The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-20

0quA00ae Hof SPoan I'm tne Free state Party
Minneoaa, the Capital OF Kansas-The BAH
Vetoed by thu Governor Passed over hrs
Head-Course Pursued by the Free State
Leaders-Gov, ROblnsO0's Law Calling upon
the Free States for Troops TO Fight against
the LecomptOn State Government = hum
combo-Covering mp Corruption, &C., SC.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF TIKI HERALD.
LAwRxSoK, X. T., Feb. 10, 1868.
Politics, a. science, ia doubtless un derstood much
better out of Kansas Territory than in IT, even politics.
as game may be played smarter in other regions; but
no where is it pursued with energy, Devotion zsst
and unscrupulousness than this crescent Territory Te
minutia The majority Of the free State party believe
whether the Lecompon constitution passes Congress or
not the only Gree stae) sent to Congress from
Kansas will be under the constitution TO be framed by
the Convention which to be elected the second Tues
day In March next Now every leading that party
aspires to be United States senator: achieve that
position almost every of them is willing sacrifice
anything pursue any course. The result
firing, plotting and underpotting between these
aspirants, 10 carry their points.
The Territorial Legislature is about to adjourn, aud tia
members home their constituents there the Mnneoa
capital bill stands black and scowlng against them Some
thing must be DONE The old ruse, the old game Of
element feeling, and the Topeka constitution which
has been played into the ground buried resurrected
repayed aud rebried almost since the history Of
Kansas began, is again resorted TO- II will cover up
Mnneoh tracks, by withdrawing the attention of the peo
pie to another point; will excite the people, aud thus
make political capital to the in It, The majority
OF the citizens long, to the depths their heart peace
and yet q superficial observer would say they are
but an old fiddle on which the demagogue ssprants play
whatsoever tune they please Well this old new game
there chance, at least of hiding thing succeed
ng in another all the politicians plunge together
and TO who enjoys inside of this
of gladiators, the fight is xoeeingy amusing; each
strives to Guido the other to get the inside track to bid
highest for the popular favor in whatsoever be thinks
popular each combating against all the others and all
the others against him. providing he is high enough
merit that favor But hold all the others
back the greatest effort Of each is to ahead himself
to make the most political capital Hence the act in the
upper House protesting Congress against passage
the Iecompton constitution and authorizing the people
bear arms against it, hence the act in the lower House
making penal offence punishable by DEATH to in any
wsy recognise attempt TO enforce the Lecomptop con-
stutiona government
But there Minneoia tracks outside of the Iegsa-
ure as well In to be covered up and there parties
outside Of the Legislature as well in who need
thing for buncombe which to make political capital
Hence the following amendment TO the Lecompton peua
offence law, made by Charles Robinson Esq Governor Of
the State OF Kansas under the Topeka constitution and
prosenteu COunCl Dy one Oh It's members. This
amendment rather addition is a curiosity, AMI worth
reading
The Governor elected under the constitution framed at
Topeka is hereby authorized 10 open correspondence
with the 6overnorso of the several States who opposed
to the subveison OF the naenabe rights OF the people,
and to accept on behalf of the people of Kansas
that may be rendered by said States posse comatus
to aid the proper officers in the enforce of pro-
visions OF this act and hold the his control
should their services be required until such as me
constitution provided for by the act entitled an act
shall take effect when said force shall be subject
to the disposal OF the Governor elected under said cons
tuition.
The Treasurer of the Territory ia sIthorized To effect
lean Of money not exceeding $500 oOO and at ra,e of
interest not exceeding ten per cent annum to be ap
Piled TO the snstenance and necessary expenses Of
force.
All acts and parts of with this act are
THIS act 10 take effect from and after its passage
But, asks the unsuspectlng Eastern republican, does
Governor RobipSon have Mnneola tracks cover upS
The leaders, SERENE de Ia creme Of the free state
party" are in Minneola movement should here,
however, except Judge Conway, Of the proml
nen and OF the free leaders who though
the tempting Nnneola bait Led out to him. refused
70 bite.
Why should the so-caled State Governor under tn.
Topeka constitution be authorized by Territorial lcgs
ature 10 enter upon such Can the
tory ind legal present authority ~ Why are the
forces thus asked for TO be put under the command OF
RobiDsonf liz there Territorial free State military
board me tact u.s. Lane the commander OF the local
militia; be u the proper officer 10 the commands
OF the courts and this but effort Of Robinson to get
the command OF some power equally important outbd
cover up Minneoia tracks How supfemely contemplate
Is the recommendation Of such reasonable Jaw for such
designs Of such leaders bu, what do those merit who
are ready willing yea endeavorng barter the Interests
Of their country for self agyrandsemerS
This addition Of Robinson the anti Lecomp,sn cousi
futon act Of the lower House speaks FOR itself more
verely than any comments can. The Council, alter
exciting debate, killed the entire thing considering too
ridiculous even for making buncomte out of.
ArsSKoLA THE PRAIRIE PAPER rows-cAPTrAL or
KANSAS.
Determined 10 give the HERALD tho account
OF the affairs, civil political and material of this Territory
that can be obtained have recently yIsted the captI
Of Kansas, now called Mnneos, formerly denomnacd 81.
BERNARD II Is situated about twenty miles TO the south OF
this place Alter riding the rolling prairie for some
time, passing the log cabins OF squaers the end OF
every bali mile or mile, stopped at little hut the
brow OF tine elevation which rolled gently away 10 the
south, and asked the mater familiar who drew
door, she could tell in what direction Mnneola Law
and how far was TO that city. "whai place do We say
asked she "Mnneoa' was the reply. "Mn- Is-well
must right smart ways FROM here for never harm
tell Of before and have harm speak OF most places
round hare" "Do you know where ~ Bernard ss "Oh,
yes, was the reply: 'wheref inquired "rhey calls
this St Bernard" And enough was =, Bernard
or Mnneoa, the prairie paper town capital Of Kansas
Besides this hut there two others be within
acrcle Of mile, but ttere pretcnce 10 town 70
village, or might say 10 a civilized settlement for in
neither Of the cabins could get comfortable nights
rest The Little room within psrlor, kitchen ped
and al--ihere no cellar no up stairs Tue loca
ton E very tine one, however the scenery among the
hnes, iound any where on western prare lands smau
stream Of water runs through the place. while several
springs tempurgy bubble forth excellent water AT the
south Of the land purchased for the capital. there
ravire and some good timbercd land In short II one
OF the finest sites iOr town that have the Terri
tory, aud moneyed in the movement they will
probably shortly have quite settlement ir that region.
GovBRS0B's VITO OF TIE MrsNRoLA CAPITAL ACT
To um HoCsE 90 REPRESENTATIVES, uis LgGIsLArvs A.
sEMBtY TIN TEURTroRY KAssas-
GsNrIksKNHerev III return without approval q bill
entitled An act " remove and permanently locate the
seat Of government" The thirty first section OF the or
ganic act declares That the OF government Of said
Territory hereby located temporarily nj Fort Leaven
WORTH anu that such portions OF the public buildings ss
may not be actually used and ded for military pur.
roses may be occupied and used under the direction Of
the government legislative Assembly for such public
pusts may be required under the provisions OF this
act Notwithstanding this, Governor Reeder thought
proper 10 convene the Legislative Assembly at the
Of Pavnee under the clause Of the twenty second section
OF the act which declares that "The persons thus
elected H. the Legislative Assembly shall nj such
place and on such day the Governor shall appoint f"
After meeting at Pavnec on Monday the "a dav f JuIv