Squatter sovereign., 1856-03-25
Kansas Affairs.

gre and of an uncertain character. We
learn from sources deemed reliable, that
the Bogus Legislature did assemble, but
what was done. is yet in doubt. It is re-
ported that they met, or at least some of
them, and Immediately adjourned. we sup
pose until such time as they could be suf-
ficiently advised of the action oil Congress,
and the President. Another report, that
they are still in session. but their proceed
ings are executive and strictly secrete and
confidential. We learn that the puppy
Moore, who halls from Leavenworth, and
who was elected Attorney General at the
bogus election, was missing from Leaven-
worth few days, about the 4th of March,
but returned few days since, and by some
it is reported, that coward-like he sneaked
away from Topeka, fearing the conse-
quence. BY others it is supposed he is fol-
lowing his old calling that he pursued
about Weston, Mo. for some time-acting
the spy, so as tosbe able TO warn his breth-
ZEN of approaching danger. Moore how
ever is such.a contemplate fellow, even
among the lower order of Abolitionlsts,
that he is unworthy of notice. Any body
or party whatever, can buy him for five
cents worth of mean whiskey, and then
the purchaser would be badly cheated
Some of the officers and members elect
from Doniphan County are absent, and it
is supposed are at Topeka. They have
all no doubt by this time heard of the
Presidents Proclamation and directions
to Governor Shannon. and our opinion is
we shall hear no more of the State Gov
ernment.
Gov. Shannon, we learn, has gone out
in that region to see what is going on, and
pay his respects to the newly made digni-
taries. Without very large additional
force. there is no sort of danger of any,
thing like setting up the new Government
being attempted. The honest portion of
the citizens of the Territory, who came
here with their preferences for free state,
have been deceived by the leaders at Law
renee, and they are fast finding it out and
deserting their ranks in every quarter Of
the Territory. They frankly confess that
they are badly fooled, and are now sup
porting the laws at all hazards. Nearly
all IN Atchison county, who have hereto
fore acted with the Abolitionists, have be-
come Disguised with the infamous false
hoods circulated by that party, and openly
denounce them. A number of them were
In attendance at our District Court and
manifested every disposition to aid in the
execution of the laws, and bringing the
traitorous disorganizers to justice. They
admit that they have been deceived, as to
the first election, and the laws passed by
the Legislature. All such men will soon
turn Pro-Slavery men. All they want is
to associate with our people, and they at
once discover the difference between hon.
est people and abolit;onist. Let our breth.
rem in the South push on as they nave
promised, not for the purpose as charged
by our enemies, of outrage and bloodshed) }
but quietly take possession Of the country,
and all is safe. Southern people need no
drilling or training in order to make
soldiers to defend their country. and rights.
Where either is invaded by foreign foes,
or traitors at home, they are in a moment,
as 1t were, converted into good soldiers
and experienced officers. Let nothing
stop southern people from coming to Kan
sas, and that in large numbers This is
all that is to save Kansas and the Union.
Ii Kansas is Abolitionized, we would not
give straw for the Union. Look at the
present Congress; add another and anoth-
er Abolition State, and where is the South
ernor who could, or would live in the
Union.
The abolitionists will pursue one of the
two courses in regard 10 Kansas, and the
South must be prepared for either. They
will either back out and leave, or they will
pour in their hordes upon us like the To-
Gusts of Egypt. We have nothing to fear
if our southern friends do their duty. We
have every advantage and let US keep it
We have the law and the government on
our side; let us steadily pursue that course
which will secure both. We are on the |
defensive, and able to defend ourselves al
the polls, and in the field if need be. The |
idea of the Abolitionists now being able TO |
out vote, or over-run US, with all in the |
Territory, is all CANNON. But they are
coming in upon us already through To-
wa, and even on the first Boats they are
coming, and bringing their Sharp's rifles |
and cannons, marked carpenters tools
Let all Missouri River towns act like |
Lexington-and Missouri and every slave
state in the Union is now justifiable IN
coming to Kansas, and if need be hang
every Aboli,ionist in it. Shall it be said |
that Massachusetts and other states NAV |