The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-10-31
Judge Douglas and the LccOinpsOn
Constitution.


Jssdge Douglas and the LccOlnpsOn
Constitution. .,
That able and excellent paper, the Newark
fOhio) -1dUoeate, in publishing the certificates
'ofa large number Of prominent citizens of Kan
sas proving that Judge Douglas YVES The author
of the Lecompton Constitution, and his denial
of that fact in his late Milwaukee speeck, uses
the following language, to which We invite the
attention OF every man in Harrison County, let
his politicoi predilections be what they may.
The xdtocate says:-'Tn to-days paper. We
osSai5h at full length, Mr.. Douglas labored re-
ply TO the important disclosures brought to
light by an Association OF National Democrats
at Lsassaworth, Kansas. The disclosures
themselves will be found on our first page
Unlike the Douglas papers, we give both the
proof and the denial, leaving our readees to de.
eide as to the truth of the material fact. that
Judge Douglas had given Calhoun (whom he
acknowledges to have been an old and intimate
friend to understand that he would sustain
the action Of the Lecompton convention al.
though the constitution itself might not have
been submitted to vote of the people. 1t may
not be improper to add that Calhoun's appoint
snent as Surveyor General in Kansas, was orig
'inally secured through the personal interposi-
tion ofJudge Douglas. He had been tool Of
Douglas in Illinois and was sent from that State
10 Kansas.
I'VE were not surprised at the substantive
roint in these disclosures. More than two
years ago, we learned from the lips OF q Doug
las man Of high standing in Ohio (whose name
we are not ct liberty to give,) that on Judge
Douglas passage through Ohio, on OF about the
lst day Of June, 1857, he heard him state with
out disapprobation or dissent that the factious
conduct Of the Abolition disorganizers in Kan
sas was to be defeated by the Lecompton con-
vention withholding the constitution and sub.
hitting the slavery clause alone to direct vote
,ofthe people. This statement Of Judge Doug
Lac was made in June, 1857 tho Lecompton
delegates were elected the following August,
the convention met in September and finally
adjourned in November.
IS ..On the 18th OF June, 1857, shert time af-
ter his passage through OHIO. Judge Douslas
was invited by grand Jury then in session at
Springfield, Illinois; to address them on stated
topics. We copy from that speech what Judge
Doupias said in reference to Kansas. Let our
readers scan with care what he says in regard
fa the Coustitut ional Convention soon to assem-
HE. He warns the people of Kansas that they
,a,,st vote at tie election Of DELEGATES IL they
Sv;sb 10 have such constitution as they wish.
In Ill his remarks, there is not word or inti-
nation that they will have an opportunity OF
rejecting this constitution after its iormation.--
On the contrary, he warns them, that il they
fail TO vote for delegates, they must utter no
complaint when they find constitution "fast-
4sned, on them which may not he agreeable to
4heir wishes. His whole remarks bear inter
nal evidences that he was aware that the Jim
lanes and John Browns Of Kansas we're not to
Ae allowed 10 Eaetieusly vote down the consti-
tuition that was soon to be formed at Lecomp-
tom. Waxheat further remark, we copy from
Judge Douglas Springfield speech, as follows:
b rThe points which fam requested to discuss
"lss. The present eoudition and prospect OF
Kansas.
.2d. The principles Affirmed by the Supreme
Court uf the United States ia the bred Scott
case. .# /,
g3d. The condition Of things in Utah and
the aupropriate remedies for existing evils
.sJf the Kansas question, but little need be
said az the present xlne. Yos are familiar
vv;th the history OF the question, and my con-
nection with Il. Subseeasat reelection has
strenpthened and confirmed my convictions IN
4hs soundnsss OF the PRINCIPLES ssA the cor
rectpess Of the course have felt u my duty 70
pursue ppon. that subject. kansas IS about 70
sneak for herself THRoUGH RER DELEGArEs as-
ssmbled. in convention to form Constitution,
rraparatory TO her admission into the Union on
A eoual footing with the original States -
Peace and prosperity now prevail throughout
Aar borders, The Law under which her pELE'
oArEs are about to be sseetsd, y osiirved 70 %
isst and fair in its objects and provisions.
a,a,sya a syery reason to hope and believe that
80 law viii be fairly interpreted and impartis1
:. sveer,ted 40 as TO insure to every bona Rae
:nhsh;tant the free and quiet exercise Of the
.lact;va franchise. Ifany portion of the inhab-
;ssets acting mnder the advice Of poiitinal lea.
.,srs Il digsant States. shall choose to absent
shsnseIyes from the polls, and withhold their
900 With q view OF leaving the fee State
ass,.,orats in the minority, and thas securing a
- -s,srrrg Consultation ia opposition 70 the
x<-.shss of 4 majority oil the people living under
4 M tbs gsspoasibilitg rest up0n those. who,
=. -. .t;san purposes, will sacritice the princi-
~. ksssr, ,,roiess 70 cherish ard promote Up
-. 80 mon the political party for whose