The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1856-01-29
KANSAS MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
ITS RECEPTION.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 81.

WASHINGTON, j an. Il.
SEsATE-A message was received from the
President of the United States. He says cir
cumstances have occurred to disturb the gov
eminent of Kansas, producing condition of
things which renders it incumbent upon him
to call the attention of Congress to it, and to /
urgently recommend the adoption of such
measures as the exigency requires. He al
ludes eulogistieally to the principles embraced
in the Kansas Nebraska act and the ystem of
government and laws passed to put it in opera
ton. While Nebraska is successfully organ
lied, the organization of Kansas is long delayed,
attended by serious difficulties and embar-
easements, partly from local maladministra-
ton and partly from unjustifable interference
from the inhabitants of some States entertain
ing views foreign to the interests and rights Ct
the Territory. Governor Reeder, instead CT
constant vigilance in execution of his duties,
subjected himself to setting an example for
oating law, which impelled the President to
remove him. FIe alludes to the msdirected
re ii of the emigration propagandists and the
clas:ing of slavery and anti slavery interests
as the causes of mischief and as emphatically
condemns the efforts to force determination
Of the slavery question upon this inchoate
State The first Legislative assembly, what
| ever may have been the informalities in the
/ el0ctlOH Ol Tic WAS All pEdCbiCdl
purpos e lawful body and in this connection
the President rebukes Mr.. Reeder's conduct
as regards the removal Of the seat of govern
ment and his refusal to sign the bills passed
by that Legislature. The ill-feeling in that
| Territory had now reached such point that it
threatened the peace not only Of Kansa but
/ the Union. Relative to the recent convention
which formed free State constitution, the
Pres dent says it was party and not the
people who thus acted contrary to the princi-
pies OF public law and the practice under the
/ constitution ofthe United States and the rule
of right and of common sense. The movement in
Opposition to the constitutional authorities in
Kansas is revolutionary in its character, but il
it reach the point of organized resistance it
/ VIII be reasonable instruction, and it will be-
come the duty Of the Federal Government to
sup reSs it. 1t is not for the President to de-
fine the duties OF States or Territories or decide
whether law is wise or unwise; just or un-
lust. 1t is his duty to cause it to be executed.
The great popular prerogatiye of self-goyern-
ment must be respected
The President says it is his duty to preserve
order in the territory and yindicate the laws,
whether federal or local, and protect the peo-
| pie in the full enjoyment of selfgoyernment
from ali encroachments from without. AL
llIiOupkl Int SGllOuS dilA ShlOdtCHlilS UlSIuI
btnces announced to him by Coy. Shannon
last December were quieted without shedding
ofblood, there is reason to apprehend renewed
disorders there, unless decided measures be
forthwith taken to prevent them.
. Heconcludes by sayingif the inhabitants Of
Insufficient numbers, the proper course viii be
for convention of delegates to prepare con-
stitution, and recommends the enactment Of y
law to that effect in order that her admission
into the Union may be in lawful and proper
! manner, and that special appropriation he
made to defray any expenses which may be-
come requisite in the execution of the laws OF
the maintenance of public order in that terri
tory.
Mr.. Seward differed from the President; but
under the present state Of foreign relations he
, would foreGo arguments on that matter now.
When, in the judgement of majority of the
Senate, the time shall come for action on the
subject, he would endeavor to make good his
opposition to the policy, the positions, and the
sentiments which are conta ned in the Presi-
, dents message.
!, Kansas shall desire State formation and be
Mr.. Mason moved the reference of the mes
sage to the Committee on Judiciary.
Mr.. Clayton thought it better to organize a
select committee of thirteen.
Mr.. Seward suggested that in the Commit
| tee on Judiciary there were no opponents OF
the Administration, while on the Committee
on Territories there was only one. He thought
it would be generous and fair to let the minor
ity have hearing, but would not insist on the
motion that the message be referred to the
Committee on Territories.
The Senate then adjourned until Monday.
EoUsE.-While the clerk was calling the
roll for the election of Speaker, the DOOR
keeper announced a message from the Presi-
dent
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio objected to its recep-
ton.
Sudden excitement sprung up all over the
hall, various gentlemen demanding to know
the character of the communication. The
Iclerk vainly enieayored to enforce order.
4 Amid the turbulence, the voice of Mr. Orr
was heard, expressing the hope that the Pres
dents private secretary might be permitted to
state his errand. (Cries OF go ON with the
election and order, order.')
Mr.. Craige claimed the right to be heard,
declaring that he represented a district in
4 North Carolina, which was the first to proclaim
independence from Great Britain. What he
further said was lost in the confusion and
cries of go on, Mr.. Craige, lear him, and or
lder," nearly all the members being on their
feet ase
1 Mr.. Craige would let the gentlemen know
he was not to be put down by their voices.
Mr.. Pain. In the name of God and my
country l am ashamed of these proceed
lings.
Mr.. Craige-And am ashamed to have a
colleague who objects TO the exercise of my
rights (Renewed yociferations of 'order,''
.'calI the roll, - and intense excitement.
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