New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-27
THE SUFFERINGS IN KANSAS.
OFFICIAL TESTIMONY.

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The undersigned, a Committee Of the Legislature Of
the Territory Of Kansas would respectfully and earn.
estly represent:
That the people Of Kansas have suffered, during the
past Summer from Of the most severe drouhs ever
before known In the history of this any other
try. We do not deem IL necessary 10 spread before
YOU "A detailed account of the hardHhips consequent
upon this Of things: can only gay that We are
amazed Whenever called 20 contemplate the severity
aud extent Of the calamity.
Not lees than 3OOO0 people are now and will be de-
pendent for subsistence upon ouside resources until
olr next hArye, and In addition 10 the need OF pro-
visions and clothing, large amount of Feed wheat
corn and potatoes will be required at an early day,
the citizens Of Kanas mutt 10 some extent, remain
benefciiuies upon Eastern hberlity for the year to
come.
The snow, which has fallen in immense quantities
oil over the country buryDg beyond the reach OF our
stock the principal source of subsistence which re-
NAMED for them, in the dry grass Of tho praifes,
must inevitably cause the death, by starvation, Of
large portion OF cattle, while, at the same time,
the roads rendered impassable and the people ex-
pored TO greatly increased priyation and suffering,
from The diff ulty Of reaching the points where food
il TO be obtained. From there causes we have great
rea-on spprehend that condition in the Spring
must be most helpless and hopeless without liberal
and prompt response to this appeal.
We are assured from the Office Of the Relief Com
mee, at Atcbi,on that the indications are daily be-
coming more and alarming, in consequence of the
falling Off of private donations, and we urged TO
take TO provide for tie rorst that may
yet be ia tie future.
We especially desirous 10 procure, from egisla
tive benef ence the OF furnishing our people at
least 100 900 bushels OF seed wheat, aud suiSiency
OF corn and potatoes also, for Spring planting
Our petition is one Of eXtreue uial; already over
whemel with deep Of obligation - sympatbiz-
ing friends In the East, vino have hitherto, under the
kind prUmpngs OF generous hearts, opened wide their
ears for our relief we are rt impelled, by painful
Tho nf fha
country, 10 appeal Addressing Ourselves IN
this instance, to the concentrated generosity Of our
Easte friends, represented in the Legislative AS
semb les now IN session.
We ak therefore that the condition of our people
may be considered; and IA seed-lime IL rapidly APP
proahng, we earnestly desire that whatever is done
to save us people, from prolongaon Of our dec
uton and suffering beyond another harvest, be doae
speedily
While we deplore some Of the sad effects Of our
cent severe weather and storms Of snow, we recog-
nize behind the cloud the benigDant designs Of kind
Providence In preparing our soil by.a process pre-,
enneoty adapted " the end desired for AN early and
successful Spring culture.
The Territorial Relief Committee have an office at
the City Of Atchson, and they have the confidence OF
the people Of the country; and We believe any funds
committed 70 them VIII be wisely, faithfully, and
equitby distributed the Territory, according TO
tie necessities Of the people, but those who may pre-
fer 10 dsbure their charities through other channels
will, Of course, consult their own Judgment III the
matter. "
with grateful acknowledgements for the kind SYM
pathy and substantial aid already received your me-
morilists as in duty bound, will ever pray.
Your Committee recommend the adoption Of the fol-
lowing resolution;
Resided the House Of RepIeentsvs, hs Council con
ourrln That approve and adopt the foregoing memorial
aud request the Of the Territory to for yard copy
each the Governors Of the States whose Legislatures
a Q Low la session. ~
CHARLES B. LINES Chairman.
JOHN r. SN0DDY.
ROBERT REYNOLDS.
NJ X BENTON.
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We, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the
above report memorial and resolution we're adopted
by the Legislative Assembly OF the Territory OF hansaS
ut the Legislative session OF ls6l. .,,
JOHN w SCOTT Speaker Of the House OF representative
W. w UPDEGRAEF President Of the Council
ALFRED GRAY, Chief Clerk Of the House OF represents
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JOHN JAMES INGALLS, Secretary OF the Couneh.
In accordance with the terms and facts set forh In
the foregoing memorial Of the Kansas Legislature the
New. York Kansas Relief Ccmnlittee cooperate win
AtehinsOp OF which Gen.