The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-07-18
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Whose names are those most known to
fame in the Eastern States, az prominent
actors in Kansas history? Let US name a
few of them: There is Reeder and Lane,
Robinson and Pomeroy, g. w. Smith and
Judges Schuyler, Conway and Shankland,
Holiday and Roberts. Parrot and Della
hay. These are by no means all, neither
are they arranged with any view TO their
prominence or connection with each other.
Look over The list, and what name among
them has not been numerically assailed
by the letter seyfters, each in turn coming
in for a full share OF opprobFium. Reeder
has left us. and now he is rarely referred
to: but Gen. Lane has been denounced far
and near. and were the letter writers to be
credited, he would appear to he the worst
man in Kansas, and yet he has a strong
hold on the sympathies of the people,
which he will be enabled to maintain in
spite of all opposition. Gen. PoMEEoY,
ike Lane, was made the subject of CEN
sure and ridieule by Mrs. Robinson, in her
book on Kansas, and correspondents have
contributed their share towards crushing
him out; but he lives in the affections of
the people, and will continue to, regard
less Of the opposition of his enemies
Judge SMITH has a name and fame above
the shafts of malice, but .etter-writers are
careful to pass over his efforts in behalf of
freedom in silence. His labors and sacri-
fees, and sufferings, too, are al forgotten
by these impartial journalists, who seek to
govern the world with the pen. And
Judge SCHUYLER, whose name is a tower
of strength with true men who know him,
has been bitterly assailed, and the most
yindictive efforts have been employed to
destroy his position with the people; but
to-day ne stands as popular as ever, and
his influence will yet be felt by derna-
gogucs who have sought to crush him.
Judge CONWAY Go back to July of 1855,
and follow the history of this gentleman
to the present. 1t has been one of COR
tinued sacrifices and losses, and yet he has
ever been true to his first love, and has
labored night and day for the triumph of
his principles. He, too, must be assailcd,
and put down, if possible. Like other
true men, he grows brighter the more he
is assailed, and now there are but few men
who occupy more favorable position
with the people of Kansas. He is ultra
in some of his views, but he has the mark
of honesty upon him. Judge SHANKLAND
has left Kansas; but the foul libels propa-
gated to his injury are not forgotten by
his friends. Holiday, Roberts and Par
rot have probably received less censure
than any of the other names mentioned;
but Mr.. DELAHAT has been followed in
public and in private, and bitterly assailed.
He Is with us now, with press, and will
be able to vindicate himself from the as
pensions of his calumniators.
And who were those who have been
thus bitter and vituperative in their deal
ings with the reputation of these men,
The honest, candid newspaper reader, or
Journalist, is asked if it has not proceed
ed, in each instance, from the same source.
the letter 'criters Of Kansas. There is one
name given in the first list, which has
rarely or never been the subject of GEN.
sure by these persons. We will not give
the reason now, why it has not been; but
will when the proper time arrives.