Kenosha tribune & telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1856-1859, 1856-12-18

cidediy IN the path OF the present enc. Under
this state Of things, however numerous the Free
State men may be, it win be exceedingly difficult
for them, to achieve the rights of which these
bogus laws deprive them, and which are neees-
sary to give them their due weight in the govern
msnt, and to enable them, if in the majority, to
determine the character of the institutions of the
territory.
Whatever may be the speculation with regard
to the course of Buchanan, we look upon it as
inevitable, that all that his administration does
for freedom, will be done only because it cannot
possibly be helped. It's tendencies and procliv-
tiles win all be in favor of slavery, and there is
no question but it will take the excuse of the
Bogus Laws, or any other excuse which may be
trumped up or may present ITSELF to continue the
pro-slavery border ruffian ascendancy in Kansas.
1t is manifest then, that the Free State men of
Kansas, under the most favorable circumstances,
have yet long struggle before them.
They need the sustaining hand of their breth-
rem of other States; and not only do those now
there need such aid and comfort, but il is well
and necessary that others should be encouraged
to GO there.
With reference to appropriations by States,t is
simply question for the States themselves. We
don't understand how any outside authority or
power can question their right in the premises.
If they choose to appropriate sum of money, to
relieve the necessities of the people of Kansas,
they have the same right to do it, as to appropri-
ate for the relief of suffering in Ireland, or else
where. Besides, the pre-slavery men are estop-
ped from all complaint in the premises, as Texas
set the example of State aid, her aid being rem
dered to sustain the proslavery interest in that
territory.
OF course this aid will be extended to furnish
only the articles of necessity and comfort to en-.
able the settlers to remain in the territory, until
they shall achieve their rights, and thereafter be
in a position TO protect and take care of them
selves.
Every person knows that the Missouri Com
promise was repealed for the purpose and with
the intention of forcing slavery into the terrific.
mes Of the government But it would not do to
declare that purpose and hence "Squatter Ssve
reignty' was proclaimed as the reason. Thus
far, however, the rights of the squatters of the
territory have been entirely ignored and over
looked and indeed crushed cut. The effort will
be- and must be, the only resource left, to beat
them at their own game. As they proclaim and
pretend TO abide by the doctrine of equator
Sovereignty" the Free State men must be up
held and sustained in Kansas, until they com
pei the Government to recognize them or com
pei it to abandon openly. its own doctrine.
~ The Report of the p. II. General does MOI
show remarkably fourishing state of affairs il
that department. The increase of revenue OF
letters has been quite limited, and on newspaper:
there has been diminution. The probable cause
this state of affairs is not discussed We think
lpessibly, il may be referred to the increase o
letter and newspaper carrying by express lines
and also to the growing efficiency of the tele
graph An increase of newspaper postage il
: recommended.
The Treasury Department, according to tht
Report, is in q aourishing condition. The pub
Tic are aware that Congress has been indefatiga
bic in its efforts to make way with the publ,
funds, (avoiding, to be sure, everything usefu
and valuable in their expenditures, nevertheless
the receipts continue to keep ahead of the ex
travagance, showing balance in favor of th'
Department The Treasurer recommends re
duction of the tariff on the raw material import
ed for manufacture, does not recommend any re
duction on iron and iron utensils, and says new
era word about the onorous tariff on sugar, whicl
the nation pays in the vain effort to mako tn
raising of sugar profitable to few men in Lou
isana, and soma other of the southern States
| The report contains Favorable allusion to
probability" that free and unrestricted trad
with all nations, might perhaps be the best con
Idition for the nation-an allusion which w,
heartily commend, and trust may some day grow
into reality