The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-06
Letter from SIR. Stan ton.
WASHINGTON, May ., 1858.

WASHINGTON, May =, 1SoS.
To THB EDITORS NluosAL ISTgiIJexSCrR:-
GKSrLhkS--ln this mornings USton the Hon. Samuel
s. Cox in bis letter accom- oanyipg that OF Gov WAGER
the subject OF the Kansas Conference bill states that ne
understands the latter document 10 my approval
beg the use Of small space in your columns for brief
explanation.
iknew othpg of Governor walkers letter until after
Mr. Cox had stated It's contents in the House OF Represen
tves the 3oth uirpo. Not having heard OF the
existence Of the paper could not have given any opinion
upon n, ahhough was well aware OF Governor walker
views Of bs frank expression of them from MS first
reading Of the bill, which took place in presence.
The difference between Governor Walker aud myself is
not very material yet justoe 70 my own strong convc
tons seems TO require me 70 make them known
agree that the bill IN question does virtually submit the
esompton constitution 10 vote Of the people Of Kansas
however unraciously this act Of justice may be
eeded But the CONDITIONS OF this submission are my
Judgment, the highest degree Liberal and unfair,
creating unjust discrimination In favor Of consttu
ton already rejected by the people, and attempting 10
them into acceptance by sort OF coostran which
unworthy Of Congress- and necessarily offensive 70 the
people of the Territory Notwithstanding hese objections,
however, when proposed that the anti Lecompon
democrats should support the measure, ready in
Difference TO the judgment OF Governor Walker and
DINERS 70 waive my own oppostcn ana 70 acquiesce m
for II il the responsibility OF such vote had rested
upon me: Ny confidence in the stern purpose OF
the people OF Kansas to vindicate their rights evsn
under all the disadvantages Of this bill, rendered
modification OF the Crttepden Montgomery proposition
less material especially believe there will be cuff.
population In the Territory during the present year
for the presentation Of another constuton Moreover
am yell satisfied that when a new Congress shall be
spect for their rights the just claims of the state OF Kan
will be literally acknowledged, and her rejection of
the land grants offered in connection with q fraudulent
and hated constitution will not be permitted 70 prejudice
her interests equal member OF the confederacy,
&tled TO all the advantages which have been usually
ferred upon States at the time of entering the Union
Although cannot agree with Gov. Walker in saying
this sis in precise conformity with my vewr }"
do in his opinion that the result Of this proceed
pg, when acted upon by the people of Kansas and ad
Judged by the people Of the Cnon will tend TO the firm
establishment OF the greA doctrine Of popular sovereignty
and Will rebuke and overwhelm those who have
long and pernacousy struggled 70 deprive the people Of
the Territory of the right TO adopt or reject their
constitution.
But feel confident that Governor Walker, in stating
that the measure In question in precise conformity
with his views, intended only TO approve what he
garded the feature Of the bl-the submission of
the constitution the Of the people And although
he did not regard the objectionable details jusyng
his opposition TO the measure, be would certainly
denim and repudse them under any other circumstances
than those attending the passage OF this bill.
In my JUG gment, the diferet Of opinion among the
anti Lecompton democrats 10 the details OF this
ought 10 separate those Who have heretofore de-
pounced and still oppose the Lecouptsu constitution.
FRED y. STANTON.