The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-10

abohuonss or the John Bro sn republican,. the latest
AUD ~ 'he south WI soon learn Tie mos. dangerous a.
veope OF the pblap thr0pc and religious spirit
age DID not write depiAto yon because you We % my
friend and therefore supposed vouli kaoS b. ID
most wck.dly msFepsesen,ed But ~ yo1 y.,k me for
one here lie, without compr on 80 or tear
Il true that John Brown vent TO KAnY.s 10 fgn,
battles OK freedom, and for DO other reason ana equal
ths, purpose gong there fter nv frs. visit,
which was merely accidental and professional vas pre-
cisely similar 10 the old mans wen, TO Kansas for the
reason that travelled foot through the southern
Sa,eso help bring as fat as possibe,
the mpepd6g and irresistible conflict between slavery and
freedom. Bat y s a faseneod that avc~ed
70 Governor Robinson, TO any other politician,
however worthy, you yourself not excepted, any such
ever active but fecret and sacred purpose. Thou
sands have branded me rs fanatic, but DO man
who knows me has ever yet called focl;
yet should have been one, o.! the purest wafer had
three deeply impieated in Revolutionary projects
never yet believed to be sincere in them These three
Fs-A plan induce the Governors OF the free states
N begin civil war in order Kansas from inva
SION. This project, sincere, was thwarted by "Gov"
Rohipsops ar.st lexington Missouri by the Border
R, flaps here shortly after the destruction Of the Law
renee printing oice ana the Free State HOTEL You ~
remember that he aserteo that Gov Chase had prossd
to aid him, and "star the bali rolling" aud that Gov.
Crimes, OF Iowa already pledged TO the progr
Now ether this story ~as lie that vented to have
m exctse 10 run away from danger Gov. Robinson,
Tor q conservative man, has rather usy item in his
public cord ofcourse do not beeve that Gov. Cease
or Gov. S'%e, ever ,soush Of any such p,egrsmms
fance Of Lawrence by Cart John Brown, Gov. Robinson
yopn gave him the following testimonials youch
" LAWRENCE Sept IA, 1850.
''CAP1. JoHS BROWN
NY DRAR SiR-I this opportunity express to you
sincere eradication tina, the late report that you were
among the killed at 0ssawatomie s not correct
Your course, as far as have been informed has been
fuch 10 merit the highest praise from every patriot,
snd cteeruly accord to you me- heartfelt thanks for
your prompt efficient AND timely action sgaint the inva.
ders OF rights and the murderers of our citizens HIS
tory VIII give your name proud place on her pages ana
Pcser'y viii pay homage to your herosm In the cause OF
God and humanity TRUSTING that you will continue
to remain in Kansas and serve during the war; the
you have done much to sustain and VITO earness
death that wickedly beet your path, subscribe my
' c ROBINSON"
Oh the opposite side Of the sheet which this auda
tory letter written 10 the following note, atdressed
THE sErrtERs or KANSAS.
LAWRENCE, Sept. IA, 1856.
II possible, please render Capt Brown all the assist.
ance be may require defending Kansas from invaders
and aua ySn win confer favor upon your co IA
GOV Robinson during the recent contest denied tnss
he wrote such note and rad sso that il he ever
gave Johp Brown any letter. must have been when ..
prisoner a IecomPton Now the origin Ais o. these note
present IN the bands Of Distinguished anti sav
ry orator Of Boston, who will permit me- the Govern
persists in his dca,a to have fac Stmle copy Of tn
made They arc dated slso September H. after Roihn
sons release from confinement and Immediately su'
Cuent 10 the memorable defence Of Lawrence by Gel tain
Grown, WHOM Robinson, In his envy OF the renee n OF
the old man, seeks 70 deprive OF the ianres ne 30
that dsy-wch remembers that in the presence Of at
least one living Witness wboee veracty no An has ever
Senior to assassinate ali tho leading federal
in KaDssc Let him deny this fact he dare and that
this not revolutionary scheme, ia Heavens name
or satan's, what is revolutian?
Third-Just previous TO the 4td Of July. 1856, when
Gov. Robinson prisoner at Lecompton be- with his
other ades G. W Brown alone excepted addressed
The following conservative communication to the free
State assembled O; Topeka II viii be that
had they followed his advice the people would have
nred on the federal troops. that advice not
lutocary in its character viii Gov Robinson have the
Kindness contribute one or both Of the rival dction
srisn his definition Of the term revou'iors-
''ocssxRvA1WR' LITTER
"CAMp NEAR LEookProS Kansas, July l, 1856.
VoTHE FRIENDS og Law AND ORDER CoNvEsED At ToPEKA
The undersigned cesire TO say word to their friends in
highly important ct this time that the assembled people
OF Kansas should occupy enA0le postiouone that the
DC, position which We can occupy and be triumphant,
whether overcome by numbers not; while there is
IS position which taken would prejudice our cause
support Of our friends in the country The FIRST and
position IL defenoe Of the State organization. You
constitutional RICH. TO meet Legislature complete the
State organization and pass all laws necessary the
cessfn administration OF justice and the federal govern
snent has no authority to interfere with in the
c'se OF this right Should do co. 1t ,yyanulca
Of power and resistance on your part becomes
usuhabe se defence The second and untenabie position
Is resistance Of federal officer in the service II legal
process when the defence OF the State organization not
involved Should collision occur under such circum.
sancee, II would be most unfortunate, and should be
avoided If possible On attempt, however, is made to
arrest members OF the State organization merely be-
cause sney are sucn WIN view 70 disable IT, then resis-
testify jnstihAbe Accordingly, all persons against
are known 70 De pending Tor any other charge
thsn tnat OF neng member OF the state organization,
should not be found at the Capitol that might involve
tne people IN ms case we feel that our hope OF success
M tnis Important CT ISIS depends rst, upon right posi-
ton, and, second upon calm, uuinchng armness. You
nave met Tor he purpose OF doing what other new States
nave cone ana ~nat you nave constitutional right 70 do
anu no man or CLASS OF men nave rght 70 nterferenot
desire 70 oe WIN you n the GROWING emergency ia almost
unoenaoe ana notnng out the fear that your position
Won 70 resistance 70 our re arrest can reconcile Us
70 tns absence: you nave our earnest .oictade
that you may earn rs you Will every step udiciousty
ana nrmiy taKenne gratitude OF millions OF our fellow
men ana Inc appfsoauon OF the God Of Justice and Hu
NANNY GEORGE W. Smith,
CHARLES ROBINSON,
GAIrs JENKINS,