The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-02-23
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Excitement at Doniphan-Later from the Legis-
Iatxrs.

1s1esssWesse ~ DOHtpNON-x0yeT FROM tue LeQt6-
4 IGtxre.
\ LAWRENCE, K. T., Feb. II, 'SS.
Quite an exciting affair occurred at DonipLan
on Sunday last BY the arrival of Gen. Lane in
town we learn the particulars. II will be re-
nembered that few weeks since Free State
man named Walter Latham was shot down in
the streets Of that city by party Of rufians
from Atchison. Much feeling has existed upon
THE occurrence. Mr.. Latham was man univer.
sally respected, and efforts have since been
made TO arrest the murderers and their accom-.
pliCes. q $50 80. t.,s,.. s'..,., ,g.s.
On Sunday last, positive information having
been received of the completely Of certain prom
inent Pro-Slsvery men, . large meeting assem-
bled q she hotel, and the following resolutions
we're introduced and passed.
Resolved, That We, the citizens of Doniphan
assembled, pledge ourselves 70 each other to
dlscountenance such conduct, and % defend at
all hazards the persons and property Of our fel-
low citizens without reference to their political
opinions. .
Resolved, That we wish it distinctly under
stood, however, that the murderers Of Judge
Collins, and the accessories to the more recent
murder Of our fellow tpwnsman, Henry Latham,
ESQ.,, are not included in the above pledge Of
protection. Murderers and their abettors can
lind NO symTathisers in Doniphan.
An AFFIDAVIT Was read from the brother Of the
murdered man charging 'sthat Dr.. J. I. Davis.
John r. Boyd, and Robert 9. Kelly, we're &C
cessories before the fact to the murder of bis
said brother. That he does believe, and upon
his oath states, that the three persons above
named we're accessories to the crime above re-
cited" t.. ~ -,
After the affidavit was read . motion was
made to proceed to the houses Of the parties
named, in order to arrest them. The men, how
ever, fed On the approach Of the people. They
wers pursued and fred upon, but escaped.
Their buildings we're burnt down By the excited
popslace. The reople Of Donpbsn arc deter
Mjped 10 bring these mea 70 justice, even IL they
have % take Judge Lynch for their executioner.
r,yt.. sEaRIroRsAL LEQislATURE.
Both branches Of this body are baslly engaged
in fnishing up their business prior to adjourn
ment on Friday next. This morning memorial
was introduced, signed By $40 Slavery men,
asking this Legislature to examine the report
Of Gen. Strickland, and forward TO Congress the
claim Of the parties who under act Of the last
bogus Legislature audited their claims for dam
ages CAUSED By the troubles.
The memegiel ypQ rather insultiug in its tone,
speaking Of rebellion and outrage, and indirectly
alluding to the Free State men q the cause Of
| il. Mr.. Basssts moved that the thi.g be laid on
The table. After some discussion the motion
psevetle0. -.
The bill sbieh Nas passed 90 enthusiastically
ON Monday last BY the House. making It felony,
punishable with death, 70 attempt ~ putthe 10
compton Government into motion, was killed BY
the Council aud . set Of milk and water resolu-
lions introduced 10 their place. 'aie os'.
However. the people win take care Of oil par
| lies Who attempt 70 put this LecaWpton govern
| mene in operation. "A short strife and Q bioody
one" viii be the doom ofaN who should attempt
4 % nut this swindle into motion. The President.
Message 10 looked upon here q . declaration o
va. fhA Military Board il nov in session. ans
"a thorough osgseiyasion Of the militia viii b
vscured - speedily - posdblp, K J. d.
- FtoHr IN COmeRkss 3Ix1Y YRARs AGO.
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