The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1856-01-04

LAWRENCE, Dec. IL, 1855.
To-day our volunteer troops were dislan-
ded. We ascertaincd that our enemies had
passed the line, and hence there is no more
occasion just now for their sryios. The
Regiment wasdrawn up in a hollowsluareo on
Aiassachusetts-st., when Gen. Robinson made
some pertinent remarks TO them. lie paid
them high compliment for their gallantry
and their bravery. Other officers, also,
spoke. a resolution was also pased that
the Regiment constitute themselves CON-
mittee Of Vigilance to guard tho polls at the
election the 18th inst. The greatest harmo-
ny and good feeling prevailed.
Last evening q large military ball came of
ut the Prostate Hotel in which nearly all
our men participated. Speeches were made
by several of our most prominent citizens
Sheriff Jones had been invited by eur Com
mandcr, but several Of the companies refu-
scd to participate If he did. Quite an ex-
cited state Of feeling prevailed on this qucs-
ton, in which tho narrow-mindedness Of
some men Wee fully developed. Mr.. Jones
did not appear in the hall on this account.
To-day visited the camp-ground of the
Missourians. IL looked much as | should
suppose battle field looks after an engage
ment had taken place and the dead buried.
Acres and acres OF land were troddcn down
a. hard Us our roads. The smoudering.
camp fres--the fallen trees and one six
pound cannon left by them because they
dared not take il back ~ IL Is stolen prop
erty, all reminded one that Kansas had been
invaded by an armed force, while tho most
fearful apprchcnsions filed my mind that
her liberties are to be fought for vet on her
lovely plains. This invasion and It's present
adjustment are only the prelude to something
more serious. We feel no here. Atchison
is not going to tamely submit. Some bet
ter prctext will he sought next time, and a
way will not be left open for any settlement
as It was this time.
According 10 Governor Shannon's order
we shall be renumented for our services dur
ing the siege.
The following is the order:
To c. Robinson, Commander of the enrolled
citizens Of Lawrence:
You are hereby authorized and directed to
take such measures and use the enrolled
force under your command In such manner
for the preservation Of the place and the
protection of the property and the persons
Of the people Of Lawrence and vicinity, rs
in your Judgment shall best secure that
end. (Signed)
WILSON SHANNON.
LAWRENCE, Dec. Q, 1855.
Here he commands that very force TO de-
fcnd our town from his own forces, which he
brought into the Territory, but which he
could not control. He also pledges himself
in the paper Of settlement, TO use his inHu-
encc TO secure to our town pay for the dam
ages sustained and property stolen by The
.Ari6rs posse. A proyiso il also inserted in
the treaty, if It may DO called such, that no
opinion was therein expressed Us to tho val
idity Of the legislature. This treaty Is u
private document, just now, according to
the Governors wishes. Probably II the
armed horde had seen 1t, or fully understood
It's contents, they would not have gone hack.
1t does not compromise the position Of tho
Prostate Party, US laid down in their
Platform.