New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-11
KANSAS.
THE GOVERNER AGAIN.
r~s Cu special conspcpcsDs-

have been riding along the southern border,
Walking at times, hitler and thi.ber, through
+" Congressional townships sometimes camping
aaoDg the Border Raffiaus, where there were any,
and taking chill and fever.
Paoh is queer tumble. IL used to be an Indian
trading poet, and consisted Of one or two houses.
Within the last few weeks it has seen has.y con-
struetion Of cspboard shanties and "sLingle pala-
ees" There has BEEN quite crowd here for the
hast two weeks. In spite Of the increased accom-
nodatioDs, many Of those present are dwelers in
tents Tents and booths are, indeed, the prominent
feature Of this specializing wilderness" Grog-
shops, politicians gamblers IN "Sqnatters' rights"
and gamblers ia money; roulette-tables, rOues,
rogues, abouad there.
Getting drunk is fashionable at Pao. There is
one tent with dwelers therein from the inside of
the Territory where Temperance and "No
hauor" are chalked on the outside, but Of course il
II q shabby place, and Stunned by all respectable
people," One worthy has been making an honest
penny by testing the skill of those who would pat
rOnize him. He puts quarter on the top OF q little
stick Of wood and gives sort of baton into the
hands of the adventurer, who like the initiate to
Goldsmith's Club "pays shilling ut the door"
A mystic circle some fourteen inches in diameter is
drawn around the stick on which is the coveted
quarter. To knock the stick down with the baton
10 not impossible although, they have TO throw
fifty feet the adventurers often miss Even when
hit, the "quarter" Obeying the specific gravity
natural to quarters, drops niin the ring, and the
expectant does not get it.
This game reminded me of Gov Walkers politi-
cal game in Kansas. The quarter was Kansas
Free State, and it is perchcd upon the square-bot-
toned, FederalprOpped stick of bogus authority.
The mystic circle is the bogus usurpatiOn. The
baton is the popular vote. Kept at distance by
bogus election officers, it is just possible that
clear eye and steady hand in the Free-State party
might knock down the stick; but the chances are
ten to one that the stick would fall within the magic
circle, and the throw be lost to the player, who
would stake his all on the chance. But there sits
the stake in all its shining temptation. Freedom
perched on Pro-Slavery usurpation--clever combi-
nation Cunning little thimble-rigger! % Walk up,
gentlemen"
Governor Walker has made speech at Paoli
Secretary Stanton has made speech at PaOli.
Senator Biger of Pennsylvania has made speech
at Pao. The Governor was cautious. No flourish
Of handblls, no previous announcement informed the
outside world that the % Democratic apostle would
hold forth. 1t is the fkt time he has spoken
since his appearance at Big Springs. Had it been
known he would speak at PaOli he would have been
followed and answered But he went upon the
principle of not letting his right hand know what
the left hand doeth." Retiring Governor
Whatever lesson the recent election may have
taught him, he does not show it. His speeches
the same-general, meaningless things. The people
Twill have fair play" But he is bitter against the
"TOpekates" and deals anathemas at Abolition
ists" He is getting old-fashOned already. The
President ought in common charity to send him out
new idea. One idea without point application,
wears out
Secretary Stanton spoke as usual. His speeches
may be summed up thus: IA Governor of national
reputation among yOu-his promises are worthy of
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ple have rights but If is not e1peditat to exercise
them-regrets the partialty Of the census"
Senator Bigler Of Pennsylvania undertook to tell
the Squatters of Kansas what " Democracy was"
and what it chad done" The Squatters present
began to interject responses about achat they had
done. Burned our houses-stOlen our property
robbed US of our political rights-murdered
people," Senator Bigler and Democracy were
fonshed, but they could not afford to be converted
A fair sprinkling Of Border Rufans were present
Paoli is not far from Missouri The meeting threat
ened to break up in row. Senator Beler and De-
mocracy were not fully developed before they had
to 20 under cloud.
As the meeting and speeches were as unexpected
as sudden death, there was no preparation to have
the speakers answered. But there was an answer
20 far. Chas Foster, esq, of Osawatamie, hap
pened to be present and attempted to respond. He
began to speak of the invasion Col. Coffee, of the
bogus Council, who is still, in fact, resident Of
mlb8OuIl, was present. SOf CoHtc cutcIcu INC
Territory in March, 1885, in this region, with one
branch Of the Missouri army, and elected himself to
Office. Col. Coffee is the most gentlemanly and
urbane of Border Rufians He looks as mild as
Presbyterian preacher Of the most orthodox pattern.
Barnum ought to have him as a curiosity. Mr.. Eos
ter in the course Of his remarks, spoke of the par
ticular invasion headed by Coffee. He addressed
Coffee, and appealed to him for the truth of what
he said. Coffee could not gainsay it, and did not. {
But there was another COhee-a Coffee junior.
The blood of this younger Cofee-ths green Coffee
boiled at the idea Of Coffee senior being
"roasted." This sprig of chiyalry had with him
one of those peculiar arguments in which Border
Ruffians chiefly deal. He and band of others
drew their weapons and ordered the speaker to STOP
To prevent another Sherrard affair, Mr.. Foster
stopped. Coffee senior recovered his equaniinity.
His reputation had been indicated. The rebellious
" Topekate" had been silenced Gov. Walker,
Senator Bgler and the Democracy had it all
their own way. That was "far play" Of course.
The meeting terminated before the Governor was
6oored. Nearly half of those present were from
Missouri. The people of the Territory were not
aware Of it. or Coffee junior would have had to
pocket his REVOLVER and the Governor and his suite
their arguments. But for once it was otherwise
The Governor and Democracy triumphed. Hap
py Governor,
The Leeompton Uaion promises coat Of tar and
feathers to the marshal who will dare to take census
IN Lecompton. Even bullets are being talked Of.
THE MURDER AT LEAVENWORTH.
Correspondence of The Cincinnati Gazette
LEAvESwoRrH, X. T.. June 80, 1857.
Thinking that LeavenwQrth might keep UP its repu-