The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-03-27
KANSAS CORRESPONDENCE.
TOPEKA, State. ofaKansas, 4


you sooner but have been so pressed with
business, since my arrival in Topeka, thatI
feould not find the time. A
arrived at the Capitol on the 10th ult, and
took the oath of Office on the eleventh. Both
houses We're organized and hardat work i was
well pleased with the appearance ofthe mem
bers. The Senate is composed of some of the
best talent in the West, and the House is but
little behind. Enclosed I send you Gov Rob-
inson's inaugural address, which l am sure
you will agree with me in saying is a sound
document. / never saw. more determined
set ofmen in my life; each one seems ready
and anxious, almost, to lay down his life for
freedom in Kansas. You may depend uponit
there will be no finchihg in Kansas. The peo-
Eple have taken their stand and are determin-
ed to maintain it. They feel that they have
the sympathy, and will have the assistance of
the sober minded, honest citizens of the North
If there is any backing do,0n done the admin
istration will have to do it. The election for
U. S. Senator took place on the 8 III. Governor
Reeder was elected one of the Senators, on the
i first ballot, which was as follows:-Reeder
As; Lane, Is; Roberts, g. Gen. Lane was
Elected on the second: Lane, 40; Swyler, g.;
Goodin 8; Klots, 2. Gen. Lane has taken
tstrong Republican grounds. He delivered
speech a few nights since which gave almost
universal satisfaction, two or thee ultra old
liners objecting; should the democratic Nation
PAL Convention, fail or refuse to put plank in
their platform for the benefit of Kansas, he
pledges himselfte drop them like hot potato.
The nomination of Fillmore is received with
immense delight by the disciples of Sam. We
are afaxiously awaiting for some expression
from him in regard to Kansas.
The General Assembly took a recess yes
terday untilthe 4thcf July, in order to give
the codifying committee time to prepare code
Fof laws; five were appointed in the Senate and
ten in the House, on the. committee They
will remain in Topeka Until the Assembly
meets again. Both Houses have prepared a
memorial to be presented 70 Congress by Sena.
tors Reeder and Lane. Five hundred copies
were ordered to be printed Twill send you
one as soon as they are struck off
Il Quite an interesting occurrence took place
at Lexington few days ago. Mr. Hoyt a
gentleman who did excellent service in the
Mexican war, and claims the honor of taking
Vera Cruz, was on his way to Kansas with one
4 hundred Sharp's rifles and two pieces of CAM
z non. His pocket was picked just below Lex
! ington, and letter which he was writing
home, was stolen from his pocket. The letter
mentioned something in regard to the guns.
The boat was searched and they were found.
Mr.. Hoyt maintained a bold position, and
made the rufians place them in good hands, and
i give good bonds for their safe-keeping. / will
fry and send youa copy of the paper which
lthey drew up and which is signed by some of
the most responsible men in Missouri
The best Of the joke is, the Ruffians cannot
make use ofeither the guns or the cannon, as
We have some 0ery necessary egpeldageS be-
longing to them, in our possession. The Ruff
ans will find tia dear bargain, for we viii get
five guns for every one they have stolen. And
should circumstances .requireit, we will make
fgood use Of them. Shannon has to take the
responsibility of the theft, as the Rufians have
placed them Subject to his order In fact, it
as more of fortunate than unfortunate occur
renee. Speaking Of Shannon, reminds me of
the fact that he promised US a visit before the
recess but failed to fulfil it. 9he fact of the
matter is Pierce and Shannon both begin to find
out that we are hard customers to deal with,
land the less they have to do with US the bet
ter for themselves. Ex-Gov. Shannonis loca-
ted at Lecompton, 20 miles from here, and
shows no disposition to get nearer
The Capitol is not permanently located yet.
Until it is shall reside at the present Capt.
itol--Topeka, and you willFlease forward my
papers to this place. $500.
commenced issuing State Warrants yes
terday They pass freely withoutany shave
whatever, which shows at least how the peo-
pie Of Kansas look upon the movement -
Spectators are cashing all they can get hold
Of at 10 per cent discount. a
will write to you again in few days;
until then adieu. G.
or The editor Of the Tribune copies what
the Evansville journal says about Fillmore's
nomination, but entirely neglects to copy
what the Journal nan says about himself
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