The History of Slavery and the Slave Trade; Ancient and Modern the Forms of Slavery That Prevailed in Ancient Nations, Particularly in Greece and Rome, the African Slave Trade and the Political History of Slavery in the United States. Compiled from Authen (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1857. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XXXIII. History Of The Troubles In Kansas, Continued. Judge Lecompte's charge to Grand Jury--Presentments.--Official correspondence.--Attack on Lawrence.--Free State bands organized--attack pro-slavery settlements.-- Fights at Palmyra, Franklin, and Ossawattamie.--Murders.--Shannon removed.-- Atchison's army retreat.--Geary appointed governor.--Deplorable condition of the territory.--Letter to Secretary Marcy.--Inaugural address and proclamations.--Atchison's call upon the South.--Woodson's proclamation.--Armed bands enter the territory.-- Lawrence doomed to destruction.--Gov. Geary's decisive measures.--Army dispersed and Lawrence saved.--Hickory Point--capture of Free State company.--Dispatch to Secretary Marcy.--Murder of Buffum.--Geary and Lecompte in collision.--Official documents.--The Judiciary.--Rumors of Lane's army.--Redpath's company captured-- released by governor.--Capture of Eldridge's company.--Official correspondence.--Assembling of Topeka legislature--Members arrested.--Territorial Legislative Assembly convened.--Inaugural--Vetoes of the governor.--The " Census Bill"--its provisions for forming State Constitution.--Constitution not to be submitted to the people.--Gov. Geary's proposition rejected.--He vetoes the bill--Bill passed.--Disturbances in the capital.---Geary's requisition for D. S. troops refused.--His application for money refused.--Difficulties of his situation--he resigns -- his farewell address.--Robert J. Walker appointed his successor.--Secretary Stanton.--Fraudulent apportionment.-- Walker's Inaugural--his recommendation to have Constitution submitted to the people.--This measure denounced at the South.--Convention assembles September, 1857. --Adjourns to Ootober 26th, 1857. ilS the legislation of congress at the session...