Squatter sovereign., 1856-06-17
KANSAS AFFAIRS.
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Atchison, in Kansas Territory, 20 consult
together, and to adopt measures for mu-
, tual protection and the advancement of the
interests of the Pro-Slayery party in Kan
sas Territory, this day assembled at the
town OF Atchison. to undertake the re-
sponsible duties assigned us; and, in our
present emergency. deem it expedient TO
address this circular to cur friends through
out The Union, but more particularly in the
slaveholding States. We would not offici-
ously undertake TO represent the whole
Pro-SlareTy party; but on this occasion,
when every man is required at his post to
protect his family, friends and property
from the attacks OF bands of niidnigh, ab-
clifton assassihs, il is impossible TO call q
general meeting OF our party.
The time has arrived when prompt action
| is required, and the interior of Kansas can
easily be supplied from the various points
in the above named counties, they embrac-
ing our whole front on the Missouri river
The pro-S1avery party IS the only one in
Kansas which pretends 10 uphold the Gov
ernment, or abide by. the laws. Our par
ty from the beginning has sought TO maze
Kansas u slave State only by legal means
We have been slandcred and viliGed al
most beyond endurance. yet we have no,
resorted 10 violence, but steadily pursued
the law for the accomplishing OF our OBJ
jects, believing it the only proper course
and the party is still of the same opinion.
Twice have we been called out in large
numbers TO aid the officers inihe execution
Of the laws, and under yer, aggrarating
circumstances, when, If our people had
| been willing 10 tramr!e under foot the laws
as oul enemies do. we werc in condition
to wage awar OF determination against all
the enemies of the Pro-Slavery party in
Kansas. Yet we controlled ourselves, our
enemies promising IN future to obey the
laws. Notwithstanding the many false
hoods circulated by the aho!i;ionists in and
out Of Kansas Territory, tie day nerer
las been thatewe were hot able, legally and
fairly, TO oUt vote them; and to-day, if all
restraints and Obligations TO support tfle
Government ard abide by tie laws were
thrown of, and open war.declared tctweeIl
the Pro-Siavery and al other parties in
/ the Territory, we could in less than month
rid ourselves oil our last enemy. without
! the aid Of single outsider.
| Let no; these declafa;ives, however (al
though true to tie letter-prcrent any one
. from coming TO Kansas, who intends 10
become citizen Of Kansas, for we need
all that will cone; and remember that In
Octoter next, our representatives 10 tie
Legislature will be elected, and our eng
mics will make desperate struggle
Bring your slaves with you. They are
safe here. Aboiiiionists canno. steal them
and get them OUT OF Kansas
We have proclaimed 10 the world, that
we recognized the principles o. the Kansas
bill as just aud right, aH9 although we
preferred Kansas Icing made a .ASgro
s!dus STATE, yet. we never dreamed max
;ng it SO by the aid of bowie-knives, re-
yolYers, and Sharp's Rifles, until we were
threatened 10 be driven out of the Terrific
~, 10y hand OF hired aboilionists. bought
up and sent i3cre to control our elections,
and steal our slaves and those of our
| friends IN adjoining States. These threats
made Us prepare ourselves for whatever
Issue nlisii; he presented.
We are still ready and intend 10 con-
tinue So il OR friends from abroad stand
di.ion thatIeqnifes constant vigilance day
and night. Our people are poor, and their
ia abof is their capital, deprive them OF that,
which we are now compelled 10 do, and
they mast be supported from abroad. Or
give up the cause OF the South. Tie
Northern aboiitionisis can raise millions OF
dollars. and station armed bands or fana-
tics throughout the Territory. and support
them in order to deprive Southern men Of
their constitutional rights. We address
this TO cur frIends. only for the purpose o.
letting them know our true condition ard
our wants. We know lha. Cur cali will
meet ready, willing. and beraIrcsponse.
Since VIC left Lawrence on the day of its
surrender and humiliation, the Free State
men having learned. we suppose. BY the
aid OF Howard and Sherman. OF the Con-
gressionai Committee of Investigation.
that cur laws were all unconstitutional and
void, and would be so declared by Con-
gress. they have begun regular system
OF midnight azsassInalions, rebberics, and
the whole catalogue Of crimes, wherever
| they can find unprotected mep, women.
and children. Hence the absolute neces-
sity of our people, every where. Icing
constantly ready for any emergency, and
in order 10 &c thus, we need money. ho:-