The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-11-15

Now that the election is over there can be
no suspicion of''manufactured" news for "po-
litical effect" The truth must gradually be-
come apparent to even democratic incredul'-
ty that the accounts published from time to
time in regard to Kansas, are mainly correct
pictures Of recent events in thar Territory.
II, however, many occurrences in its past
history he still disputed, with regard to the
future there can no motive for distortion, sup
preston, or denial. The truth will now, We
hope, find its way to the eye Of every reader
in the Free North. And in proportion as it
becomes known, we doubt not the verdict of
every honest citizen will be in favor of JUS
tice to its exactes, limits.
We are therefore disappointed at the fail
ure of the Legislature OF this State to pass
the Kansas Appropriation Bill. 1t has ap
peared to US that this was the only way in
which speedy and rfiectual aid could he rem
dered to the sufferers Their necessities are
pressing, and the election Of Buchanan must
greatly d>apoint them. We had hoped that
the legislature of Vermont would set good
example to her sister States in this respect.
and that most of the Northern States would
follow it. But If the States do not act, indi-
viduals must. The settlers in Kansas are
starving in their cabins. The Rev. Mr.. Mute
writes from Lawrence under date of Oc.o
Der 29th. We cory the concluding para
graph -
There are manv in this immediate vicin-
ity who have been prevented from raising a
crop or building decent shelter hv the ne
cessity Of being in arms for selfletense. for
the greater part of the summer. OTHERS
have had their cabins burned or their horses
and cattle sto:en by the maraudrrs. Then
the sickness Incident to every new country.
increased III our case by the hartl>hips and
deprivation ocrasioned by our troubles has
produced much distress. But Just now be-
lieve there il much less sickness than for
much of the time heretofore. and a spirit Of
cheerfulness and hope seems to be dominant
little checked by unpropitious reports from
the recent State elections
Yours for freedom. EPHRAIM MUTE. JR"
! II, however, State Legislatures are ascrse
to making appropriations Of money in and OF
the distressed. there is one thing Which they
are bound to do. and which M consideration
can release them from the obligation to do
And that is to protect their citizens who mi
CRATE to new territories in the enjoyment of
all legal and constitutional rights. The
rights Of unobstructed entrance, Of free suif-
rage, Of unmolcsted enjoyment of the fruit:
OF their industry and skill, should be guaran
teed to every immigrant. Vermont is a.
much bound to protect her citizens in Kan
sas, as the general government was TO pro-
tect Martin kozta against the Austrians in
the BAY Of Smyrna. 1t is the very same
principle, the only difference being that i,
comes nearer to an invasion OF the sanctity
of our own homes
This much the Legislature Of Vernon,
can do |, can demand it of the Execu,v.
Department OF the government. whose imme
date duty it is, and in case of refusal or neg
lect, We think it becomes a case in which tn.
law having become dead let,er,resort shoul'
be had to power behind the throne great
or tha n tho throre its.lf" If tho Enrth fail
to act with energy and promPtitude npon th
matter, it will deserve to wear the yoke OF ;
southern oIigarchv, and to be plundtred AM
murdered 10y Border RufIians at heir pleas
ure.