The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-27

ritory
On motion of Mr.. J.. speer, the following resolution
Resolved That, in conformity to past recommends
ons the Territorial Free State Executive Committee be
representative to be appointed in the several districts of
Kansas, the 25th dsy- of August, to meet at Big
pose Recommended in can previously issued and to
take such other action as the exsences Of the times
demand as.Lxs'.
Very Interesting 3kdSs Kansas Territory.
OUR KANSAS conahssospxscx.
KANSAS TERRITORY. August IT, 1855.
Location of Capitol AdcPtjon cfa Consultation and
Admission into the Naipn- Election Frecincts--
Thunder Ciouds about Sarsry-Raiiroad hcov-
:. porated--GOr. Reedeh for ~CaaSsSas-Judse e.
more, 8e.
The seat of government for this Territory is now
permanently located at LIE Compton, situated on the
south side Of the Kansas river, in a rich rolling
country. 1t promises at some future day to be one
of the most lovely cities in the West An act has
passed requiring all public officers Of said Territory
to repair thither with all convenient speed. The
erection of the Capitol and other public buildings
has been ordered.
DR.. Stringfellow, the chairman and leading spirit
Of the House, yesterday offered resolution calling
State convention to adopt constitution, and ask
ing admission of Congress into the Union; that for
this purpose the polls shall be opened the first
Monday Of October next the day on which the elec-
ton to Congress takes place. at every precinct in the
Territory, the ballots to be headed Convention"
and "No Convention"
DR.. Stringellow remarked-"Kansas was growing
faster than the most sanguine had expected, with
population now sufficient to support the machinery
of government. We have California as precedent,
ard other States have been admitted into the Union
with less population. Besides. we now the seat
of war the slavery ssue therefore it becomes u.s.
as lovers of the union of these States to hasten by
all honest means our admission knowing that it
would partly, if not entirely, alay the present ex
element" This resolution passed to- day, without
dissenting voice; also, act to take the Of
the Territory. Talk says there is population Of
thirty thousand already if this is true, you may
count upon fifty thousand by the time Congress meets
Much debate yesterday in reference to the loca-
ton of election precnts; the act elections estab
lshed all the precnts at the county seat. This
violently opposed by many members. upon the
ground that many of the county seats were in pos
session Of the abolitionists, who would be to
nse every in their power to carry ont their
| dark schemes. Many amusing speeches were made
| on the occasion. / give you synopsis Of Mr..
| Whitlocks, of Douglas, as illustrative of Western
| character l need hardly say Mr.. Whitlock is q
man of strong feelings, good heart, and ardently
attached to the Southern cause. He said:-
1.-THE town Of Lawrence Is my home, though
confess am ashamed to hail from such dirty hole.
and will be- az the bill reads, the precint for my
county. The aboltionists can outnumber us in the
town. and it is such rugged place that many, if
fight should occur, will dodge behind the bushes,
and when all is over, swear they had been fighting
like Bengal tiger. He wanted the precint located
one mile from town. on certain beautiful level plain
where every one would be compelled to fight the
rogres face to face, back square out; he knew
spot better suited for border warfare. Besides,
fine fellow lived on the place, always with plenty Of
ice and good whiskey on hand to keep up pluck and
spirit There was also large old house on the
spot, where they could rally and fortfy in case Of
expected defeat. But come what may, he was
ready for the contest fair if possible If not, he in
tended to conquer their rebel spirits by force. His
patience was getting threadbare with their resolu
lions and expressed intentions to resist the laws Of
the Legislature, denying the legality Of such body
| He knew them to be great warriors at q distance
| but could not face the enemy
A storm seems to be gathering in the Territory
| The next election will bring on fierce struggle
The abolition press keep up the rawlings which would
otherwise give way to reason. No man thinks Of
| going into the Territory without arming himself
| capa.pie. severe thunder cloud will pass over
before law and order can be established. We want
| but birds eye view to see If Kansas becomes q
| slave State it must be through wild and beastly
contest. Southern feelings are now 80 wrought up
that every Southern in the Territory and West
ern Missouri would die before he would permit her
to come into this Union free State. It has become
o contest involving Southern pride and honor. We
feel as we are living In the good old Highland and
Lowland warfare days Of yore. It is now slavery In
Kansas or blood disunion and death. How awful to
| look down upon this slumbering volcano.
An act has just passed both houses to incorporate
| railroad from Lcavenworth City to Lecompton
| with capital Of three millions of dollars mem.
Der OF the Council said that he had announcement
so far as the money was concerned, and had no
| doubt Of its speedy completion. 1t is hoped this
road will form part of the great Pacific railroad,
thus making the city of Leavenworth point of i'm.
portance in the eye of trade.
Gov. Reeder to-day sent in short message to
both houses of the Legislature, apprsing them of
the termination Of his Official duties maintaining his
balance to the last, still averriDg the illegality OF
the construction Of the Legislature. The message
was received with rejoicngs. II is reported he will
not depart until alter the election in October,
and will be the administration candidate
for Congress, which, together with the aboli.
ton vote, would secure his election beyond doubt
He seems all happiness at his recal-better go back
and play his melancholy harp on the banks Of the
Schuylkill.
Judge Elmore, it Is said will contest the right Of
the President to remove him from his Judgeship.
Inc INDIANS sent up petition to-day, praying the
abolition Of the use and sale Of intoxicating liquor
among the Indian tribes of the Territory. Thi,
speaks well for the civilized tribes in this region
many of whom are wealthy and worthy citizens.
This morning brought clear, sunny sky tn
first show Of good weather for two weeks. Road
have been 30 wet and bridges 30 badly damaged
that communication has almost entirely been cut or
from the east and different parts of the Territory 40
cannot give you full advices. Many farmers have
lost their wheat Much sickness apprehended
Whitfield Is making treaty with the Indians
The Southern press here are coming down upon Col
Isaacs for his land specuatons the same for which
Reeder Is condemned. There Is little inconsistency
in lifting up Col Isaacs GW.M.
Stock Sales.
PmiApnrmA Aug. 2s.-Reported by G. D'lnviners-