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question of what kind of an officer, he replied, “ he was an officer 
of the U. S House of Representatives, and was called sergeant-at- 
arms.” 
His papers were then called for, and he handed his subpoena to 
a man they called colonel, who had the appearance of a man who 
might read. 
After a thorough examination of the papers, and seme consult¬ 
ation, he told Mr. W. “his case would be considered,” ashing him 
if “ he did not know these were war times.” 
When Mr. W. expressed his ignorance of such a fact, the ruffian 
replied, “ he would inform him these were war times, and folks 
must be on their guard; that it was a matter of importance that 
people be examined who do not show a plain front.” He finished 
his dissertation by saying “ that Mr. W. could not be released from 
custody, as the captain was not in camp.” 
Mr. W. told him “ it was a matter of importance that he be 
not detained, as he must appear before the committee of investi¬ 
gation at Lawrence; ” and, after a good deal of urging, another 
examination of his papers, and a new consultation among the 
ruffians, it was decided that Mr. W. and the witness should be 
sent under a guard of armed men to Lecompton, to be examined 
by Col. Wilkes, commanding at that time. So, after a detention 
of an hour or more, they were sent to Lecompton, and delivered 
to Col. Wilkes. After an examination of the papers, assisted by 
a Gen. Cramer, Col. W. told Mr. Weaver he thought “he was 
entitled to pass without molestation; but the forces in the terri¬ 
tory being still unorganized., he would be liable to interruption 
and detention by the way.” 
He told him, also, “ if he was hailed by any of the parties, to 
answer immediately, by all means, else he would certainly be 
shot.” 
At the request of Mr. W., to save detention by these parties, 
Col. Wilkes gave the following pass: 
“ Lecompton, Kansas, May 13, 1858. 
“ To all whom it may CONCERN : This is to certify that 1 
have examined the papers of Mr. J. A. Weaver, in company with 
