The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1857-02-19


ton Of Cooper. that in case he and Shaddin-
ger got enough Of the works TO justify 1t,
Washington Mclean. was to be partner
but as they got only section 3, he neyer was
partner, OF interested in anyway in the
cOutracts
Correspondence of the Chicago Democratic Press.
Highly Important from Kansas.
BIZ for Taking Census and holding Constitu-
ncnol Conventions Territory Gerry.
-.snandered-7He Election pa ed in H. hGnds
of Pro Slavery Tools-1he Germans count
ed om--A most Infamous Programme, gT
AZ taJiiiAt LEcoMrroN, X. T. Feb. g.
Avery important and stirring step has just
been taken in the Kansas Territorial Legisa-
turel 1t is the crowning act of the session.
The bill develops the policy of the -prossla,
ve,y Party fully, and may be taken as an
index Of the general party for the future, 1t
has been framed in secret caucus, and has re-
ceived more effort in its compilation than
any other, or than all other measures. The
persons who introduced it we're considered
the leaders of the moderate party. The 1ht
Committee to which it was referred consisted
of moderate men, or men, who, while they
are bent on carrying out their policy, believe
the avoidance of outrageous acts to be the
best policy. The bill itself can only be re-
garded as an outrage on the people of KIN
sas. 1t is framed with the utmost skill and
shuts every avenue from which justice cou d
be hoped.
The following is the report submitted with
the bill: F ' -s" Ir" .'.".
uess. REPORT OF COMMITTEE. L ra. g.
"The Joint Committee, to whom was re-
ferred an 'act providing for the speedy taking
the census Of Kansas Territory have duly
considered the same, and respectfully sub
NIT that they are deeply impressed with Il e
evils resulting from the dis urbed condition
of society in Kansas Territory, and depre-
cate its continuance, as they believe all good
citizens to do, and believing that the adop-
ton of a Constitution lor State org, nization,
secured and founded on principles and by
means at once fair and equal, by guarantee.
ing to every citizen the right Of expressing
at the balot-box. his preference as regards
the peculiar institutions or form of govern.
ment to be adopted, will conduce most speed
lily, to restore quiet and confidence, and con-
tribute most effectually to the prosperity and
happiness of the people. They therefore re-
port bill entitled IAN act for the speedy
taking the census of Kansas Territory, and
other matters, and having had the same un-
der consideration, reccmm nd its passage
Signed by Coffee, of the Council, and
Anderson, of the House, chairman Of the re-
spective branches of the committee.
The above report which the pro slavery
men will likely give 10 the world themselves,
is a hypocrtical way of introducin this dan
gerous bill. The ''fair and equal' they talk
about does not get beyond the report. 1he' e
is not the least evidence Of them in the bill.
The bill submitted, which will probably
become law, has the following provisions
CENSUS.
An immediate census is to be taken by the
Sheriff of each county. In case there is nc
Sheriff, the County or Probate Judge is to
lowed sufficient number of deputies to as
sist him. The returns are to be made and
returned to the Judges of each county by the
10th day Of April. No name is to be put or
the lists unless the person whose name it il
shall have been in the Territory on or befJre
the first day of April. No qualification be
yond this is needed, except that the person
be citizen of the United States. Intentions
filed will not give the right to vote. This il
| to cut off Germans and 9th rs in the Terrific
ry now, all of whom are Free State men,
The only qualification necessary in order t
be listed, besides the above,is to be an inhab
liant of the Territory on the lst day of March
This word "inhsbitant" is inserted on pur
pose. Any Missourian who is in the Terrific
ry on the lst of April is avo'er There ar
no reglatons to govern Sheriffs in taking cen
sus.
COUNTY COURT I'd PURGE THE LISTS.
The returns are to be made, not to Il
D Governor, but to the bogus County Court
0 The Judge Of Probate is required to post u
0 a copy of the list thus taken, somewhere i
0 each precinct. This Judge, with his tw
commissioned, associates, is to sit in adjud
0 cation Of all contested claims, from the tim
|. the list is reported until the 1st of May =
/ L" They may administer oatbs, hear Testimony
and shall determine finally in all cases.
I. No appeal from this body. There is no rul
|, given them TO govern their decisions excel
/, that the voter listed shall have been an ''ir
i habi!ant" on the lst day OF hpril.
THE GovERNoR's TASK.
J. When the lists may thus have been purl
% ed, or added to, the County Court Of eac
ie County shall send corrected list to Il
y Governor. From the time it leaves the
'e hands, no further change or adjudication {
it shall be ms de. None others but those lis
'e t ed shall vote. The Governor shall equal
II apportion the number Of delegates to eaC
y district. Total number of deleg ties, sixt
ii THE ELECTION.
is The election for delegates shall be he
to on the third Monday in June. 1t shall be co
e. Quoted according to Territorial law. Th
law makes payment of the tax imposed
lis this Legislature condition of voting. TT
i'd County Court declares the number and bou
nd daries OF each precinct in the County, Al