Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-01-04
IaWrenee Treaar q Psaee.


During the interview between Gov. Shan
non and the Kansas people, at Lawrence, a
formal stipulation Of the terms on which
the War was to be terminated was drawn up
and signed by the high diplomatic powers.
This document, which may be denominated
"a treaty of peace, IS saidto have been draft
ed by DR.. Robinson, the leader of the Free
State forces. Certain it is that it IS careful
ly worded so as not to compromise that par
ty, but leave the blame of tho whole dis
graceful affair to rest where it justly belongs
l-on tho shoulders of Shannon and the
murderous gang by which he had surroun-
ded himself from the Missouri border. The
treaty is as follows:-
WHEREAS, There is misunderstanding
between the people of Kansas, or portion
of them, and the Governor thereof, arising
out of the rescue, near Hickory Point, of a
citizen under arrest, and some other mat
ters:
AND WHEREAS, A strong apprehension
exists that said misunderstanding may lead
to civil strife and bloodshed:
AND WHEREAS, It is desired by both
Governor Shannon and the citizens Of Law
renee and vicinity, to avert calamity so dis
astrous to the interests of the Territory
and the Union, and to place all parties in a
correct position before the world; now,
therefore, it is agreed by the said Governor
Shannon and the undersigned, citizens Of
said Territory, in Lawrence now assembled
that the matter now in dispute be settled as
follows, to wit:
We, the said citizens of said Territory
protest that the said rescue was made with.
out our knowledge or consent; but that, if any
of the citizens of the town of Lawrence
have engaged in said rescue, we pledge our
selves to aid in the execution of any lega
process against them. That we nave nc
knowledge of the previous, present or pros
Ipcctive existence of any organization in said
Territory for the resistance of the laws; and
that we have not designed and do not de
sign to resist the legal service of any erimi
nal process therein; but pledge ourselves II
aid in the execution of the laws, when call
ed upon by the proper authority in the tow
or vicinity of Lawrence. And that we vii
use our influence in procuring order therein
|, and we declare that we are now, as we eve
have been, ready at any time to aid th'
Governor in securing posse for the exceu
ltion of such process. Provided that am
person thus arrested in Lawrence or vicini
tv, while proper force shall remain in th'
Territory, shall be duly examined before 1
: United States District Judge of said Terri
tory in said town, and admitted to ball.
And provided, further that all citizens arres
ted without legal process by said Sheriff
process shall be set at liberty. And pro
vided, further, that Governor Shannon a
grees to use his influence to secure to tn
citizens of Kansas Territory remuneration
for any damages suffered or any unlawful
depredations, if any have been committee
by the Sheriff's posse, in Douglas county
And further, Gov. Shannon states that h
has not called upon persons residents of an
other State to aid in the execution of tn
laws, and that such asare here in the Terrific
ry are here of their own choice, and that b
does not consider that he has any authorit
or legal power so to do; nor will he exel
else any such power. And that he will no
call on any citizens of any other State VIII
NAV be here. That VIC wish it understoo
that we do not express any opinion as t
the validity of the enactments of the Terr
torial Legislature.
(Signed) WILSON SHANNON,
G. RoBINsoN,
I II. LANE.