Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-11-14
Rogues Falling Out.
LANE AND HIS KANSAS ROBBERS.

| III ooLlG IdlueT SGfCi0 otltNllCo upOU the lIOY- ernor of that State By the following extract from letter published in the Leavenworth pa pers 1t will be seen that Governor Robinson with all his faults, not only has perception enough to properly appreciate the infamy oi Lane, but also courage enough to advise him oi his rascality in unmstakable terms. The ruff. fan is shown no quarter by the Governor, from whose letter we copy as matter of historical interest.
 When Gen. Lane says that my visit to Leav enworth on Sunday last, was for the purpose of breaking up his brigade, and making Captain Prince major general, he, as usual, states what there iSfIoJ word of truth ill; and if George Reynolds says so, he simply lies, and no one knows it better than himself. It is well known that my business to Leavenworth related to the protection of Kansas, and was made in conse- quence of message from Gens Fremont and Prentss. It is true that while at the fort dis patch was read from Col. udson, of Fort Scott to the effect that from reports of his spies he feared that Southern Kansas would soon be in- vaded, for the purpose of retaliation for the theying, the robbing, and burning that has been done by men from Kansas, and it is also true that took occasion, as do at all times when appropriate to denounce theft, robbery | and arson in unmeasured terms. 1 also criticiZ- ed somewhat freely government that would tolerate such proceedings as were reported to be practiced by the army under Gen. Lane such as laying waste the whole country through which they pass, whether settled by union men or secessionists, sacking Fort Scott, burning towns, stealing horses, mules and beef cattle and selling them to the quartermaster of the army, etc. If denouncing such conduct, or the men who permit it, is treason, then 1 shall al- ways be traitor. Severe however, as my de- nuncations have been, they have not equllled those of the Hon. J. Parrott, Lanes adjutant who denounced Tn my presence, Gen. Lane and his force as highway robbers, deserving of death and urged me to prefer charges against them to Gen. Fremont, that they might be put down. 1 however, respectfully declined to interfere with what was his business, and the business of those connected with the army. If one half the reports are true relative to his proceedings, the government has rendered itself liable for more poperty since Lane took the field to play general all over and pretty h.,r ,si late capacftv, Tor ne says he is not general but simply as Mir. Parrott said, an irresponsible freebootcr. What could he not do as major- general of a division But he says " he knows President Lincoln, dHQ HC hIlONS Oil 4hOC N'il say we'll done thou good and faithful servant" There is too much reason to fear that this IS correct. A President who will permit such proceedings, is presumed to instigate them, and it is but in accordance with the old ruse, that he who has been successful thief without commission, should be promoted and made thief OH larger scale aud more prominent basis As have no means of reaching Presl dent Lincoln directly, as 1 am told he believes nothing from Kansas unless it Is first lndorsed by Gen. Lane, l will say for the benefit of the people of the nation that the men who have property to be stolen, and the men of character and integrity who desire government ot law, and not of highwaymen would gladly exchange some of the instruments and appointees ot President Lincoln for those of exPresldents Pierce and Buchanan.
 There never has been time in Kansas when robbery, theft and murder run riot as since the big general playing of Lane with small cards" Until Lane took the field, property was re- spected in all counties except few immed- ately on the border, but now 1t is unsafe every where. The thieves are protected in and are part and parcel of the rebel army, and nearly all the appointees of the President say amen. | People will endure this state of things but little longer, and if the President persists ln this proceeding civil war will inevitably result in Kansas, not between unlonistS and secess-
 onists but between thieves and thelr victims But I have done with this matter, so far as the Dublic press is concerned 1 intend to pursue the course of law, and protect the people to the extent of my power, and leave the re8ponslDli- ity of anarchy, theft, robbery and murder where it belongs. It may be thought that nave treated this subject with the dignity becoming my position, but how such trade as Lanes speech purports to be can b. spoken ot with dignity is more than l can comprehend. know of no better way then to call man who steals, robs and murders, a thief, robber and murderer, and take the responsibility. The worst that can happen at the hands of such men to person who stands by law and justice is assassination and that is preferable to an alIl- ance with such crimes are perpetrated on oUi v horder with the pretended sanction ot the Tres
 ident. ,, f On the same subject, the St. Louis Republl ) can has the annexed editorial.
 President Lincoln and the administration are bound by every consideration of any wclgh with rnlcrs and with men-we will not adt . christian mcr-instantIy to take such measures a as will spare our people such horrors, ana th'
 worry name of civilization such disgrace, as ar' X tbn conseauence of trusting responsible mill
 tar,, command to a man like Jim Lane. l. co,nmand under the lead of such man IS n
 bottor than an armed and organized bandltt1 C with of course, more temors and power for evl U than attaches to any band of mere robbers ant d murderers. because its officers act under regula l. commissions, and cloak their crimes with tn d mantle of authority. His movements ane
 marches are no better than the raids of lawies
 bands, who spread themselves over defense
 less country to pillage and harry 1t.
 These imputatons do not. we presume, just ,s lv rest on every individual of his command
 Many of his command, probably most of then l. simply obey the atrocious orders they recelv
 But some of his followers arc doubtless equall l. depraved with their leader. We think we not speak unadvisedly. The account of Lane T. march to Osceola-his burning of stores belon;
 ino to citizens of that town--hs destruction ~ it by fire, and his summary putting to dea ot seven of the inhabitants whom he had seize
 nresents a case of wanton devastation al a. atrocity, which admits of no valid excuse. /
 least so 1t is reported to us. The outrages al ge crimes against property and life perpetrated or him in that foray are a dishonor to the fl
 under whose prctended authority they are COT
 mitted, and will hishonor the administration, ,o they are not inquired into and punished in sor
 way.