Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1886-02-18

here s,.hough they contemplate going ~
| to lawrence every day if they can. They
are now in o. oppcs'te my room and heal
| them discuss the matter. They are no
aware of my being here. They leave by thu
boat W. Campbell, to 60 up the Missouri
river. no doubt finding it impossible to gel
to Lawrence learn that las
NIGHT the ferry boat, Lizzie came
down from Lawrence, having made a trir
there. and brings discouraging news to the
effect that our friends there are dispirite6
and weak, and must be defeated, which il
only another name for the destruction of the
town and slaughter of the people. This
afternoon body of some twenty horsemen
crossed the ferry from Clay county, and
took the road to the Territory. Immediate
" after, a buggy with two sorrel horses
driven by a young man, said to come from
Westport. crossed also. This was probably
the set of chief plotters who did not desire
to be on the ground till the last blow was Ia
be struck, and who are now notified to come.
Coates wishes me to leave the house, and 20
to Mr.. Browns up the ravine. On reflection
declined it as an increase of risk, and deter
mined to remain here. but it is plain must
be off before the assailants of Lawrence
come here, for they will swarm down here
like a pack of wolves. and will probably
search the house. Coates says the Amazon
will be down tonight and he can, he thinks,
get me on board, as he is we'll acquainted
with Capt. Choteau. Midnight-Amazon has
not arrived as expected.
Monday, May -. The Amazon still not
here, and this almost the last chance to
get off. If she should be delayed till to-
night, it might yet answer. II o'clock
Amazon arrives and goes down the river
without me. !rhe W. Campbell may be here
tonight. Sundown-The W. Campbell is
not here, and probably will not come. In the
evening whistle sounds. Mrs. Wilcox, who
happens to be in the room, looks out of the
window and says it is a boat coming up. She
proves to be the Martha Jewett, which has
some forty or fifty southerners on board, and
was expected TO bring Robinson. few OF
them stop here. and in the usual style pro-
claim that, if the people here want any cOun-
try taken, they are ready to take it. Great
cheering at the wharf. How different from
the arrival of northern men. With the one
it is fllibustering adventure, a drunken
spree, full of pistols, guns, hurrah's, boast
ing, etc. With the other it is the business of
life, and they come quietly, with no noise OF
display, ana Immediately go to buying oxen,
wagons, ploughs, etc.
Midnight, and the w. Campbell is not here,
This is the more to be regretted. as she would
be a sure boat for u in all respects. For the
first time begin to despond. / think con-
stantly of My dear wife and Ida. They will
see all the news and be worked up to the
highest pitch at the uncertainty of my fate;
ana now Lowrey has about reached home,
from whom they will expect everything, and
all that ne can tell them will make the mat
ter worse instead of bette. My poor. dear
wife. How happy will be if can once get
into civilized country and to telegraph
Otic3, that can relieve her distress
Tuesday, May 20-At 1870 O'Clock this
the w. Campbell sounded her whis.
tie. having staid at Leavenworth last night,
only three hours .un. | learn that she has
but one or two passengers.
What an admirable opportunity is
LOST. The fates seem to be against US.
II n. III. The u. II. Lucas" goes up; an
boat, even if going down. An
awkward occurrence happened in doors.
Having NOT = - out of my room for several
lays, Mrs. A!o.roe Eldridge and Mrs. Will
.ox called me out into No. 26 to clean up,
md az No. 26 has no lock, the chamber maid
stepped in, and though called back at OF ce,
probably saw me. Afterwards she knocked
It the door and opened it and met her lace
o face. She stepped back and said she
would come again. This is very awkward
md makes it necessary for us to decide
whether we will trust her in full and bride
Ter. Edward Eldridge says he will talk to
Ter. He has done SO, and l have done the
anne, and have applied the universal argu-
nent. She promises well and I have some
confidence. Coates and Corant are exceed
ngly anxious | shall take a wagon fitted as
or an e,nigrant. and pass through Missouri
o Iowa, and they have engaged man to 60.
regret that they have done so, for do not
consider it at all safe. The 81. NJ. Con-
ers." Captain Bowman, from Pittsburgh,
5 expected this evening, and it is now ar
anged that Coates shall speak to him, and
hat if possible, 1 shall go on board tonight,
nd pass up the river with him, and then
own. About O'Clock the ''Edinboro" came
own, Captain Abeel), and, as sne is to lie
ere all night, and the sky is cloudy, feel
nxious to get on board. The "Convers"
ending for Mr.. Coates | find he
as gone to Westport, being
ent for by Governor Robinson, who
as been brought upon his way to LecOmpton.
ent TO Conant, in whose hands Coates left
ne matter. Monroe Eldridge says Conant
efuses: that he is afraid of the consequences
} himself and his store if it should be
nown, and he considers it too dangerous to
pproach the captain with any proposition.
sent to him, then, to 60 on board or else
here, and only learn the captains name
nd his political opinions: to do 80 that I
an Judge if dare send for him, and make
Re proposal myself, as he may not know
iVs DuG OOuduG fears W 10 even LQlS.
ard Eldridge is sick. colonel is gone, Arms
uot we'll and Monroe has the whole bust
ess on his hands. Sent for Mr.. Taylor,
no agreed at once, and went aboard, re-
orted in an hour that the captain was from
labama, and that some of the new Alabama
mis- rants were on the boat talking and
rinkiny with him, and all their toasts and
)nvC rsation we're of the most violent pro-
avery character. Of course We gave it up,
though l am by no means certain that
az tain Abesl could not have been bribcd
Y shrewd man. Up to midnight the Con-
sIs has not arrived. Arrangements made
call me when she comes, unless the cap
in will agree to be here all night, as he re-
rms down.
Wednesday, May 21.-At o'clock a. M,
rs. Coates knocked, and was obliged to
mp into bed after letting her in. She says
e Convers arrived at s a. m; that Mr..
oates has seen him, and he says if I will
me tc Weston or Lexington. the places
here he stays all night, he will take me. :
lie comes from her husband. for an an )
'er. What nonsense. Drive forty-three ,
lies to Weston, or 130 miles to Lexington
rough most dangerous neighborhoods to
ngerous places. / urged her to have Mr.. :.
,ates tell Bowman at once who the passen-
r was to be. and to offer $3.50 either to run ,
wn here Friday night. or mold back so as .
lie by here on Saturday night. She left |.
carry Ely message. 1t is now nearly 4 p.
and have no answer. Coates has gone .
Lecompton to attend to Robinson. must
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