The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-20


There is little doubt but that che Free
State men throughout the Territory. with
nerr anu there an execution; feel rejoiced
at the happy and speedy dissolution OF
the Topeka Legislature. Much ground
Of annreheusion existed that the delibefa
atoms of this assembly would not termi-
nate without seriously disturbing the pres
emit tranquility Of the cStntrt; and there,
BY materially prejudicing the interests OF
the Free State party.
In our opinion, the convention OF that
BODY - Legislature, and the, assumption
of legislative authority was iii-advised at
this iuncture. and calculated to produce
Infinite mischief instead of the results that
have been from time to time so eloquently
foreshaduwed and anticipated IN the
speeches Of some Of the self-c6nsti t,lted
leaders OF the Free State party. Notwith-
standing the enthusiasm and zeal with
which these individuals have advocated
an unwayering and persistent adherenee
to this organisation we are totally ignef-
ant of any valid reason being given by
them for this course, or any adequate or
satisfactory Development of their policy.
In no instance have they indicated in
chat 4nanRer Kansas was to be- admitted
into the Union as Free State through
the instrumentality of this Legislature.
That slfiall party and lis leaders are only
culpable however for their unreasoning
zeal. We do not propose TO censure them
for not attempting to explain to the people
how their interests was to be advanced
BY the meeting of the Topeka Legislature
and the adoption of code of laws simply
because it was not practicable for them to
make such explanations.
There is another ground upon which
we proposed to oppose this Legislature,
which all sober-ininded men VIII concede
is tenable; viz: that Of its being Legis-
lature representing a mfaorlty of the peo-
pie of the Territory.
Its opportune dissolusion has obviated
the necessity of our assailing the policy
Iof those with whom we hope we may now
cooperate In establishing permanently
free institutions in Kansas and in destroy
ing that misrule that has so far disgraced
its history.
In this adjournment l feel that tho
only cause for civil disturbance is remov-
ed, and regret that | am not prepared to
sympathize IN that painful sense Of disap-
pointment which weighs upon those who
were getting ready for war. Ny friends
of martial spirit, who, like the war horse
of cid sn1elt the battle afar of, will allow
me to suggest that their FURNISHED rifles
and their supply Of cartridges will not be
needed, and that they may now betake
e themselves to some legitimate employ
ment: and 1t is TO be hoped that they
may prosecute it in stich if1anner as 10
rebound to the public veal; as well as to
9 their individual advantage. All contests
! hereafter will be bloodiess. It is the bal-
lot box now, and not the sstented field %
where right and Justice is to be asserted
and maintained. Conservatism has
achieved a glorious triumph. It has given
us the strongest guaranty of continued
:, peace, and has thereby dealt fatal blow
: TO delnagaoguism. am confident now
that the personal ambition of leaders will
have to give way to the public good.
Since the adjournment, the policy ot
the Free State party is plainj before, theii
position was one Of extreme difficulty and
I embarrassment. The elements of this
party may now unite, and establish theiI
principles in spite Of National or Other
Democracy. When Free State men are
: striving for the SAME object, to ensure 9
3 triumph unity and harmony should char
acterize their policy.
Now we behold the adyersary-the Ma
tional Democracy-weakened By IFS feuds
and dissensions. they have commenced
a domestic warfare, Which viii result in
! permanent division in their ranks. They
a are weak with their strength undivided
e Now conquest is easy. The usurpation
! may be destroyed at q blow, and peace
, and justice reign in our midst.
| say the course is plain; every mar
: must see. it. It is to peacefully and quiz
; city, In the manner our Fundamental Law
= has pointed out, take possession Of the
, Territorial Government The time j:
approaching when this may be done. Il
is the duty we owe 10 ourselves, TO the
country and to Heaven, to strangle that
monster In It's weakness.
5 FREE STATE.