New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-26

enable the President to enforce the Lecomp.on Con.
| stitution There could be no other special reason
| for increase at this particular time In allud-
ing to the harmonious professions made by both
| factions Of the Democratic party of attach
ment to the principles Of the Ksnsas-Nebrasks
bill. he (Hsrlan) remarked that the Pres-
dent and those who agree with him express their
attachment to II on the ground that it advocates nou
intervention, while the opposite faction laud it for the
reason that declares that the people shall be left
perfectly free to form and regulate their institutions
in their own way. While thus perfectly agreeing in
their attachment to that BILL there was vast differ
ence in the measures they propose To carry out the
views OF the President would be- by act of Con-
gress to secure the organization Of Slave State on
free soil but 10 adopt the views Of Mr.. Douglas
and those who agree with him, would be to
secure the organization of a Free State within
the same limits, just "a certainly if Congress
should re-enact that neither Slavery nor invo-
untary servltude shall again exist North of go 39
To submit that question 10 fair vote of the
people would be to annihilae Slavery without cere
mony, for It was known in advance that the people Of
the Territory, by large majority were opposed 10
the existence of Slavery. In the OF his re-
marks Mr. Harlan spoke Of the influence Of the Slave
Power on the Government employees in Washington.
remarkng that of them could express sentiments
in accordance with the Northern sentiment without
sacrificing their official positions This power also IN
uenced learned men and learned professors. II ply
stefan were called on to tie up the bleeding head oi
Senator (alluding to Mr.. Sumner he mus. in
stantly become security for the asSaiiant IN
order to preserve his professional il,erests rest.
Even the artisans on the Government work1 know
that their interests depend their silence or acqu
escence in the views Of the dominant party ihere
was no place outside the House or Senate where
man could speak freely; and even in the Senate 1t
was at terrible peril of sacrifice of health or life.
Why was this Because the title to slave property
will not bear analysis nor the touch of reason. 1t Is
sought to be maintained by virtue of the law of force
BY the exercise of physical power 1t can be
maintained, and in no other way.
Mr. POLK of Mo. alluded to the fact that several
Senators had quoted from Gov. Walkers letter in
order TO prove that the Lecompton delegates were
elected by a minority OF the people OF Kansas and
that nineteen out of thirtyfour counties had not
opportunity TO send 4 delegate to the Convention.
He read a statement. originally published in The
Missouri ReDubHc0D, in contradiction of Walkers
allegation from H. Clay Pate, and other members OF
that Convention.
Mr.. STUART (Mich) asked whether Walker had
not been in position to know the facts which he
stated and whether Mr.. StantOn's statements his
message to the Legislature not to be relied on
against the newspaper statements OF three four ill.,
dividuas who were implicated IN the very thing
charged The assertions of the persons alluded to by
the Senator from Missouri should be taken with the
same allowance on the one side as those OF jim Lane
on the other Pate and Lane both went to Kansas for
mischief Pae's statement showed that he was
actuated more by personal feelings against Walker
than by desire to enlighten the country at large.
r.
whom reference had been made contradict the positive
statements of Secretary Stanton and Gov. Walker
well all the facts known in Kansas, and by every
intelligent man in the country. He was IN Kansas in
May and July last and could assert that Walkers and
StantOn's statements absolutely true in every
Just sense of the word. In fifteen counties
taken enrolment made partly from neglect of
officials and partly, in some instances because there
no officials to perform the duty He then alluded
to the various election frauds in Kansas.
Mr.. DAVIS tMiss.) said that he was tired OF hearing
these allegations of fraud.
Mr.. WILSON said these frauds were notorious, and
he was surprised that Senators the other side of
the chamber were tired of them. All those who usti
fed apOogized for them ought to be held morally
accountable before the country for so doing.
Mr. DAVIS asked whether the Senator from Massa-
chuse meant to say that he apoogzed for or that he
excused the frauds
Mr. WILSON replied that he did not accuse the
Senator. Frauds had been committed, and those who
Justify or excuse them ought to be held morally
spOnsible.
Mr. DAVIS said that he complained of the mere
charges of fraud without proof being produced to sus
tain them. If they proven, he would be among
the last men to justify them.
Mr. BROWN (Miss.) remarked that, a. the Le
compton Constitution would be sent to the Senate by
Friday, it would then be before them as practical
question On his notion the subject was postponed
till that time and the Senate then adjourned.