Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-06-16
THE DISTURBANCES IN KANSAS.


TX SENATE, JuxK 10, 1850. ,----r------
Mr. Crttenden, Of Kentucky, rose aud addressed the
Senate follows;
rise, NJ President for the purpose OF presenting to
the Senatea resolution In rehtoa to subject that has
long engaged attention and upon which before pre-
sentug IL desire TO Offer very lev remarks The rrso-
luton which nov submit, Senate proposes To re-
quest the President OF the United States ia view Of the
difficulties existing In Kansas and Of the probable EN-.
poyment Of military forces for the restoration OF peace
aud harmony there Ia employ the services uf General
Scott IN the conduct OF those iorceS think his high
station aud character in the country will enable him TO do
perhaps more than else do effect the great
object which all oil Us have in vew-tSc restoration Of
peace and order
Il to me- Mr. President that the Senate Of the
United States have but seldom had under their
sidcraton subject of Importance than the affairs
oil Kansas at the present time. The spectacle which
lists there isalmost enough to make ashamed of
country. Herr IN this land oi sclfgovernment
call IT, in portion OF territory that belongs the
people OF the Uaite States peculiarly under full con-
troll aud sovereignty state OF things exists which, il
may not be called civil war; approaches in almost
distnguishsblc degree II only exists pre-.
vailed there during the session of Congress- for
" siN months and not effective step has been taken
by us TO remedy this great and disgraccul cvan evil
which has been growing day by day in consequence OF
our inacon which has spread wider and wider creating
preudices and inflammation aud extended
~ day. until II has not only subverted the piece and quiet
OF Kansas but threatens the peace of the whole
In this state vi things have here in cold debate
No remedy has yet been devised. III debate have
contribute 10 an impartial Judgment tn the furnishing
by the whole authority the Senate and OF this Govern
nent an adequate remedy for the existing evil dur dis
cussions on this subject svar have been rather of
character To iritate aud provoke crminstc and
criminate, than lead those calm and Just and n
partial conclusions which belongs u.s. judges and
legislators appointed by the great sovereign people Of
United States, to form in this matter.
The subject il full OF responsibility for We
the unqnestioued rulers OF the Territory OF Kansas We
throw or the grea; blame ON no State government
no he, il
we are responsible; and subject addressed itself
to the feelings to the PRIDE and to the duty OF Amer
can Senate the state of affairs in Kansas does IL con.
Germs the whole nation. This whole nation is pulsang
and every elegraphic dispatch that from there
brings an account OF asssnatons aud murders and
ticis which almost almost battles. All OF u.s.
am SURE not more than any honorable Senator to
whom address mysei-tccl that this is weighty and
all important subject aud that behooves act upon H.
act ut once To act with energy, and to in proper
manner, like impartial afbers, like just and just
Judges OF the great subject which the laws aud
OF country have given Us in charge.
Sir, the resolution which have the honor TO propose
contributes something-bu little, knos towards crec.
ting the desirable object which all must have in view
II Is not all that according TO NV view is ne-
cesay for the Pacihcation of Kansas and the perma
nent aud proper settlement OF the controversies which
have up there. shall attempt to 90 over the
history ot these unhappy controversies shall not u.
detakc to measure the wrong which has been deue
the side and the other side That would be vain
labor; it would be worse than vain labor. Ii would be
calculated irttate and excite feelings on the one side
or the other which desire to allay. wish Us
pursue such course this subject shall only give
peace 10 Kansas but shall carry healing throughout this
great nation from end oft the other North and
South and put end the unendly feelings aud pre-
JUDGES which have been excited far aud wide wish to
see broad and general and fratenal peace among all
my fellow citizens OF the United states North and South
This surely il the ambition Of all of US
IL is in vain to look back wo no judicial mower
to judge of crimes or 10 punish maleiactors or criminals
That province Whether this man or that man
committed murder. who began these evils or these q
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parave merit Of the party the other in its various
and bloody progressto go into these questions would
be TO excite useless inquiry We know what the result
has been We know that such state of things exists
and Legislators il is duty and our only business To
remedy the existing evil leaving the proper tribunals
whatever criminal Jurisdiction may be proper them
to exercise over individuals who have committed crimes
We know the state of things which exists in Kansas
We know that it borders civil war and that every
day more aud more aggravated by additional aggressions
and additional wrongs the one side or the other IL i.
not worth while here TO inquire which side is the great
est amount OF evil or Of crime. We know say the
state of things which exists in Kansas Is there RENE
dy! l. il al evil beyond control? Is the mighty
arm OF the people OF the United States paalyzedg Is
their strength inadequate the task set before temy
Have thel no power to assert the majesty their
lawsy power do Justice in despite OF conflicting
parties; Are they impotent? Then let them throw
aside the scepire let them longer a crown which
only deludes when it promises protection, which only de-
ceives when 1t promises government and gives up
try To anarchy and confusion.
We have the power and have the responsibility
| also; we canrot eyidc it, cannot shun it, We then
ought To take wbIever in our power TO sun.
press aud put end at this anarchy and couI
sion We ought to restore law aud government and or
der TO the people Kansas Territory. The good people
VINO nave had they peace, prosperity and security
thrown by tile dstrbcrs of that Territory have right to
our protection We are participants in the crimes which
have robbed them that security I'd protection if We
do not interpose the hand and the power the United
states III order to give them confidence and security aud
law, and government.
The first thing be done is suppress the evil which
now exists further remedy than this will undoubtedly
DC necessary All on which side of th. pnrtes fcon
sidering them generality detached portions of both of
which have been Engaged in this controversy my sympa-
tes are. They exactly where my education and ia,
habits o my life would naturally place them But .ir
trust have some other feelings bescs those of the par
san desire rather 10 be patriot than partisan
have lived 10 learn. through the Of long aud ac-
tive POLITICAL life something Of h-brarance soue-
'i's 'nor, of prudence--I hope may saw something
more oil professionalism much considered OF in the
party strife.
Now, SIR, would for the suppression of this evil EN-
ploy promptly and with energy all the power Of TO
vernnent 20 a. to put end one" TINS bloody
troversy. That is the first 'etnedy. would then feel
myself bound as just man. To examine the case far
what tho wrongs 10 this matter which we can
remedy think there is great dic atty ia the soln.
ton oi this whole subject shall 60 into no particulars
Tor It would occupy time than have intended 10
take from tHc Senate this occasion
think We ought To send Gen Scott there-a man who
IN snch contest earrrs the sword in his lett hand and
III lhs right peace, gehe peace whose grca. name
will speak trumpettorgucd for peace and will do more
than thousand bayorts put end these troubles
HIS words OF reproof will be sharper than sword 10 the
refractory aud the rebellious. Wis words of hope and
ekhortaOn will he comfort and strength to good men
VINO have been drawn nnwilliugly into this strife or Who
have been made it, victims lie il the man of all the
nation, just aud impartial and of known character for
integrity, Tor impartialy, aud Tor Justice All will re.
gard his words Those who unwilling to regard word.
and are lost TO every Of duty, will know that they
can he made to feel the sword Of the people Of the Uni
tee States in his hand. This great Government will have
s laws respected aud obeyed; aud let those who stand
out in open defiance ofhe look for rebuke and for cas
tiscment
Gen Scott is Of Cancellation lie has been tried
frequently and he has been successful in making peace
aud queung the disturbed mind Of the people and their
disturbed action he has been in the field ofbate would
rather employ the name Of great chieain 10 quiet INV
counrymen than employ the sword | would send hin,
there because he Is warrior and NJ mission of peace
That done, sir, and believe it will promptly put an end
TO the anarchy aud conflicts and the crimes which are
being daily perpeaied. what else should we doy Loot
70 the grievances the side the other look 10 tho
wrongs OF ALL and endeavor ~ put end 10 them This
is all we can do To punish the past il beyond
our power and beyond our Jurisdiction. What then
shall We dof Sir | am going little beyond the
limits OF my resolution, hut will say that we should ook
az that Kansas code Of laws which is much complained
Of We should whether there are any there s,
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