The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-15

LATEST NEWS FROM KANSAS.
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Special Correspondence or the New York
Herald.
FoRr IxAvKNwoRIH, KANSAS, Jan. 8, 1853
The First Election for State 0cs-Miiitary Arrangements
for TIE Electric Franchise-7he Humbugs of the Free
State Pavty-Ncw from Col Johxson's Expedition DC.
At the urgent solicitation Of Governor Walker the Pre-
sdeut determined that all the troops sent the Territory
for the October election should remain during the winter
Whether necessary not the civil authorities make
slant acquisitions for their services Capt Surgs WAS
lately reinforced by additional cavalry assist the Deputy
Sheriff in Bourbon county while thousand men Of diff
feres arms have been directed by Harvey to the
various polls maintain order during the election Of TO-
morrow. Gov. Denver is determined the purity of
election The Lawrence composed of six CON-
rAnies under the command Of Major W. W. Norris that
the celebrated Oxford precinct Of company OF horse
reinforced yesterday by Barrys company Of the
artillery At Ieavenworth the force is also complete
consisting Of three companies Of the Sixth
infantry and sherman's light battery the
whole under the command of LeutenantC Munroe
al a moments warning posse comitatus in aid
Of the civil power in the execution OF the laws and the
preservation Of the publ; peace. the election is for
state officers is probable the spos will grand
ruggie. 1t is quite imaterial which party may
bleed IN earnest
One might we'll attempt to paint "nigger with sun.
beams convey " outsiders the ntrcaces Of Kansas
politics Such juggling plotting resolving, qualification,
tops anything record From the earliest abolition pro-
pagandm, and the Missouri invasion Of 1855 (Which still
Affords Greeley nexhaustble text TO the present the
have shifted with great rapdityhe passions of
than their judgments, forming the chief staple
OF the plot II is true that certain names have sen
assumed identical with the parties the States but
they false lights. The fight in reality has been be-
tween the slavery and free soil sentmentthe uras Of
both thad Tha hatra
rally regarded the forms Of law while the latter led by
Greeley, lane Co. by the higher law theory
theory very convenient for the theft Of heavens livery
The chief, il entire, of existing troubles has
been the pursued by those who shreked oudest
in freedoms name-he old dodge of stop thief They
listened 10 the counses of agtstng demagogues abroad
rather than followed the true policy pointed by their
better friends When such policy plainly urged them to
vote and get the power into their hands the chief
nuance of the Kansas factory
decided majority To say they could not have secured
entire control is absurd The charge that they kept
away from the polls that the federal government en-.
deavored to force slavery into the Territory pabe
falsehood These charges, daily hashed ami rehashed
in the Tribune, have had their day, and trust will
longer deceive sensible The election of October
is striking retutation Of the silly cry-can't vote
The &" frees" have not been consistent. Profess
ing to BE- governed . by principle, they practsed
Legislatures recognized by C,ngress, and all laws
made by them they attempted revolution by the Topeka
vhhed Walker for doing his duty, refused TO register
falsed their Names and then complained they couldn't
vote whereas, they had listened better counsels
they might have had their constitution door of
Congress- instead OF quareng the consequences
their own folly We find them not only repudating
the acts of the Lecompton delegaeslegtmaely chosen
but, the breath recognizing them in an unmis.
taxable Howl By voting morrow for State on
Recently convention assembled they resolved
crime 10 recognize the ~Lecompon niauity by even
voting under any Of It's provisions But after that thew
began to smell rat Congress might after ALL accept the
nNu fuftn md ehnp
good bye TO the spos Their patriotism couldn't stand
this Hence, they have suddenly jumped Jim Crow stu
There many free State really governed by prnc
pie, but the spols party has the inside track.
But the power FOR evil of the actous portion of the free
soil element is passing Good yet out Of SO
much trbuation. Kansas highly favored by the gver
OF every good and perfect gift and become an
equal in the great sisternood Her soil is rich beyond
conception, and many hardy hand coming TO prepare
1t for the seed time and harvest. The the more
appreciate the wealth latent in her bosom and the yan
~ OF the mortal strife what has been decreed since
the very morning OF time. Leavenworh City sprung as
were. from the bushes yesterday and is populous and
thriving without parallel This cheerful winter
blessing to the mechanic There cessation the
music OF his saw and hammer; no fear that to
may find them idle.
In ascrbng the prolonged difficulties to the so-caed
free State party governed by observation and expe
rence Much OF their folly due 10 corrupt and fanacal
influence from abroad the effect Of VIII IN has quite unex
pectedly but deseSyedly fallen upon their authors who
need not sham ignorance to why many deluded re-
pubcans chose TO "stay away" have no desire TO do
pjustice the free State men, whose professed aun
concur with nor am disposed to "patch up hg leaves
the naked truth
Tie late agent OF Colt having been killed on the Cataract
another Immediately came on IN his place The arms
consist OF FIVE or six models for foot and mounted ser.
vice. based on the repeating principle invented by Colt
and shieh has become famous wherever gunpowder Is
used. The models fine specimens OF American work
nsnshp with no ornament compact and OF the requisite
strength and durability. The strongest features In them
are the Increasing twist and Minnie ball--a combination
which adds To the rapidly Of fire Of the cylinder
cy and great range this respect they rese mbe the
MessOn D
mcn-one 81 winch owned in Hudson the owner contends
will take tail of the the great bear The barrel for foot
troops varies from two TO three feet with sword bayonet
and decidedly dangerous at 900 yards The cavalry
carbne about two aud half feet in length Of large
oaibre, and witt appendices for singing.
The trial Of these took place few days ago in
presence Of General barney and number Of ofccrs Of
cavalry, artillery ami infantry As was Informal
The shooting satisfactory to in the highest de-
gree have experience OF death dealing weapons FOR
some years but for accuracy and force know
DO seryceabe In the world superior To this improved
model Of Colt IL seems adapted 10 private public
call into use The only doubt in my mind s troops
In the excitement Of battle be disciplined the proper
care required in reloadingf Can they be kept from
fault OF the weapon true hut Il nevertheless matter
for consideration If the nerve be made TO suit the
step las sad but vodabie journey.
by the mail from Laramie yesterday learn that Col
Johnston has established semi-weekly mail between his
winter quarters and that post also, that his animals
sl dying rapidly. his troops half rations mules
with half packs being despatched from laramie where
there eight months supply for 1000 men Tho loss
OF the horses will he n blow 10 the artillery
There ~ doubt In my mind but what Young will put
of for Sonora early In the spring hope he will be
barged will pain too many gallant hearts have the
old scoundrcl escape.
II s currently predicted here that Major General lane
will yet take bis seat In the Senate: make way sena
tors and right hand, salute Horace, rotce the 23d
ulnmo had the General through and sho; and killed
In big type. but not vet, brethren
Those that fly may fight again,
Which he can never do that's slain:
Hence timely runnings mean part
OF conduct In the martial art
IklvxswoRru Crrr, X. T., Jan. 6, 1853
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