The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-09-30

they refused Leconpton then they should
get neither land nor State Government
This land ordinance only was submitted
to them directly, and rejection of that
ordinance was TO keep them out Of the u
MON until they reached population iD
plumber to entitle them to one Represen-
tive, which now is something over 30 900,
and before they can reach that the ratio
will be 120, 900 under the census Of 1860.
1t had an enabling clause allowing the NJ
to make constitution at certain time,
and it had disabling clause, saying that
they shall not apply for admission into
the Union as State until a certain, or
rather an uncertaiD, time. So long as
there was a chance to force Kansas into
the Union as a slave State, her popula-
ton was enough; but not so when it be-
came certain that the people would not
have the institution. Then the rule must t
be rigid. If the people of Kansas would
adopt the land ordinance, then they could
come in with heeompton, with all its i'm
perfections upon its head. No question
will then be made as to the number OF
population. But If they reject the ordi-
nance, and refuse Lecompton, which does
not express their wiIl, then l2O, 600 mu.t
be their pupolation before they can come
into the Union.
The recent vote in Kansas SLOWS that
the people OF that Territory are trus men,
aud meant what they have all along said
to the country. This ordinance was sub
mitted to them. and by majority of near
ly ten thousand they said, No; we will
not take your land; We will not take your
Constitution" Lecompton was dead. 1t
died as it had lived, with the brand upon
its brow of the popular dislike, 1t was
killed, and killed by the people whose will
it pretended to express. [Applause.
Now, fellow citizens, suppose it was at
attempted to change the Constitution Of
Pennsylvania, that organic Instrument
which is the foundation of all Jour laws,
and which must of necessity emanate
from the people, or remain worthless =
suppose, | say, that it was attempted to
change that, by somc foreign power, and
to force it upon you, would you taneiy
submit! No. you would resist it to the
death. | know you would, aud | am !or
obedience to the law. | would preach no
aggression upon ths law. But, fellow
citizens, there is sush thing as losing the
substance whilst lighting for foTms. There
is such thing as stealing away the rights
Of the people, under pretence OF adherence
to legal forms. But what can be Of grea.
ter Importance to people than to see
that their organic law clearly and accu-
rately expresses their will a Constitu-
ton framed and promulgated by Con
vention Of delegates is nothing more than
a simple enactment of she Les si,lature.-
1t has no more validity, no uore vitality.
[ [Applause.]
Well, gentlemen, the people of Kansas
have rejected the Lecompton Constitution,
and it is for us to ak ourselves what is next
to be done. This question, which has
been so often settled, is not yet dispo led
of. 1t again makes its appearance. Now
whatofthe future? As have said the Eng
lish Bill contained an enabling as well as
a disabling clause. Notwithstanding that
disabling clause, it is almost certain that
Kansas will ask for admission into the u
MON as free State iu very short peri
cd. Do not believe the excuse which j.
made for the rejection OF Lecom ptou. tb at
the people prefer Territorial Govern
ment In January, 1859, her Legislature
meets, but it is hardly possible that the
new Constitution will come to Congress
at its next session. So, then, the mem
Der you elect at the approaching election,
will have to vote on the admission Of Kan
sas under free State Constitution. TL,
is not an Abstract issue, but practical
one. If you desire that the people of
Kansas, after SO many trials, shall at last
have justice done her; if you really desire
that she shall come in as a free State. as
her people wish, then you will elect men
who will execute your will.
1t is not only necessary to do that, but
t is necessary to establish the principle
or all time to come so long as this Union
shall last, that no Constitution shall be
orced upon an unwilling people; that no
Territory shall be compelled to come into
he Union as State until her CoBstitu
ion has been submitted to her people. or
lntil they iIave expressed, in clear and
satisfactory terms. their desire to have il
,ut into opperation without submission.
Who is there you can trust more fully
han your present Representative Does
lnybody believe that he will not express
Iour will fully and fearlessly! He has
IlWays been true; certainly be has, and
| know the man, he ncser will be false.
Great applause.
Fellow citizens, [ know that in many
hings l have said, that | difftr from
many members oftbc Democratic party.
know that it is said that those who oc.
upy the position on this question that /
% are not sound Democrats. SO far as |
m Informed, | believe that on this aucs.
ION Mr.. Hickman and myself coincide in
entiment, and | am willing to take issue
nth any who charges that | am not .
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