The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-07
AFT AIRS IN KANSAS.

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Our Lecompton Correspondence.
LEooxrroS, X. T., May "a, 1857
New agitation Of the Political Waters-The Free Saf
Democrats IN the Fs1d-Kansas TO be Made Free State BY
the Denoray7Ae SLAVERY Clause ,uhic rvl Probably be
adopted oy TIE Constitutional Contstios--7Ae Voe i. The
Counties where no Census has been 7aken-Ces,ls Yayms
Hoomaism in Kansas-sfecs,Iat,oa and the Money Mar
ka-Great Scarcity Of Fresh Provisions
"Six days shalt thou labor do all that thou hast to
do" says the good book but after mature
OF the whole subject inclined believe that ne VS.
paper correspondence should be excepted with special
clause In favor OF the gathered for the HERALD So
with this sop" for that Ceberus-conscience- will,
proceed 10 run the risk Of adding paragraph 70 nv
already recorded offences by paragraphng to YOU
movement is on foot in the political
world of Kausas--a wind of doctrine begins 10
agtate the hitherto sullenly upheaviny waters and
this time, l am thankful to say, the breeze
comes sweeping in from the north; and better
STILL the gale steady and increasing in plain language
plan is formed being carried int, execution bring
the northern free State national democrats who form
majority of the free State settlers in Kansas into the field
return delegates the Constitutional Convention in June
and by the blessing of Providence, make Kansas free
democratic national State in spite of proslavery uraiss
and Northern demagogues In fact, the Northern demo-
cracy, and may add moderate pro-slavcry men, are
entirely satisfied that Kansas must be free State 1t Ia
only question Of time and the democrats don't make
il SO the republicans will Seward and Greeley 1t is un
dersiood here manouvrng TO keep the people back
from the polls, under pretence Of n0nreoognition of the
"bogus laws" that the ultra pro-slavery may
gain the day. and return delegates of their stamp
the Constitutional Convention WIN may be mad enough
Introduce prosavery clause into the state constitution
In his event. of the democracy Kansas is sealed
step With a convention, constitution and
"free State victory" which will be claimed by the re.
pubcaDs, who vii, charge the Northern democracy in
1880 with an attempt to force slavery upon Kansas and
claim to have saved her from their hands
proposition has been submitted to leading Northern
democrats In Kan by Col G. Douglas rewerton which
rs Ss 50 the the scon ia
democr ats In the Constitutional Convention Is believed
that this clause will give ample satisfaction u the North,
and secure to the South all that che expect Kansas
protection for slave property now held in good faith within
the To rtory.
The Beaverton proviso is as follows -
On and after The abortion of this constitution
slaves shall he introduced any held such within
and actually hell wi hin the limits Of the said STATE by bona
fe citizens OF Kansas he time CT the adoption OF this
This clause approved by the leaders in the Northern
wing OF the national democracy and II adopted will settle
this much vexed question of slavery is to DO
hoped forever.
In those counties where no census has been taken II s
proposed to make democratic front by holding &C.
uon which, though necessarily not strictly formal will
still be held as far as is now pessble In accordance
with the PROVISIONS OF the law. Tho following letter
will come IN very reoery here. nnot fail give sa
sfacon TO North democrats who looking for the
speedy admission Of Kansas free State 1t is valuable
evidence Of the desire the part OF he appoint
IF the admintra hereso far al least Stanton
is give the people fair and free opportunity
political institutions without outside interference undue
influence
SIR have been collected b. orsps Of your s sony % pro
vide some means Of elecng delegates 10 represent the
legal Steps have been ak in order procure rep
" s By which snyG s sssi
TIE intended STATE Of Kansas hirk win authority
70 sdmn desyass fairly elected from those counes NOT ,ud
viii be for he CONVENTION itself determine; and can give
ths Convention II Won ,ns PREFER % hold election
% learn s yrcosa issued the I'm inst
viii be che.cn Tor each i54 legal Very respectfully
s rEos.s 5asTs s ssss
Lot me give you census yarn or two:-
republican from Troy, N. Y tod mo few days ago
that be 'could not get registered"
"Why?-were you not called uponE' asked 7.
"Well, believe ws poughiDg In my field ore day,
and some fellow did ride up 70 the fence and sung
that he round taking the census and wanted TO
know my name, but thought him rather suriy; and a.
my oxen didn't gee TO suit me just then, turned round
In lawrence i learned that the census taker was 30
far as words went, very badly treated II asked
mans name, II was ten to one that be John
n.
or some other equally valuable and gratifying reply
Secretary stanton says that the taker In that
tc accused the people OF Lawrence Of such
In his presence, and they dill pretend deny the
charge.
We had Bioomer here day or two ago; she was ugly
enough, In all conscience and visited Lecompton to ge
entered at the land Office, applicant for claim As
he' turn TO be attended 10 round, Col Ely Moore
formerly q New York politician and now our Register
here called out to her. 10 compliment to her pant Sms
along my boy We Will put you through now" The old
colonel Is funny fellow; is he mott
thrtv Init
at, even at Ave per cen month We begia to feel very
sensiby the want OF fresh provisions Is hog aud corn
for breakfast, ee versa for dinner, and ditto repeated
night
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE AND GOV
WALLER.
LAWRENCE, May 81, 1867
Correspondence Of the Quindaro Chindo ran
Inc cruz ns OF Lawrence called meeting In the large
room Of the Daran church evening" hear Sepator
Wilson, the Rev. Mr.. PierPoat aud Or. 4 Howe, who
lad met Ia Lawrence as they journeyipg westward
Gov Walker and his staff b. Tawr,nc the same dav
and by Inv aiou we're present at the meeting The church
was crowded Judge Conway presided. and first intro
duced Gov. Walker 10 the audience The Governor spoke
but few words He referred the people Kansas 10 his
forthcoming inaugural Tor statement Of his policy
vernon OF Kansas. He promised that czen of Kan
tas should be protected the enjoyment his rights SC
fer A. be could secure such result
Senator WILSON followed 10 general and appropr
ate remarks. giving his impression of Kansas afer The
brief survey he had been able 20 urging the
people TO prove worthy OF The momenfous trust
to them, and not only make this vsN Territory free
state but to place her in the column Of active eicient
free states when she should Union send her
Senator's and re- for her councils
OF the nation His remarks received with great en-
thusasm
The Rev. Mr. PISRrosr followed in humorous and tell
ing speech, In which be made most capital against
the usurpng bogus eg ature Of Kansas by referring TO
the grand cause Of the Revolution attempt Para-
ment TO tax our fathers without allowing them right
Of representation An thcn, TAI mus, be paid
which Is levied In disregard OF this vital rule The app
cation made Of this great fact Of the Revolution brought
DANIEL FosrrR next occupied the stand. He said hs