Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1857-11-29
wAsHIFeTOE CORREsPoEpEsoE.

Correspondence Of The Memphis Appeal
WAsHINoToS, D. C., n reab.r q, 1887.
The prospect for a final settlement OF the
Kansas agitation isfurther of at this line than
was anticipated a few days ago, ard upon the
presentation to CONGRESS Of the Constitution
recently adopted By the Convention, and to be
ratified BY the people who may be in the Ter
ritory on the 21st prOximo, a row will CON-
msnce that will far exceed the throbs of
" bleeding Kansaso in 1856, or az any other
time. Whether the Constitution adopted be
Pro-slavery or anti-slavery, owing TO the sur
roundings under which the Convention has
adopted and submitted it to the vote Of the people
exceptions will be taken by one or the other
party to the admission OF the State. There is
an attempt on the part Of the Black Republican
leaders and press to make a show Of prevent
ing their friends in the Territory from Partici-
pating in the contest, which is al bosch, as
every member of the party will surely vote.
This movement is simply a blind to use in the
event Of the adoption of a prO-slaVery COnsti-
tuition, that they may, with some degree Of
FEASIBILITY, insist that it was DO. a full and
free expression Of the electors Of the Territory.
They cannot urge as a reason for the non par
ticipation, alleged frauds in conducting the
s~.ection, as the previous course Of Gov. Walker
and Secretary Stanton justihss the belief that
Black Repu5lieanism, as far as within their
powers, will have every opportunity for a fair
election. But as the electionis, so TO speak,
under the control Of the President Of the Con-
~ventiOn, they may not have as high an opinion
Of his honesty, and disposition to act fairly to-
wards them.
Gov. Walker, it appears, viii not be here as
early as was rumOred his presence in Kansas
at the time the vote on the Constitution is
taken is considered very important. His pres
snee here, as regards bis defense Of his action
to the Administration and relative to the vote
upon bis confirmation is immaterial. Should
the adoption Of the Constitution and the admis-
sion Of Kansas as a State, be quietly and in due
time accomplished, bis functions will cease, and
there viii be no need to send bis nomination to
The Senate. But unfortunately there is ne
Of such a happy settlement OF the in
The hopes Of TIE future Of this Union rssts
With the Democratic party, and the events Of
the HsKt ninety days must determine whether we
shall 70 on uaite5 in the future as we have
been in the past, or divided into two or more gov
The present Administration aud The
Democratic party have the confidence Of the
people, a. il clearly shown by the late elec-
lions, and it lie believed will do every thing that
il right in the settlsmsnt Of this Ksnsas quss-
ton. II remains to be seen what will be the
result Of their Efforts.
TIE rumor that Secretary Stanton has re-
signed, and will shortly take charge Of the St.
Louis su2srintsndency Of Indian Affairs, needs
confirmation, especially as to the superinten-
he was induced upon the urgent soli-
citation Of The President and others to go to
Kansas, and ss stated BY his friends, at eonsid-
sacrifice ia a business point. His mis-
sion there being about eospleted, it is reason
able be should resign, but it is unreasonable to
suppose he would accept such an ofes as Su-
perintsndent Of Indian Affairs.
The question relative to the taxing By Con-
gress Of all bank bills Of a less dissemination
han SIS, which l think originated IN the Leg
Of your State, is being nOoted, and if
adopted viii have 3 beneficial effect. Let Us
nd of as much Of the rag currency as pos
sibIe.
Msssrs. Smith and Savage, Of the House, are
now here, being the only arrivals frem Tennes-
among the Congressman The members
to arrive daily, and everything indicates
a full Congress on the frs. day of the Session.