The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-24
TEL EGR APHIC.

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TELEGRAPHIC.
ST LOUIS, Dec. %, 1867.
The Democrat has from Iecompton that the Le-
gslature passed act submitting the Calhoun consttu
ton to the vote of the people of the Territory the 9th
Of January in three forms, viz x-Firs constitution
with slavery second constitution without slavery third
against the constitution.
Stringent have been adopted for watching the
polls oA the 21st Committees appointed in each
precinct to take the of all voters, to detect
false returns good many Mssourans were going over
10 vote.
An exciting afray occurred at Donphan in which free
State man named Latham had been murdered.
The report of Gen. Lanes death was false
Secretary Stanton had rejected the militia and other
obnoxious bills, whchvTere no. insisted on by the Legs
lature.
The Democrat has further advices from Kansas Stating
that the Legislature has passed act repeating the law
authorizing the Constitutional Convention.
The militia law was passed Acting Governor Stan.
toms veto.
General Iane appointed Major General with eight bri
gades also Adjutant, and full military organization
THE PRESIDENTS INSTRUCTIONS TO GEN. DENVER.
WASHINGTON, Dec %, 1857.
The President in response to call OF the Senate day
sent large of documents Kansas anairs-among
them the following -
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, !
WASHINGTON, Dec IL, 1857.
JAMES W. DENVER, Esq, Secretary and acting Governor
Of Kansas Territory
SR-You have already been informed that Mr.. Stanton
has been removed from the Office of Secretary of the Ter
rtory Of Kansas and that you have been appointed in
his place desire 10 state 10 you distinctly the rea
of this change. The Convention which met at Le-
compton the first of September had framed consitu-
tuition, and had authorized It's president to submit the
a.
December whether this constitution should be adopted
with without slavery. The importance of the issue
could not well be estimated. II involved the
pete and authoritative settlement of the only subject of
difference which had seriously agtated Kansas or inter
fered with its prosperity. The qualified electors there
rnquestonabe right to attend at the polls and give their
votes on the day appointed but they required 10 do
so by the highest considerations of public duty. In the
exercise Of this right moreover they entitled
adequate protection by the Territorial government and
the acting Governor bound TO employ all legal
nj his command TO give security and fairness TO the
election. With the conflicting opinions which prevailed
In the Territory on tho question submitted he bad
issue at the ballot box, and to that peaceful
arbirament they might safely be referred The great
TO preserve the peace Of the Territory and
freedom in the election Entertaining these views he
surprised 70 learn that the Secretary and acting Governor
had the st OF December issued his proclamation for
special session OF the Territorial Legislature the 7h
instant only few weeks in advance OF its regular time Of
meeting, and only fourteen days before decision 10
be made on the question submitted by the Convention
The course Of Mr.. Stanton, the Prcsiden, seri.
ously believes, has thrown n element OF discord
among the excited people OF Kansas and h directly at
therefore, with the peaceful policy Of the admins
aiion. For this reason he has felt hts duty 10
him.
From these views you will readily understand what
the President regards the chief duty which deyolves
upon you Mr. stanton's successor This duty is to
preserve peace in Kansas Every person entitled 10 vote
on the constitution ought TO have safe access 10 the polls
and 10 be free from any restraints whatever tho exer
else Of the elective franchise the civil power found
insufficient for this purpose the troops Of the United
Afafa hrnth ha .rrNln al in af4 aF
may be wise precauticn 20 have them stationed
in advance, within reach Of those places where in
II Is earnestly hoped that the of the military power
may be wholly avoided Violence Is always less likely 10
prompt suppression should the military force become
absolutely necessary 10 keep the peace you will find full
instructions with reference 70 The proper mode Of employ
ing II in my communications 10 Gov. Walker OF March 49,
July % and Sept 2 1857 and In those subsequently
ten 10 Mr. stanton ofthese last that Of Nov 80 taken
them will doubtless be found in the archives Of
the Governor at Iecompton. They refer prominently
important elcctions-but need hardly inform you that
your duty Is not intended 10 be confined those special
occasions extends Of course TO the protection Of all
citizens In the exercise Of their just rights and applies
legal election as we as 10 another The Territorial
Legislature doubtless convened the Th instant and
while remains In session iR members entitled 70 be
and free in their deliberations Rs rightful action
must also be respected. should authorse election
held without interruption less than those authorised
by the Convention. While the peace Of the Terrific
preserved ana feedom or election W
cured there need be 80 disastrous consequences
Tie public ourr ais contain reports Of intended
ment by portion Of the residents OF Kansas 10 organize
a revolutionary government under the Topeka constu
ton. II Is hardly probable this report be well
founded; but should the attempt be made and lead
practical collision with the Territorial authorities the
hory OF the government must necessarily be maintained
and from whatever quarter is attempted 10 interfere
by violence with the election authorised by the Constu.
ticnsl Convention, or which may be authorised by the
legislature the attempt must be resisted and the security
OF tho elections maintained.
The peaceful progress of these elections obviously
occasion no injury 20 citizen Of any party because
their results have only their due weight under tho
Constitution and laws. 1t u 10 be expected, therefore,
that good cftircn will endcavor interfere wit them
but that all the people will be con.ented 70 the work
m the Convention peacefully carried out b. ia legitimate
results and fairly presented 70 the consideration Of Con
grees.
The President relies upon your rmncss and discretion
10 give effect 10 these instructions II is vitality impor.
iant that the people OF Kansas, and mono other
than the people OF Kansas, should have the
full determination OF the question before
them for decision II is important also that in securing
10 them the protection 10 which they entitled great
care should be taken not 10 organize any illegal authority
On this point again you 20 my instructions 10 Gov
Walker and Secretary Stanton, which you will regard
directed 20 yourself
Il proper add that no action Of the Territorial 10
gsature about 10 meet interfere with the elections OF
the 2st Of Dccemb~ and 26th Of January In the mode
aud manner prescribed by the Constitutional Convention.
lam, sir,
Respectfully
Your obedent servant,
IFwIs CASs
These documents contain Secretary css letter to Gov
Walker, as follows