The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-05-14

aided in bringing tis up out Of worse than
Egyptian darkness, into the full light of
our present prospective Canaan.
The Judge gave way to the commit
tee, who returned while he was yet
speaking.
Mr.. STANTON, as Chairman of the Com
mitttee on Resolutions, read their report,
which was received with applause, as
follows
WHEREAS, The objects proposed By the Free
State organization. as declared in the platform
adopted at Big Springs. in September. 1s55, have
not yet been fully accomplished, but are now
likely to be speedily secured by the adoption Of
State constitution, fairly embodying the will Of
the people of the Territory; and,
WHEREAs. The triumph thus partly achieved,
can be fully realized only BY the continued eff
forts Of those who, setting aside all the minor
issues of partisan politics" and prescribing no
political ''creeds" or tests" have heretofore
boldly resisted fraud, lawless force. and federal
usurpation. and have united as q band Of broth
ers, covenautipg to sustain each other in all
earnest efforts and sacrifices for the purpose of
securing political freedom" vindicating ''the
rights of self-government," and becoming an in
dependent State of the Union. therefore,
1st. Resolred, That it is not less expedient and
patriotic. than it is obligatory By the pledges
given at Big Springs in less, to maintain the
| integrity Of the organization then instituted,
until Kansas shall be admitted as free State
| into the Union, with all the rights and privi-
leges of an equal member of the confederacy.
ID. Resoiced, That cur first and highest obi
cations are due to the community Of which we
| form part, and we therefore deem it wise, in
proceeding to establish the foundations of a
State government. to eschew ali mere partisan
objects. and all disputed political questions which
! do not bear directly or indirectly upon our own
welfare and safety as a people.
Sd. Resolred. That it is the undisputed right
Of the people Of this Territory. in the act Of
forming State government, to exclude invol-
untary seryitude and this conceded right i'm
plies corresponding power in the Territorial
condition, to do every thing necessary to make
that sovereign right effectual. without any inter.
vention by the federal government; neverthe-
less, avoiding all contested questions as to the
powers of Congress, or Of the Territorial govern.
ment, we agree to tolerate differences of opinion
opon other subjects, but to cooperate in tha
which is universally allowed to be practicabl,
and efectual-the utter exclusion of SLAYER,
from Kansas BY constitutional prohibition.
4th. Resolcei, That we invite ell citizens o.
the Territory Of all parties. who, from any mo
tive or consideration, concur in the propriety Of
excluding slavery from the new State, to CO.
operate for that purpose upon the general princi-
pies Of the platform adopted at Big Springs, a.
aforesaid, in September, 1855.
5th. Resoiced. That the people of Kansas art
true to the principles of American freedom
loyal to the constitution of the United States
and Obedient to the laws rightfully enacted foi
their government and that the assertions o.
President Buchanan to the contrary are but tn,
false and slanderOus pretexts by which he ha.
attempted to justify his perfdy to his friends
his abandonment of professed principles. and hi
tyranieal efforts to subjugate the people of thi
Territory.
9Th. Rescl5ef. That. although the population
of the Territory is doubtless sufficient to mee
the odious requirements Of the Act of the 4th o
May. ls5s. set, in any event, inasmuch as 1t wa
thereby proposed to admit Kansas into the Uniol
under the Lecompton Constitution. which th,
people had deliberately rejected. there can be n,
valid or patriotic reason for refusing her admis
sion under any constitution, republican in form
which shall be approved BY the vote Of her pco
pie. To make such discrimination, would ex
hibit a contempluous disregard for the rights o
the people, ard q tyranical and reasonable sbus
of the constitutional powers Of Congress.
eth. ResoSced, That in becoming State in th
Union, Kansas will be entitled to expect. and VI
doubt not will receive at the hands Of a jus
government, the same liberal treatment, witt
regard to the public lands within her limits
which has beon extended to other States simi
J larly situated; and that the grants for schools
public buildings, railroads, and other improve
ments, will be 50 guarded as to secure the bless
ings intended by them to the general benefit an,
equal enjoyment Of the people.
9Th. Resolref. That the best interests Of th
Territory, as well as those Of the general govern
ment, demand an early disposition Of all India
: reservations, and the sbrogatiOn Of ali tenure
to lands different from those b. which the citi
zens hold theirs; and considering the great ex
tent of land in the Territory not subject to tn
, usual appropriation for schools. it is fair an
reasonable expectation that Congress will max
good the deficiency by some wise and liberal pro
visions for that object.
9th Resolrei. That for the accomplishment {
these high and important objects. essential. q
We believe they are, to the peace. prosperity an
happiness Of the new State, as well as TO the stl
bility Of her institutions, We rely not upon mer
party organizations. but we appeal to the justic
and patriotism Of the people Of all parties an
Of all sections.
leth Rssolred. That in the attempt to depriv
: the people Of Kansas of their inherent right /
adopt or rejects State constitution pretende
! to be prepared for their self-gOvernment. th
administration Of Mr.. Buchanan has grossly viz
lated the principles Of the Organic Act, hs
, wsntonly abused the executive power under th
constitution Of the United States, and bas sougf
to undermine and destroy the very foundation
) of American liberty. 1t becomes the duty Of
ri free people. jealous Of their sacred rights.
mark the perpetrators Of so great . wrong. IN
to hold them up to the just exocration Of mai
kind.
Z nth. Resofeef. That the people Of Kansas hay
| ing been subjected to great losses and suffering
by the eulpable failure fthe federal governmei
: to protect them. are entitled to just remunerI
. | tion, and to free grant Of the claims whie
/ they have settled and improved through 80 mar
difficulties and sacrifices, with postponemel
Of the land sales for the purpose ofsecuriDg sa
: grants and remunerations.
Mr.. STANTON accompanied the repo
f with an able and interesting spescl
: showing the objects of the committe
II
: and the motives which governed them
Iregard to the different resolutions. n
9 synopsis can do the speaker Justice.
. was able and eloquent. and was fregusn