The Kanzas news., 1859-05-28

/ Fclude involuntary seryitude; and this conce-
ded right implies corresponding power in
the Territorial condition, TO do every thing
necessary to make that sovereign right eff
fectual, without any Intervention by the
federal government; nevertheless, avoiding
all contested questions as to the power OF
Congress, or of the Territorial government.
we agree TO tolerate differences OF opinion
upon other subjects, but to cooperate in
that which is, universally allowed to be
practicable and effectual-the utter exclu-
sion of slavery from Kansas by constitu-
FtionaI prohibition. =
| re 9TH. ResolUed, That we invite all citizens
of the Territory of all parties, who. from
proprie.y of excluding slavery from the new
State. to cooperate for that purpose upon
the general principles of the platform ad-
opted at Big Springs, as aforesaid, in Sep
tember, 1855.
9Th. RESOLVED, That the people of Kan
sas are true to the principles of American
freedom, loyal TO the constitution of the
United States, and obedient to the laws
Erightfully enacted for their government; and
that the associations of President Buchanan
to the contrary are but the false and slam
derous pretexts by which he has attempted
to justify his perfdy to his friends, his
abandonment of professed principles, and
his tyrannical efforts to subjugate the peo-
pie of this Territory ZOO.
9th. RESOLVED. That, although the popu-
lationr OF the Territory is doubtless sufficient
TO meet the odious requirements of the Act
of the 4th of May, 1853! yet, in any event,
inasmuch as it was thereby proposed to ad-
NIT Kansaszinto the Union under the Le-
compton Constitution, which the people
had deliberately rejected, there can be no
valid or patriotic reason for refusing her
admission under any constitution, republ-
can In form, which shall be approved by
the vote Of her people TO make such a
distinction, would exhibit contemptuous
disregard for the rights of the people, and
a tyranical and reasonable abuse of the
constitutional powers of Congress.
7th RESOLVED. That in becoming State
in the Union, Kansas will be entitled to ex-
pect, and we doubt not will receive at the
hands of just government, the same liber-
al treatment, with regard to the public lands
within her limits, which has been extended
to other States similarly situated; and that
the grants for schools, public buildings.
railroads, and olher Improvements, will be
so guarded as to secure the blessings in
tended by them to the general benefit and
equal enjoyment of The people
9th. Resotved, That the best interests of
the Territory, as well as those of the gener-
al government, demand an carly disposition
of all Indian reservations, and the abroga-
ton of all tenures 10 lands different from
those by which the citizens hold theirs; and
considering the great extent of land in the
Territory not subject to the usual appropri-
alton for schools, it is fair and reasonable
expectation that. Congress will make good
the deficiency by some wise and liberal pro-
visions for that object.
9th. ResoEved, That for the accomplish
ment of these high and important objects,
essential, as we believe they are, to the
peace, prosperity and happiness of the new
State, as well as to the stability of her in
stitutions, we rely not upon mere party or
ganizations, but We appeal to the justice
and patriotism of the. people of FL parties
and of all sections.
10th. ReSolVed, That in the attempt to
deprive the people of Kansas of their in
herrent right to adopt or reject State con-
stitution pretended TO be prepared for their
self government, the administration of Mr..
Buchanan has grossly violated the princi-
pies of the Organic Act. has wantonly
abused the executive power under the con-
stitution of the United States, and has
sought to undermine and destroy the very
found ations of American liberty. 1t be-
comes the duty of free people, jealous of
their sacred rights, to mark the perpetra-
tors of so great wrong, and to hold them
up to the just execration of mankind.
11th. ResoZUed, That the people of Kan
sas having been subjected TO great losses
and sufFerings. by the culpable failure of
the federal government to protect them, are
entitled to just remuneration, and to a free
grant of the claims which they have settled
and improved through SO many difficulties
and sacrifices, with postponement of the
land sales for the purpose of securing said
grants and remunerations.