The Placer herald., 1858-10-09
Agitators again at their Work.

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themselves from political annihilation. They
make the defeat of the Lecompton Constitu
ton pretext to invoke again sectional
ism to an interference in the affairs of that
Territory, and once more fan the dying en-
bers into flames of discord. With the blind
ness that always obscures the mental vision
Of fanaticism, they now insist that Kansas
will form a new Constitution, and at the
next session of Congress will claim admis-
sion, regardless of the provision of the En-
glish bill requiring population sufficiently
large tc entitle her to one representative in
Congress, and anathemas are already hurled
at the Democratic party in anticipation of
their opposition to the admission unless
such population can be shown. There is an
undisguised anxiety on the part Of these ag-
itators to throw this question as frebrsnd
into the next Congress, and nothing would
go much revive their desparng hopes as to
place it in such position as Democrats would
record their votes against Kansas at present
becoming State Of the Union.
This movement is declared, not because of
any particular benefit that is to accrue to
Kansas-the inquiry is not even made wheth-
er her people desire to change their Terri
torial condition, but sectionaism must have
food to fill lis nav, and the snews of war
must be provided for the campaign of 1860.
The late election in Kansas, resulting in
the overwhelming defeat of the Lecomp.on
Constitution has laid that alinstrument quietly
to rest along with the defunct remains of
Topeka and Leavenworth The next legal
movement then towards forming a Consti-
tuition in that famous Territory of Consttu-
tions, must come from the Territorial Legsla-
ture. Assuming that the feeling Of the people
is in favor of State Government, (Which
the late rejection of Lecompton ard the
tone of large portion of the Kans.s press,
leaves in much doubt) it will be necessary
for the enactment of law authorizing the
election Of members to Constitutional
Convention; the instrument must be framed.
then submitted to the people for their ac-
ceptance, and if accepted, sent up to Con
gress. With all this TO be done, let us see
what the probabilities are that Congress will
be called upon at the next session to act
upon Constitution coming from that Ter
rtory indorsed by its whole people. The
Territorial Legislature will meet in Ja1ua~y,
and Congress tit being a short SESSION. will
adjourn upon the 4th Of March--thus leav-
ing but sixty days in which to call a conven-
ton, elect members, frame constitution,
put it to vote, receive and de clare the re-
suit, and send it to Washington for final ac-
ceptance. Such being the case, we are war
ranted in saying that no Constitution will
be presented from Kansas, next session,
coming directly from her people, and claim
ing to be the embodiment of the popular
will. And should Republicans and their
coadjutors force this question upon the de-
Gbarations Of Congress-, in tine advocacy OF
either the Topeka or Leavenworth schemes,
their efforts will meet with an indignant re-
buke from the whole country.
In view Of the foregoing, Kansas may be
considered as shelved for the next session
to give place to the real business of the
country; great national objects will receive
attention, among which will be the subject
of most direct interest to California and the
valley Of the Mississippi, the Pacific Railroad
This measure will come up upon its owr
merits, and with every prospect of success.
As disturbing element in our Nation
al politics, the Kansas question is well nigh
exhausted. 1t has furnished food for sec
tional agtators and traitors until naught bu
the crumbs are left The national mind j:
surfeited and sickened with the empty clam
or Of demagogues, and longs for quiet. The
people of Kansas, wearied with their politi
cal troubles, and awakened to a conscious
ness Of the unworthiness of many Of their self
appointed leaders, are turning their atten
ton to the improvements Of the country and
the development of its resources, satisfied o.
their ability, despite the rawlings Of sectional
,nadmen, to "form and regulate their insti
tutions in their own way" and conduct the
future State in career of prosperity and
peace.
Kansas will come into the Union in due
time. Will come with Constitution en-
bodying the will of her people, and aeeepta-
to the conservative sentiment of the coun-