Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-09-12
The Presidents Opinion on the
Kansas Outrages

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Kansas Outrages C
The telegraph has stated the result OF q
a visit to the President by sub-com-
mittee of the National Kansas Commit +
tee. The subcommittee consisted OF s
Thaddeus Hayatt, ". F. NJ. Army and {
Edwards Daniels, and they have reported
to the National Committee full state
ment of their interview with the Presi-
dent, which we copy in full:
"The undersigned, in obedience to
your instructions, waited on President
Pierce on the 30th ult., and prayed his
interposition against the threatened slave
oligarchic invasion of Kansas. The fol-
lowing is summary of results:
VIEWS OF THE PRESIDENT.
| The opinions expressed by the Presi- |
dent are substantially as follows;
"While government has been exhaust
ing its constitutional powers (Which are
Ilimited) to maintain order, Kansas Aid
Societies have been actively stirring up
rebellion. A factious spirit among the
people of Kansas respecting institutions
which they need not concerned themselves
about, and which would have all come
right in time, originated the troubles.
: From the nature, habits and education of
the border men, it was natural to find
them excited by such an agitation. AT
this crisis, the north, instead of sending in
armed men, who went about boasting of
their ability to protect themselves, should
have sent in order-loving and law-abi-
. ding citizens; should have sent in peace
seeking men, who would have promoted
concord by moral agencies-bY Bibles
i course would have strengthened the hands
~ of the President, instead of tying them
h as they had been. The suferings of the
, settlers are, therefore, at their own seek
;, ing, and the legitimate fruits of that gun
powder-bible preaching which they and
their supporters at the North have advo-
Gated. Each side is doubles to blame
:, Infammatory appeals are circulated both
! South and North, and reports false or ex.
g aggerated, put forth by hated partisans
to stir up sectional strife. IF each party
:. would only get rid of about hundred o.
!, their designed and restless leaders, agita
: ton would cease, and speedy end b,
put to the disorders.
: The interposition of the Executive il
claimed by both sides, each party urgin,
- against the other exactly the sam,
charges. At this distance from the seem
of strife, the President cannot determin
between them. His action must be eui
ded by official reports. Gen. Smith com
municates very different condition o
things from the exaggerated statement
which have gone abroad. No apprehen
sion of an armed invasion need be appre
z hended. But should it happen, the who'll
Oh power of the government will be exertet
OF to repel it, come from sohaterer source ,
may. The army in Kansas is not Their
S! to prevent or correct outrages unles
at they amount to invasion or insurrection
r The civil power alone is competent t,
- this. Application should be made there
y Gen. Smith had no power to redress tn,
is wrongs of Mr.. Strawn. He applied +,
d the wrong quarter. He should hav,
~ gone to the Courts. As to granting hin
a. an escort, .Gen. Smith thought if Mr.
OF Strawn was smart enough to find his wa,
OF safely to him without one, he ought to b,
IL able to find his way back p The Court
ne are open to all classes of citizens, withou
tie distinction. No authentic informatio,
Id has ever reached the Executive of an in
= diVidual who has sought redress o
" wrongs al the hands OF the civil power il
ne Kansas, and failed to obtain it. If on
y such case had been presented, he would
lr at once have removed the offending offic
c iai- 1.-THE majority ofthe people in Kan
as sas had wanted peace and quiet the,
Of could have had it. The way to get
Ill was for the settlers among themselves t,
re frown down all agitation growing out @
y differences of opinion at to local institu
Ie. tions. The Executive had always fel
soiieitous about the Territory, and hal
al exerted his constitutional powers to thei
I'd full extent to preserve order. The afFai
ut at Lawrence had given him great anxiety
n and he at that time telegraphed both /.
al Col Sumner and Gov. Shannon. beside