The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-03-26
NUMBER 34--VOLUME A.

"Of course he does. He is one of the
prime movers. He works like beaver.
1 hope the people of Kansas will reward
him some day with the Office of Cover
nor, as token of their appreciation of
his indefatigable exertions in their be-
half.
"Ah yes. he is worthy aud capable
1t is due to his great ability and labos
for the public good"
"But, friend Sly, we need here, in this
region, capable and efficient leader of
the organization. old men for counsel,
and young men for war; is my motto. 1
am old; it would hardly be fitting my
years and condition in life to take the field
as leader can hold up the hands of
leader with counsel, and assistance
in Various ways, but my aim is to
stay much at home and keep out of
sight, and not take the field openly,
unless a general fight should ensue.'
"That is my fix exactly, friend Prey. l
have family to care for; a reputation
and great interest at stake, which would
be put in jeopardy if the world knew OF
my completely in the affair. No friend
Prey; we can aid the cause in thousand
ways, by secret management, whereas
our open movements would prove abor-
tive"
"Just so, friend Sly; but let us come
to the subject of leader" "As to that,
1 have to say, have corresponded with
Captain Corvus on the subject he is
eager for the post, and 1 am now on my
way to confer with him privately, and also
to deliver to him his commission from
Gen. Kane"
"Ah! a commission; what commits
sion?,
"That of Captain"
"Well, really, has Kane been commits
stoned as a GeneralT'
Certainly, the Legislature has confer
red the title of Maj. General and Comman-
der-in- Chief upon him, and clothed hin,
with authority, to organize the Territorial
militia, and commission subordinate Off
GERS"
every good; but that takes away, some-
what, the power of the Governor"
"True; but you know we don't care
shucks for the Governor. The organiza.
ton will go on, and the Governor may 60
to-Halifax if he chooses"
"Just so, friend Sly; we have been SC
robbed and oppressed by those miserable
Pro-slavery scoundrels, that it will be 8
great and blessed day for us when the las
one of them is compelled to leave the
Territory. In fact, some Of them neve1
ought to leave; they ought to be strung
up like NANCY dogs, to the first tree"
"Just SO, neighbor Prey; and in arrang.
ing and settling the preliminaries of the
movement, we are much indebted to the
Hercu.ean labors of Col. Scribble. He
has worked night and day; travelled, con.
trived and canvassed, until everything il
ready to be put in operation"
"Was there much opposition among th'
members of the Legislature ?''
, every little; the efforts of Col. Scribble
backed up by those of your humble ser
want, easily enlisted the friends, secured
the wavering, and defeated all opposi
ton"
l. "Ah! we'll am glad to hearit. Thos
grand Pro-slavery scamps have staid ii
the Territory long enough /; they must b.
: routed, horse and foot; but, friend Sly,
y beginning must be made in such way a
to throw the blame upon them. We nov
have the sympathy of the world in on
favor we are striving to organize new
party, politically; if we are detected il
committing acts of aggression, that sym
pathy is lost to us and our cause is over
thrown"
d "That is all so, friend Prey; but ther
= is way to do that. have programm
b of the matter which l shall lay befor
b Capt. Corvus, along with his commission
g Twill let you into the secret now, so W
= nav understand ZACH other,s uotions ON