE following important information respecting the condi
non Of things kansas On the evening Of his de-
Is stale Of great CONSERVATION Z. reports that were y
pg thai lane contemplated an attack upon the city
nat night 70, Oh government WAGONS nsd oeen placed
and in some places where the space between the
wagons were rather wi vide, ronah board fences s
sent word up to the fort, and demanded assist
anoe nom the troops. As Mr.. Irish leaving, he
learned that four companies Of the troops had been do
under the orders OF General rerser r. smith, and
were marching down 70 put the town under guard and
precauioa was somewhat amasing 10 Mr.. Irish, he
bad learned en- the same day from gentleman direct
nom Lawrence that Lane had OF moved, nor did he In
Mr. Iriss states that few days before his departure
Gen. Richardson COMMANDERS the northern division Of
the Kansas militia, Ind been captured by squad u
Lanes troops. The particulars OF the capture, he
had not heard. Richardson was conveyed TO Law
who once restored his arms and cane
cut o small guard, escorted him outside OF the
and many expressions OF regret his misfortune. Mr.
Irish learned that General Richardson so pleased
With the generosity Of his captor that he has declared
his intention 10 wage against them.
The condition Of Leavenworth City Is truly deplorable
Ga Monday night last Mr. Irish states, he aroused
from his bed ct the Leavenworth HOTEL by cries Of the
cigcns the Missouri mob plunderny several
the grocery stores of the place. and that they must be
driven or The citizens gathered in large numbers but
we're afraid interfere ana the gang mAraadcrs
der Capt Miller, permitted TO finish the
ms Captain Miller Is notorious gambler and scoundrel
and bss under his command q small gang OF Mssourans
end others who about piferng and plunderng ndis.
erimnaely The people detest him heartily that many
GuSaA E4tr that EA with md
Captain Brown with hs guerillas should be placed to-
geher in the woods and be permitted to light out TO-
Ssward Captain Miller aud his marauderr, Mr. Irish
ltes that Monday evening, as he passing along
AAe just after the hrst reports had reached the
place that Lane contemplating attack he ad
dressed by a sdy fom one OF the houses, who asked
what truth there in the rumors and what Lane
would probably do should the town be taken. He
Pied that he thought Lane not coming but that he
aisorderly Assourans. To this she replied with great
emphasis and feelrg:K that's all he viii do, hope
% God he will come, and thai quic&lyl''
The AlabamiaDs who under arms exceedingly
nick OF the country. and determined 10 leave They
say;tney mpsl have money 10 get away WITH and with
have il, If they have totsteal IL.
Atcbison and Dopophan had become disgasted ana
tsrned 10 Missouri The pro slavery fol ces under Gen.
peid were very small.
Governor Geary reached Leavenworh City on Tuesday
evening. Quite number OF the citizens and men under
AIMS were on the banks ready 70 receive some two or
three companies OF Mssourans, which were expected.
When they learned that Governor Geary board,
hoy called him oct. He appeared on the guard and
a3ong other things with qualifications attached he
would enforce ali The territorial laws that constu-
landed at the tort where he had an immediate consua.
on with Gen. smith he stated his intention TO proceed
- Lawrence fev days without any more troops than
would suffice for body guard.
The 81 LOUIS Nss OF Thursday evening has the follow
bS-
LATEST FROM KASsAs-RELIABLE PARTICULARS.
Mr.. W. ;. Hounod, one OF the msn who had charge Of
che santa Re (McKinneys train captured BY the free
State men, called this morning, and related the
Of that occurrence and other events
The Train was captured on the LIST, by company
Of men under Capt Cuter-not Prown enormously
seated II consisted OF three mules, three borses and
snty head Of cattle The baggage Of the Transfers
was searched and their arms and ammunition from
shem While IN charge OF their captors they were well
treated cruelty ndignity other than the searching
81 their carpet sacks being offered Them On being re-
leased they given Of tue wagons and SIX oxen
% convey themselves TO Missouri with Word sent
also 10 the owners Of the tram that he could have his
ke preserved tor him. Two other trains.
Beut's and Campbcnps which feared
by the Yankees who gave their for capturing
nrKinneys train, that 1cknneyw active pro slave
The Yankees tlld ne captives that they had under
arms 500 men-eo0 at Llwrnce, 500 between Law
renee and LtAvenworh and eco between iawrence ana
under regular military discipline, no man being allowed
70 leave The army Of his accord NJ 10 the case with
q 81 ye sd az sy
se accurately posted IN regard % the position arms and
found by the latter 10 be correct on their
arrival at the pro slavery camp.
When our nj len the Bull creek camp the sth
~ yrsster part OF the Msourars leaving too and
- more than hity left The determination,
Acweyer expressed 10 return the 18th and attack
Lawrence
IE4vyyw0RTH err, Sept. g. 1850.
dcspatch from Atchisons mand states that he has
allen back with bis twelve hundrcd) 10 Wes,port
% reinforce, preparatory 10 aiaskiI & Lawrence.
Armed from all quarters crowding Into this
phee The grcalest excitement prevails and nothing
s.lked Of but Businsss Is entirely suspended.
Nearly all the and children have been removed.
Yesterday preparas for the defence 81 the town
eompleted Covered wagons stretched around the
Sown In the manner Of a coral Which without artillery,
y vcud be easy job TO break through. The Kansas
militia met en- parade and chose DIR. Brindle haicr.
Every Of the pace has beer compelled 10 shonldcr
arms or leave. some of the merchants have boxed Up
hefr goods and sent them o. There Is not single free
State lct 10 the town.
Theatrical, Musical, sc.
AcAnssv MrSfc"il Trovatore" with w. admir- able
including NINE II Orange LeoBofa, IL 70 be perform
ed the last time tonight