The true Democrat., 1856-07-22

(ET The following communication from the Hon. Edward A. Ilanncgan, says the Evans. vile Clap Enquirer, formerly |. 5. Senator est character iu Indiana, for his talents, honor, and integrity, was received by Judge Law it answer to a leter written by the Judge, mak- ing enquiries of him iu relation to the true state of affairs in Kansas, from which territory Mr. lannegan has lately returned, having been there oil d visit, with view if possible, of Gnd- ing out the real condition of things n that ter litory. It is unnecessary for us to endorse the statement of Mr. Elannegan in this matter in Indiana where he Is so well known His as sertions are worth cart-load of anonymous letters and will be fully credited by all who know the writer throug ghout the Unlon
 CONVECTION, June ?, 1856
 DEAR LAw-ln compliance with your letter. 1 will briefly give you the result of my obser- vatlons on the condition of things in kans,.s and you may make just what you please of it. The first cause of trouble was the un- lusttable attempt ot Eastern capitalists through what Is termed the Emigrant Ald Society to engross the most valuable lands in the territory solely for purposes ot private speculaton.- This fact Is so well established that no man who regards his reputation will venture a de- nial of the fact. The persons sent by them, as body, pever intended to fix upon Kansas as a permanent residence; their object was to secure claims and settle the nature of her political in- stitutons. Hundreds passed up the Missouri river openly boasting that they came merely to vote and intended to return after the elec- ton This is proved to be true by the fact that they did return so soon as the election was over. About one hundred and fifty arrived at Leavenwor.h, q think) the day after the elec- tion and finding the matter over, returned with the candidate for whom they intended to vote by the next downward boat It was this state of things which very naturally aroused the Mis- sourians on the border to cross the river and vote in opposition to those who had no stake in the territory or its institutions. The people of Missouri to the very last man with whom conversed have always been willing to submit the whole question to the decision of the legal voters of the territory of Kansas. The present disturbed condition of affairs Is attributed sole- ly to the glarihg misconduct of Reeder in re- sisting the mandate of the court. l had the facts from Judge Lecompte himself, and have no where met amore accomplished gentleman, or one who will more sensibly impress you with feelings of respect and regard. The first process against Reeder was a mere sum- mons by the grand jury who wanted him as a witness; he treated the process and the officer with contempt; the facts being reported by the foreman of the jury 10 the court and an attach ment requested. It was ordered as a matter of course What court could do otherwise This was treated with equal contempt and threats added of instant death to the officer who should dare to arrest him. He was then in Lawrence surrounded by his abolition friends who sus- taned him. Upon these facts the Marshal was directed to call posse to his aid and arrest him at all hazards. An armed posse it was well understood would be required, and it was &C., cordingly summoned. The place was invested and entered by the officers of the law support ed by the military, and the order to abate the nuisance, which also was given in charge to the Marshal was executed without violence of any kind against the persons or property of the citi- zens Every one is familiar with the result as tc Reeder. The vilest calumnies have been circulated against Atchison on that and other occasions. ribald speech is put in his mouth by some anonymous and irresponsible writer, not one word of which was ever uttered by him. The speech he did make and as reported sub- stantially and almost literally by those who heard it two or three times repeated to the troops drawn up in different divisions, Is pub- lshed in the "Platte Argus" printed at Weston, of which 1 will endeavor to send you copy for publication by our friend Hall. But for him Lawrence in all probability would have been destroyed. All upright men admit in that region, that he has done more to preserve the peace than any one else.