The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-03

u,nciantento was printed for copy Of a. received this
lane wants every copy can strike on the first
day FOR hs own use 70 send 20 Congressman and East
Marx those words.
AS the duel be hoped that tho Governor viii
have too much sense 70 descend 10 any personal relations
wbaeyer with Lane. II, however he should be patriotic
enough 70 attempt 70 relieve his country OF evil We
have these data upon which judge Of the result Lane
has packed down from every duel IN which he has been
mixed up. He backed down from one in Indiana, he has
backed aown from three four in Kansas Governor
Denver has been engaged in one duel which resulted IN
his opponent being left corpse upon the SHIELD Of honor
II lanes should in like manner be left 70 manure
the SOIL he would thus be Of more use 10 his country than
he could ever be in any other way.
But now for lanes card or nanfesto. Read
LAWRENCE. March Is, 1898
Since my return from q Northern tour my attention
has been called TO gubernaorial pronuncdmeno (said
by the boys be No 1000 dated 'Lecompon February
6,n and signed by 81 W Denver Acting Governor.
snd ndcss 1ny bgS treason Thew
did dare the truth Of the charge by an arrest
orr trial. and finally admitted my innocence and their
diotcy by quashing the Indictment
BY Mr. Buchanan have been charged as rebel and q
military leader Of most turbulent and dangerous cbarac-
ter" That charge also has been answered
one J. W. Denver now steps forward aud
to renew the difficulties and uoubles,, and
a military dictatorship. By reference to the regulations
and commissions OF which he SPEAKS win be found that
lone H. Lane" signed them by order Of the Military
action OF that Board will be found in its report Of this date
10 which respectfully refer the people Of Kamas.
AS 10 the charge Of "turbulence refer 10 the people
of DonphaD, Geary City, Palermo, wathena, Elmwood
White Cload, and ST. Joseph and Oregon, Mo-, who have
listened TO my speeches delivered within the past three
weeks, in all OF which urged tie cultivation OF fraternal
relations and broherly intercourse II is deemed sul
Gent answer to the charge that desire 70 establish
military Scasor,np that upon ,s four ,s d c5tsf
command OF the military forces OF the people
Of Kansas, and that immediately after the
emergency ceased which called them into the field,
hands.
The command now hold was conferred upon me by
the Territorial legislature without solicitation on my
part, by unanimous vote Of both branches. That De-
gslsure has reserved the power TO remove me at
time. The mement that the dark clouds which now Oh
scure horizon disappear, that moment will my COM
mand be surrendered 70 the people
The acts complained Of in this nsolent pronurciGmeo
were Of an official character 80 signed and published Its
author has ehosen 70 make personal matter out OF these
official acts With him rests the responsibility thereof
lam willing 10 submit my actions. past and future, 10 the
judgment Of the people, confident a. am, that they
viii never accuse me, as they do Justly charge
one ". Denver with having, in violation of an Official
oath and public duty sndeavored 10 throw obstacles in
the way Of laws deemed necessary for the protection of
the rig nts OF the citizens Of Kansas and that they will
never say ofme, as they do uuthtuy say Of one j. W
manthe excuse OF sluggard and the CRIME OK solder,
10 wit that he slept when on dutyhe is endeavorng 10
prevent the settlement Of the Kansas imorogo by de-
feating the Cor ST utiona Convention movement
They will me- feel sure of harooring tho
ridiculous opinion advanced and maintained by one wv
Denver that ordinate branch Of Legislative Assem-
bly, can sleep while the other is in session, but VIII
testify that have frequently stated that have known
the President Of the United States, the highest execu
tive officer in the republic, 10 sieepessy occupy for
several successive nights the Speakers room in the Capt.
toll in order that no law Of Congress- might be lost to TIE
people for want of his prompt action.
One J. w. Denver, mere executive officer, charged
with the execution of all the laws Of this Territory, has
arrogany usuped ruhessy rampled under foot the
iesisatve department Of the government of free peo-
pie, and in violation Of his Official oath and duty seeks
unite in his own person and thus control the power of
cf THAR
ties Truth justice and manhood require that the villain
should be unmarked pronounce the charges he has
preferred against me utterly untrue ana ana
ranncal, and do arragn one j. W. Denver before Inc
country, and do denoonce and brand him as caumna-
TO the people q Kansas have this TO say One j. ".
Denver came 10 Kansas protested dueist-nis hands
reesng with the blood of his fellow man nelly she'd
having from his friends the soubr net o! butcher
TT appoiItee OF the eigarchca administration which
dsgrsces the nation by Is Grimm Efforts TO ensave
for difficulty with me, and on. OF public act,
done in performance Of my imperative duty, has fastened
O personal quarrel upon as personal quarrel II s
private property You require rcs and peace,
pectfuly demand that there may be no interference on
the part of my friends.
have never hm-but for oc al action aud repre-
sentative elect Of that great and noble party whom he and
his masters have sought ensave, and in the spirit Of
that party as sn humble member oft, hurl back his
J. Il. LANE
extended answer 70 the Governors proc amaton
gwen in the report Of the Military Board which rs CON-
pletely subject TO lanes will. II Is as follows
REPORT OF THE MILITARY BOARD TO TIE PEOPLE OF
KANSAS TERRITORY, IN REPLY TO GOV. DEsvERs
PRocLAMArIoS.
In the discharge of duty, and in obedience TO the
utons passed by the Military Board we submit the fol-
lew ng report Of the dones OF the Board the ad
journment Of the Leesaiure-
Record OF the proceec ipgs OF the Military Board, con-
yened at Lawrence, Feb. s, 1855.
Present-J H. Lane, Samuel Walker, l. 6. Cleveland,
Samuel v. Jameson, Geo. s HIIyer, J. Fin Hill, Hiram
Housel, g b Prentlss
Ordered, Ina, complete enrolment, Of the militia Of
kansas Territory should be forthwith provided for The
following enrolling officers duly elected
Here follow the counties, and the names Of the enroll
mg officers in each. Then follow the forms for muster
rolls exemption rolls and the form for the certificates Of
appointment for enrolling officers, also the ins,rac
uons 70 enrolling oQeersail Of which, having heretofore
been Published, are therefore omitted
A. D. RscriARpsoy, Assistant Adjuant General
Signed and approved
SAINT. V. JAMESON, nj ,,...,.
GEO. 8 HIfLYER, D'e' 'e"'s'
sAN'I. WALKER,
J. FIN hill, lnsp General.
HIRAM HOUSED, Com. General.
9 b PRESffSS, surg. Generals.
The Territorial Legislature, at ts recent Session, con-
organization and regulation OF the militia OF Kansas Terri
tory !" by UNANIMOUS vote 10 both branches II was We
,osa BY The Territorial Governor And as.ed ~ The Legs
The 26th section Of the organic actprovdes a. follows
"s Every bill which shal have passed the
Council and House Of Representative Of said Territory
thall before becomes law, be presented 70 the Gov
Of the Territory he approve, he shall sign H. but
not he sha return IT, with his objections 10 the house
In which shs have originated, who shall enter
the objections az large on their journal, and
proceed 20 reconsider IT, IT, after such reconsideration,
thirds Of that house sha agree 10 pass the BILL II
shah be sent together with the objections, 70 the other
house, by which shal Likewise be reoonsidered and II
approved BY two thirds Of that house shall become
law
All these requirements we're complied with the Legs
legally elected by the people regularly
vened and organzed recognized by the Governor and
the bill under consideration passed In accordance with the
organic The Governor had the legal right 70 exert
influence and 70 nterpote his veto TO prevent the pas
sage Of the bill but when passed bis functions a
ordinate branch q the Legislature ceased and his duty
al executive ofbcer began.
The 3oth section Of the organic act requires the Cover
take oath faithfully 10 discharge the duties OF ha
Office The Goth declares that he shall commission
ON shall be appointed 10 Office under the OF
said Territory and shall take that the laws be faith
fully executed
Pare 40 section IA Of the Kansas code follows
Sec. "a In all elections made by either house. or by
Joint u both houses the votes OF majority Of the
members present shall be necessary 70 cboce when
such election shall be by joint vote the president, Of the