The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-10
INTERESTING FROM KANSAS.


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Our IsavsnwsgtA City Oesrepsndencs.
LzAvnrwoRrH CIrY, X. T., July 2, 1853.
The Acquittal Of Jim Lane-Public Fseling at the
Decssiom Of the Cousf-Lans Asks 10 be Tried
Over Again, and By Pro Slavery Men, too-Ar-
rest Of Jack Henderson on Charge Of Election
Frauds- Government Trans for the Army at
Utah, &C., &c.
The aoquittal of Jim Lane took everybody by sur
prise. None, save bis most intimate friends and
supporters, ever dreamt of such q thing. When,
therefore, the news of his discharge by the Court
reached this city last evening" great was the indig
nation expressed by the masses, that any man, and
especially Lane, should escape ''Scot free' under
such circumstances. However, there is one conso-
lation left. The Grand Jury may look upon the
case in different light from the view taken of it by
the Court and Lane may yet have to answer for the
killing of Col. Jenkins. In rendering decision the
magistrates seemed to think that IL case of muir
der was not made out by the prosecution they were
bound to acquit the defendant, even though case
Of homicide was apparent
In making out case against the defendant, re-
marked the Court, it was necessary, first, to prove
that murder had been committed, and, secondly,
by the defendant. The prosecution having failed to
prove that q case of premeditated murder had
been committed, the Court took cognizance of this
specific charge only, and discharged the prisoner
accordingly. This announcement on the part Of
the Court, as may well be imagined, caused Lanes
admirers (under any and all circumstances) to
clap their hands and stamp their feet and otherwise
manifest their approval Of the decision.
Lane, with praiseworthy modesty for one placed
in his situation after the decision had been render
ed, rose and demanded as q right that he should be
allowed to enter into recognizances for his appear
ance at the United States District Court In the
event of an indictment being found against him by
the Grand Jury. The magistrates, who had just ac-
quilted him. were free State men, and he was fear
ful that this fact would be alleged to have influenced
his acquittal In view of these facts he desired to
be tried by pro-slavery Judge and q pro-slavery
jury, and therefore hoped the Court would accept
his recOgnizance.
The Court declined acceding to the request, giving
as reason that they had doubts as to their power
to do 80 after having rendered decision. Lane
bowed meeky to the decision of the Court, and left
the room in company with his friepds. Thus ended
the examination OF General James H. Lane for the
homicide of Col. Gaius Jenkins.
II the Grand Jury feel disposed they can indict
Lane for, by express provision of the statute, the
evidence, together with the decision, must be sub
mitted to them by the Clerk Of the District Court.
1t will doubt be particularly gratifying to Lane to
be indicted and tried over again. One act of the
farce has already been performed to his entire salts.
faction. Why not the second' Who objectsy
Jack Hendersons arrest on one of the " election
little excitement. Henderson had Just come down
the river from Nebraska, when he was unceremo-
niously taken into custody and held to await
an examination. This morning the prisoner
of habeas corpus, and q motion was made
by the prisoners counsel for the discharge Of the
defendant. Henderson, it appears, was arrested on
a writ issued by the Probate Court, charging him
har nd do
Delaware Crossing, in this county, on the 4th of
January last The counsel for the prisoner held that
the Probate Court had no jurisdiction in the case
and under the organic act the Legislature had not
the right to grant the Probate Court jurisdiction in
criminal matters. The question Is now being argued
before Judge Lecompe by the prosecuting attorney,
on behalf of the Territory, and decision may be ex
pected tomorrow. The Probate Court has already
fallen into several serious in regard TO its u
rsdcton, and 1t is not at all improbable that in this
case there may be an error also. Ii the Probate
Court should be in error, then Judge Lecompte will
be compelled TO discharge the prisoner, and sup
two weeks since Henderson passed through this city
on his way 10 Nebraska. His arrival In Leaven-
worth was publicly announced, yet no steps were
taken 10 arrest him then. His arrest at this late
hour seems somewhat curious.
Provision trains for the relief Of the army at
Utah still continue to leave the fort under the su
perintendence Of Quartermaster Van vliet. Thirty
wagons started yesterday, and also large herd OF
cattle. Expresses arrive here weekly from Salt
Lake, but Of late the news has been unimportant,
and totally devoid Of interest.
The Quartermaster at Fort Laramie discharged
some thirty teamsters the other day, because they
struck for higher wages, and compelled them to
start for this place without either food or money.
The suferngs of the mutincers on their journey to
the settlements are represented to have been ex-
tremely painful They arrived here In ten days after
their disc barge at Fort Laramie half starved half
naked, and wholly sorry for the step they had taken
LEAvKSwoRrH CRY, X. T., July 8, 1858.
Fourth Of July in Kansas-Preparaiions for Cele-
brating the Day-A Rich Programms-D Discharge
of Jack Acknowledgment Decision Of Judge
Leoompft, Sc.
Fourth OF July In Kansas promises but dull amuse-
ment 20 Our citizens who have participated In the
festivities of that day In such cities New York,
Philadelphia and Boston. II Is true we have plenty
Of patriotism here, but patriotic fire alone viii not
make up for the loss Of grand military display,
moonlight excursion trip 10 Staten Island High
Bridge or Coney Island. Then you have TO endure
the total absence Of mint uleps, sherry cobbers and
other equally delicious beverages for which Gotham
is 10 celebrated; for by local enactment. all the
drinking saloons in this city are required to be
closed on the anniversary Of Independence Day.
There will be ball here in the evening but what Of
that lou will have TO wait the whole day long for
the dance 10 commence, and when II does commence
something viii be sure to happen that viii spoil all
the fun.
The Common Council here seem 10 think that the
celebration Of our ever glorious Fourth in any kind
Of style, would be q foolish expenditure ofsmonay;
hence their preparations are gotten up on rather an
economical scale. In fact, they have made none at
all. What shall the ten thousand inhabitants Of
Beayenworth do 20 amuse themselves to morrow aud
the day afterl In view Of the entire apathy Of the
city fathers in regard 30 celebrating the Fourth In
a becoming manner, q wag here In town has sug.
gested the following decidedly rich programme,
which abounds in local hits and humor:-
GRAND ILLUSTRATED CELEBRATION OF TINE FOURTH
OF JULY, 1858, AT LnAvNwoRrH CITY, X. r.
Al three O'Clock A. n there will be grand national
salute ofhireen runs upon the head OF Lake Nor
r provided the consent Of the frog and ether recent
eQuAitera be Obtained.