New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-01-19


ton where the Free-State organization was Diff
ips. He accused some leading mes of deserting the
cause. spd wanted TO know VIVA: course shold De-
pur.ued in regard TO the arres.s made.
A cal was made for Gov. Robi1sons letter OF
resignation, but IL was sscer' aimed that no such
document was in Topeks. One or two persons
pr, sent stated that hey had seen it. Mr.. Brns
conbe objected 10 the course being parsued. Mr..
Goodwin favored IT, ssd insisted on aoy one present
stating What fac's he possessed. He censured both
of the absent officers.
Judge Curtis spoke in favor Of his resolution, his
denuucatops being fiery and violent. Mr. Cole
inquired what the evidence was, or il We had bseo
sold. Mr.. Brsuscombe was again called on, and
objected to the course being pursued. If charges
were preferred let them be specified, or no. AZ all
He thought that the persons shOud benamed, aud
the conduct condemned be specified, and that tae
charge BE- seainst something more definite than the
leaders Mr.. Pilsbury was sorely plzzled. He
cid not wish to censure until there was evidence Of
i,s Justice He thought it strange that there should
be no explanation fromsthe Governor or Lieut.
Governor, and that they should both be absent.
Mr.. Trot sustained the resolution with good deal
Of energy Mr. Philips on being called on, sts'ed
that in conversation with Gov. Robinson prior TO
his departure, the Governor had stated that Of
bis principal objects in the East was to secure sp-
preparations of land for Schools, Seminaries Rail
road-, and other public Objectsfr from Congress Inus
i, was Of Importance TO secure these before the ex-
piripg Of the short session, aud, also, toss Gov.
r. bin.on considered that he could have more indI
epce as a private citizen than exPectant Gov
etpor of Kansas Robinson had spoken OF the de-
sire Lieut. Gov. Roberts bad 10 deliver the Message
and had expressed the opinion thst il would have &
happier efec that be should do go, as he belonged
10 The dominant party. Dr. Root of WauOon'A
stated the same thing in similar terms, as did Mr.
John Hutchinson. The resolution was laid on the
table, and the Convention adjourned until evening
to hear report OF Committee.
Az O'Clock Convention again met, and the Com
mittee msde their report. There was great deal
# speaking on the esolutians aud amendments, aud
sugsestons, resulting in the adoption OF the follow
ing
Whe-,a. The people Of the Territory of Ksr, hav1s 10
,apcoIe cd movement ORGANIZING state Gsvernent aud
k,,eo, that state has in opinon. proved
beneficial interests during the past twelve months
therefore .
Rs,rd That the principle which our State organization
rest. TO rights OF mankind and IL ante
csdtnt to all Constitutions
Rs,l.sd That movement for State Government vas
faith the Of the people aud wi" be
msnfsiDsd in spite OF all opposition. . -,
Rssosd That people capable OF eontroling oaF
affair, and in the exefce Of that fundamental ugo We
r-ud the assumption Of political BY our adyeaIes az
the burden uf complaints snd laws lookns merely u the
r.pes obnoxious statutes superficial aud unsA
fact J.
the people Of Kansas have other than
d,tei intention build up tor themselves bones aud
that they have their protection and nat
tempt and sale OF their rights will be deemed as the
vlest tTescbeIy.
R.oirsd That we are in Of the Legs,ue passing such
laws future government and protection OF our citizens
will rebound their benefit and prosperity and that they yield
not OF iOtR Of the rights belonging 10 thenl-
A resolution declaring perpetual hostility 10 the
bogus legislature and their usurpatOns WAS
adopted, but called up again on motion to discuss
il. There Was a resolution demanding of Gov. Rob
in,on and Lieutenant. Governor Rocerts the reason
for Their absence, but it was laid on tae table.
resolution complimenting Gov. Geary was with
drawn, as it was foreseen that it would share the
sane fate.