Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-01-15


ernment on the side of Freedom; and the
amelioration and final eradication of the
great evil by the action of the State Gov.
eminent, without intervention or interfer
ence by National Legislation.
1.-The abolition of Slavery, Mr.
Jefferson, at the commencement of the
Revolutionary struggle-s'is the greatest
object of desire in these colonies" at is
the pride and boast of America, said
Mr.. Madison, speaking at the close of the
war in behalf the American Congress
''that the rights for which she contended
were the rights of human nature" There
is but one proper way'-said George Wash
ington, speaking at still later period Of
the abolition of Slavery-''by which it can
be accomplished, and that is by legislative
authority, and this so far as my suffrage
can 90, shall not be wanting"
We need not hesitate to walk in the
paths marked by the footsteps of the Fa-
thers.
Within the last two months have re-
ceived several communications from emi-
grants to Kansas from Ohio, earnestly ap-
pealing for protection and aid. Of these
appeals one was in the form of an affida-
Wit from eleven citizens imprisoned under
various charges at Lecompton. Ten of
these prisoners, though formerly citizens
of Ohio, are now. residents in Kansas
The eleventh an old man of seventy wears,
a soldier near half century ago under
Jackson, was still citizen of Ohio, on a
visit TO some friends in the Territory. The
real offence of all was the defence of Free
State homes against Slave State invasion.
Their seizure, their Imprisonment, their
indictments, and their cruel treatment, con-
stitute dark chapter in the dark history
Of wrong and outrage in Kansas.
On receiving this appeal l thought it
right to address on earnest letter to Gov.
Geary in behalf the prisoners. l also sent
for their immediate relief sum of money
contributed by private benefence, which,
however, failed to reach its destination in
consequence Of the necessary return of the
gentlemen to whom it was entrusted with
out having entered the territory. 1t gives
me pleasure to inform you that most of
these prisoners have since escaped or have
been acquitted. l am not aware that any
of them yet remain in confinement.
Another of these communications comes
from committee of Ohio Settlers in Kan
sas, representing that the emigrants from
Ohio number several hundreds; that they
emigrated to Kansas in the full faith of
peace and protection: they held no doctrines
other than such as are common in Ohio:
that, coming from free state and holding
such sentiments, they are practically dis
franchised by odious test oaths: that many
of their number have been killed, many
robbed, and all subjected to grievous indig-
mites and injuries; that they have appealed
in vain to the Federal Government for pro-
lection; and that the strife which has al
present ceased, may re-commence at any
when new attempt shall be
made to enforce the spurious code of an
alien Legislature. In the event of new
outbreak, these settlers ask the protection
of Ohio.
The other communications detail the
Of particular outrages.
These representations cannot be proper
ly disregarded. AS an equal member Of
the eonfederacy, Ohio is entitled to de-
mand for her citizens emigratiug to the ter
ritories, free ingress d egress by the ordinary
routes, and complete protection from inva
sion, from usurpation and from lawless Vi
olence. If the General Government refuse
this protection, l cannot doubt the right
Or the duty Of the State to intervene.
There are good grounds however, for the
hope that the worst is over in Kansas
From the Free State press of the Terrific
~ and from other reliable sources, assur-
ances are received that peace, order and Sc
,urity are re-established, for the present
ut least, within its limits. Many of the
most dangerous of marauders have left the
territory, and disposition is manifested
BY the present Territorial Governor to re-
'pect and protect the rights of Free State
settlers. There is reason to expect that
he most obnoxious acts of the pseudo |
legislature will be abrogated, and that the
oad design of the repeal of the Missouri
Prohibition will be defeated by the virtue
md intelligence of the people.
Meanwhile there is much distress occasion |
ID by the civil disturbances which requires
elief. 1t is gratifying to observe that the
and dut3 of affording this relief |
by the humane and liberal of
# all parties. The people of Oh o will, l
loubt not, approve whatever you may find |
t expedient and necessary to do in order
o protec: the emigran.s from suffering, dis
ase and death to which they are exposed. |
Such gentlemen, IRE the views which l
ave thought it my duty to submit to you. |
shall rejoice if they meet your approval
nd the approval of our common constitu-
N S. Should it be otherwise, I shall still |
ejoice if, supplying my defects and correct
ng my errors, your legi la,ion shall be
wiser and better than my suggestions.
Among the States of the Union, Ohio holds
10 secondary Tlace. Surpassed by many
n extint and by two in population and
wealth, she confesses inf-rior;ty to none in
he elements which constitute t! e ue great
less of State. Great in power, and great
resources, she is greater still in he; unsu
led faith, in her zeal for education, in her
Nth suffering, in her fidelity to
ight, and in her devotion to liberty
'hese are the jewels N her crown of h n
=. Let il be our honorable ambition to
reserve their BRIG htness untarnished and
ndimned.
S. P. CHASE.
COLUMBUS, January 2, 1857.
Now NONE so PooR AS TO DO HIM REV.