The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-14

this extraordinary and ill timed production We can only
Governors eminent success in The dicut field Of pun
ming Open your eyes, mouth and ears while read the
following SuSms!y . in pun spe:xs his E.'eleucy
born asses the Cantasses. driver get along
will not prevail with the asses who can't They the
subbornes Of ALL and 10 stall just In the WY,
and at the very place Of most danger" What brilliant
We agree with his Excelleucy that there are grea.
many asses al @ h our and We have
class him among the Kans asses but OF his many basd
attempts have induced to put hna down among the
Can't asses He recently tried to overthrow Hunter and
In that effort he demonstrated himself Can't Of the
very first water He is trying to make himself Pres
ass that ever lived in the tide Of time In word instead
Of being known longer By the title OF "Gizzard FOOT and
w W. TOR cans n% 1sass
and ever blessed neghbor for invent for daily
end for the delecaon or the world so many expressive
e sa sesAn' ep'ns'' descriptive OF my extraordinary
Dear, ever dear "Can't-ass" neghbor, we take our
leave for the present Of thee and thy epis
tie. We shall return to thee often, however, with graft
ude for thy manifold favors towards US, and in admra
assca" is and ever will be, emnently and amusingy
"Jack -assical"
From the Savannah neutrality-suspicious..
THE PRESIDENT AND KANSAS-DUTY OF THE SOUTH.
We have said but little on the subject of Kansas since
the opening of the present Congress. We have felt
ried by the discussion of that apparently nexhaustibe
question: and unutteraby disguised by the convenient
that has been made Of by politicians for their pri
waite account We have almost come to regard ii as
longer question for the soctude Of the statesman but
the football of ambitious asprants, who make politics
game, and Ilay that they mot the country may win.
Yet abused as has been the confidence and patience Of
the people there principle involved this
affair that is valuable, II not vital TO the whole country;
and while we are willing to settle On almost any terms,
TO get rid OF the question, we earnestly hope that the
storm may not blow over and leave that principle still
anoat and uncertain as to its fatewe aude, OF course,
to the nonnerventon of Congress in the domestic affairs
of sovereign community In 1885, and again in 1854,
enacted, and sett ed thought for all time,
that when State shall present her constitution for
admission into the Union apart from the republicanism
Of its government inquiry into the nature of the nst
tuons adopted should be admissible These were mat
tiers which the State to have sovereign and
exclusive jurisdiction II was, however, lawful subject
of inquiry whether that constitution has been formed ac
cordng to the requirements Of law; other words by
regularly organized body representing the will of the
people. Such are the only conditions
Upon examination into the history Of the Kansas const
tuton find that these conditions have been complied
with. The Convention to form it was called by Legis
laure organized in strict conformity with the Territorial
act, and recognized by the federal government law
full body Under the call election for delegates
vote did he think proper to do So The delegates assem-
bed the representatives Of the sovereignty of the people
of Kansas the only manner under our institutions in which
that sovereignty can find an expression We repre-
sentative republic and not pure democracy like Sparta
where the people spoke for themselves in their primary
assemblies The acts Of that Convention to be held not
only The poice Of the people Of Kansas bat their ciu,
expressed me only legitimate mode. Representing that
sovereignty they had right either 20 issue The result Of their
deliberations as 'ds, or to submit for popular ratification,
IN their discretion. Whether they did mot "
none the less the Oiu Of the people of Kansas is there
pooer under goranmeni that ri0htuIiy effect 10
as such.
1t is no answer to this position to say that the delegates
to the Constitutional Convention cleo ed by mnori
ty of the people OF the Territory. all its qualified citi
had opportunity Of voting, does not alter the
case nor would II II only ten men in the Territory had
avaed themselves OF the franchise. Those who failed TO
do acted Of their free choice and have right To
complain Of the loss OF that which they voluntarily threw
away.
The constitution, however was rcerred-or at least so
much of a subject OF controversy in the Terri.
tory esewhere-and the people have passed upon IT,
II thus that the Territory OF Kansas comes forward
with her government and asks TO be admitted
of the sovereign States OF the Union The President en-
dorses her constitution lawful and regular and insists
that there no ground for her rejecon-that FOR Con
gress TO dictate terms TO Kansas TO exercise
troll over convention representing her sovereignty, by
requiring popular ratification of the whole constitution,
unlawful and wrong. AT least such We understand 10
be the position OF the administration in the before u.s.
however il may apparently conflict with certain
mendatons Of the annual message.
Taking this TO be the ground assumed in sincerity by
the administration and opposed by Douglas and the black
republicans il is our opinion that the whole South with.
out distinction OF party, should rally 10 his aid with
dial and united support lie Is right, aud we should up
hold him in the position to the end Of the chapter.
THE INDIANA REsoLUTroSs-rHE COURSE OF THE
ADMINISTRATIONS ENDORSED.
The following the resolutions adopted at the Demo
cratic State Convention recently held at indianapolis
Resolved That the constitution of the United States
and every part thereof together with the laws OF Con
gess aid Of its wise and patriotic provisions commands
and receives our cordial devotion and support
Resolved That recognise In, the early doctrines
Of the republic absolute and entire equality among the
States of this Union aud among the citizens Of the several
States respects all the rights aud privileges which
make American citizenship valuable, aud 10 these doc.
tpcs we row anew pledge ourselves and the faith OF our
party.
Resolved That for Indiana we assert the right 10 main.
tain and control her domestic institutions 10 her way,
subject only 10 the constitution of the United States and
what claim for ourselves concede 10 others.
Resolved That the right OF the people OF any state In
this Union to mould their laws and institutions 10 suit
themselves and not others, being unquesonabe right
afolIos that the in iohich ey perform this high
duty b ems,lucs Is ns proper sea for ne dioation @
gess assembled sars only ne constellation and the laos
Of the United States shall not b. rioldted.
Resolved That endorse and affirm the platform
laid down by the National Democratic Convention OF 1856,
ebodyng the spirit and the letter Of the law o. po
lcal gravita,on, which constitutes the Union as is,
holds each state In lis particular sphere, and reduces
the theory OF self government TO practical reality
Resolved, That We also endorse and reafnrm the
platform laid down by the Indiana Democratic State Con
venon Of the Sth Of January, 1856 and hail the rich
memories Of past victories achieved upon it, principles
bright omeDs TO cheer US In the campaign OF 1855.
Resolved That in the late decision OF the Supreme
Court OF the United States known the bred Scott de
oson, we recognise legal exposition Of the doctrines Of
the constitution OF the United States and OF the state OF
Indiana and hereby denounce and hold up 10 the uni
versal erecraon and scorn Of all oya American citizens
the oahsome doctrine OF "negro equality sustained
and endorsed by the called republican party Of Indi
ann natural and inevitable consequence Of their OPP
position to the decision Of the Supreme Court above
named.
Resolved, That the unanimous action Of the demo
cratic members Of the last Indiana Legislature IN the cleo
ton Of Senator'S Congress by the democratic party q
Indiana cordially approved fully endorsed and firmly
sustained; and that Jesse d Bright and Graham n Fitch
the Senators elect worthy the high position in which
they were unanimously placed by their party.
Resolved, That arraiEn the black republican par
" OF Indiana before the people for sustaining the mem
bers Of that party the last Legislature OF this state In
the commission OF the following enormous oursges upon
public and private rights
l. Creating revolution In the FIRST step towards the
organization OF the Senate aud violating the constu-
ton nd the Law by attempting 10 suppant the legal
presiding officer Of that body with one Of their own
number.
q Refusing in open defiance OF the constitution and In
fragrant violation OF their oehs 10 meet In joint
the OF votes Tor Governor
and Lieutenant when counted by the Speaker Of
the House OF Representatives
3. Meeting without a quorum and without presiding
officer and cxpelling Senator from Clark county there
by making mockery OF the constitution, breaking their
oahs as Senator'S aud in all their councils calling 10 their
aid the evil spirit Of anarchy, which has every age
VOWED nations in bloodehed and overthrow.