The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1857-08-07

an easy conscience, to the daily work OF
apologizing and defending Slavery,-and
in circulating through the press which he
controls, views Of mems duties and obi
cations which are more pernicious and
baneful than any that can be found in
the writings of the worst infdels, that
have ever lived.
The Disturbances in Kansas. Gov.
Walker responsible for their renewal !!
The appended candid and able article,
taken from the Leayenworth Kansas
Times Of July IL, refutes most conclu-
sively the charge made by the pensioned
editors Of the black democracy, that the
people Of Lawrence, in initiating measures
to establish sort Of municipal govern
ment, for police purposes, "were about to
set at defiance the laws Of the territory,
and of Congress" The causes Of the
trouble are set forth distinctly; aud the
candor Of the art icle will give weight to
its statements. Gov. Walker, in surround
ing peaceful city with a hireling soldiery,
committed an usurpation, which would
be followed by instant dismissal from Of
fee, il the administration performed its
duty. The facts show that it Is Gov,
Walker, not the free State men, who are
char able with the renewal Of the disturb.
ances in Kansas.
Coz. X. J. Waker-Hs Proclamation 10
the People Of Laurence.
We publish, in another column, a most
remarkable ukase or manifesto from tina,
Governor who represents in Kansas a hos
tile Federal administration, and misrepre-
SCENTS the prevailing sentiment OF the Terri
tory. We have read the aforesaid procla'
nation carefully-we have weighed its prop
ositions dispassionately, and we feel prone
to give His Excellency every advantage
which may accrue from wide and gener.
Gus latitude Of Interpretation. But even
then we are lost in amazement, and seek in
vain for some satisfactory cause to explain u
way document 80 singular and uncalled
for in Its spirit, language and purpose.
The ground work OF Gov. Walkers pro-
clamation, and the cause for hurting the
thunder.bolt Of war over the citizens Of Law
ence is that they are determined on forming
city government-ha already adopted u
city charter-and propose electi 6 city Off
GERS. These proceedings Gov. Walker
stamps, with commendabie mildness, rs the
most iniquitous and rebellious which have
disgraced any age or country, and Is deter
mined on putting stop to than by the mil
itary force subject to his orders. in case nj
other methods Ii. Q. tho persuasive TOMS o
the Governors yoice) are found INSULT
cient.
Thus then the matter stands. The citi
zens of Lawrence. in their individual anC
corporate capacity, without authority from
any oganizitiou, have seen it to try and re,
lieye themselves from the vexations and an
/ uONuUCto iuCiuCuk w oh OoSsSsy
They have repudiated the Territorial author
tiles which have brought upon them sucl
desolat,ou and disaster, and they have bce'
unable to organize und,r the Topeka Consti
tuition, as charter was refused them by tn
late Free State legislature. They have had
therefore, choice between two dilemmas-
either to live without law, or else to frame
government in accordance with the mucl
vaunted principles Of "Squatter Sovereign
ty."
They chose the latter, anticipating no col
lision, and desirous only Of relieving them
selves from the unsettled condition Of thei
public and private affairs. Hence the adop
tim Of city charter and the proposed elec
ton Of city officers.
But Gov. Walker no sooner hears Of tn
action Of the citizens Of Lawrence, than GU
comes his proclamation, branding those VIII,
endorse the proceedings as traitors and fan
atics, and announcing his resolution to pu
them down with United States muskets. an,
subject them anew to the inquisition of Fed
eral Courts. This precious document ha,
been more appropriate in the days Of Robes
pierre when the strcets Of Paris ran blood
than IN tins free Repablie where the voice Q
the poopleis thought to be supreme. Nor
this all. To prove that be is making NJ
idle threats, and to bring home to the PEG
pie Of Lawrence the facts Of his power, ",
see companies Of United States troops, mar
shalled and equipped.on their way b, peace
full city. We see the quiet Of the Territor,
endangered and We find another Federal Gov
eminent, and Territorial Executive, and othe
Federal troops, uniting and combinin
against one little town. The old cry Of "re
bellion" is raised, and the stale cant " O
law. breakers" and "enemies to the Union
indulgd IN anew.
How this matter will end il remains 70
future to decide. We anticipate no blood
shed. nor violent collision, Tor the Free Stat
men have never resisted Federal troops, an,
probable never will, unless goaded To an eI
tremity which we do not anticipate. Blu
the effect Of this high .handsd outrage on tn
part Of Gov Walker cannot be 0therwis
than unfortunate, and the consequences dis
astrous for il will revive old prejudlces, res
rurect half forgotten animosities, rekindl,
bitter hates, and quicken the rcmembranc,
OF past wrongs and outrages.
The Governor may succeed in preventing
city election in Lawrence. He may caus'
the arrest Of prominent citizens. He may
subject the people, through the aid OF troops
to frssh indignities and expressions. Blu
this viii prove but the beginning Of the end
For the settlers OF Kansas will rally round
the principles so shameiully violated in tn,
course he has marked out, and thunder forth
Q rebuks in tones that cannot be misunder
stood.
When Gov. Walker entered Kansas, with
Hourishing Of tfumpets and loud huzzars,h he
pledged US fair. Although we had even
then our fears we hoped for the best. Blu,
late Developments have established in oul
mind conciousues that the Free State par
ty can expect but little. If anything were
wanted to confirm Us in this opinion We have
il in tho demonstration against Lawrence.
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