Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1863-02-19
INTERESTING FROM KANSAS.

INTERESTING FROM KANSAS.
Popular Outbreak at Leayenworh - The
knights Of the Golden Circle-The Inqui1.-
er md ITS Editor - Colonel JenniSon-
Loyal ResOlHti0nS-Th he End of the In
Qatl4r.
LEAvENwORTH, KAN, Feb. 10.-Our city.
for three days past, has been scene of great
excitement, caused by the discovery of de-
sign on the part of the Valandigham democ-
racy to indorse the Springfield GIL resolu-
tons, and elect delegates to the l. Duisville
copperhead convention. This excitement cul-
minated this morning in the complete de-
struction ofth Daily Inquirer printing office.
But 1t will be necessary to relate events in
their proper order, in order to fully under
stand them.
For some time past it has been known that
the Knights of the Gnldan CirnIn i.,.I --;-'
Their old organizations In this town and coun-
ty. Information gives their number in the
city as about sixty, and throughout the county
at three hundred. They are composed prin-
cipally of the old border rutfian element,
with which we have always been pestered.
All call themselves democrats, and this fac
ton hold the balance Of power here. 1t is
they who have the brains and money, and
their votes carry elections. As Il consequence
all office seekers bow to their decision.
The Inquirer is entirely controlled by this
faction. Its editor, b. Burrell Taylor, is an
extremist; a man of some ability, and has
always been identified with the slayeocratS
since he first came to Kansas, in 1866 lie
was formerly from Ohio, where he first igur-
ed as a free soil politician; he then attempted
the ''sock and buskin," but failed to succeed;
from thence he went to Kentucky, where he
married some slaves-I beg pardon, woman
GIn nd 90 hoe hoo
notorious most blatant and pestient ad-
vocate of slavery. He came to Kansas, set
tied at Leavenworth, and Immediately denti-
fed himself with the worst phases of border
ruffianlsm. He was party to the lynching
OF VIM. Phillips, an estimable citizen, who was
afterwards murdered by the same gang
When the war broke out he proclaimed pub
lcly that his sympathies were with the south.
In consequence of this declaration he found,
or supposed, it would be convenient to leave
suddenly, which he did by going down the
Missouri river in skiH, with a companion
now in confinement as a rebel major and spy.
Taylor reappeared again just as Sturgls and
Denver were in power here, and Immediately
started the Inquirer. Since then he has been
confined to the guard house for several weeks,
by order of Gen. Blunt, for articles having a
reasonable tendency. After his release his
has become emboldened by the copperhead
demonstrations in other states.
On Sunday last handbilS were posted, call
ing mass meeting of the democracy at the
court house. The information was also re-
ceceived that the Springfield resolutions were
to be, in substance, submitted, and delegates
elected to the Louisville convention. con-
sultation was Immediately held by the straight
out Union men, which developed in unexpect-
ed strength the determination of our most re-
spectacle and conservative citizens to put
down any such attempt. Col. Jennison, who,
since his retirement from the service, has
been doing large business as government
ireghter, &c. Col. ID. Il. Anthony, now do
ing business as an insurance agent; Judge
McCahan, lately our city recorder; Captain
Hoyt, and many others of influence and re-
speciality, avowed their determination to
give the administration no trouble with trait
ors in Kansas. Accordingly, on Saturday
night about one hundred and fifty determined
men, well armed, under the direction of Jen-
nison, Anthony, McCahan and Hoyt, were
seen in attendance at the democratic mass
meeting. They came early, quietly taking
their places where they could control affairs.
Their appearance created CONSERVATION.
The managers became alarmed-R. B.Tay-
lor Disappeared mysterious Whispering
which shortly resulted In tine appointment of
the district attorney, 7. b. Fenlon, Doug
las democrat to the chair. Mr.. Fenlon spoke
some fifty minutes, making good and loyal
speech, slightly larded with partizan bitter
ness, which was warmly applauded by the
radicals present, and treated coldly by the pro-
secesh. After he was through, a Mr.. Eaton
arose and introduced a motion to appoint Il
committee of seven to draft resolutions to be
presented at an adjourned meeting on Satur-
day next. In the course of Mr.. Eaton's re-
marks he claimed the democracy as the only
Union party of the nation. This brought Col.
Jennlson to his feet whose appearance was
the signal for violent disturbance on the part
the copperheads. The fact OF the colOnel's
oelng armed, and the evident determination
OF his friends, soon quoted the malcontents.
Alter sharp by-play between Messrs. Eaton
and Jennison, the latter explained that it was
not his intention to stigmatize any other party
as dsloyal, but to claim thas the democracy
were for the Union. Col. Jennison then stated
that he came there to protect loyal democrats
but also to suppress disloyalty.
The democratic meeting adjourned. andCol
Jennison Immediately called a meeting of FIJI,
unconditional Union men. About fonr.ffth,
of the audience remained. d. II. Anthem,
| was called to the chair, and in a brief bn