The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-05-29

ashes. United States soldiers more merciful
than the "Ruffians," would have succored the
hunted people Of the doomed town, if they
could; but Franklin Pierce would not suffer
it. 1t now only remains that he be nominated
for second term by the Cincinnati Conven-
ton. 1t is the price OF blood. Let him have it,
Highly Exciting from Kansas.
Chicago, May 26.-The Tribune of this city
publishes an extra, based upon intelligence
brought by three men direct from Lawrence,
stating that battalion of 400 mounted Mis-
sourians made their appearance near Lawrence,
on Wednesday, bearing banners with various
devices, but not with the stars and stripes
During the morning, the Lawrence committee
of safety sent a note to the U. s. Marshal, who
headed the forces, assuring him that they would
make no resistance to any process he might
wish to serve, and begging him to protect their
lives and property. The Marshal made no
answer; but at l o'clock, the Deputy Marshal,
with posse of ten men, made his appearance
in the city, and summoned four citizens to as
sst him. He arrested G. w. Deilsler and G.
". Smith, carrying them off without molesta-
ton.
Sheriff Jones subsequently made his appear
ance, with eighteen men. He attempted no
arrests, but demanded all the public and pri
vate arms, giving the people five minutes to
accede to the demand, threatening, in case of
refusal, to storm the town.
One eld-piece was Immediately given up, but
the people refused to surrender their arms. In
half an hour, Jones returned with two pieces of
artillery, and an overwhelming force, and com
menced the work of destruction, by cannona-
ding the "Free State" hotel, and the office of the
Herald Of Freedom. The former was burnt,
and the presses of the latter DESTROYED. The
Tri6unes informants left Lawrence at 8 O'Clock
in the evening, and, when fifteen miles from
Lawrence, saw great light and volumes of
smoke in the direction of that city. They have
no doubt that the town is destroyed.
Another messenger, who left just before the
departure Of the boat, says that several men
had been killed by Sheriff Jones's party. 1t is
feared that General Pomeroy has been hung by
the mob. Gov. Robinson is at Lecompton, in
the hands of the authorities. Reeder is sup
posed to be in place of safety, and is daily
expected here. via Nebraska and Iowa. The
mob threatened to hang Robinson, Brown, and
Dielsler.
The Free State men are gathering at Topeka,
and will make stand at that point. Atchison
10 somewhere in the Territory. The United
States troops are anxious to protect the settlers,
but are not allowed to leave their quarters.
From the st. Louis Intellgencer of May %.
Postscript Of letter dated at Parkville, Mis-
souri, May 18th, 1856:
"Prepare for an awful shock. Hold steady
helm, or the old ship will be wrecked. Armed
men are rushing into the Territory. The de-
struction of lawrence is noditstsq. Civil wal
is just upon Us. Oouriers just from Lawrence
say they have from 1000 to 1900 men, while
they number from 500 to 1000 around the
place, but increasing fast. 1t is thought the
destruction of the committee and evidence is
one cause of the outbreak, or at the bottom.
We pray the Almighty God to avert these
dreadful evils. The secret border league are
at tie heed Of this affair. 1t is expected to re-
suit in disunion. The ultras on both sides are
dangerous men. Strike boldly for the Union
of this great country, and may God bless you
1t is said the ladies of Lawrence are arm.
ing. The Platte City cannon and many men
have gone over none have yet gone over from
Parkville. 1t is not advised by the masses;
most good citizens are against it.
"Brown, of the Herald of Freedom, has
been arrested at Kansas; he feels himself in
iIaminent peril"