Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-02-21
Washington Correspondence.

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| Washington Correspondence.
| February l9, 1856.
The Intelligence which reaches us almost daily iron
Kansas is well calculated excite serious apprehension
Of an approaching civil Lawrence the head quarter
OF the Free State party presents the appearance Of rcgu
arly fortified town. with its numerous forts. sentinel
mounting guard and bristng from it, battemcnts
The greatest activity prevails among its inhabitants
Preparations earnestly going for and dead
" Most Of them well armed with sharpe
rhc<-the most efficient weapon OF modern wartare-an,
the town is pcnully supplied with all the necessary mu
nitions of Nor the pro-savcry by an,
means idle Indifferent to the formidable preparation
of their antagonists. They rapidly organizing the
forces and doing all that they possibly prepar
Tor the coming contest But unfortunately they de
fcicnt in men, money and serviceablc weapons I hav,
lately convesed with Southern gentleman returned
from Kansas who has resided there for past
and who is thoroughly acquainted with the whole country
and he represents that is amportan that immcat,
aid should be TO those gallant who battling
for the rights OF the South The Abolitionists of the
North have been and still contributing abundant sup
plies OF men. money and arms, while the people of our
section considering the interests which they have
state exhibit singular degree OF apathy and nde
With any thing like equality of force the prosavery
able drive every Aboitionist beyond the limits
tine territory but brave and csoluc they are
Improbable that they may be overpowered by
bcrs.
Under these circumstances she people of the South
ought TO themselves to immediate action They
az once Kansas and provide each with an ample
outfit This be done without violating any Law State
Federal II half dozen gentlemen in each county
Virginia. would moderately exert themselves they
could easily raise a thousand dollars, which would
thoroughly equip FIVE or six men, and leave enough To-
support them comfortably in Kansas until they could find
profitable employment In territory Astounding in rich
and cheap lands, and rapidly filling up with population
labor always commands high prices and able bodied
Industrious soon make comfortable independ-
Each settler mark off his claim OF loo
NanHff hfgh ha n
learn from excellent authority that such claim. if Judi
cously selected will in less than years he worth from
Eve dollars In what part of Virginia
such opportunities afforded TO the Young and cniepsng
In selecting these claims settler will be aided by the
advice OF experienced men and danger, therefore,
OF making a bad location.
Considering the number and character of the abolition
lists now in Kansas, If they succeed in making it free
State, and safe receptacle tor fugitive slaves, vital
blow is struck the institutions and prosperity
81 the South. Slave property will become insecure In
Missouri that in a short time il will practically become
free itself Arkansas will next have succomb then
Northern Texas and finally Kentucky and Tennessee
L. view Of these alarming facts, the apathy OF Southern
shareholders i really surprising. With millions of dollars
property stakethe political independence Of their
section and their dearest rights and privileges ser
ou.v endangered they reluctant to spend a few
thousands such ble evils. Ii by the opcnir
Of spring. Twenty-Five hundred rcsolue southern men
well armed and equipped, shall have reached Kansas the
virtually and forever decided in favor and in all
probability without the shedding OF single drop Of blood
r. however adequate assistance should reach those
who CALAMITY battling rights fierce and deadly
struggle will probably take place. in which it is i'm
possibl. that they may be greveousy worsted
learn from gentlemen who speak by the card, that the
prosIvery party in Kansas sadly deficient in good
officers vino have bcca trained in military schools. What
has become OF the numerous Young men who have re-
cciyed excellent military edIcstJHs at the Lexington In
situte: Surely among the large number, few NAV b.
found who willing To seek distinction and wealth IN
that fertile land. They will be welcomed with open
and positions Of honor ani responsibility be At once
signed them.
ltiS goat mi>tlke TO suppose that al of the men
'r'm the North who have settled in Kansas sympltizc
AMI cooperate with the aootonists On the contrary
many o.: hrm are sAfrcn law aud order men aud have
become thoroughly identified with the Southern party
TSi not surprising Tor ynu vl arey meet with brave
and Intelligent No-t-rn gentleman who does not hold IN
'n supreme contempt these u-"-a5e fanatics. Thu latter
r. almost invariably logi-molthri h!ust'rsrs when dam
Ger r.u't. h1i extremely nakc when the clouds OF
approaching wa begin o. 'hrkru ti" horizon.
II seems IN he g"ae v understood here THAT the Prsi
ieHt hi- clothed Gov >'Arno With sufficient power
call upon d., Ju-t.i states troops -iatoue in IAN
a. IL necessary 20 pu ioNn illegal Disturbances Til,
will PIT an cfTtnli g1ctUs upon the trccal state Co
yernmeH' which h' irr'-7'cr- contemplate inWgurltpg
t- it Of March next IL i earnestly u b, hoped
that before summer l. over immigration tom the South
wiz Doe sufficiently ia.e 80 render the uterpo-ton OF Fed
eral authority ait'geihc. unnecessary.
The debate t- impnrant issues Involved IN the Kan
question sill NOT fairly commence until the House