The Washington union., 1857-08-28
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[correspondence Of The uniOnl
KANSAS PoLITICs.-Gov. WALKER. THE ToPE-
KATTEs --oSAwKEE LAND SALES. DEMOCRAT
IC MRETING.-'JIAf' LANE AND MR. PERRIN.

LEAvEswoRrH August Is, 1887.
1t has long appeared TO me somewhat singular that the
Washington Union-a journal capable, from its COM
manding position and wide circulation of refuting SLAM
der and unwilling lsehoodshould contain little in
the shape of correspondence from this Territory; while
the whole abolition press is teeming with the misrepre-
sentatons of hired scrbbe, employed to traduce the
administration by the grosest peryeron of facts, and pre-
pare material for the contest of 1860. Certainly this
of the Union cannot be attributed any desire
the part of the conductors of that Journal to withhold
correct information from tho public much less would
they give tact endorsement by their silence, to the
wholesale fabrioaons which daily crowd the columns Of
the New York Times and Tribune
Since came into the Territory few weeks ago have
been not inattenve observer of passing events of
and measures and being moreover if understand my
feelings an impartial observer, allied to faction,
and free from bias of every kind propose to present to
the public through your columns the results Of my OBJ
servatons believing that in respect TO Kansas affairs R
norance is not bliss is it folly to be wise The great
est folly is the folly of those who wifuly shut their eyes
to the truthwho believing that their Judgments nfa
bic, resign themselves to every auson that comports
with their peconceiyed notions, and reject whatever
would convict the if received of having previously
tertained an opinion
The political affairs of this Territory seem to be s
in a somewhat unsettled condition There is hardly any
organization of parties the question of slavery STILL to
extent distracng the democrats, and the rcpub
lcans being divided between the utram of Greeley and
the moderation real affected, of Raymond The most
active IL the efficient organization n the Ter
ritory composed of that class of ultra mpracticable
stubborn stiff necked, unrelenting and unmitgatcd f
natics and bigots who support the Topeka constitution
and who by process of reasoning peculiar to themselves
have brought themselves to believe that this instrument
the product of the joint labos Of Lane and Robinson is
sovereign balm for all the ills that flesh is heir to
the buwark of freedom sacred than the oonstitu
ton of the United States, Magma Charta of far
more value to mankind than that extorted from King
John by the barons ut Runnyneade. The proceedings
of these one idea viewed ridiculous by many
rational and thinking men. But what may appear a
harmless diversion innocent pastime Of cldren of
larger growth, is deserving of serious attention
What to the superficial observer may appear farce may
suddenly be converted into tragedy. Almost all luna
tics dangerous and, inasmuch the insanity of the
Topekates is clearly established the polygamy of
Utah. is right and proper that their movements should
be closely watched lest at hour ancied security
the part Of government they should the standard
of revolt and the unhappy strife which recently
ragged in this Territory, and at time threatened to
draw into its vortex every State of the Union
Gov Walker has taken proper precautions to prevent
any disturbance of the peace. He is cncamped at
hold in check the restless turbulent and rebcous popu
laton of that hotbed of reasonable araticism Gov
Walker supposed by to have acted prccipate
ly but results have vindcated the wisdom of his policy
and shown that the measures taken by him precise
y such the exgency of the occasion required He has
put deadlock upon the wheel of revolution and rebel
lion The people of Lawrence, well convinced of the
crgy and determination of the they have to deal
WITH have concluded that discretion the better part
of vaor. They make no forward movement; they dare
not! Pausing on the verge of the precipcc they hes
tate to take the fatal step forward which would plunge
them in the fearful abyss of revolution disunon and
civil Such a step they will not take so long Gov
Walker is left by the administration to the exercise of
s'sound discretion in the management of the affairs of
this Territory But let the administration show any
symptom of wavering, any dstrust of the wisdom and
propriety of the pursued by the governor and it
will verify believe be the signal for revolt All the
facols nalconents of the Territory emboldened by the
weakness and nciiciency of government which they
both hate and fear will at proceed to organize their
'Satc government and bid defiance to the laws of the
United States as they defy those of the Territory of
Kansas.
Attending the land sales at Osawkee several days,
had excellent opportunity of ascertaning the political
sentiments and feelings of the sovereign squattes Of
opinions various the degrees of latitude
from which the settlers But there senti
ment which, in classes found predominant all
Others and that desire to maintain the peace and
quiet of the Territory undtubed by agitaors within her
borders ofcous Intermediates from abroad Before
the close of the sales democratic meeting held at
which resolutions passed denouncng in the strong
est and most emphatic language all interference by out
sders in the domestic affairs of the Territory endorsing
the course of Governor Walker and demanding the sub
mission Of the constitution to be formed at Lccompon to
vote of the people Judge Elmore presided over the
meeting; Ex-Governor Shannon chairman of the
mee on resolutions and speeches. endorsing the resolu
tions were made by General Whitfield and Messs. Per-
rim and Garrett
While the people, the bona @ settlers of Kansas de-
sire peace and opposed to all unnecessary agitaon
of the vexed question Of slavery there are in the Terri
tory several restless and ambitious demagogues whose
vocation il is to excite and influence the popular mind,
that they may be elevated to power at whatever cost to
the peace and happiness of the people OF all these ag
tators the most restless and dangerous is James H. Lane
or MS he is familiary called by his followers, ''Jm
Lane This turbulent and unprinciped demagogne Is
untirng in his efforts to stir up the popuace to sedtcn
and revolution speaking whenever and wherever he
find an audience and all occasions making the most
inammatoy appeals to the passions and preudices of his
hearers During the last two months there have been
but two disturbances, growing out of political causes in
the Territory These occurred at Doniphan, and were
the fruits of the seeds of dscord in that quiet
and peaceful town by the hand of James H. Lane Don
ipban is the residence of that individual and is
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