New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-17
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.

From The Kansas Hcr1ld-Friru, Jr'y 10
IFsvFSwORTu CRY, Tuesday. July 10, ls55.
The two houses of the Kansas Legislature met at
two o'clock, at Pawnee, July p IN house prepared
for the purpose. .,
The Hon. d. Woodson. Secretary OF the Territory,
called the Council to order and proceeded 10 call the
Ill Of members having certificates of election from he
Governor when the following gentlemen presented
their certificates were qualified and took their seats
Thos Johnson Edward Chapman. Jo1n \. W ake-
field. Jesse Wood, A. NJ. Coifey, David Lyklns' wm.
Barhee John w. Forman, Wm. T. Richardson, H. a.
" Grover. r. X. Rees aud l.. j. Eastln.
Mr. Rees was then called 70 the Chair, and the de-
bt s'ons of the Council opened with prayer by the
Rev. Thomas johnson.
a Committee on Credentials was appointed, consist
il of Me~srs. Coffey johnson and Richardson. They
were empowered in the investigation to send for per-
sons ana papers.
Messrs. A. Mcdonald from the Second District, H.
j. Stickler from the Third and John Donaldson from
the Sixth presented their claims to this Committee for
their right 10 a seat.
NJ. F. Conway who has cOunseled the people to-
disregard all laws passed by the Legislature 10 treat
them as a nullty has failed thus far up 10 the second
day TO come forward with the broad seal of The Gov
ernor and claim seat He ia here in the place, how
ever and we presume does not intend 10 part with the
Governors certificate. He doubtless wishes to preserve
il as a memeno of fidelity and attachment VI his
friend. the Governor, who gave il TO him over q
entitled to il, by having received majority q a5i
votes at the polls. The vote stood-For Donaldson,
396; Conway, 154.
Conway knowing that Donaldson would contest bis
seat and expose the fraudulent means he resOrted
in order 70 obtain his certificate of election from tie
Governor fails to come forward and claim his seat
making the hmsy pretext that this was Missouri
Hans Legislature. 1t appears that IN eonlesting
this District Mr. Donaldson charges that Conway, IN
making a protest against the Maysville precinct
election, committed fraud in signing to
il Of persons living fifty miles distant, who were not at
the election and know noihing of what was therein
stated. This with other things may account for the
absence of Conway. He is probably s,ting wisely in
not coming forward 10 claim his seat.
Messrs Wakefield and Wood, Free-Soiers, from the
Second and Third Council Districts who were defeated
at the frat election but elected at the second election,
took their seats upon the Governor certificate. The
Committee Credentials are now engaged in the ex-
animation of facts in relation to these three contested
districts. The facts overwhelming 10 favor OF those
who were then elected
TIE Council permanently organized by the unan-
nous election of the following officers: President of
the Council, Thomas johnson; President OF the Coun-
ell pro TEN, X. X. Rees; Secretary, John "A. halder-
mani Assistant Secretary, Charles II. Grover; Ser
nt.at-arms Casey h. Whitehead; Door-keeper,
VIM. j. Godfrey. The above includes the substance
of the proceedings of the first day.
The House was organized on Monday by electing
ing the following officers: Speaker, DR.. John II.
Siringfellow Speaker pro TEN, Joseph Anderson
Chief Clerk James M. Lyle; Assistant Clerk, John
Martin; Sergeant-at-Arms, Krameri Doorkeeper,
Campbell. -
from the Governor on the second election obtained
their seats. Our three Delegates obtained their seats
without any objection. Trey, however, did not claim
their right 10 seats on the second election.
The officers for both Houses were distributed equal
on both sides OF the Kansas River.
The Governors Message VII be delivered to-day
Thursday at noon.
Thus far every thing has passed off smoothly and
quietly. without any disturbance or difficulty. Those
gentlemen who anticipated row, have been disap-
pointed. They have found the Pro-savery party to
he composed of men actuated and governed by prin-
epIe ard Justice. More anon. l.. j. EAsTIS.