White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-09-22

are being suggested for the various Offices
of trust, emolument and honor, by the
Republicans of this Territory. when Kan
sas shall be admitted as a State. the
claims of the gallant and honest man
whose name heads this article, have been
entirely overlooked. He is now working
manfully for the Constitution, and for the
Republican cause, and we believe him to
be in earuest-his conduct has shown him
to be so.
When he came here as Secretary I'M
der Gov. Walker, it was as an Admins
tration Democrat. When the Kickapoo
and Oxford frauds were committed, his
eyes were opened, and he could not con-
sent to the villainy. There is but little
doubt that it was through Stanton's in
terposition and influence that Gov. Wal
ker rejected those frauds. and gave to the
freemen Of Kansas their just rights. That
act sealed the overthrow of the Border
Rufian usurpers, in great measure Sc
cured the people of Kansas from future
frauds, and decided the battle in favor Of
Freedom. Stanton did more: while
Walker was absent, and Contrary to the
wishes, and doubtless the orders, of the
Administration, he called a special ses-
sion of the Legislature, that provision
might be made for giving the people a
fair opportunity to utter their protest
against the Lecompton fraud. And there
is but little doubt that the vote thus ia
ken had great influence in preventing the
passage of that swindle through Congress.
Stanton is the man. therefore. who sa-
we'd Kansas. by giving those who had
fought so long for her. fair show and a
chance to be heard For calling the spe-
cial session Of the Legislature, he was
dismissed from Office. And now the diff
ference was shown between Walker and
Stanton. Walker clustered around, threa.
tening to publish certain instructions and
correspondence, showing up the Admin
istration in an unenviable light. and do
ing justice to himself, Stanton, and the
people Of Kansas. But instead of doing
so, he curried favor with the Administra-
ton, and now frequently sits with his
legs under thePresident's mahogany, one
of his most welcome guests. But Stan
ton did not court the smiles of the Ad-
ministration, nor ask of it any favors.
On the contrary, he has remained with
the people of Kansas, and aided in fight
ing the battles of Freedom.
That he was in earnest, is proven by
the fact that he did not Immediately set
about scheming for office. He has asked
for none. and would perhaps accept none.
Not only does he deserve honor at the
hands Of the people of Kansas, but they
owe it to their own interests to call upon
him to serve them and if Kansas is ad-
mitted, they should avail themselves of
his talents. wisdom and experience. As
Governor, he would do credit to the
young State. AS Representative in Con-
gress, he has had much experience, and
would look well to the interests of Kan
sas. As United States Senator, he would
speedily attain high rank in the nation
al councils, and would be alike an honor
to himself and the State that sent him.
Had we voice in the Legislature, our
vote should be cast for F. p Stanton as
one of the United States Senators. With
out wishing to do injustice to the several
persons who aspire to the Senatorship,
we think we may truly say that no one of
the gentlemen spoken of is worthier, and
none so able and experienced, as MIR.
Stanton.
AS an humble laborer in the Free State
cause, and without having consulted or
advised with any other person, we would
recommend Hon. F. P. Stanton as one
worthy and deserving to bear the highest
honor in the gift Of the new State and
we feel confident that this request will
awaken q responsive echo in the hearts Of
thousands of Freemen on lhe soil of