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The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
Kanzas at WASHINGTON.

1t is very difficult to tell what viii be>the
result of the struggle now going on at Wash
ington. One of two things will surely ear
ry-the Enabling Act, introduced by Sena-
tor Douglas, or the Lecompton Swindle.-
The former seems, at present advices, likely
to prevail, though Colfax, of Indiana, writes
to kanzas that the administration is strongly
in favor of the ''bogus baby" and are
bringing all the power and patronage of the
Government to bear in its favor. A late ar
ticle in the New York Herald, the present
private organ of Buchanan, would seem to
indicate backing down on the part of the
facile President. Its tenor, taken in con-
nection with the instructions to Gov. Den
yer, would lead us to imagine that lie intends
to extricate himself from his present posi-
ton by the path opened by the Territorial
Legislature at Its extra session, accept the
vote to be cast ON Monday next as the finale
of this plot, and withdraw the administra-
ton support from .'Mrs. Cunningham S"
Constitution, which will then die, strangled
by its own infamy.
This would seem almost too good to be
true, and if SO we may rest assured that at
tempts viii be made to couple the Enabling
Act with provisos and compromises in ia
vor OF slavery elsewhere We trust that
this viii be resisted by the Republicans in
Congress to the last man. Do not sacrifice
one foot of soil now untainted for the sake
of making Kanzas free. She will be able
to be so without any such sacrifice. No
more slave States or Territories, Opposi-
ton to its extension, and war with it where
ever found, is the sentiment of the freemen
of this Territory, and they do not seek or
desire any yielding for their sakes.
Senator Douglas is making strenuous
effort against the Lecompton Constitution.
He seems to have cast his whole future upon
this stake, and right staunchly is he playing
the game. If We get an Enabling Act, it
behooves the radical men of Kanzas to or
ganize aud see to it that the Constitutional
Convention called under it shall fairly repre-
sent the freedomloving sentiment of the
people. We must work and be watchful.-
The action of Congress is very uncertain,
and but little reliance can be placed upon
what appears on the surface of to-day Be
prepared for the worst and We shall be ready
for the good.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
THE PLATFORM.

ResOtUed, That the people of Kanzas, In
Delegate Convention assembled at Lawrence,
Dec. Esd, 1857, do reiterate their utter re-
pudiation of the State Constitution framed
at Lecompton as an instrument hostile to the
popular viii, and appealing to the God of
justice and humanity for the rectitude of
our intentions, we do solemnly enter into a
league and covenant with each other, that
We shall neUer, under any circumstances,
permit the said Constitution to be the or
ganic law for the State of Kanzas, but do
pledge our lives, our fortunes and sacred
honors in ceaseless Hostility to the same.
ResOlved, That our Territorial Legislative
Assembly be requested to submit the Peo-
pies Constitution. framed at Topeka, to the
popular vote at an early date.
ResolVed, That in view of the extraordi.
nary circumstances which surround us, it
is the duty of the Governor of the State of
Kanzas to issue his proclamation to the
members of the State Legislature, urging
full and prompt attendance in January
next, and that said Legislature is hereby
requested to enact, without delay, code of
laws for the use and protection of the peo-.
pie, so soon as the, exigency of the case
shall require.
Resolved, That the wisdom, prudence
and patriotism of the people are sufficient
guarantee that they viii so organize under
the government of their own choice, and
SO use its laws as not to interfere with
the constitution and laws of the United
States.
ResotUed, That the Territorial Legislature
be requested to repeal at once the entire Mis-
souIi code of enactments passed by the So
called Legislature at the Shawnee Mission
and at Leeompton.
ResotUed, That we urge the people to be
at the polls on the 4th of January next. and
vote upon the Lecompton Usurpation.
ResotUed, That this Convention request
the Delegate in Congress from this Terrific
tory, Hon. Marcus J. Parrot, to exert his
influence to secure the admission of Kanzas
under the Peoples Constitution framed at
Topeka as the surest and most direct method
of settling our present difficulties and seem
ring the rights of the people.
WHEREAS, The apporsienment for mem
bers OF the Legislature under the Lecompton
Constitution does recognize and leoslize tha
fraudulent vote cast at the precinct of Ok
ford, In the eourty of johnson. and IN Other
respects is utterly unfair and unjust. g;vine,
the border counties an undue prepopdsrarlo
over the rest of the Territory: and
WHEREAS, A test oath IS required s,f all
challenged voters and -
WAEREAs. We have no confidence whas-
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
Morements of the Froops.

Lawrence is again under the guns of the
o. S. Army. In accordance with the proc
lamation of Gov. Denver, six companies
with two 1e aud two 6-pounders are located
at Lawrence three at Topeka, with tive
pieces of artillery, and two at Leeompton.
The object is, to guard the pollsl Why
send them to those places? We suppose
the real purpose is to overawe the Free
State men, Leayenworth viii be guarded
On the Fourth, as also Doniphan and Ft
Scott. Why leave the great city of Ok
ford, or Kickapoo unprotected? Does
Denver intend to re-enact the part of Grom-
well, that he sends these troops to Topeka ?
If be does, and has no respect for his own
Efe. we advise him by all means to pitch in. ,
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
AFTERNOON SESSION.

On the re-assembling of the Convention,
the various resolutions reported were laid on
the table. The following resolution was
then adopted
Resolved, That we will vote at the cleo
ton on the 4th of January, under the Le-
compton Constitution for State officers and
members of the Legislature.
The calling of the roll was proceeded with,
and the vote at the close stood 63 in the
affirmative and IS In the negative. No
sooner was the vote announced than various
parties on the Affirmative side commenced
making objections to the vote. w. Y. Rob-
erts made an elaborate speech, accusing
Lawrence of having packed the Convention.
A great excitement was caused by the
charges, and a committee of investigation
demanded. The following gentlemen were
appointed: Messrs. Emory, Lines, Roberts,
Oakley and Kendall. The Convention then
adjourned for an hour.
On re-assembling, the committee reported
that the charges were groundless, and that
nothing of the kind had been done. One
citizen of Lawrence had been appointed a
substitute in the 10Th district, by regular
ly elected delegate. The Convention ad-
journed, after accepting the report, till Z
P. NJ.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02

dismiss the companies. with the exception
of Capts Balm and Montgomery's, who re-
side in the rallies of the Usage and Sugar
Creek The Missouri invaders, OF whom
two hundred had congregated at Fort Scott,
returned home. and pledges were made by
the prominent Pro-slayery men. that no more
attempts should be made to arrest or harrass
the Free State citizens
The Free State companies in camp who
were enrolled as the 1st Regiment of the
Territorial Militia, under the late act. were
the Usage companies nnder Capts. Balm and
Montgomery. the Burlingame Rifles, and Hy-
att Guards, under Capt Harvey; the ossa-
wattomie Gaards, under Capt. Shore. The
regiment was organized by the election of j.
B. Abbott, Colonel; II. II. Williams, Lieu
tenant Colonel, and Mr.. Shore, Major. They
numbered in all $50 men.
Col. Leonhardt, who as Adjutant, inspec-
ted their arms and equipments, and who was
brought much in contact with the men, and
whose experience on the plains of Hungary
gives his opinion considerable weight.
speaks in the highest terms of the courage,
enthusiasm and devotion of the Free State
men. He says he would not be afraid to
meet with such material, twice the number
of Federal Troops. 1t appears that in the
engagement with Marshal Little and Col.
bhatt but ten of Tho Eroo State man xzara
actually engaged. These were posted be-
hind the trees in front of the log house where
the Free State company was entrenched,
and were the only men who fred shot.
We are very glad that these difficulties
have so far ceased, that no blood has been
shed, and yet the honor of the Free State
men has been preserved.
Five hundred .. S. Dragons with Brad
docks battery was dispatched from Fort
Leayenworth, on Friday, the 95th inst, to
Bourbon county. The cause of this move
ment was despatch from Lecompton, sta
ting that Lane had fought and beaten the u
S. Troops, killing eight of them. We trust
that the troops will not be used in any at
tempt to dragoon those who have been under
arms in that vicinity in defence of their
homes and rights. Should this be so, we
believe it will excite a terrible storm of in
dignation throughout the country-one
which it viii be difficult to quench, and
which will rock the Territory to its centre.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
EVENING SESSION.

On re-assembling there was an an evident
determination on the part of some delegates
dissatisfied with the result to get recon
sideration, failing that to secede from the
Convention
Mr., Oakley read portion of letter from
our Delegate in Congress, Hon. Marcus J.
Parrott
On motion, the majority report was then
taken from the table. Judge Smith made
an earnest speech calling on the Convention
to reconsider its policy which was listened
to with the greatest attention He was fol-
lowed by 7. D. Thacher, who opposed a
reconsideration, and claimed that The result
had been fairly obtained He was frequent
ly interrupted and continually interrupted
and called to order by delegates from the
opposite wing. DR.. Hall, of Centropolis,
rose and requested all who were in favor of
nominating State ticket to meet in the Ma
sonic Hall. A few delegates left the house,
and the reading and discussion on the reso-
lutions was continued till late hour. The
following was finally adopted as the platform
of the Convention.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
SECOND DAF-MoRNINe SESSION.

The Convention at its Fe-assembling, af-
ter listening to long and eloquent speeches
for and against the voting policy from Wal
ter Oakley and w. Y. Roberts, passed ten
minute rule, and limited the debate to 12 ID.
Speeches, most of them forcible and pun
gent, were made by Messrs. Hall, Judge
Smith, Emory, Conway, Robinson and 9TH
ers in favor of voting, and Messrs. Walden,
Richie, Blood, Thacher, and number of
other gentlemen. A debate ensued on the
manner of voting. Mr.. Lines. of the 18th
district, offered a resolution that only the
delegates present vote Mr.. Hanna, of the
9th district, offered an amendment that each
delegation cast its full vote-those present
voting aye or nay when called upon, and
that the delegation then cast the vote of the
absentees, which, after a very full and ami
mated discussion, was agreed on. The Con-
vention then adjourned till P. NJ.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
FFee Sac Delsgase Convention.
LAMREEcE. Dec. %. 1857.

This Convention assembled this morning
IN accordance with the call of the Executive
Committee. Gov. Charles Robinson took
the chair, after the meeting was called to
order by G. W. Smith. chairman of the
Territorial Executive Committee Some
preliminary business, relative to the admis-
sion of delegates. Committees on Creden-
tiaIs and Resolutions, one from each Sena-
torial district, were announced by the chair,
after which Mr.. Redpath, of Doniphan,
read some resolutions passed at district
convention.
The following is the committee on reso-
lutions: Messrs. c. Vaughan, James Red
path, T. D. Thacher, James. Legate, VIM.
Rymal, F. W. Blake, Walter Oakley, o. F.
Larnard, Townsend Carver, Simpson, and
r. j. Hinton.
The Convention then adjourned till the
committees were ready to report
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02

their past non-sosing policy, and talked
passive action. Conway defehded the past
action of the party ably. while advocating
the proposed going into the election under
the Cunningham Constitution.
Two reports were returned to the Con-
yention by the committee, one refusing to
enter into the election, the other IN favor OF
it. The first was signed by Messrs. Root,
Richardson and Stearns the other by ;. N
Wood and DIR. Davis. They were both laid
on the table. No action was taken at the
afternoon and evening sessions. except to
re-eommit the reports, and adjourn to half
past nine in the morning.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02

The st. Paul papers charge upon United
States officials, ahom they designate, the
forgery OF election returns ffom remote cleo
ton precincts, under circumstances as bold
and palpable as those which Gov. Walker
ignored IN Kansas. As there. also, hun
dreds were returned from districts In which
there were only populations of tens; and IL.
one district the Inspectors continued to re;
cefve votes after. the polls were closed ana
ate dark, while the ballots were being can
yassed. 1t. is in proof that these ballots
we're handed in by persons who had already
voted. Bv these processes, some twelve
hnndred votes. never cast, sre said TO have
been counted for the Demesrafie tieket.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
The Ransom-ed Sinner.

EpaphFOditus Ransom, who xas the
scape-goat of the Border Rufl&as at the
October Election, has received his reward.
He has been appointed BE eesiver at the Fl.
Scott Land Office; where he is alright
and shining light amongst the Border
Rufian worthless of that delectabla place.
The Administration takes 10 its bosom and
friendship those Of It's adheFents whom the
people reject with loashing.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02

ever in the fairness nor honesty of th.
Ger to whom the returns are fnallv - O3'
made; and Oe
WHEREAs, The Constitution itself ~,
which the election of January 4th is tf to 9
held, is not the choice of the people of K.O
zas, therefore
Resolued, That the Free State pa,,v -,
Kanzas viii not take part in said election VI
Resokeed, That committee of fifteen /
appointed by this Convention to prepsra .oS
transmit solemn protest and memorial ~
Congress against the admission of Kan,.O
into the Union under the Lecompton Co.
stitution.
RESOLVED, That the right of the people 70
form their own Institutions, is an inaliepaNs
right. -
Resolped. That We win defend that rigb,
with our blood and treasure.
ResolUed, That copy of these resolu.
tons be Immediately forwarded to the Hon
Marcus ]. Parrott, to be presented by him
to Congress.
Convention appointed James Redpath, G
Robinson, Walter Oakley, T. D. Thacber
VIM. A. Phillips, S. G.. Pomeroy, J. p
Root, J. II. Lane, NJ F. CONWAY, J. N
Walden, S. F. Tappan, J. Miller. A A. Ja-
mieson and E. B. Whitman Committee on
Memorial.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
Stand firm and true to the above platform.
The Convention, after two days of The most
able, lucid and thorough exposition of the
argument, pro and con, has decided the pol.
icy of the party. Beware of boilers. The
man who viii desert his colors now is a
traitor and renegade, and deserves only the
contumely of the true man. Let no man
go near the Usurper's poll. Let no man
cast a ticket for State officers and disgrace
his manhood and the Free State party BY
voting under that traitorous instrument
eoncoeted in fraud, vilIainy and falsehOod
and now sought to be fastened on US by in.
timidation and violence. Go to the polls
authorized by the Territorial Legislature
and speak in thunder tones against the mi
quity. TURN OUT! Turn oUTi and vote
against the Lecompton swindle. the Gun
ningham Constitution, on the 9TH of Janu-
ary, 1853. as directed by the Convention,
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
Foreign News Items.

The Russian Government has abolished
the taxes on the property and business Of
foreigners resident in that country.
The civil war IN Persia continues, and it
is believed that the Shah has secretly ap-
pealed to Russia for assistance.
Nearly $4,000 emigrants' left Bremen for
tie United States, between the 1st of Jan
uary and the 18th of October.
The Divan at Jassey had voted that all
citizens are equpl in the eye of the law; al
so, the abolition of all classes and privile-
ges, and the liberty of public worship
The King of Belgium has dissolved the
Chamber of Representatives. The, cleo
tions were to commence on Dec. -1oth ; the
Senate and Chamber of Representatives are
conyoked for the 18th of Dec.
Omer Pasha had left Constaatinople for
Bagdad, with a small body Of troops, to
pursue route along the Euphsates which
hiss been abandoned for a centsxy; oWingto
Arab depredations. 6'ead
Accounts from Wallachias represent the
Democratic party to be puFssing a course
likely to throw serious impediments in the
way of the union of the Principalities.-
They aim at having the choice of Sow
ereign referred to the natural vote, and talk
of sending deputatioA to the Conference
of Paris.
By the Baltic, at New York, we have
later news from Europe, which is princi-
pally important in a financial point of view.
The money panic in Great Britain has sub
sided, and a gradual imroyement in busi-
ness in that quarter is now looked for.
The Espana of Madrid, says that Mr..
Dodge, the United States Minister at the
Spanish Court, had sent in his resignation,
but that he has done so entirely from the
state of health OF his family, and other pri-
vate considerations.
The Stqfetd, of Turin, of the 18th of
Nov, states that upward of 400 persons
implicated in conspiracy in Naples, have
been arrested there in single night.
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02
Peace Restored in Southern Kanzas


By the arrival in Lawrence on Saturday
last, the e6th ult., of Gen. Lane, and Adiu-
tant, Col c. F. W Leonhardt, we have ad-
vices relative to the difficulties. It appears
that On Wednesday morning, the Esd inst,
the Militia learned that the q. S. Troops had
fallen back on Fort Scott The cause of this
was understood to be report that reached
there that Gen. Lane had 500 men, and in
tended to stand fight. On the same day
party of scouts under command of Lieut.
Col. Williams, of 0sawatomie, who was
sent TO BarnesEille, eight miles from Fort
Scott. to investigate into some rumored cleo
ton frauds, and also to make an effort to
communicate with the prisoners IN the Fort,
and if possible, release them, returned TO the
camp near Sugar Mound. and reported that
bat thirty-eight votes had been cast in that
precinct. He had also sent messenger to
Judge Williams at Fort Scott, demanding
the release of the prisoners. Some nego-l
tiations took place, and the eight Free State
men were finally restored to liberty.
Lieut. Col. Williams returned to camp
with the good news, and Gen. Lane having
accomplished the object for which be mus
tered the Militia into service, determined To
The Kanzas news., 1858-01-02

Mr.. Thacher was called out, and in favor
of the majority report made a clear. logical
and eloquent speech, IN which he showed it
would be complete qualification of the
Free State party, and that as a question of
principle It would be an utter abandonment
of al that we have adhered As ques-
ton Of policy and expediency it would be
very disastrous. The apportionment was
infamous, and places the power in the bor-
der counties. The time was so short-but
eight days-and we could not do it. He
did not think that Congress would pass the
Lecompton Constitution, for Douglas and
others would make great fight for an ena-
bling act. We should inspire the argument
and strength of our friends, and not aid
those of our enemies.
Mr.. Vaughan followed in an able defence
of the minority report. A motion was made
that the speakers should be limited to tWep-
ty minutes, which was carried. Mr.. Vaughan
spoke but few minutes, and then gave up
the floor with the proviso that he should
resume his speech when the Convention
again met. A motion was then carried to
adjourn till O'Clock.