The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-06-04

follow, OF course. What say you-what
says the Chief to these views ?''
Sly II believe the country would sus-
tain US in general massacre of the men,
bers of the convention"
That is my opinion" says the sedate
student, "and in this matter, / think the
GaHinippsr will WELD a powerful in
fuence."
General assent is given to the PROPOSE
ton enunciated by Cannon. All have ex-
pressed favorable opinion, except the
Chief and Rev. Mr.. Whitebeard. The
former speaks, after having, as usual, lis
tened to the opinions of others:
am decidedly in favor of hanging
the convention-every id dog of them
who escape private assassination. am
in favor of inaugurating a general civil
war in the country, and am ready to
lead the movement Let us all labor for
this purpose, and make every necessary
preparation for carrying out our plans to
a successful termination"
Thus far Gen. Kane, and now Rev.
Gen. Whitebeard, opens his mouth, and
very gravely and SIMULTANEOUSLY ap-
proves, applauds, and concurs in the
whole matter. f.,
Time passes swiftly. The convention
have closed their session; certain out
side influences have checkmated the
hanging and general civil war movement;
the recently framed constitution is before
Congress and is waiting to be passed upon
by that body; the Legislature in an ex-
ira session, have provided that vote of
the people shall be had upon the consti-
tuition, and the people are making up their
minds to vote against the constitution,
and at the same time vote for officers un-
der it, to the end that if it is ratified by
Congress, which is still doubtful, the Free
State party will have the official power
under the constitution in their own hands.
This carries us back once more with
in the compass of the small circle, where
the wise and patriotic butchers for the poll
teal shambles are again in session, with
closed doors. Present, Gen. Kane, Judge
Dreamland, Caroty, Sly and others.
Kane "a convention is about to meet
to consider the question of voting for
officers under the Lecompton swindle.-
We must pack that convention, and OBJ
tain its decision against the voting poll
cy."
Dreamland "But suppose the iIstru-
ment passes through Congress, and Kan
sas thus becomes State-what then :?
Would it not be better to have the offices
under 1t, than to suffer them to be filled
with Pro. slavery men ?''
Sly-"Pro-slavery or Free State, makes
no difference in that event. No man who
is elected, and takes the oath of office,
will ever serve. He will be removed
put out of the way, you understand. Is
not that the plan, General ?"
Kane-"That is part of the plan, but
l go further. We will not only put them
out of the way, but we will wage war
of determination upon all Pre-slavery
men in the Territory; kill them or drive
them out; burn their houses; destroy the
lard Offices, and the records of all the
courts. This will strike such a terror
through the country, that none who are
not in favor of the Topeka movement
will dare enter upon the discharge of any
official duties. Such, in brief, is my
plan, which am determined to carry into
practice. 1t is no use to temporize or
adopt half way measures. Make clean
sweep-strike salutary terror into the
minds of Pro-slavery men and outsiders
and the work is done. But wish to
know how far those present concur in the
views have expressed"
The different members present, fully
concur in the views of the Grand Chief
He continues "As to the convention
that is easily disposed Of. shall not bs
present, but matters will shape all RICH
in my absence. Gen. W., Col. S. and my
self, will go south, after having seen some
of the boys, and all will be WE'LL"
sly was about to suggest that YOU
should go south ; the people are in ARM
there, and are anxious to see you. Par
son Grabhorse is in trouble, having beer
taken prisoner, and I think that an ex
press sent to the convention, while in ses
sion, from that region, would have grea
influence, and perhaps turn the SCALE"
Kane-"Ths idea is a good one, ant
shall have due consideration"
Another section of the grand panoram
now is passing before our eyes.
I Have the politeness. courteous reader
to go with US to strange place, to see, j
we can, strange sights, and hear unusua
and strange things. In that buildin
yonder, no matter whether built of WOO,
or stone, strange things are being enacted
1t is night. Let US see if We can gal
admittance. We give three distinct rap
upon the door, the last rap being muc
more emphatic than the Others. The in
side sentinel puts his ear to an ori6ce j
the door. We whisper the word "Kane.
and are admitted.
Look around the spacious hall, an
what do you behold ? 1t is so dark 70
see but little.
i You see, however. dark Lantern
placed in the opposite side Of the room
from the door, and directly in front of 1
The light is so adjusted, that its rays pal
| tally illuminate narrow space betwee
that and the door, while the other POI