The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-11
Tho Kansas War.

81. LOUIS, June 9, 1866.
An extra Of the Wesport Times Of the 5th says that
reliable has been reserved of the burning Of the
town of Bernard the free State on the night Of
the Sd ins and the destruction of from twelve to fifteen
thousand dollars worth Of property.
company of six had arrived at Westport stating
that at O'Clock the morning. of the 4h, the abo-
htionists attacked and captured Franklin. They num-
bered ao0, and were opposed by only II TO Is pro.
slavery men. Mr. Fishmaker and two Others are re-
ported killed. The men who made this report belonged
to Capt Femin0s company of emigrants, which, they
say fought against the aboliuonsts for hour but
ing outpumbered, fed when the town was taken.
Ike nvestig ating COMMITTEES are still in this city.
ST. LOUIS, June 10, 1856.
The Independence, NO. correspondent Of ,ha st. Louis
Republican, writing under date Jane s, says
Marshal Donaldson an four men, who had been dis
charged from official duty were killed Hickory Point
the 80 inst The Marshal in the act Of arrssng
of the who had attacked Capt Pate's compa
ny. After the surrender Of Pate's company the free
soers commenced the work Of destroying houses and
driving men, women and children from their houses near
Bull Creek. One hundred and fifty men, under Capt
Reed left New Santa Fe In pursuit Of the maraudsrs but
conflict 1. is reported that Frankn was not taken.
though attacked by large party Of aboliionists.
Governor Shannon issued . proclamation on the 4th,
commencing all belonging TO military companies
unauthorized by law to dispense, otherwise they would
be disposed of by force OF the United States troops. The
proclamation requres all civil officers Of the government
to be vgant in enforciUg1the laws against Offenders
protecting the property ana persons of all Law abiding
citizens The proclamation further says that all sgvres
sive parties outside Of the Territory will be repslea that
the military foTce der the control OF the Executive is
ample to enforce The laws and protect the rights of
citizens. The proclamation OF Pierce Of Febru
ary H. is appended, and notics given that 1t will BE-
strictly enforced. quston has been made Col.
Sumner for sufficient force to insure obedience to the
proclamation.
CHICAGO June 10, 1856.
The Democratic Press has letter from Lecompton
June f. giving details Of the skirmsh with Capt. PAtes
company. The account states tbs. thirty Southerners
while proceeding from Westport to Bull Creek, under
command OF Pate, encountered about the number OF
free State Pate had number OF prisoners
whom he arranged in 'front.' . shield. Then his COM
and bid behind logs and trees The free State then
dropped down in the grass, and . scattered iipg
kept for two hours till Pate surrendered
ally Three Mssourans OF Pate's party escs ped smons
them Coleman. the murderer of Den. The free State
party took thirty no, numbsr Of rides .and United
States musketsa besicss Quantity Of stolen at
Lawrence.
party of prc.savery men, including son OF Gov
Shannon, made . night attack the house of Captain
Walker five miles from Lecompton, but they were re-
pulsed and young Shannon taken prisoner he WAS re.
leased on the folio siug day after whbh took
company Of United States Dragons and spent two days
In ching the homes OF the fee Stats men, taking
possession of all the arms and ammunition which could
be found.
A man who'd has just arrived here from Kansas city
says general rendezvous Of spro slavery men ap-
pointed at Bull Creek preparatory to another attack on
Lawrence. Gen. Whitfield is to command. They expect
to concentrate six hundred before starting. The
men are mostly furnished with United States muskets.
The free State men deficient and provisions.
It is rumored that Donaldson other men
the difficulty growing out Of the distribution of goods
stolen at IAWrepce.