They say that they are willing to obey the laws, but no confidence can be placed in any statements they may make.

Most respectfully yours, SAMUEL J.JONES, Sheriff of Douglas County.
From the above, three facts are apparent: 1.

Sheriff Jones is not willing that the militia shall go home, and Col.
Sumner and the United States troops take their places.
2.

He has writs against the sixteen rescuers of Branson.

But of these he has ascertained that thirteen live in the country, and he does not need to go to Lawrence to find them.