The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-09
NEWS FROM KANSAS.


them in any shape manner His quiet determined
way nsures both fear and respect Hence independent
Of the safety that unnecessary turmoil bring ultra
partzans begin to perceive that any successful opposition
to such concentrated power s like whistling down the
wind.
crave the favor here Of saying q word In defence Of
the troops in Kansas. The and reproaches Of
Lanes predatory Danites, the shallow criticisms Of he
Tribune pass for absolutely noning but ii is so plea
SAINT when responsible sources join in condemnation.
say emphatcaly, had not been for the strong of
the troops this Territory would have witnessed OF
horror and desoaon that would have dsgraced our FREQ
institutions before civilized world have not the least
doubt in my mind Of it. And have doubt, Also that
those who indulge most in these jeremiads would II the
troops had not ceme and these exemites happened as
they surely would have happened been loudest in
denunciaton Of the President for sending such pro-
lection. How political expediency will warp common
honesty and common Least of all, ought the
publican adherents complain for several occasions the
Missouri citizens have been exasperated that had not
been for the strong Of the general they
would have swept Kansas from one end TO the other
The troops never desired this duty dolhey now but
if there is any fault TO ind let il fall IN the right
place Put IT on the passions OF mankind, fanatcsm
uonalsm niger and anti Niger and weak point or two
in free government Idefy asotary stain the record
Of the troops Kaneas during all these troubl Jus times
and s little singular, 10 say the least, that high
power should fire at them for directly opposite
As regards the necessity for them the ecompton const
tuition passes shall say nothing, except that Senator
Davis seems to possess some ideas beyond his peers.
had intended in this letter TO give you analytical de-
scrpton Of the Territory r those II may concern but
the track s probably well beaten. The fertility topo-
extending down average of twelve feet speaks for
itself while the climate has index in the rich plumage
Of the parroquet gittering in the The fight
slavery mere abstracton-a contest of passions,
Of substance. have feeling In common'wh the Puri-
tan fever that into fits slavery South where
yer 4. can be made most profitable to the human
/ mo eva-
tens estabshed-but in Kansas it is utterly
myrsct,able for the country is Of being cut up
into small profitable farms The Almighty has made Kan
free State since he separated the waters from the dry
land and Northern energy and perseverance, will deveope
her into one oil the most thrifty matrons Of the great sister,
hood You the map shows her OF magnificent proper
tons She can put Rhode Island in her pocket | need
hardly advise any farmer who aesires to cuti
preliminary days Of toll
The emigration TO Kansas in two years has been COM
par Avey large, while 1t Is singular true that good
portion halls from Iowa. Missouri Wisconsin and Mime
not forced in further abolition designs but
the natural hard listed democracy who Div the saw and
hammer, Dig the earth and whistle they dig Another
influx soon expected exceeding any other that yet has
taken place. Thoee who have, yet fixed resolve,
would advise to ship for Leavenworth city, that
s the best point from whence 10 decide their
This is particularly true as 10 mechanics, for
saying the growth Of that city wonderful say only
what Is patent TO every eye cast upon IT, Three years
city Of seven thousand people. The capital invested
there is not fictitious. happen 10 know that hundred
buildings soon t, be commenced, and therefore say
may be well for the mechanic 10 tarry there for
As stated in q previous letter Of the
prosperity Of that city the thirty forty thousand in
gold thrown lnto II monthly frvm this fort
The Territorial Legislature worked commercially for
the short time was In session Among others OF local
importance the following became laws;-Ihe Bank bill;
bill Incorporating the veetry OF st. Psus church; Gas
Company bill; Electric Telegraph bill; bill TO subscribe
stock to Ieayenworh g. Joseph and Hannibal Railroad,
and three Railroad bills from the city TO the back country
The opekates OF the shades from the moderate
to the rabd or deeply dyed In the WOOL had lovo et
tears and free expression OF the Pckwckan
In whloh each had all along regarded the short comngs
port their great leader General James H. lane for the
PRESIDENCY In 1850. Terrific applause followed this
pouncement by new tears and hugs and drinks
all around. Gov Seward will please not consider "the
battle over" The General entered by the Topeka re.
gency for the scrub race and his past exploits be any
indication will probably well. He has already as
sumed dignity enough TO formally reply to tue Presidents
late message, In letter which II thought by him will
shiver the administration into fragments The regency
think IL unanswerable, which Is very tue.
LAWRENCE, X. T., Feb rs, 1858.
The Difficulties at Fort Scott.
My letter OF the 4th inst developed the plan OF certain
free state 70 take and destroy Fort Scott later
letter informed you that the free State rufian G. W.
Montgomery, notorious for breaking up ballot boxes
Sugar Mound the 4h ult hsd entered Fort Scott at
the head Of two hundred men, and driven out largo
number Of pro slavery men, rather pro slavery
fed at the approach Of the prossvery gang oneof
the pro slavery party north and called upon the 60
vornment 70 send down body Of United troops 10
defend the lives and property OF the c
The other pros slavery fed TO Missouri, and called
upon their friends 10 advance 10 their defence Fort
Scott From 10 two hundred men, per report, did
advance from Missouri, and, appears have restored
their friends 10 the enjoyment Of their hcarhs and house.
hold gods.
The free State ruflans being driven back by the pro
slavery ruans, sent in 10 abolition men and
rifles 10 regain their lost ground So on the 23d some
tuVQu man and brvu rtno arH
started pied for Fort Scott But, previously noticed
two companies OF cavalry ef Fort Jeavenworth the
tain the peace and all citizens whether free
Stale pro-slavcry, in the peaceful enjoyment OF
their homes snd household Joys. The rowdes In Kansas
have been used 10 mimic war, 10 theatrical war
element that they don't know how 10 behave themselves
and live quietly. would be great blessing TO Kansas
bad theatres here. 10 satisfy the rowdes
demand for excitement and II that would not answer they
ought to be drained out Of the Territory killed in IT,
The nation would loose nothing by the demise Of such
Win The exception Of the Fort Scot, affair." everything s
quiet IN the Territory There s some ermenting 10 the
free State party the different leaders eghng hard
each TO get control Of the Constitutional Convention
Deavenworth C,y-the conservative and fanstcal Gle
mehts having united 10 elect certain named The
hght among the leaders Ia so strong and acve-each
courtng both elements in the psrythat u elements
lines drawn between them definitely rs they would
otherwise have been.
There have been will continue " be numbers Of lit
Tic local meetings. but they OF Eastern
readers. Tho meeting Of the Constitutional Conven-
ton, the fifth Monday In March next win be the neIt
poiica move, now expected OF much interest bcyoodth
limits OF The Territory.
Letter from OF the Members Elect OF TN
state Legislnturc.
A few days ago received the following communication
whicn will explain itself when taken in connection with
resolutions passed at what purpor be "an adjourned
ee state meeting, held al the drill room back Of Market
Hall, In Leavenworth City,
LElvgrwoRrH, Feb 16 1859.
JoHS II Muiln, EsqsrR: At meeting Of cirens OF
Leavenworth held At Market HALL Saturday evening
last George III Shotwell NJ NJ Jewell j. NJ Dickson and q.
W. Hogeboom appointed committee you
candidates upon the democratic ticket
4h day Of January last In writing the following
question In the event cerh OF election shall
be given BY John Calhoun will accept the ONCE and
attempt perform the duties hereoff Az you cAnd
date said ticket dis sharge the duties assigned
you the above requesting answer
GRO. H. sHorwEII.
The last resolution in the series referred 70 reads thus
nesolved That nasmuch number Of the members Of
the state Legislature claiming TO be elected under the Ls