The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-07-18
.sroksn-pown Eastern Politicians. ,,

1t is proverbial that this portion of the
genus Homo arc migratory, and have a
decided liking for the West. After sery.
ing the ''dear people" well, and them
selves better, until relieved from the du-
ties and responsibilities of office by their
constituents, they start off on tour of OBJ
seryation, seeking new field wherein to
display their talents and fill their pockets,
the latter always being the main thing.
The object of their search once found.
they Immediately set about displaying
their patriotism on every possible occasion,
and thus pave the way for their promo
ton. With "brass" enough to proclaim
their own virtues, and shrewdness suffi-
cieDt to conceal their vices, they go into
the political arena with fair chance to
win unless outgeneraled by others disci-
plined in the same school with them
selves. In the strife for power they ig-
more Notwithstanding only what is
policy under the circumstances, and then
act accordingly. We are well convinced
that Kansas has more than fair proper
ton of this class of men. A political
Babel is here, with a set of builders
having no higher aims than those who
once labOred on the plains of Shinar.A
The Union is to be saved AGAIN. and
every demagogue is anxious to do it,
provided he can save himself in tho act.
Self first and everything afterward, is the
idea The elements >of the Free State
party are discordant and antagonistic.
and how all are to be united in harftio-
NOUS action, we are Unable to see. es-
pecially as long as we follow the advice
of these "brokcn-down politicians" who
have come here expecting to again as
sumo the responsibilities of Office, which
former constituencies have pronounced
them unworthy or incapable of holding.
1t is better that we ''put not our trust in
such men," notwithstanding their fair
promises. The whole study of their life.
time has been, how they could advance
their OWN interests most at the expense or
those of the people Tie destiny of
Kansas is to be determined by the citizens
of Kansas, and the path of duty is plain
before us. Let the "broken-down politi- |
cians'' quarrel and wrangle among them
selves, whilst you move onward in de. |
fence of Freedom. Nominate dFlesatG |
to represent you IN the next Congress, |
and then thoroughly organize and elect |
him. If this bogus Convention which |
has recently been elected, meets and |
frames an ont-and-out Free State Consti- !
tuition, otherwise unexceptionable in its |
main features and submit it 10 tie te6pie, /
adopt it by all ineahs; if the reverse of !
this reject it unanimously, and then ask |
congress to pass an enabling law.
The Lecompton Legislative Assembly |
is the legal one, in :he eyes of the present I
Administration, and the overwhelming
numbers of the Free State party. if Used !
Alright, will secure cpntn.i af1t at its next |
session. .Tkeh adieu to border ruffian +
lava and bogus taxes, and justice will fin I
ally bear sway in Kansas. 'Law and +
order''-not the Democratic humbus. /
known by that name-but the living real +
ity will assume its legitimate pusitisn In !
our affairs. The ehabtiG confusion that
now feishs in our midst, will be succeeded /
by peace, and our lovely Territory will /
soon be registered on the list of States. 7
No effort of ours shall be spared to hasten
the dawning of that happy day.-Kansa.
Leader.