Squatter sovereign. [volume] (Atchison, Kan. Terr.) 1855-1858, 1857-09-12
Introductory.

We introduce ourselves to-day to the
readers of the "Sguatter," not, perhaps,
with grace equaling one moving in Paris.
ian circles; not attempting display of
acquaintanceship with Noah Webster, or
with languages used by other men in other
years; but rather in the homespun manner
of a western man. Being born in the
west, reared in the west, and educated in
the west; on the wide-spreading western
prairies We spent our boyhood, turning over.
and reaping. the productions of their fertile
soil. working in winter through storms OF
rain. and snow, and piercing winds. scat
tering corn to the hungry, believing '6oves. IS
Our ears are familiar with those sounds
ever heard around our western farmers
home. Early were we taught TO respect
the laboring man, to reverence none but
the patriotic, energetic business man, wher.
ever he might be found. That lesson is
yet unforgotten. -
To-day appearing before the world in
the capacity of an editor, we do it not for
fame or political honors, bu. as an advocate
of our frontier settlers, than whom none
are truer patriots-none possessed of a
greater love for our glorious union and its
perpetuity. To you, the 'Squatter Sover-
eigns'' of our virgin Territory. holding the
reins of its destiny in your oavss hands, we
come. Let US reason together
From all points of the compass, from ev-
cry state, and nearly every county in the
States, have We gathered and pitched our
tents. For year or two of toll and priva-
tions have we been here trying TO build
ourselves comfortable homes. And now
should we have been happy people had
not, alas drunken, debased, disssnion pol
iticians rushed upon US like horde OF
blood thirsty Indians upon caravan on
the Plains, and scattered US in every d.
rection, while they and their hirelings con.
sumed all our supplies and left us poor.
Again would they renew those scenes,
regardless of the widows tear and the or
phan's cry. In their public speeches. one
party harps upon the wrongs done by the
other, while they, like wolves return the
howl, and at the same time urge you to
help them TO carry their point at all haz-
ards. Let your judgment. unbiased, de-
eide of their republicanism. Were we in.
doctrinated in such principles Surely not
To submit were we taught. though feeling
ourselves in the right, knowing that '.Trutt
crushed to earth should rise again.
| Will the people longer listen to the ely
words. or suffer the execution Of the deer
laid schemes of deceitful politicians? We
have slept long enough. 1t is time I,
wake up. and that Immediately. If 20,
stop to rub your eyes the work will stop
One fanatic is as bad as another, no mat
ter which side he may take. Let all com.
out from their cabins and see to it, that mel
are put on the track for our officers VII,
have their families and property among us
and whose interests are our interests; VIII,
viii work for our good and not for party.
/ What care we for party! Our interes
is the theme now. 1t is humbug to or,
t,.Democrats" or .iRepublicans.'' Choos,
now the men known by you willing AMI
able TO work for our good. And when W,
can execute law and punish the guilty.
when our institutions are decided. and ",
compose part Of The great confederacy-
then. and not till then, may we talk of par
ty; something OF more vital importanc,
have we now before us. Then let US, on,
and all, come up to the work I'LL every spe
cies of anarchy is crushed. and truth ant
justice reign triumphant.
Let fanatics urge adherence to the To
peka Government, and others urge you t
rally TO the Kansas Democracy as the only
safety. We disclaim both. Let him Wit
would be convinced of their wrongs TO the