San Andreas independent., 1858-06-05
Mr.. sTANToN's SENTIMENTS.

WASHINGTON, May 2nd 1858.
To the Editors of the National Inteligencer:
GENTLEMEN In tls mornings Union, the Hon.
Samuel s. Cox in his letter accompanying that of Gov
Walker, the subject of the Kansas Conference BILL
states that he understands the latter document to
my approval l beg the of a small space in your
columns for brief explanation.
knew nothing of Gov Walkers letter until after Mr..
Cox had stated its contents in the House of Representa-
tves the Both ut Not having heard of the
istence of the paper could have given any opinion
upon it. although was well aware of Governor Walkers
views and OF his frank expression of them from his first
reading of the BILL which took place in my presence.
The difference between Governor Walker aud myself
is not very material yet justice to my strong
victions seems to require to make them known.
agree that tile BILL QUESTION DOES VIRTUALLY
NIT THE LECOMPYoN CONSTITUTION A TIE
PEOPLE OF KANSAS, however ungraciousy this act of
justice may be conceded But the condition Of this SUBJ
mission are in my Judgment in the highest degree ib
eral and unfair creating unjust discrimination in fa-
vor OF Constitution already rejected by the People and
attempting to them into acceptance by OF
constraint which unworthy of Congress- and
riy offensive to the people of the Territory. Notwith
standing these objections however, when it propo
sed that the antiLecompton Democrats should support
the measure, ready, in Difference to the judgment
Of Gov Walker and Others to waive my opposition
and acquesee in its pas age, although would have hes
ltaed to vote for it if the responsibility of such vote
had rested upon me- My confidence in the stern pur-
pose Of the people of Kansas to vndicate their rights
under all the disadvantages of this BILL rendered
the modification of the Crttenden Montgomery PROPOSE
ton less material especially believe there will be
sufficient population in the Territory during the present
Moreover, am well satisfied that when Congress
Shall be elected fairly representing the people and hav
ing due respect for their rights the just claims of the
State of Kansas will be liberay acknowledged and
rejection of the land grants, offered in connection with
a fraudulent and hateful Constitution, Nil not be Der
mitted to p5Gdce her interests equal member o
the Confedracy entitled to a the advantages Which
have been usually conferred upon States at the time
OF entering the Union.
Although cannot agree with Gov. Walker in SAYING
this measure Is in precise conformity with my views
Go concur III his opinion that the result of this proceed
ing wien acted upon by the People of Kansas and ad-
judg by the People of the Uuon will the firm
establishment of the doctrine of popular sovereign
y, and will also rebuke and overwhem those who have
so long and pertnacouy struggled to deprive the peo
pie OF the Territory of the right to adopt reject their
own Constitution.
But feel confident that Governor Walker, in stating
tat the measure in question in precise conformity
with his views intended only to approve what he
ded as the main feature of the bill the submission OF
the Constitution to vote of the People And although
he did not regard the Objectionable details usyine
his opposition to the measure, he would certainly
denim and repudiae them under any other circumstan
ces than those attending the passage Of this bill.
In my judgment, the difference of opinion among the
aAti-Lecompton Democrats to tie details of tls mea
sure ought not to separate those who have heretofore
nounced and still oppose the Lscompon Constitution
FRED. p. STANTON.