The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-21
News II % the Far Wet.
II TELLfGENCR FR UTAH, KANsA AND TEE


lCorresponde c the 0ncinsaa Ga rtsI
IoPKKA HOUSE, 'PrKA,(
Kansas, Jan. 8, 1857.
This afternoon the pc pie met in Union Hall, in
this city, Mr.. Thornton, hartman, and John Hutch
inson, Secretary Of the meeting. Miles Moore of
the city of Leaven h. stated briefly the object of
the Convention. Mr., Curtiss presented the follow
ing letter, which wa read to the meeting
ARMSTRONG Housn WrAupon)
KAnsas, Dec 81, 1856. I
nsou has resigned his position, and hasten 10 inform you
that my engsgements win entirely preclude the posi-.
Aiufe win therefore deyovs upon you to sCt in the
osPscity Of Governor. would not dictate 70 you but
would memoralze Congress admission into the Union
and then adjourn should there be NO quorum il would
be well TO take recess until say the Ash Of Hs,ch
Hon JOSH CURTIS, Pre,ident Of the senate
The above is the only information vet received
rom Governor Roberts, and The people are indig-
nant that he should fail to appear at this important
crisis In our history but should consider it more i'm
portsnt to remain at Wyandote In his hands is the
letter OF resignation of Governor Robinson and it
mas not been made public. The people are anxious
TO know the reason why he resigned at this time,
ana denounce him for It. Governor Robinson left
,or washington d. c., several days ago, expecting
Lieut. Gov. Roberts to act as Governor but the lie.
gislature met and no Governor makes his appear
ance with me- sage, and the members are left in a
log. They don't understand is, and are greatly ex-
cited about 1t Mr.. Curtiss presented the following
resolution to the Convention which was discussed
LOT some time, and allowed to pass without action
being taken upon IT.
Resolved, That We view with indignation and scorn
me attempt OF some OF leaders 10 our pre-
sent State government Eenled is with the blood OF
some Of our beat patriets
This resolution seems TO have been passed over by
the pressure OF other business and allowed to die
natural, or unnatural, DEATH The great difficulty
was 10 prove what d" leaders had bartered Off our
state government such an insnuation against
ether Robinson or Roberts would not be entertained
by the meeting, although the conduct of these men
did not seem to be understood, yet a disposition to
wait until a more full developement should be made
before they would pass a resolution of condemnation
against them. committee Of three was appointed
70 prepare and report business for the Convention
The committee retired, and soon returned with the
following report, which, after being fully discussed
ing
whereas the people OF ibe Territory Of Kansas having
sood .S ssne,ioned moTemen, To organize S.a
eInmens Ano, where's that State government has,
In our opinion proved beneficial to interests during
the past twelve monihs therefore
hsoveo InN me principle on which the State orgsni
sDo snteceden' 10 sl csnstitutons
Rcsoyed, Thai tbe uovemept for q State government
commenced IN GOOD faith on the part Of The neops
spd vti De nan tanned Ia spite Of all opposition.
Resolved That we, a. people, capable OF control
mental right we regard the assumption political power
by our ndvert aries, the purthen our complaiptu
and laws, simply looking the repeal certain obnox
ious statutes a. superficial and unsatsfactory
Reoived TIA. the people OF Kansas have none other
thar deter mined intention to build up for themselves
and the protection Of their families tina, any attempt
10 bargain and sell their rights will be doomed the vest
treacheyy
resolution declaring our determination never to
recognise as valid the bogus enactments of the
Territorial Legislature" was presented discussed
and laid over until tomorrow evening to which time
TOPEKA HOUSE, TorKKA,l
Kansas. Jan. 6, 1857.
The Legislative Assembly for the State of Kansas
IN accordance with provision Of our State c,nsti-
luton, met in this city today II was called to or
der al IL o'clock. b., by the Chief Clerk aud John
Hutchinson elected Speaker pro TEN. PRAYER was
offered by Mr.. Oakley. The Senate was convened at
the same time, and was called TO order by the Pres
dent. A commute on credentials appointed by !
both Houses. The Governor and Lieutenant Cover |
nor were both absent and no me- sage was received
from either. The Governor, il is reported has re-
signed his position and the duties OF his Office de.
volye upon The Lieut.. Governor, w. Y. Roberts who
il now in Wyandotte in this Territory. His private
business prevented his attendance po6ay, and the
people are denouncing him for not coming here 20
perform his duties as the chief Executive Of this
Commonwealth
Governor Robinson has left the Territory, and is
now on his way 70 Washington. He supposed
when e l.f., thai Mr. Roberts wsuld be In readi, |
ness 20 perform the duties OF his Office. We hope
that the severe cold weather of today Is degrees
below zero) has only delayed his appearance and
that We shall sec him in the morning. After the
performance OF scme preliminary business, the
House adjourned until tomorrow morning. As some
OF the members were leaving the hall they were ar
rested by Deputy Unites states Marshall Pardu, Of
whom. be desired % sTest:-
UsuIp srArEs ~ AyEsica--rrNKroEr or KANSAS
II ne sauAsl u lid rTrt,@y'-
whereas coupisiat on ca y iris day been made 10
me the uneeF,gsee, Asoc ate justice Of the Territory
Of Kshsas BY samuel J Jones, ina, LYMAN Alter, "
desrspa, Jane, Evpg, Jehu Bailey, Bsrjamin Board
man, ssmoei sesh,tRey, B sRenzle, Henry =.
Adams, - Keyrey, s,,Ihea s2rx,, ]. NJ. M sard
- OEen. hssa B'wes, J. ~ Ru.e, - Cannon
A. }. Aas,s, wiu,n H'ess, : n, Hsr-sIL John Brown
Abbott Robert Mcfarland, - Rsum, samsel Hicks
a iro'' W Ammornsa, N. Hoos, Adam Fisher,
William Pennock, - Coulter, and Alfred Curtss did
be fourth aay Of MACH, A b. 1860 In tho Territory
sfo esad, take upor toomsclves the office and public
p.rtes faurtt dsy oi Karen. A. b 1855. DID ss.
sembe toyeher in tbe town Of Topeka the Territory
Of Kan,s, I. such sgi'sors for ,ae STATE Of Kansas
dd then and there them tAle toe oath Of
Office sucb AID elect the House Of Repre-
iertsuves and President Of the Senate and appointed
mitee 10 prepare ard report ooio Of laws for tie
sovernnept Of The state u kaD,as without lawful ap
Therefore you are hereby commanded 70 ARES, the
said psrtes and bring before me- other ju.
dos officer o. raid Territory 10 DO dealt ~th according
Given undor ny hssd, this fifth day Of .nu.ry, A. d
1857. :. G. CATO
Assistant Justloe SO
The members, eight in number already arrested
were informed by the Marshal that he should return
in the morning and taA them before Cato, In Tc-
cum-ch. IL j. evident that these arrests were
made to prevent quorum from meeting as a Legis.
lsture and in this way our enemies expect TO sub
due ,
oktA1 iiRL ~ ST. JosEPH-HoRRtBLE suvYER-
mes OF A HukTISe PARrY-THg REPoRrHD
AUkDER OF Two sURvIvne PARTIES M THE
CAMANCnk nbIANs-sosE or cALpwELL's PARTY | ,
MISSING.
lOorT9PohseDce Of The 81 tout, Republican
Sr. JosEPH, Jan. 3, fs57.
On last Tuesday night. at IL o'clock, a Gre broke
out in the old Mansion House, on Main street and 4
increased IL volume and fury rapidly aud rristi
bly,, that in few minutes the whole block with the
exception Of Corhys Bank, at the remote corner
M flames. The auction rooms of Mr. Bobst =
mil Gf frgfsla rra1a
LykiDs, the store OF Mr.. Clifford, the millinery of | o
Miss Clifford. the saddley Of Mr.. Israel Landis the
Office Of DR. Purcell. the bakery Of Mr.. Ketschner
and grocery end fruiery, were all consumed. !