The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-05-07
Extract from Letter from Kansas.
ATcmsoN. April I3. 1861.

My Dear Friend Your letter of the
4th inst. was very gladly received yes
terday, and not having much on hand
this Saturday afternoon have just sat
myself down to answer. The great idea
here to-day, is, and the one uppermost
in my mind too--WAR has been inaugu-
rated So says the telegraph this
morning ; before You get this however
you will know the correc tness of the re.
port. Kansas is now in a "streak Of
luck )" she has been blessed with a plen-
ty OF rain which has inspired the hearts
$4,000 people with confidence in the fu-
ture. You say you hope the suffering
is now held in check. 1t is, but only in
check, the supplies must not be stopped
until something can be raised, that is
the only hope Of thousands, the only and
egerWting which they eat is supplied
them from abroad. Not only is Kansas
in luck with respect to rain, but she has
just sent her two best men To represent
her in Congress. Lane and Pomeroy.
No man has done more for the present
freedom Of Kansas than Jim Lane. No
man, in Kansas, is competent to do more
for Kansas and to better guard her inter
ests in Washington than Jim Lane
Although Gen. Lane, as a man, has a
host of enemies, and as politician he is
opposed by host of enemies and those
whose prejudices are strong against him,
yet not one in all the number can say
but what he has got back bone equal TO
the emergency and say, Of his talents,
Kansas will yet be proud Of them. Gen.
Pomeroy is not so marked a character !;
but they will all know that he is there
His big heart, his genial temper, his
kind disposition and gentlemanly deport
ment will not fail OF eXerting an influ
ence for good. whether amongst North
elm conservatives or Southern fire eaters.
Over their election all parties shook
hands with joy. Pomeroy was honored
with a grand reception on his return
from the Capital men Of all parties uni
ting in welcoming him home with an
imposing proce ssioa, OF music and flags,
with banners bon fires and shouts, ALL
without regard TO party OF politics, coll
or or creed, seemed transported with joy,
and to vie with each other in giving il
expression.
Gen. Lane upon coming up here was
rendered grand complimentary excur-
sion, on Chaliss ~ Co.'S new ferry boat,
he was the particular guest Of Mayor
Fairehild, and took the right hand OF the
Fathers of Democracy in Atehson. He
was the hero OF splendid supper
given him AT the Massasoit House. the
old stumping ground Of Democracy.
llluminations shone everywhere, bon
fires, ii anything. burnt more brilliantly
than heretofore, music seemed composed
of more soul cheering strains than usual.
aud LANE, LANE, was shouted from
hundred mouths which would have been
glad, but a short time since, to have
shouted baechanalian requiem over his
grave. lie was introduced by Col. Il.
I. Abell--oue Of the borier-rullian de.
tenders, and partner of Suingtellow of
Kansas troubles notoriety-- an out
burst Of applause. was awoke in the
night by music escorting them to the
ears as they departed for Washington.
Gen Lane had bitter enemies in Kansas,
he has left host of warm and faithful
friends If this letter would not be too
long | should tell You what he said.