The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-11-28
Decision Against the People. What is 10 bedons

substance that he deemed it impolitic to
convene an extra session of the Legisla-
ture at the present time. inasmuck as the
regular session will be convened so soon.
It is also stated that the Governor ex-
pressed his disapprobation, in the strongest
terms possible, of the Lecompton Consti-
tuition, and friend of ours represents
that he said to him, that his adherence
of that instrument grew stronger, if posi-
Bile, daily, and he had not doubt but
Congress would reject tit.
In consequence of this expressed opin-
ion of Gov. WALKER, Sec'y STATION
does not seem willing to assume the re-
sponsibility of calling an extra session of
the Legislature, to meet the contingency
unexpectedly thrown upon the people,
although he is free to express his regret
at the conclusion to which Gov. Walker
has arrived.
While we are frank to acknowledge our
deep disappointment, and more particu-
larry because of the reason for hope we
had received personally from Gov. W.,
and because of the great disappointment
it will be to the masses of the people of
the Territory, who had placed confidence
in the Governors willingness to aid US in
the crisis; and because of the grave results
almost certain to follow this decision; yet
looking at the Governors determination
as political movement, in which personal
consequences only are involved, we are
not disappointed. For having done a
plain matter of duty, in rejecting the in
famous frauds at Oxford and in MCGEE
county, charges are made against him at
Washington, and throughout the South.
These charges urged against him with
the President, have such an influence
there as to threaten the harmony of the
Cabinet. Congress is about to convene,
and that body will be called upon to
either approve or reject his nomination.
Had the Governor consulted his highest
interest, in our opinion, he would have
bid the political tricksters at Washington
defiance; and continued in the faithful
discharge of his duties. The people would
have sustained him and done him Justice
In fact we believe he considered this, but
he was looking with too much anxiety tc
the harmony of his party, as all politi
] clans are too much in the habit of doing
Justice to him requires, thatweshould state
that he felt he could present our cause al
Washington in such manner as to ensure
us Justice. If the Administration place.
itself in such position, and through theil
instrumentalities, those rights, of which
we have been vilely robbed, are restored
to the people, to Gov. Wake and Sec'y
STANTON are we indebted for it; anC
not to the Democratic party, nor to thei
President, for both have been blind to thu
facts, only as those gentlemen have made
them patent.
But it is not our intention to censur,
our Executive officers; nor to apologize
for them! Our object in this article ha
been more especially to state the facts
and ask our readers what is to be done
We are on an open sea! The storm
cloud is gathering fast, and is threateniD:
to break upon us in its widest fury! Al
the skill of the mariner is now called int
requisition There is no time to lose il
idle planning, nor in mutinous actor
among the seamen! Our wisest counsel
lors, forgetting sell, and looking only t
the common danger, are implored for ad
wise to enable us to meet the pendin
tempest! Shall we reef the sails, lay bar
the poles, and scud before the wind? 0
with Herculian arm, undaunted nerve
and unyielding will, face the storm, NEE
it like men who fear not death, and LIK
MEN TRIUMPH, let what will betide?
Reposing implicit confidence in tn
wisdom of the people Of Kansas, who as
sembled in Leayenworth on Friday G
this week in Mass Convention, to advis
in regard to the contingency; and VIII
! will meet in this city through Delegate
on Wednesday next for the same purpose
we shall leave the matter to them, an
follow their direction! 1t is evident, eve
to the superficial observer, that it is n
time for temporizing, or for procrastins
ton. The whole issue must be met b
stern actioni Let REASON, not passiol
guide, and we all will follow its teach
/ ings.