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Domestic News
April 22, 1856
The Western Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Letter from Leavenworth, Kansas (2nd inst.) reports calm in the Territory post-Topeka Convention. Cavalry regiment garrisoned and prepared to enforce laws, officers aligned despite differing views.
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KANSAS.—A friend residing at Leavenworth, Kansas, writes to us on 2d inst., that he had heard of no disturbance in that Territory, since the adjournment of the Topeka Convention. The last regiment of Cavalry are still in garrison at that place, in readiness, should it be necessary, to interpose the alternative of force to uphold the laws, and although there are a variety of views entertained by the officers of that regiment, when it is necessary to act, there will be but one voice, and that will be in support of the law and the Constitution.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Kansas Territory
Leavenworth
Topeka Convention
Cavalry Regiment
No Disturbance
Where did it happen?
Leavenworth, Kansas
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Leavenworth, Kansas
Event Date
2d Inst.
Outcome
no disturbance reported
Event Details
A friend in Leavenworth writes that there has been no disturbance in Kansas Territory since the Topeka Convention adjournment. The last regiment of Cavalry remains in garrison, ready to use force if necessary to uphold laws, with officers united in support of law and Constitution.