The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-11-14


indorse the proceedings; was only hired
at ten dollars day to drive to Lecomp-
ton, without knowing the kind of passen-
gers he was to carry. Another was ID
great trepidation for want of cartridges,
and begged he might procure the loan of
few. The redoubtable Kelley, the fight
ing editor of the Sguatter Soreraga, who
said he had come all the way from Atchi-
son that he might have the pleasure OF
Icing one of Browns escorts TO the gal
lows: who had lost his horse the night
previous while camping out. and who de-
clared last autumn that he "was going to
Lawrence and would wade waste deep ID
the blood of abolitionists before he re-
turned,'' seemed greatly alarmed. He
had no rifle, but drew his revolver, cooked
it and reached it forward in the direction
of the expected enemy, as if desirous OF
getting as near as possible with'his shooter,
but as remote as possible from danger for
himself. "No doubt" said he "they
have Sharpe's rifles, if SO they can shoot
me three times before | can get shot at
them once.'' His chair seemed to stand on
end" and he appeared the worst frighten-
ed person Ieversaw. Poorfellow, notwith-
standing his previous display of bravery,
and his oft repeated Threats that he would
shoot the prison ers if an attempt was made
at rescue, he appeared to see aphantom
near him, which spoke Of retribution, and
he Would undoubtedly have given worldsto
have been elsewhere. We all pittled
him, and felt relieved on has account when
we learned the movement was only Sttse
to try the brauery Of the guard! We thought
the officers could not feel particularly de-
lighted with their command after this dis
play, although there were several who We
think would have died game
We dihed at log cabin occupied By a
Missourian by the name of Chotteau, who
advertises Accommodations for Man and
Beast" After resting for time we drove
Oh, and without meeting with any incident
worthy of nete arrived, after dark, at the
house of Mr.. Behan, on the banks Of the
Wakarusa, it being the residence formerly
occupied by the Shawnee Chief BLUE
JAeksr, new deceased. Here We were
served with a very good slipper. We had
been seated but short time when l ob-
served large well-built gentleman with
intelligence In every linsament, eyeins me
closely. After few common place re-
marks, addressing me he said: "lou are
the editor of the Herald OF FTsedoaP" /
responded in the affirmative. Heinforned
me that his name was DR.. SLAUGH HTEH,
and that he hailed from Kentucky. He
soon after introduced me to his travelling
companion Mr.. JOHNSON, who was law
yer from Indiana. They informed me
that they were in Westport when We left
there SO hurriedIy the day previous, and
were making a tour of observation through
the Territory. In due time the Doctor in
formed me that he should keep an eye on
lis, and we need have no apprehenSions OF
personal violence. was satisfied ne was
q friend, but we deemed it prudent, sur
rounded as we were, not to continue our
conversation.
We had supposed that We were to re-
main here for the night, but about ten
o'clock we heard the command given to
"hiteh up.'' We learned sooh after that
dispatch had been sent to Franklin, to a
company Of the Pro-slayery party, three
miles distant, for recruits, and that about
/ forty had responded to the call, and were
on the ground. When we left the house
we found We were guarded by a little
army.
/ After crossing the Wakarusa, on the
ferry boat, and ascending the western
bank of the creek our guard were arranged
in due form. We found long procession
of footmen and men on horseback, all
armed to the teeth, stretching out for q
long distance both in advance and rear
of us. The moon shone brightly and
reflected the glare from the United States
muskets, making truly imposing mid
night scene. Had Frank Pierce, the prince
of Border Rufiahs, been entering the
! Territory, we doubt whether he would
have been so well attended. Few private
individuals are permitted to witness such
pageant, gotten up for their exclusive
! benefit, as We were favored with on this
occasion.
| The Wakarusa flats were covered with
water, ranging from six to fifteen inches
in depth, but our foot guards kept righ
on" making, with the forest which skirted
the prairie on the right, the indistiBc
outlines of Franklin ir the distance, th'
level prairie covered with water mir
roring the mellow moon light, with tn
cavalcade of horsemen, and the wagon o
our friend jenkins, picture worthy ;
prominent place on the panorama of Kan
sas which is to be.
We arrived at Franklin about midnigh;
and were informed we could remain il
the carriage another night. The guard
from Westport seemed apprehensive tha
we were not wholly safe, so they place
themselves around the carriage. and KEEP
guard through the night. We slept a
well as we could till morning, when W
were awakened by the profanity an
threats which came from the mob whic
surrounded us.
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