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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-08-04
CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.
FIFTEENTH DAY-McRNING SESSION.
WYANDoTTE, July %

WYANDoTTE, July %.
Immediately after the opening of the
session, Mr.. Mcdowell introduced res
olution to memorabilia Congress, asking
the annexation of that part of the Terri
tory of Nebraska South of the Platte
and North of the present boundary OF
Kansas. The question was amply and
ably discussed. The Democrats and Mr..
Houston, of Riley, favoring it, and the
Republicans, led by Mr.. Thacher, of Law
renee. opposed it. Mr.. Mcdowell made
speech of considerable length, and said
that his opponents might make the most
of it, but he would lend his aid to secure
the Capital to those who would assist in
availing this Territory of Southern Ne
braska.
Mr.. Parks introduced the following:
WHEREAS, 1t is charged that a MEM
Der of this Convention from Douglas
County, has offered to give another mem
Der of this body lot in the city of Law
renee if he would vote fer the Capital to
be established at that place, therefore,
RESOLVED, That a committee of FIVE be
appointed to investigate said charge, with
power to send for persons and papers.
Mr.. Greer offered a resolution providing
for an informal ballot for the location OF
the Capital. Messrs. Thacher and Richie
offered substitutes.
Mr.. McDowell's resolution was taken
up and rejected. Ayes, 10: nays, 90.
Mr.. Parks resolution was adopted.
Ayes, 40; nays, none. The question was
deferred on motion of Mr.. Nipple, until
the Committee of Investigation, who
were instructed to report at 8 O'Clock, sub
mitted their report.
Resolution introduced by Mr.. Ross was
adopted, making Mr.. Draper the reporter
of the Convention instead of Mr.. Bush,
and allowing him the same compensation
Mr.. Bush was to have.
Chairman on Phraseology and Arrange
ment reported tho article on Education
and Public Institutions.
Mr.. Mcdowell moved that the Com
mittse on Investigation be instructed to
employ a notary, and take evidence under
oath. Adopted.
Adjourned till 8 o'clock.
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EIGHTEENTH DAY-MoRSINo SESSION.
WYAEpoTrE. July 9

WYANDorTE. July 26.
The usual preliminaries being disposed
of, the article on Finance and Taxation
was finally disposed Of
The article on Legislative Department
was taken up. Dir. Greer moved to re-
consider to reduce the House of Repre-
sentatives from 70 to 50, which motion
was lost on q tie vote.
Judiciary article was reported.
The Committee on Apportionment SUBJ
mitted their report.
Mr.. Hubbard offered his protest, which
was read. 1t sets forth that II. B. Hutch.
inson was charged by him with a serious
offence, and the testimony raised direct
question of veracity between himself and
Mr.. Hutchinson /; that the Convention
refusing to take action in the case, places
him in an embarrassing situation I; that
Mr.. Hutchinson had stated upon the floor
of this Convention to him, in the presence
OF DR.. Barton and Mr.. Bennett, members
OF the Convention, that be, Hutchinson,
did offer him lot in Lawrence for his
vote, DC; that he had stated before the
Convention that he had not offered lots,
but it was single lot; that he did not
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Samuel A. Kingman.

The Leavenworth Times contains no.
tices of a number Of the Delegates in the
constitutional Convention, and among
them, the following very 6attering men
ton Of Mr.. Kingman, which we think is
we'll deserved. We had understood that
he was Kentuckisn by birth /; but the
Times says he is Massachusetts Yankee;
and we notice that he is also set down as
a native Of Massachusetts, in the list Of
Delegates, as published in the WyandOtte
Gazette, which was doubtless made up
from information furnished by Delegates
themselves. So this, we suppose, settles
the question; and we guess that the Pro-
Slavery papers are by this time satisfied
in regard to SIR. Kingman's politics -
SAMUEL A. KISGMAS,
of Brown, is decidedly the first man on
the floor of the Convention. He is a
Massachusetts, Yankee, as is clearly evil
denced in the whole man. Tall, thin
dark complexioned, with very dark hair
beard and eyes, of bilious temperament,
sharp face, high forehead, with the per-
ceptive faculties large, and the head gen.
orally well balanced, his personal appear
ance marks him Immediately as a man o.
decided and peculiar individuality.
Mr.. Kingman is not often, and nevel
unnecessarily. on the floor. There is
great deal of humor lurking about hi
face as he rises, which is sure to CONF
out if there is occasion. His manner il
deliberate, his voice mellow-never loud
but always distinctly heard-and wher
he rises to speak, he always commands
the attention of the whole house. He ii
an indefatigable worker, both on the foo
and in committee, and always shows ex
cellent judgment in whatever course III
takes.
Mr.. Kingman is a lawyer, for which
profession we would consider him espe
cially fitted. He is perfectly Independent
and fearless-no threat can move him
and no insult is allowed to pass unre
buked.
A gentleman of entire refinement ant
culture, his society is largely sought ant
enjoyed by all. of whatever political creed
Politically he is a Republican, but not I
radical. His tendency is not to extremes
unless extremes are right; and only then
or when he thinks them so, is he an ex
tremist.
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z A Coon JOKE The best joke Of the
season, was the rescue of DR.. boy from
the St. Joseph Jail. The Missourians
kidnapped him without authority of law,
and the people of Kansas quietly stole
him back again. This has aroused the
chivalry of st. JOseph-the capitalists,
spectators. politicians. pettifoggers, and
niger drivers, of that city. They have
held meeting, to gnash their teeth oye:
their baffled schemes. They got up a
batch of fustian Reolutions-the specu-
lators, pettifoggers and Niger drivers did
in which they declared that they were
law-abiding citizens; and to prove it,
they undertook to drive a poor young
man from the State, because he was en-
deavoring to make living by pursuing
an honest and lawful occupation, but Of
which they-the spectators, pettifoggers
and niger drivers-did not approve, be-
cause he did not sing Hosannas to niger
dom. Their victim, boy, escaped. They
must have something to bite, and to vent
their spleen upon, or they would bite
Observation-Disclosures they would bite o
poor young man. because he advocated
Free Labor, which is distasteful to mig
gordon! Their Resolutions do not state
what part Mr.. Grant took in the rescue
affair but it was probably thought that
he communicated the important informa-
ton to the rescuers, that it was rainy
weather, and the dark of the moon, and
consequently people could not see them
commit the deed as well as if it were
clear weather, and moonlight!
Well, boy is gone, and may he stay
gone. The first jury that tried him were
unbiased and honest, and were almost
unanimous for his acquittal. Public
opinion, led on by the press, bore so hea'
Willy upon the second jury, that they had
not the moral courage to do justice. The
st. Joseph papers melted the citizens to
get up the indignation meeting. but theil
conductors were cunning enough to keep
out of it, as we do not notice the name
of single one of them in the proceedings
of the meeting. The most honest and
straight forward participant in the meet
ing, appeared to be John R. Boyd 70,
he plainly intimated that he wanted to
drive Abolitionists from the State, be.
cause the Free State men drove himself
and others out of Kansas Chivalrous
men! Can't stand the truth, but. must
resort to brute force |! They have offered
a big reward for boy but it is doubtful
whether they catch him for he is white
man, and might shoot at them. If he
were poor, fricndless, hunted niger, the
chivalry would turn out whooping, and
soon return with him in triumph!
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SIXTEENTH DAY-MORSrSG SESSION.
WYANDorTE, July 2;

WYANDoTTE, July 70.
The Convention, Immediately after as
sembling, adjourned to give the Commit
tee on Phraseology and Arrangement an
opportunity to perfect some Of their re-
ports, this committee being so large that
it could not sit with propriety during the
session of the Convention.
An attempt was made to receive a
partial report of the Committee OF In
vestigation, and the Chairman stated that
he had presumed the evidence complete,
but was informed that parties were desi-
rous of giving further evidence. So far
as the evidence went, it was complete, and
tho Committee had decided to refer it IL
the Convention without any opinion.
The question and all the particulars
were canvassed in speeches by those op-
posed to the report in part, the Others
taking the ground that the report might
be made in full, so far as it related to Mr.
Hutchinson and his Lawrence corner lots
Mr.. Richie. of Shawnee. spoke. and
charged the Topeka delegation with bolt
ing. He referred to Mr.. Thatcher with
some very bitter remarks, and said lac
would not abandon Topeka SO as to allow
Lawrence to triumph.
The question dcfcrring the location Of
the Capital was re considered by a vote
Of 81 to 22-the Democrats and the To-
peka delegation joining hands together
with few others supporting the Govern
ment.
\ resolution was offered by Mr.. Greer,
TO locate the temporary Capital at To,
peka.
Mr.. Graham offered an amendment,
which was adopted, providing that the
roll be called, and each member answer
with the name of the place chosen by him
as a temporary Capital. which was adop'
tel.
Mr.. Thacher offered to amend, by select.
ing between Lawrence and Topeka as
temporary Capital, at the time the Con-
stitution is to be adopted or rejected,
which wos lost by a vote of 90 to 90.
Adjourned.
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Substitute laid ON the table.


Mr.. Graham novel to amend the res
olution submitted with the minority re-
port Of the committee on investigation by
inserting the name of Mr.. Hubbard.
Mr.. Foster asked what charge existed
against Mr.. Hubbard that his name should
be placed in a resolution expelling him
from his seat. The whole matter laid on
the table; Is to II.
Mr.. Mcdowell moved that the testimo-
ny taken before the Investigating Com
mittee be printed. Laid on the table; Il
to ii.
The article on Electors and Elections
was considered. Mr.. Stinson offered an
additional section, providing that no
Democrat shall vote under the Constitu-
ton, but afterwards withdrew his motion
The article was adopted.
a resolution was adopted providing
that the ratification of the Constitution
shall be by the President and Secretary.
Mr.. Stinson presented a protest of the
minority against the appOrtionment arti.
Gle, which, according to the rule, was laid
on the table until tomorrow.
The protest of Mr.. Hubbard was placed
on the Journal.
Committee on Accounts reported bill
for fitting up Hall, and for the use of SAINT
900 dollars-which was adopted.
Adjourned to 9 o'clock tomorrow
mornings
NorE.AThe articles are now nearly al
in the hands Of the Committee on Phra
seology and Arrangement for enrolment
and arrangement, and without doubt thu
Convention will adjourn on Friday.
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LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE ANGLO SAXON.
FARTHER PoINT

Below Quebec, July %.
The steamship Anglo Saxon, from
Liverpool on the Doth instant, passed this
point to-day, bound up for Quebec.
Tho papers coatain nothing additional
in regard to the basis Of peace.
The discomfort resulting from Napo-
Icons hasty course was apparently on the
increase. particularly in Italy.
Napoleon had arrived at St. Cloud.
The Queen of Portugal is dead.
The Vienna correspondent of the Lon
don Times says, that the representatives
of Austria, France and Sardinia, will
soon meet at Zurich to conclude the trea-
ty Of peace. There will be no Congress
of the great powers called to ratify the
treaty, the Emperor of France and Aus
tria having agreed to settle the difficulty
without Intervention of Neutral Powers.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Post says that both the Emperors are
convinced that the basis of peace agreed
upon is in many respects impracticable.
The English journals continue to ridi-
cule the terms Of peace. The Post, Lord
Palmerston's organ. attacks the proceed
ings at Villa Franco with some severity.
The Paris correspondent Of the News
says there is feeling Of disappointment,
and even Of Indignation, among all who
took a sincere interest in the object Of the
war. The Emperor has seriously lower
cd himself in the opinion of all classes.
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Highly Important from Europe
PEACE CONCLUDED.
FARTHEE PoINT, July %.

FARTHER PoINT, July %.
The North Britain has arrived, with
Liverpool dates to the 18th.
\ treaty Of peace between Austria and
Sardinia had been concluded. The pro-
visions are as follows:
An Italian confederation is 10 be form
ell under the honorary Presidency of -fhe
Pope Of Rome. Austria comedies Lom-
barly to France. Napoleon, in turn,
grants these possessions to Sardinia
Austria retains her right Of rule over
Venice.
Napoleon tclegraphs to the Empress as
! follows
YALLEGGro, July III.
a treaty of peace has been siSnel be-
tween the Emperor of Austria and my
self, on the following basis The Italian
confederation is to be under the honorary
Presidency of the Pope. The Emperor
of Austria comedies his rights in Lom-
hardy to the Emperor Of the French. who
transfers them to the King of Sardinia.
The Emperor Of Austria preserves Ven
ice, but she will form an integral part of
the Italian confederation.
Signed, NAPOLEON.
The Paris Moniteur explains the cir
cumstances attending the armiStice. 1t
says that the great neutral powers ex-
changed communication with the bellig-
Grants, offering their mediation. but their
efforts were unsuccessful until the French
fleet was about to commence hostilities
against Venice, and a conflict before We
roma was imminent. When Napoleon. to
prevent bloodshed, ascertaincd the diSpO-
sition of the Emperor of Austria, and
finding him willing, an armistice was
concluded. The two Emperors hal an
interview on the 1lth inst, at Villa
Franco.
A dispatch from Turin says Napoleon
has issued bulletin from Valleggio an
nouncing the armistice, congratulating
the troops on their glorious achievements,
and announcing his Immediate departure
for Paris, leaving the provisional COM
manl of tile army to Marshal Valiant.
The London Times claims that Eng
land brought about the armistice, while
other authorities give the credit to Prus-
STA.
1t was reported that Kossuth was to
propose a monarchical government for
Hungary.
The London News says the first hopes
and expectations of are Italy deceived.
ENGLAND.
The announcement Of peace between
the belligerent powers was read in the
Houses of Lords and Commons on the
18th, and was received with loud and
prolonged cheers.
PRUSSIA.
1t was rumored at Berlin that the EN-
peror of Russia would sooR arrive there
to attend the family conference, concern
ing the. disposal OF the crown, after the
abdieation of the King. 1t is to be de-
cided by this conference whether the crown
shall be conferred on the Prince Regent,
or his son, Prince Frederick William.
NAPLES.
An unsuccessful attempt on the 9TH, at
revolt among the soldiers, was met by
discharge of artillery from those who
remained faithful. About forty, were
killed.
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DR.. poY-Meeting at St. Joseph.

There was large meeting at st. Jo-
seph, on Tuesday, when the following
resolutions were passed
Resolred, That the people Of Buchanan
County, as well as the State Of Missouri
entertain the most profound contempt Tor
negro-thieves. and rescuers Of criminals
under sentence Of courts and juries Tor
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of law.
2. That the rescue Of John boy from
the Jail of Buchanan County, on Satur-
day night last. by a set Of reckless un-
principled desperadoes, was a violation
Of law, just comfy, and the best Interests
Of our common country.
3. That in the event Of the arrest oil
said rescuers, we will to the utmost e1,
tent use our influence to have merlted
punishment nnder the Constitution anu
laws, inflicted upon them.
4. That Buchanan County and inc
State of Missouri are true and loyal 70
the Constitution and laws Of the UnItea
States. That they will respect the same
and will require all Others with whom
they associate, to do likewise.
5. That the people of Buchanan Coun'
ty, and the entire State Of Missouri IN.
derstand their rights in respect to persons
and property, under the Constitution o.
the United States, and need not the iSnAl'
zeal and corrupt lights of the Free Dem.
ocrat." published in St. Joseph or any
other Abolition paper to enlighten them,
Mr.. Slayback offered the following to
olution
ResOlved, That it appearing to our
satisfaction that E. II. Grant is imPilea.
ted in the rescue of John boy from Oui
Jail, that we request said Grant to ieA'"
and remove his Office from this STATE.
Esq. Toole advocated the resolutions
some very sensible remarks.
The resolution was adopted.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The location of the Capital has occu.
pied nearly all the afternoon, and the roll
was called, and the members answered the
place they severally preferred for the Cap.
ital. On the second vote, Topeka had
20 votes, and that being a majority, was
declared the choice of the Convention as
temporary Capital of the State of Kan.
sas.
The Chairman on the Committee on
Phraseology and Arrangement reported
the article on miscellaneous, and the Con
vention adopted the same.
An attempt was made to introduce a
section giving the Legislature power to
pass law TO restrict the sale of spiritu.
Gus liquors, upon which a lengthy debate
ensued, and the section was finally with.
drawn.
Adjourned till half-past eight o'clock,
Monday morning.
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NINETEENTH DAY-MoRxIxG SESSION.

WYASDoTTE, July 81.
The Convention opened with prayer,
and Immediately adjourned till ten o.
clock, in order to give committees time
to complete reports.
MIR. Blood submitted report from Com
mittee on memorials, which was read by
sections, and adopted. Memorial reads /:
RESOLVED, That the Congress of the
United States be, and is hereby requested,
upon the application of Kansas for ad-
mission into the Union, to pass an act
granting to the State forty-6ve hundred
thousand acres of land to aid in the con-
struction of railroads and other internal
Improvements in the State.
RESOLVED, That Congress be further re-
queSted to pass an act appropriating fifty
thousand acres of land for the improve
ment of Kansas River from its mouth to
Fort Riley.
ReIOlued. That the Congress of the
United States be, and is hereby requested,
upon the application of Kansas for ad-
mission into the Union, to pass an act
granting to the State all of the swamp
lands within the State for the benefit Of
Common Schools.
Rssolved, That the Congress of the
United States be, and is hereby requested,
upon the application of Kansas for ad-
mission into the Union, to pass an act
appropriating five hundred thousand dol
lars, or in lieu thereof, FIVE hundred thou
sand acres Of land for the payment of the
claims awarded to citizens of Kansas by
the claim Commissioners appointed by
the Governor and Legislature of Kansas,
under an act of the Legislature, passed
18th February, 1859.
Resolred, That the Legislature of this
State shall make provisions by law for
the sale or disposal of the lands granted
to the State in the aid of internal i'm
provements, and for other purposes, SUBJ
ject to the same rights of pre- emption to
the settlers thereon as are now allowed by
law to settlers on the public lands.
Mr.. Blood offered the following addi-
tional resolution
Resolved, That Congress be further re-
quested to appropriate the sum of twenty
four thousand, eight hundred and thirty
seven dollars for the payment of the
claims of the New England Emigrant
Aid Company, for damages sustained
from lawless destruction of the Free State
Hotel at Lawrence, the 2lst of May,
1856.
Mr.. Mcdowell moved to lay on the ta-
bic.
After a good deal Of discussion, Nc
DowelPs motion prevailed.
Adjourned to afternoon.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Mr.. Slough, Chairman of the Com,
mittee to investigate the charge against
MIR. Hutchinson, said the committee did
not feel warranted in deciding the gentle.
man guilty of perjury.
The minority report was also submit.
ted, setting forth that the testimony ex.
hibited reckless disregard of the solem.
nifty Of an oath. and recommend the ex-
pulsion of Dir. Hutchinson from his seat
on the floor of the Convention.
Mr. Sdnson moved to adopt the mi
nority report.
Dir. Houston offered a substitute, In
structing the Sergeant-at-Arms to sink
all the papers Of the investigating COM
mittee in the Kansas River.
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re- The st. Joseph Journal, noticing
the call for meeting to take action in
reference to the boy rescue, remarked
that if any persons in St. Joseph were
found to be implicated in the affair, "let
them be summarily dealt with, as the law
directs" Summary punishment, as usu-
ally spoken Of, is understood to be hang
ing or burning, without benefit of Judge.
jury, or clergy. Can the Journal inform
us whether there is law on the Missouri
statutes. authorizing the lynching Of
men? II so, we can readily understand
why that mode of punishment was SO
prevalent in Kansas, while the Territory
was governed by the Missouri code!
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Mr.. Blunt offered a resolution provi-
ding for the further examination of frauds
and Misrepresentation. which was adop-
ted.
The Investigating Committee have found
that the charges are not altogether ground
less. A member of the Convention IN
der oath, states that Mr.. Hutchinson o.
Douglas, offered him 4 town lot to Vot'
for Lawrence as the Capital. and remark
ed that he had snore to dispose OF in thu
same way. Mr.. Hutchinson denies tn
charge under oath. 1t is found also tina
brides have been offered for votes to-
Lawrence, by outsiders.
Convention adjourned to hah'past
tomorrow morning.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Convention met at 3 O'Clock, and ad.
journed TO give opportunity for the Com
mittee of Investigation to pursue their Ia
bors.
Convened at 4 o'clock, end the Com
mittee not having concluded examination,
an attempt was made to adjourn again,
but ruled down, and the articles on ordi-
nance and education were adopted without
discussion.
Mr.. Parks. Chairman of the Commit
tee on Investigation, asked leave to sit
while the Convention was in session, and
permission was granted.