Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-12-03
RICHMOND WHIG,
Tar NEW KANSAS RAID OF MONTGOMERY.
II. A..

ard their true nature before expressing our vie there
on We have further and more definite intelligence
from the locality question than has yet been given 70
/ the putlic.
Our reiders are familiar with the transaction in which
Montgomery and his men played prominent part in
57-'5S The Amnts act, which passed by the Le-
gisature in IS, intended to dispose OF all the old
differences between the Federal authorities and those
who we're under indictments from the United States
Courts Alter the passage Of that bill Montgomery and
his conederaes expressed themselves ready 70 yield sub
mission thereafter the legal tribunals, and to aid, II
/ necessary in the arrest Of all offenders.
The difficulties Of which speak originated IN the
unfortunate struggles IN the early history OF the Terri
tory and 6st the divisions OF the cOatendng parties
we're purely political Bat in the progress OF the
border warfare raseas OF all kinds arraJed thems ives
around each banner and under the cover OF free STATE
or prO-savery movements INDUCED their proPensities
for plunder and every species Of yiainy Capt Mont
gomery had attached loI Of such characters 10 himself
but when peace was restored il believed that be
would dissolve al further connection with them.
Lately he seems 20 have been engaged Ia organizing
them ulo a company, and adding thereto large mum
Der Of honest bus misguided men, who had suffered per-
sonaly through th friends from the ouirages OF the
Border Ruiians and animated by ianacal Z.a IN
opposition TO every thing PrO-slAvery.
Several months ago Montgomery returned from trip
10 the Eastern States where he was engaged in pro-
curing assistance carry his maraudug enterprises
At that time be made ntlAmmatory speech at Mound
City, after which he proceeded to collect and arm his
| men.
Under the cover of ant-savery pretences, his band
baye recently committed various depredatons TO which
they we're partly incted by the scion OF Aissou
riars Who sill retain the cid spirit The first important
feature Of the present excitement the trial aud exc
cuiiOn of one Hines by number OF Montgomerys men,
kheaded by b. lennison, bis lieutenant IL was alleged
by those DO composed the mob court that Hines $
notorious character who had been ordered 70 leave the
Territory in 1887 but the immediate charge against him
that he has spirited away negro from kansas into
Missouri Whether the negro was free or slave we are
unable to say as Of the transaction der
that pont-one being to the effect that the darkey was
ree and sold BY Hines for gain, and the other that
Hines was a respectable citizen and that he merely re-
| turned s4ve to his rightfu owner.
The same crowd who guilty OF this unjlstihable
outrage then proceeded TO make further arrests They
Invent 10 Mapleon and arrested the Postmaster there Tor
bis cOmplcity in trial which took place in 1887 or
1888 They acquitted him. and then turned their aten
ton to two persons named Smith and Moore who
sleeping together at the hotel The former gave himself
up to them Immediately, but the latter sprang out Of bed
as soon as they entered the room and refused to surren
der JennSon the leader Of the party, at fred his
revolver and the shot took effect in NoOres neck fatally
wounding him. In order to show that the attempt OF
Montgomery Co. 10 exercise their proceedings on anti
slavery grounds is all a sham il is proper to state that
| Mr. Lester D. Moore the murdered man. was R,pub-
can but strongly opposed TO the asesS acts OF the
gang aforesaid While these events transprng at
| MaDeton, Montgomery stationed at Hudson, one
mile of and his aids constantly riding between the
Two places carving his orders aud furnishing him with
accounts OF what Was being dole by his lieutenant"
The killing o! Moore took place on Wednesday, and
on Thursday Montgomery appeared at Mound City, and
made a flaming speech, in which he declared that his
object free the negroes along the Missouri and
Arkansas borders aud that be would extend his opera
Ons dOwn 20 Texas and assist the free State men who
driven Of that State lie said he not doing
the bidding of any party-that he belonged neither to
the Democrats the Republicans, and that the latter
might well understand that he asked no favor at their
hands and that he was an abolitiOnisL lie announced
bis determination Grive out OF the Territory all who
opposed hT no matter what party they we're members
Montgomery has equipped and mounted gang
Of l5o meo. They are armed each with rife, two ol
thus constitute splendid Sighting corps fully posted in
every species Of guerilla taotcs.
Yesterday ntc gence reached this city that they
preparing for an attack upon Fort Scott They have
taken advantage of the gnaton of the people at the
iOrly OF the Indian Agent upon the Cherokee Neutral
L1ud settlers and at the refusal Of the President TO post
pone the land sale and under oil this feeling it
their intention 10 seize upon the Land office aud destroy
it, They may also have designs upon the records Of tn
United States Courts and the Government stOreF arms
and ammunition. Nothing would be easier than for them
| to accomplish their purposes The people of that
ton mgddened almost to desperation by the wrongs
which they have suffered from the Administrator, and
would rather be disposed encourage than 70 discourage
such proceedings.
At our latest advices from Fort Scott Crawford, Nc
| Donad & Co.. and Mr.. Wilson, merchants, moving
their goods OF town, and many persons leaving
in anticipation of an attack The town was 10 have been
taken on sunday night last.
Marshal Colby aud Mr. Rice Of this place, have gone
down to Fort Scott The Marshal had 50 900 in bis pos
session. with which he intending to pay the expen
ses Of the United States District Court
We have thus given all that has reached I'D to the
time Of writing this article Reports which have pre-
yiousy published have been from those who strong
/ Is prsjudced in favor OF Montgomery Co. Our pre-
information comes from gentlemen whose prSudces
strongly the other way, but have every reason
20 believe that Ia the maiu their statements correct
We believe that our account of the origin and present
aspect Of these troubles will be found to be substantially
/ true.
We counsel every good citizen to DO all 10 his power
TO aid in arrest of the reckless ceg who seem to be
the source Of these outbreaks Nothing be alleged
in utfca ion Of such acts and the perpetrators Of them
should speedily be brought to justice All unnecessary
excitement on the sui set however should be repress
ed or il may beimpossibe to tell where the difficulty will
end BY prompt sction on the part Of the proper au
thores the dsturbers can be put down. and peace and
| quiet be once more restored
The St Louis Democrat (Republcan,) makes the fol-
loving comments on hontgomey's history, and urges
the determination Of himself and band
In common with many other Free State men, he suf-
ered geyOus wrong during the ascendancy OF the pro-
slavery party 10 the Territory. He OTgauZsd band for
purposes Of revenge and mutual protection and in the
Spring of 5S he appeared It's head overrnniug South
eru Kansas just he is now. This band however, soon
degenerated into mere banditu. They avenged their
wrongs by indiscIimuate robbery. They sacrificed
venge to greed. They made after the Indian fash
ien subordnatng fighting to steal ing IS might be ex
pected they formed ueleus round which all kinds Of
vicious characters gathered until their leader found HIM
self strong enough defy the Territorial authorities
After terrorzing Linn and Bourbon counties and
keeping the Missouri rontler in constant state Of ap
prehenson for weeks, Montgomery consented TO make
peace with Governor Aedary. The Legislature ratified
the treaty BY passing amnesty act mainly for the ben
eiE Of the brgand chief IL is painfully apparent
that he has grossly abused the indulgence then extended
10 him. The interval he must have devoted to secret pre-
pSratiOns for the Cscua prosecuting Of his revc
lutonary schemes. He his true character
emerging on the scene at the head Of numerous
and better equipped followers, procaimng his purpose
pursue the mission of John Brown, aud light the
dus Of Missouri saYes bT the flames Of the armhouses
and villages belonging to their mlSteTs
There can be but one answer 20 the question, what
shall be done with him and his assOcilteS; No rose
application will suffice the evils OF which
be is the author instgator He should be arrested
tried and hanged with all possible spicb and his band
should be sxtirpacd If they pack OF wolves
The work of bringing traitors to the galows may well
be commenced once and there is who merit that
fate mo richly than Montgomery and lis Kansas bor
dvi Ruans. Governor Metary should proceed ~ithout
delay to brig the blood stained rObber gang TO justice
either through the instrumentaly cf the TERRITORIAL Mi
htis, or through the nsrumentaty OF such means as
the Federal Government shall place at his disposal II
they the Missouri line il will be too late for
him to act. 10 that contingency Missouri will permit no
power, Territorial Fedeel 10 right her wrongs We
tell all whom il may concern that ioay IN Missouri bT
these Montgomery rapparees viii be followed bT an out
pouring the borders that will sweep the Kansas
prares like fire. There is ia the State what
. | ha IA of hear