Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-04-20


The PRESIDENTS WALKER LErTER.-Below,
we print the letter of President Buchanan to the
Hon Robert ]. Walker, which has been the sub
ject of so much Misrepresentation on the part Of
the Douglasite and Republican party press. 1t is
understood that it sees the light by and through
breach Of the confidence which Mr.. Walker
posed in some one or other, with whom the public
had interest We are, however, glad that at last
it has the light under any circumstances what
its tenor disproves every allegation founded
upon its rumored contents 1t will be seen from
it simply what was never denied, viz That Presi-
dent Buchanan counselled the submission of the
whole Of the Lecompton Constitution to the
people; which advice not acted upon by
those endowed with the legal right to follow it or
not as they saw fit. They, however. did submit
to the people Its only clauses about which there
was the slightest queston-its provisions bearing
on the slavery question. The convention having
reJected-as they had the legal ght to reject
Mr.. Buchanan's advice, he did bis whole duty to
Kansas and the country in endeavoring to carry
out their determination. That fact is so plain
that all now comprehend 1T, except those blinded
oy political or personal hatred towards him 1t
Is clear to US that the publication of this letter
Will instantly extract the fangs of the ISLANDERS
upon Mr.. Buchanan growing out of the circula-
uon OF the numerous Interpretations concern
Ing Its contents. So we rejoice we repeat that at
length 1t has seen the light.
WASHINGTON, July II, 1857
MY DEAR SIR | duly received your letter of the
18th ultmO on Friday last, and read il to the cab
met, then In session. The news which contained
was not calculated to assure us of your sucpss
!n0nsh we did not despond. Hence you NAV
JudSe with what satisfaction we received all ac-
count OF TIE proceedings of the National Demo-
cfauc convention held at Lecompton OH the Sd
INST The point on which you and your success
is 20 Snh ,iSSir of
the people of Kansas And by the people mean
ana have no doubt you mean, the actual bona
hds residents. who have been long enough in the
Territory to identify themselves with its fate
The Legislature determined three months IA the
period OF residence to entite individuals to vote
Tor members Of the convention; and if the convep
tloh should think proper to adopt the same period
to enttle individuals to vote for or against the
constitution, III appears to me this would be rea-
sonable On the question Of submitting the CON
10 the BONA tde resident settlers of Kansas
am wiling TO stand or fall. In sustaining such
principle we cannot fail 1t is the principle of
the Kansas Nebraska bill-the Principle of non
ular sovereignty and the princi pie at the founda
uon OF all popular government The more it is
discussed the stronger it will become Should
the convention Of Kansas adopt this principle all
VIII be settled tremendously; and with the bless.
ing OF ProVldence, you will return triumptantly
rom your arduous, important, and responsible
mission. The structures of the Georgia and Mis-
sissippi conventions will then Pass away and be
speedily forgotten.
Is becoming better every day We have not vet
n q time to hear much from Mississip pi Should
you answer the resolution of the latter | would
anVlse you TO make the great princ pie of the sub
mission OF the constitution to the bona fde resi-
dents OF Kansas conspicuously prominent On
ibis you Will be irresistible. With the question
OF climate every person is acquainted; and the
| more you insist upon this, the more will our OPP
ponentS urge that we violating the principle
OF non-inteTference at the foundat on of the
Kansas Nebraska law. 1t is strange that people
at distance, who have no practical acquaintance
with the condition of Kansas, should undertake
TO be wiser than those OH the spot 1t is beyond
all question the true policy to build up great
democratic party there, to sustain the Constt,I-
uoh ana the laws, composed of pro-savery and
iree-State democrats: and if the majority should
be against slavery, to obtain such constitutional
provisions as will secure the rights of slavehold-
ers In Missouri and other States and maintain all
the laws guarding the just ri ghts of the south
1or are rl2 lat In your lecture to the cause
OF Judge Williams appointment We supposed
IL would be peculiarly acceptable to Yourself and
lhat ne might aid in carrying out your policy
Col. Cumming has been appointed governor of
Drlet period required for settling up his business;
and shall certainly be disposed to fill it by the
appointment of Mr.. Stevens.
zen HaTney has been selected to command the
exPcolton to tab, but must oontriy We To leave
him with you at least until YOU are out OF the
Woods Kansas Is vastly more important at the
present moment than Utah.
The pressure upon ne continues without inter
mission. pray that Divine Providence in which
place my trust, may graciOusly preserve my life
and my health until the end of nv term: but
uou's molly will be done in any event. With
every sentiment of esteem, | remain ALWAYS sim
ceTely your friend, JAMES BUCHANAN.