The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-10-17

conversation and manner, "He guessed he
could carry that ere box up to Lawrence,
if it would be any accommodation to him.
He was going up there anyhow, and he
hadn't no load. The merchant thought
it all right, SO taking the Majors receipt
allowed him to load up.
At this point the merchant began to
grow suspicious, and doubt the propriety
of letting the boxes go. The wagner
told him he guessed there want nothing
bad in 'em no how He 'spected, like
enough there might be a buggy and some
other fixin's which the man was expect
ing. But if you'll hand me up that are
AK I'll knock 'em open and let You see
for yourself The ak being handed he
knocked off part of the cover which
discovered the wheels. There mister,
said our teamster triumphantly, told
you so; just see for yourself. There is the
very wagon wheels told you about
The merchant being satisfied. allowed the
wagon, loaded with cannon and ammunition,
to return on its way to Lawrence. The
shrewd Major however first covered his
heavy load with light articles, buckets,
baskets and 1anEeen enotions generally.
For greater safety the wagner had
been instructed to cross over the ferry to
Wyandott, and come up to Lawrence on
the river road In doing this, while ascend
ing the Wyandott Hill the wagon
stuck fast. So setting down upon the
side of the road, the Major waited patient
Iy for somebody to pass. He had. not
waited long till a company of Missourians
made their appearance on their way to the
Wakarusa camp.
The Major rising up, called out in his
best vernacular 81 say Captain, you
wouldn't mind lettin' some o. your men
help feller up the hill would you ? am
stalled you see.''
At this civil request several men volun-
teered, and soon drew the wagon TO the
top of the hill After much caution and
avoiding ofpublic roads, and watchfulneSs
to escape scouts, the cannon and amuni-
ton were delivered safely in Lawrence.
The Delaware Indians were of service
/ to the Major through their territory as
guides. After the cannon came over, the
Delawars offered their services to our peo-
pie, but the officers concluded not to ac-
cept them, unless Indians were employed
on the other side. A company of Shaw
nees also rendered their services, but were
not accepted till further developments
should render it necessary.
Mai. Clark, the Indian agent for the
Potowatomies brought down reinforce
ment of those Indians to join the mob at
Lecompton. He declared when passing
! through Topeka that they should not re-
turn without a PAIR OF soaif1s on each
shoulder.
The enemy appeared on the opposite side
ofthe Kansas river, on Saturday $50 strong
to prevent succor from that quarter, also
| to prevent retreat in case of battle
They showed a black flag, and declared il
their intention to fight under that till the
AbolitionistS were exterminated. They
had the same kind of flag at the Waka.
rusa camp.
They also showed flag with lone.
star on it, and declared their intention tt
raise that when the Yankees were out of thu
way.
In order TO arm themselves, the Missou
yians broke into the arsenal at Liberty
Mo-, and robbed it of every variety of wa
implements; and these were the weapons
used against the citizens of Kansas.
On Tuesday after the marauders hat
left, the Free State Forces were reviewed
and finally formed into hollow square
where they were addressed by their of
GERS, Generals Robinson and Lane. They
spoke of the patriotism, self-derial ant
hardships; they commended, their disci-
pine and bravery; and concluded amids
many hearty cheers of the citizen soldiers.
As the different military companies lef
Lawrence they were escorted by the Law
renee Rifles and separated with the live
liest feeling of satisfaction.
tro BE CONTINUED