The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-16

nate which intended 70 rouse the passions ana eal
forth some resistance either by blows words But moth
ing Was returned could in amy way be construed as
Insulting 10 the dark fends Every man was on bis guard
his Language cautious and crcumspec1
la the morning bat few persons were 70 DC seen In the
town but when detachment OF troops happened TO pass
through the town their mission 10 the Sacs and Foxes
the houses poured forth host OF men Of every possible
variety OF and character Expressions as 10
sending United States troops were Freely uttered Gen
Pierce was openly aud boldly denounced and the coarses
language used toward the men They stated
has il was all they wanted and wished, and that they
would not be sorry the troops resisted that would
be to their benefit; that 1t would send them more mate
rial aid and lush forever the Union and slavery In
deed no one but hearers Of the words uttered could m
agno the blacguardm and abuse poured hot from Tar
tarusn upon ell aw-abding and unon-loving citizens
Threats openly made against Sheriff Jones men de-
clared they would be glad him weltering in his
blood and that they woud yet nix him that 1t would
be long before the world would know who were the
stronger party and the damnabe heretcs be driven from
the soil OF Kansas. And yet eow-ctzens these were
the whom Reeder ard Robinson claim to be peace
able and lawloying citizens gathered together in holy
canse" m
When Sheriff Jones arrived with the detachment of
United States troops the crowd Increased and with the
assistance of the said troops he made some SIX arrests
auietyhe citizens declaring that they would not resist
the United States government but still threatening ven
geance against Sheriff Jones and loudly denonneng the
laws Of the Territory Modesy and even prudery would
be shocked and shame stand back abashed were we 10
pen the miserable and endish blackguardsm that was in
dulged in by these citizens against
the President, Gov Shannon, and all iaw-and,order men
the leader of the town, Robinson, If "he wished his
services that he ready and placing bis hand sig
nfcantly on his pistol The answer was wait ne ne
life of Jones' and plans Of rescue They warned Jones TO
be on his guard they warned Lieutenant Mcintosh to use
all diligence and At night Colonel Preston was
taken aside by citizen Of the place. who frankly told him
that there was conspiracy foot to assassnate Sheriff
Joneg As the afternoon passed away the crowds became
more and more open in their innuendoe and when map
by the name OF Hunt was arrested lie called upon in
the presence Of Robinson, by some one IN the crowd
"Hunt why don't you shoot Jones And then express
sons Of the deepest wrath and the most deysh revenge
we're freely INDUCED in and the most insulting language
used few proslavey standing near The crowd
They offered fight they were told to pitch IN and
they would see sights In regard to the immediate facts
of the call attention to the following state
ment OF psrsons witnesses Of the whole affair rs
With Lieutenant NcIntosh we went to the camp, in
tending pass off time and sPenl the night Soon after
had made preparations for sleeping Mr. Jones came in
and commenced talking in regard the arrangements for
the night to the of the Soon Lieutenant
Mcintosh, Mr. Jones' and one OF US went few PAGES
from the tent to get glass OF water While 30 engaged
psrsons up and inquired "where Sheriff Jones
was and made Insulting remarks concerning his courage
when he J) from the STOPPING posture he was In
when in crowd standing near red into the
party when the remark was made Thy P Jones yoa are
shot" and upon examination ii found that bullet
had passed through his pants without any injury The
party returned to the tent when commenced talking
about this dastardy and hesh attempt at assassination
when man, pretedGs 70 be drunk ntrnded himself into
out the position Of Sheriff Jones' lie took ssa when he
told By the sheriff that the party had for him.
when be immediately arose and left and in less than five
minutes ccnyarsing together Jones fell excaim
ing nOh He attempted draw his knife and find the das
taray lndrel, worse than hend, who would thus,
under Of night attempt the life of feswbeng but
the wound was such prevent his rising all The
shot from the hind part Of the tent and was aimed
the back of the sheriff We have doubt ourselves
that the whole matter was concoctedthe rascal hired for
the express purpose of assassinaonand that there are
many persons in Lawrence concerned in this matter who
very desirous shield themselves behind this foul and
dark scoundrel, unworthy even ,he name Of devil
] s4 THOMAS II, 0RDWDER,
4E4 .a## @ WM. L. PRESTON,
~ En.@5 sgssH L. L. YATES.
So strong the impression Of open rebellion, even
against the United States troops BY Lieutenant Mcintosh
bis command TO Lieutenant Stockton, who was encamped
few miles from Lawrence, and also an express TO Col
Sumner. for reinforcemens And yet, these men would
have believe that all quetude and submission on
their part Throughout the town. that night gentlemen
beard citizens of Lawrence express her JOY at the asss
nation and far 10 hope the surgeon would
drug Jones, and thus despatch him These EXPRESSIONS
were everywhere prevalent They can be sworn 10 by
good and reliable 10 view of all these statements
what impression could possibly be made upon all inel-
gent minds but that the Of Lawrence deeply iu-
terested in the assassination Of Jones and thoroughly i'm
Vcated in the nefarous deed Z +.
These llow-cizens with the afidavits hereto attached,
the true faos connected with this outrage
and be supposed for instant by intelligent men that
such congomerated state OF society with such leaders
tempt and parties to the transaction shielding themselves
behind their secret oaths aud leading hired and
TO point the weapon Of death, under the cover OF
night, at noble specimen Of hurnanty--a of high
honor and integrity-and assassnae him In manner
hardly worthy the purposes Of under the influence OF
legion Of devils From fanatics and hired wreches what
more could we expect2 Fanacism renders an indyid-
ual worse than the OF lunacy. When we re-
member toa that it Is matter Of publicity that Sheriff
Jones some time ajnce received letter eued by zone of
the Secret Twelve warning him that should be attempt
any arrests be would be aSsaenated, have
reasonable doubt to the true doors Of this deed
We have yet Other facts fellow citizens 10 Icy before
yeufacts showing the utter disregard chat Robinson,
Wood, Reeder Co, have to any law whatsoever, and
that place them clearly and updepably IN the ranks Of
traitors and abeors Of tratoaye Of neehdiaries and
the prosecutors Of defenceless women and children
While s, n Wood away from the Territory he was
engaged in raising and means 10 carry out their
aid many OF the whom he brought in his company
from Chic To show the character OF those aud
the inducements offered Them Gov. Shannon received
letter from very reliable souyce in regard TO Of their
meetings where the speaker stated that che knew a
who would give hundred and sixy acres of land
any person who would sssasspae the President and
ober who would give $3.50 for General Clarke's scapp
Men who enlist under such declarations they be CON
sidered in any other light than hired assassins2 And
yet these very formed part of the company brought
90 by s. ~ Wood, and before whom A. H. Reeder and G.
Robinson made their addresses the 10th instant con-
graduating them upon their entrance into tho Territory
and uphoaing the aholy cause" for which they to
6glt.
These inceudarics--tlece men Of Lawrence !;
and by their onhs they bound report progress TO
their supeors doubt for instant that through
out this whole Outrage and The about 10
ton the bottom are be found the head OF this bogus
organization q Robinson and A. II. Reeder2 Has the as
of the sheriff Of city