Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-02-25
Mist&llarG0Us s.
KAN S A s..
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT

DEAR JouRNAL: L:-You who live far
beyond the bounds of slavery, although un-
disturbed by its agitations, will not object
perhaps, TO hear of the troubles and griev-
ances which Kansas is still suffering at the
hands of the Missourians.
Our usually peaceful portion of the Ter
ritory is now in furor of indignation at
the kidnapping of DR.. Doy and his son, who
are peaceful and esteemed citizens of Kan
sas During the latter part of January, a
party of slaves escaped from their masters
in Missouri, aud arriving in Kansas had
proceeded as far as Oskaloosa, just beyond
Lawrence, when a gang Of Missourians over
took and captured them.
DIR. boy and son who had kindly given
the poor fugitives shelter, were rudely
seized and carried into Missouri by the slave
hunters and after being subjected to indig-
mites and insults, they were given a mock
trial, and then sent from Weston to Platte
City, miserable little bordcr-town, where
they are now in Jail, heavily chained.
The prisoners pleaded to be tried in
Kansas. If they were guilty Of any crime
they would abide by the consequences, bu
they demanded their rights as Kansas free
men to be heard on Kansas soil. The moi
meanwhile were only clamorous for thei
blood, some were for burning, some forhang
ing them.
Large indignation meetings were held a
Lawrence and Lcavenworth, and a feeling
of burning anxiety and determination
seemed to inspire every heart. The throa
is fearful in its significance, which they ute
against Missourians who invade our peace
full border country, and carry off our gooC
white citizens to ignominy and perhaps t,
death. The slaves will be whipped til
with bleeding backs and bruised limbs the,
solcmnly promise never to run away again
but what will be done with the Doysl l
remains to be seen. Gov. Medary has bee
requested to demand their release of tn
Governor Of Missouri He will probabl
do SO; his course so far, has been dignifed
honorable and conciliatory to all parties
He is well liked by republicans and demo
Gratis; indeed it is feared that he is too d.
cent Governor to be in favor with the oil
Belshazzar who sits in the Presidential chai
"and then, says somebody, "off will go hi
head"
The Legislature closes this week. D
Root in the Council, and Gov. Roberts i
the House, as our Representatives return
Wyaudott, high in the favor and confdenc
of our citizens. They have worked bar
for the interests of the enterprising littl
!. city they represent, and never were tn
prospects Of our town brighter than Z
present.
The bridge over the Kansas river is q
last completed, and tho trade of souther
Kansas will be opened to our business mel
The bridge is fine structure, eleven huns
; rcd and seyenty-two feet in length. On
Of the coolest days this winter, I wake
with one Of the contractors, as far acros
the bridge as its partial completion woul
allow, and he explained to me tho dif'ercr
parts of its mechanism, the operations
the ice-breakers, &c. 1t is certainly ma
vel of strength, grace, and solidity; it
Q about three miles south of Wyandott, an
!. the drive thither is delightfully."- picturesqu
: Indeed know of no country more besut
/, full than that of the Kansas river valley, an
: | can readily believe what tourists who hay
seen much more of ii than myself tell m
, that it is one of the most fertile and loysl
! regions Of North America.
A bill passed both Houses and was signe
n by Gov. Msdary, by which portion
johnson and Leavenworth counties are s.
off for a new county, which is called Wya
a dott, our city is the temporary county sea
IT and will be such permanently as we ca
% control a greater number Of votes than al
other town in the county OF course there