Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-03-19
The Kansas ImbrogIio.

The Savannah Republican, in an article
upon the Kansas imbroglio, presents The
following statement Of the present posture
of affairs:
1t is well known that for year past, reg
ular and legitimate government has been in
operation in Kansas. 1t was organised under
the law of Congress passed for that purpose
and in accordance with the provisions OF the
same. A Governor was duly appointed by the
President Of the United States, aud under his
order an election was held for members of q
Territorial Legislature. This done, the gov
eminent was fully organised, and proceeded 10
the exercise of its legitimate powers and juris-
diction. This government has been recognised
as regular and legal by the federal authorities;
yet the minority, who were defeated in the
election of members TO the Legislature and q
delegate to Congress, becoming dissatisfied,
cOnspired with large bodies Of newly arrived
emigrants, sent out for the express purpose by
the Abolition societies of the North, TO sub
vert the existing government and TO establish
one of their own in its stead. So far as the
forms of organization is concerned this pro-
iect has been fully cOnsCmmated. A new
Governor and new Legislature have been
chosen, and duly inaugurared, while second
delegate TO Congress has been duly commits
stoned and sen; on to the federal capital. All
this has been done, confessedy without any
authority of law whatsoever, but solely in
pursuance of the will, and upon the individual
responsibility, OF the parties engaged in the
movement.
The objects of the Abolitiwn leaders
who have organised the spurious govern.
ment, can be CLEANED from the following
extract of a letter written by their Cover
Robinson, under date of Lawrence, Feb.
10, 1856, which has been furnished the
Philadelphia Times by its Washington cor
respondent:
avn glad to learn that our cause has so many
true friends in Congress. | regard that body
as now holding the destiny of Kansas in its
grasp, aud | assure you that every act and
word Of every member is watched with m
tense interest by every free State man in Kan
sas.
Tell our friends to admit us into the Union
if they can, but if they cannot do that, get Us
through the House, if possible, aud at all events
stop all appropriations for the Territorial Gov
eminent, State House and all. Pass no law
for the Territorial Guvernment-accept Us
into tie Union or nothing. We can live an
other year, if necessary, out OF the Union,
but it is useless TO attempt to patch up any
Territorial Government whilst Pierce appoints
the Governor and Judges.
The pro-slavery men are trying to coax,
fatter and brighten the State officers, from
taking the oath of office on the 4Ih of March.
They are very anxious we should let the cor
stitution fail in that way. They say we may
meet and memorialise Congress, or do any
thing else if we will not take the oath of Of
fee. Their plan is to get another Constitu-
tional Convention, and then hire few thou
sand men from Missouri and the South to
come here and live till a State Government is
formed.
But we must never he made to go back
again and begin "de moro" 1t is said that
private instructions have been received to have
every member OF the State Government ar
rested for treason, as soon as he takes the oath,
but do not believe it, and If | did, il would
make no dlfference-the oath will be taken,
If life is spared.
We are in "A constant state of excitement.
We have rnmOrs that war has actually com
menced again at EastOn, and some Of the
people in This victity have gone to the asSis-
lance of the Easton people We are threat
ened with invasion on the 4th of March, and
We are drilling ard organizing for selfdefence
Gen. Deitzler will give you detailed answer
20 your welcome letters aud furnish the news.
The war at Easton has blown over. The
KIckapOo Rangers concluded to wait, when
ney heard that Sharp's rifles were alter them.