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Stye Kansas l)icf. SOL. MILLER, EDITOR. WHITE CLOUD, KAUSAS: Thursday, Aigast 11, ISjO. Opposition to the Constitution.

It is now pretty well settled that the Democrats, a party, will oppose the tha Constitution. The in strument is an excellont one, the only ob-ioctionable feature of any consequence be ing llie apportionment But that will not last long, as the first Legislature is required lo make a new one; and they will not have the power to Gerrymander, for the Constitution prescribes single Dis tricts, and roquircs that each County now organized shall have at least one Repre sentative. The Democrats in the Legislature, last Winter, were anxious for a Constitutional Convention tho Governor was keen for it and the party made a hard fight for Delegates. The first damper upon their ardor was their failure to obtain majority of the Delegates, as they had cs peeled to do. They then tried to bribe the Eepublican Delegates, but again failed.

Their last resort was to attempt to bally the Republicans into measures; bat being beaten at that likewise, they were done for." At this crisis, Gov. Sara-mcdary made his appearance. lie had received his orders from Washington he told tho Democratic Delegates they must not sign the Constitution, and they obeyed the order, to a man. It was consl'Uuilonal, he said, and they believed it Why was it unconstitutional? Because the Republicans had a majority, and refused to be bribed or bullied into annexing Southern Nebraska, or allowing Indians to vote, so that, through rascality, tho Democrats could gain control of tho new State. Can any ono deny that this was unconstitutional No I Now tho honest fellows are yelping against the Constitution.

They think Kansas is too poor to sustain a State Government, and that her people do not desire one and this in the face of the fact that the people voted, in March, in favor of a State Government, by a large majority. The "yelpers" themselves were hot for a Constitution, nntil they found they conld not rule the roast. Their argument against its ratification will com mence with Nigger, and end with Nigger the intervening space to bo filled up with a great variety ofound logic, consisting of Nigger John W. Forman, one of the Delegates from this County, has a communication in tho Iowa Point Dispatch, setting forth what ho considers the objectionable fea tures of the Constitution, and which he thinks ought to condemn it. lie complains because slaveholders are not allowed a whole year in which to remove their niggers from the Territory.

II is fears are aroused, that Kansas is to become a free negro colony notwithstanding the fact that negroes are not allowed to rote here and that New York and Massachusetts, where they are permitted to voto, are far from being free negro colonies, lie fears that the schools will be filled with nigger children and that the children of virtuous slaveholders, that play with young niggers, are raised with young niggers, and suck nigger wenches, will have to sit in a school room containing young niggers 1 lie admits that the right of suffrage is confined to white male persons, and complains because Indians are not allowed to vote, and because, after saying that only white male persons should vote, the Constitution does not go on and say that negroes and mnlattoes shall not vote. It is the opinion of some members, he says, that this provision will allow negroes.and mnlattoes to vote! That is, they acknowledge that only white persons are allowed to vote, but they fear that niggers and mnlattoes may be called white persons! Wise members! Although the right of suffrage is confined to white males, the Constitution does not expressly say that women and cattle shall not vote. Are not the Democratic savant fearful that this omission will permit women and cattle to vote Or, is it only the nigger that haunts them Forman is dissatisfied, of course, because Southern Nebraska was not annexed, and thinks that the section in reference to the right of way for Railroads, will prevent the building of Roads. Wjiy, bless bis unsophisticated heart, the Ohio Constitution has exactly sach a provision, and there every farmer has a Railroad, to carry his butter and eggs to market! He complains of the apportionment, which is the only reasonable objection he names. He thinks the reason why Brown Connty was attached to Atchison, was to draw the trade of Brown to Atchison! If they had attached Nemaha and Marshall to Brown, we presume, according to his logic, (bat it wonld have been for the purpose of drawing the trade of Brown Connty to Marysville 1 That put in" was simply to work upon the local cupidity of Iowa Point One other objection ho urges No changes can be made in Connty lines, which will Lave the effect of reducing any Connty to a less size than 432 square miles.

lie concludes, from this, that Iowa Point's neighbor. White Cloud, will have a good time getting into Brown Connty," as Doniphan already contains less than 432 square miles. We beg leave to assure the solicitous Forman that1 Iowa Point's neighbor is not so anxious to get into Brown Connty, that her peo ple will oppose the Constitution on that score. They are anxious to scenre any end that will promote the prosperity of the town but they liavo never yet betrayed their principles and bartered their votes, in order to influence a few dollars' worth of trade, to secure a change in boundaries, or to obtain an imaginary Railroad grant. We trust the people of Kansas will ratify the Constitution by an overwhelm ing majority, and silence the persist ent hypocritical cant about niggers, even if the Senate should trample npon their will, and reject the Constitution.

lA Excitement at Iowa Point. During the early part of the present week, ex citement ran high in Iowa Point Some tirao last week several horses wcro stolen from the vicinity of Highlands Pursuit was made, tho thief, (named Woods.) canght, and taken to Iowa Point, on Sat nrdav. and confined in a room. After rf dark, a number of persons rushed into the room, put out the light, and cried. "Hang him 1" "Hero with the rope 1" at tho same time seising him and attempting to pnt a rope around bis nock.

Ho was a stout man, and bad managed to conceal a knife about bis person, with which he commenced slashing among his assailants. Charley Blakcly, the leader of the gang, was dangerously if not fatally stabbed in tho region of tho liver, two other per sons were severely cut but not dangerous ly. Sunday was all excitement, and it was noised far ami, near, that on Monday the fellow would be hung. On Monday, peoplo crowded into Iowa Point from every direction, from this side of tho riv er and from Missonri. But prudence got the bctttcr of excitement a meeting was held, speeches were made on both 6idcs of the question, and it was decided not to lynch him.

A Constable from Highland appeared in tho evening, and demanded him, and ho was given np. He was taken to Highland for trial. It is said that the thief exposed a num ber of accomplices in this portion of the Territory, but refused to blow on all who are engaged in stealing horses and har boring the thieves. This affair may lead to startling developments, and be the means of ferreting ont one of tho most extensive and lawless gangs of horse- thieves in the United States. But tho day is past, when men arc to be hang np indiscriminately, without hearing or trial.

If all who attemptsuch proceedings would have their insiJes somewhat stirred np, as wag the case at Iowa Point, people wonld soon learn prudence, and conform to law. Enforce the Ouxixaxces An Or dinance has been passed by the City Conncil, and was published several weeks ago, prohibiting certain misdemeanors and one of them is fast driving. Yet, on last Wednesday, a drunken man was driving two horses attached to a wagon, as hard as they contd rip, and all the Lwhile yelling at the top of his voice. It was at a time when the streets were full of men and children and we saw one lamo old gentleman limping as fast as ho could pnt it down, to keep from being run over, and barely escaped. No attempt was made to arrest tho fellow, although officers stood looking on.

Hardly a day passes, but some of the Ordinances are violated and yet not a single transgressor has been brought to account for it What is the use of laws, if no effort is made to enforce them Pabuott Nominated Hon. Marcus J. Parrott has been ro-nominated for Congress by the Republicans of Kansas. Upon an informal ballot, he received a majority over all other candidates, and was therenpon nominated by acclamation. Tho Convention was largely attended, and the almost enthusiasm prevailed.

This is good news, which we had feared we should not have the pleasure of recording. It will be welcome news to all the old Free State stand-bys. Parrott will be triumphantly elected. To Merchants asd Manufacturers. Attention is called to the advertisement of J.

E. Cross of St Louis. At their Metal Depot may be found any description of Metals, Tinners' Tools and Findings, Stoves, Hollow Ware, Kettles, Patent Self-Sealing Fruit Cans and Jars, all of which they Wholesale at low prices. We would recommend this firm to all dealers desiring to lay in stocks of any articles in their line. tW We have at length seen some Gregory Diggings gold.

Two men, on their way home to Salem, Illinois, stopped here last week, and exhibited a quantity of dust, which persons who professed to know, pronounced genuine gold. For our own part, we so seldom see tho metal, that we cannot distinguish gold from old iron. These men obtained most of their dust by trading. XThe St Joseph Journal records tie death of Hiram Gilmore Eaton, of that city, aged 45 years. Wonder if it is the same H.

G. Eaton, whose amiable and accommodating sponse rendered our place so interesting, about a year and a half since KSTQ. G. Evans, of Philadelphia, advertises two new publications in another column, which he will send, together with a handsome gift, upon the receipt of the amounts named. Jt3Tln this issue will be fonnd an advertisement of a valuable medicine, by Dr.

Crnger, of New York. 1 0 Inaian SMn-Di." Wednesday last was show day; but in conscqncnco of the "clemency ob de wedder," the show did not get here. A nnmber of -Indians, however, were on hand to see it, and spent the day and evening in shooting with bows and arrows, for five cent pieces, and running foot races. The Chief Lock-a-losh (or Nng-rf-rash) was present on the occasion, and directed their movements. Shortly after dark, hearing a noise as of merrv-making down the Street we proceeded in that direction, and came to a building in which we found a large crowd collected.

They had formed a semi circle, leaving one corner clear for a company of Indians, who were having a regular dance. About a dozen half-na ked rescals were sqnatting along the wall, and some fonr or five lousy bnggers were hopping about on the floor. Tho music was novel, as well as simple. Tliree or fonr Indians had clubs, hammering away on the sides of an empty cracker barrel with both of tho heads out. Tho whole gang accompaniod with a sort of chatter- in? and humming sons.

One fellow was beating time with a largo feather, and another was rattling a belt of bear's claws. We noticed that all who danced, held something in their hands to beat time with. The singers would occasionally give a couple of quick, shrill yelps, which seemed to be a signal for tho dancers to leave the floor and prepare for another sett as when a fiddler taps on bis instrument with the bow. When tho dance had proceeded for some time, a collection was taken, and tho money given to llie Indians. A re quest was then made, that a couplo of squaws present shonld dance; but the interpreter, after consulting with the Chief, announced that tho sqnaws conld not dance without more money.

Another collection was accordingly made, and the squaws, after much giggling aud hanging down of their heads got upon the floor, one having borrowed tho big feather, and the other a war-club, to keep time with. Then the music commenced, and the squaws went hopping np and down, fre quently stopping to nans down their heads, cram their fists into their mouths, anil gigglo. Their graceful appearance it were useless for us to attempt to de scribe. Search romance for descriptions of graceful Indian women; bnt do not attempt to imagine tho real thing itself, without seeing it 1 Suddenly Lock-a-losh leaped np, and flourishing his war-club, jabbered a few words, which an interpreter informed the crowd as a request for them to be si lent, as tlio Chid wanted to make a speech. Order being restored, Lock-a-losh commenced a harangue in the Indian tongue, in a loud voice, making all man ner ot gestures, and striking tho wall violently with his war-club.

When be ceased speaking, the interpreter rendered it into "sort English and sort o' not." It amonntcd to abont this Lock-a-losh is big Chief. He is the one that killed the Omaha, and throwed him in the river. He killed him with a hatchet He killed more than a hundred and fifty-seven, and stole heap ponies." The fellow was then going on to tell what kind of a hatehct it was that Lock-a-losh killed tho Omaha with, when some one in tho crowd yelled out "Hnsh, yon hound, and let Lock-a-losh talk 1" Yes, 6ir," continued the interpreter, taking np a part of tho other's language, Lock-a-losh is a hound feller 1" Ho doubtless thought he had mado a "ten strike" there, and had passed a high compliment upon Lock-a-losh Order being again restored, Lock-a-losh indulged in another burst of eloquence, which the interpreter rendered as follows Lock-a-losh 6aw ten, heap armed white men. He gave all this land to the white men, and only kept a little for himself, up on the Nemaha. Lock-a-losh is a friend to the whito men.

Iiock-a-Iosh is a friend to Whito Clond." Ho wound up with tho remark, that he wanted some more money The crowd were so much delighted to hear that Lock-a-losh was a friend to White Cloud, that they forthwith dispersed to their homes, to sleep over and dream about it even forgetting to raise the money asked for We have read in the books, of the el-oqnence of Logan, Red Jacket, Weather-ford, and other celebrated Indians but we dare say the speech of Lock-a-losh was a fair specimen of unadulterated Indian cloqbence SIT They camo near bavin? a row in the Constitutional Convention, the day previons to its adjournment A Democratic member endeavored to prove an attempt at bribery and corruption on the part of a Republican member, bnt failed; and in the investigation, it was proven that nearly the whole Democratic Delegation, together with the Governor, bad tried to bribe Republican Delegates. This incensed the "law and order gentry, and, they went into the Convention determined to have their own way or raise a row. They were met face to face, and made to cower like whipped curs. They were beaten at every point After that, they made their presence scarce in the Convention. JT3T We have received a copy of the new Constitution, and will lay it before our" readers ere long.

Doh't The nerald of Freedom an nounces that P. P. Fowler, author of The Jay-Hawker," is writing another story for its columns, founded npon the transactions of the Missouri blue Unlges. If it is not greatly superior "The Jay-Hawker," the Herald will save credit by giving it a wide berth; for wo do consider that story the flattest, most insipid and wish washy affair wo ever attempted to wade through. It has no plot, no con ncction, and no sense.

There is bnt one tlm whole mess, and that is the stale bobby of the editor of the Herald, that some people are envious of his wonderful popularity and influence, and want to break him down. A majority of the principal characters introduced are tall, old men, (preachers,) with gray beards and blue eyes. The author appears to have an especial grndgc against preachers. One personage is introduced in tho act of creeping stealthily through a dark alley in town, and in the next breath, ho is represented as being astraddle of a mule, his feet almost touching the gronnd. Two lovers Charles Benton and Ella Hampton are introdu ced; but what the object in so doing was, wo cannot conceive, as they rarely figure in the story, and we are left in the dark as to their fate.

We believe the last beard of Ella, she was in bed with a fever. She is probably reduced to skin and bone ere this, as we have no account of her recovery or death. A change of doctors might prove beneficial-! In fact, the whole story is a mess of dish water nonsense. Ono is but little idea as to what it is going to be, when be com indices it and he lis still less, after crawling through it. We implore Mr.

Fowler P. P. Fowler to desist Don't print that talc of Border Ruffianism; for it may prove a nauseating to tho stomachs of Free State men, as we have no doubt "Tho Jay Hawker" did to those of Pro-Slavery men Bi.oken Plkdrks. The Democrats of this Couut during the canvas for Convention Delegates, declared that tho question of Slavery in Kansas was settled forever; that Kansas was free and that tho Democrats were willing to snbmit to it. In the lower part of tho County, they told the people they must elect the Democratic candidates, because they were pledged to insert a clanso in the Ordinance, asking for a grant of land to bnild tho St Joseph.

and Topcka The people did so and what has been the result The only voto in the Convention, against making Kansas a Free State, came from Doniphan County; and no grant of land has been asked for, to build the Railroad indeed, we do not believe any effort was made to have a grant asked for. Tho prospects of the Road wcro immeasnrably injured by its being used for such petty electioneering purposes, and a rival has sprung up, which threatens to strangle it. Oh 1 ye Frco State men, who were gulled, and sold jour votes on this Railroad hnmbng will you allow yourselves to be again duped or will you return to tho good old standard, vote your sentiments, and shut yonr cars to the electioneering lies of political hucksters? The Elections. In Kentucky, the Opposition gain several Congressmen; bnt the Democrats elect their State ticket, and a small majority in the Legislature, which secures a Democratic United States Senator in place of Mr. Crittenden.

The Ashland District has probably again elected a Democrat, and the grave of Henry Clay is yet in possession of the Infidel. Tho day of Kentucky's shame has come, when she sees the scats of Clay and Crittenden in the possession of pigmy demagogues two stars set, and in their places glow-worms two eagles left their eyrie, and buzzards perched in their stead two lions hunted down, and their places occupied by tumble-bugs In Tennessee, the Opposition gain several Congressmen, and also gain largely on the Stato ticket Tho result on State ticket and Legislature is yet unknown. Nothing satisfactory from North Carolina, Alabama and Texas. In the latter two States, the Opposition hoped for 0. 3 S3T Our "neighbors" of the Dispatch seem to be sorely troubled with Devils.

Several weeks since, they declared their belief that the Devil or some of his angels had got into the women; last week, they imagined that the gates of nell were burst open, and that all the fiends were spued (spewed out npon Kansas and in another column, they again expressed their opinion that the Devil himself was let loose in Kansas It is a dangerous disease the only certain remedy is total abstinence $3 The Clerks of the fast regular and reliable Railroad Packets, St Mary and Wm. Campbell, furnish ns, every trip, with St Louis papers of the previons day. The St Mary arrives here, from St Joseph, Sunday noon and the Campbell, Thursday noon. Coming down, the St SJary arives here Thursday morning; and the Campbell, Monday morning. They can be depended npon, and deserve patronage.

'XSTThcy have had an exciting election over in Holt Connty, for Clerk of the Circuit Court E. Van Bask irk, present incumbent, is elected over C. C. Hawkins, by 443 majority. "Enongh for all practical purposes." Friend Hawkins made a better run for Surveyor of Brown Conntv C0SSIITTJTI05AL COSYENTIOJr.

TWENTIETH DAT MOBSISO 6E8SIOX. Wtandotte, July 28. The regular routine of business was concluded, and Mr. McDowell offered a resolution to take op the evidence of the investigating committee laid on the table yesterday, and gave a history of the affair in a speech of some length. Mr.

Thachcr had hoped the affair would slumber, and reflected npon the members of the Leavenworth delegation as guilty of as base an act as that perpetrated, ac cording to evidence, against the member from Douglas, Mr. Hutchinson. Mr. Stinson made a speech with force and spirit Ho was accused, and demand ed that the affair be investigated. Some of his remarks were very pointed and personal.

Mr. McDowell obtained the floor, and his expression indicated intense excitement, whereupon bo was asked by the President if be would confine himself to the rules of debate. He answered that he shonld call things by their right names. Several members arose in tbeir scats, and the lobby was very mnch excited, there being an unusual number of visitors present The President decided that Mr. McDowell wonld be out of order nntil be had permission from the Chair to speak.

Mr. McDowell proceeded to nscsorao very harsh langriago in reference to the gentleman from Douglas, Mr. Thachcr, amid cries from tho Democratic side of the House to go on. Tho President called for the Sergeant-nt-Arms, and used his utmost endeavors to preserve order, while Mr. McDowell continued, and the Republican side of the Honse rushed forward.

The general movement was to prepare for tho wort Nearly all the gentlemen in the Hall were upon their feet, mid some were ready to produce their weapons. Tho mallet of the Pres-Icnl came down quickly and heavily as Mr. McDowell applied the epithets of liar, scoundrel, nud coward. Order was finally the President, Mr. Win-chcll, using throughout tho most maikcd coolness ami self possession.

Mr. McDowell again attempted to proceed with his speech, but rn ruled out of order, until permission was given, and was finally allowed to proceed with his remarks, on condition that he complied with the rnles of the Convention. lho resolution to take np the evidence of the Investigating Committor was voted down. A resolution was submitted exonora tin? Mr. Hubbard.

Mr. Blunt offered to amend by exonerating Mr. Hutchinson also. Mr. Slouch offered to further amend by prefixing the testimony taken by the comyWaty of electing two United States Sena- mittees as a preamble, whicn amendment was accepted A motion to indefinitely postpone the resolution to exonoratc Mr.

Hubbard, was adopted 19 to 19, President voting affirmative. Mr. Stinson moved to raise a commit tee to investigate the case of two members charged with misdemeanor and fraud. Mr. Thachcr said he did not make the charge.

Tho question was discussed by Messrs. htairwalt, JJiirnett, Uiirns, btin- son, Blunt and was finally laid on the table. On motion of Mr. Ilntchinson, copies of the Constitntion were ordered to be printed in English and 5,000 in German, for gratuitous distribution. ine cnairman oi tie Committee on Phraseology and Arangcment submitted the Constitntion of Kansas to be enrolled, and the Convention finding somo errors, referred it to a special committeo for correction.

Report of tho Committee on Accounts adoptcit. Adjourned to 3 o'clock, P. M. ArrzRsooH session. The Convention assembled and took a recess for two hours, to enable the committee to perfect their report.

Considcr-ab'e caucusing was carried on during the recess, and attempts will be made to introduce the following provisions First, To admit civilized Indians to the privilege of franchise. Second, To reduce the nonso of Representatives from 72 to 52. Third, To provide that negroes and mnlattoes shall not bo represented, and the Western boundary changed from the 23d to 24th parallel. Several articles of the Constitution were read and passed finally. On the passage of the article to attempt to reduce the members of the House of Representatives from 72 to 52, it was voted down.

A rule was adopted requiring a two-third voto to re-consider any article or section. The Democratic members were not in their seats this afternoon. The Convention will donbtless adjourn finally to-morrow. TWESTT-FIBST DAT ORXTCO 8ESSI05. Wtasdottb.

July 29. The Convention was opened by an excellent and appropriate prayer by Rev. Mr. Davis. The journal being read and amended, the Chairman of the Committeo on Accounts reported sundry bills incident to the expenses of the Convention, the part of which that were submitted with recommendations, were approved, and the balance referred back to the committee.

Mr. Hutchinson made a statement in relation to the account of the Wyandotte Gazette, but no motion was made, nor the suggestions of Mr. Hutchinson entertained. Mr. Ritchie spoke in favor of the Western boundary being changed to 26th meridian, but objections being made, he was ruled out of order.

Several proposed amendments, emanating from the majority, were voted down under the two-thirds rule adopted yesterday. The reading of the Constitution as reported from the committee to correct and revise, was continned though not completed when the hour of adjournment arrived, and the Convention dissolved, to meet again at 3 P. M. AITERNOOS 8E68IOS. Resolutions of "thanks were adopted.

complimenting the President and others for the faithful discharge of their duties. A vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Vanghan for the gratuitous distribution of The Times to the members of the Convention. A communication from the ladies, headed by Mrs. C.

J. H. Nichols, was read. The question to provide for the payment of the six copies of tho Daily Commercial Gazette distributed to each mem ber, was dicusscil, and the Chairman of the Committee recommended that each member pay for two copies from their private funds, and the payment oi tue balance bo male in scrip. Mr.

Stinson offered a resolution providing a committee of five, with the Ser- jreant-at-Arms as chairman, to FCirch the Dockets of tlie members, to ascertain if thev bad tho funds to pay for the Gazette, which was adopted. On motion, 100 copies of the proceed ings and debates were ordered printed in pamphlet form, and distributed among tho members. Mr. Stinson offered a resolution extending tho thanks of the Convention to Champion Vanghan for bis arduous labors behind the throne. On motion, the reading of tho enrolled Constitution was commenced, and has oc-enpied the afternoon, to tho time of adjournment The Democratic members have decided to withhold their votes for the sanction of this Constitution as adopted by tlie majority, and will not put their names to it Mr.

Slough explained his position in relation to the signing of the Constitntion, and stated why be could not sign it. Of the several objections, be would have only insisted npon two. The Constitution was adopted by a vote of S3 to 13. tlm entire Democratic Delegation voting against and refusing to bign it. Convention adjourned finally.

OF Tlin Republican Central forainitlce. Citizens After a violent and painful struggle of four years, has arrived nt the great political crisis of her existence. With a pnpnl.it ion more thin sufficient to meet the requirements of a State, with I a Constitution formed by a Convention of I the people. she is again abont to apply i lor admission to the Union of Mutes Before, however, that admission can be ellected, you will bo called upon to par ticinato in the most important election yet offered for your suffrages. Under the Constitution framed at Wyandotte, aie shortly to be elected, a Representative to Congress, gubernatorial and other State officers, a judiciary for the State, and a Legislature, on whom will devolve the tors.

Recent events have shown ns that the fraud in which our Territory was baptised at itsbirth, and which characterized its early history, will follow it as long as it remains dependent The Federal Government continues as it began in its dealings with Kansas. In spite ol tho injJigiinnt remonstrances of an outraged people, nsnrpation and not protection has marked every action of the Power which holds ns in i.s grasp. It forces upon us without reference to our consent, an horde of office-holders, who aro not the choice of the peotde, and a Federal Judiciary, into whose hands it delivers the power to snbvci and con'rol our Territorial Laws, thereby establishing a judicial despotism, at war with jnstii aud popular rights. Eternal vigilance is (-till the price of liberty, and with this alone mnst we oppose Federal iufluence and official corruption. The elections which arc to be held da ring the coming Fall, cannot result favor ably to tho great cause to which wo have pledged our lives, our fortunes and our sa cred honor, unless every precinct in Kansas is carefully watched over by earned lwcpnulicans.

Let onr nominating con vention be composed af tried and capable men, that they may present such nanus as will' tho most surely meet the endorsement of tho wbolo people. Let tho Registry Law be faithfully carried ont and executed. Let no man to whom Liberty and the prosperity of Kansas are dear, relax one moment in the work until the day, when with a Republican in Congress, no longer trammelled as onr Representative has hitherto been by the mere powor of remonstrance, without the more practical influence of a ballot; with two United States Senators sworn and pledged to defend our rights on the floor of the Senate; with State officers who will worthily execute and administer the government and with a jndiciary, learned, honored, enswerved by partisan considerations, who will faithfully interpret the laws, thus giving dignity to the bench and confidence to the people, we may rest from tlie immediate labor, content in the consciousness of duty done and Freedom vindicated. In behalf of the Republican Central Committee of Kansas Territory. SAM.

TOMEROY, Pres't, A. Caster Wilder, Sec'y. Tlie strife between the leading Democrats as to who shall obtain the empty honor of a nomination at Topeka for Delegate to Congress, is waxing bitter. The contest is narrowing down between Judge Johnson, Jndge alderman. Gen.

A. C. Davis and Mr. Mitchell. Shan't be surprised if the last named out strips all the titled aspirants.

We are confident he can, if he will. It is said however, that he does not desire to run for an office in view of certain defeat Mr. Mitchell is wise. The Republican candidate will be elected by a majority of 5,000, let him be whom be may. Ltaventeorth Times.

The Herald is clad to learn that Gov. Medary endorses the action of the Democ racy in refusing to sign the Wyandotte Constitution. It may bo glad to learn that the Governor was tbelndividual who instructed the squad of Hessians aa to what thef must do. And the Herald may farther be pleased to learn that the most intelligent of the Democratic delegation were opposed to the policy that was adopted. They thought it would be fa tal to them and their party, and they thought ngbt VV bat a dear old coon is Ilia excellency, and what a noble party is ye Democracy.

Leavenworth Times. Death of Richard Rcsh. rtru, Aug. 1, 1859. Hon.

Richard Rnsh died in this city on Saturday morning, 79 years. The Independence of Zsasa, The Constitution for the State of of the people have r1 their duty, and all that now for tho people to do theirs iQ 8 tion and endorsement of a work Sfl of In'lW As we sat in the chamber 0f tl. m-lotte Convention, and listenl an ioue vonveuuon, and listened tA refnl reading of the Inslrt ed to be the corner stone of onr it? stitntions, we felt that it glowed ai brated with the largest liberty an noldest principles. So symmetrical in proportion feet in harmony, so true to wli-iter 1 great and good, we may fitly terra it model (-onslitution of our common cona-try. bat matters it that a squad of reUl lions spirits refused to recoRnize that rions charter of Liberty What nut ters it if they cavil at its provision seek to falsify its character It stands forth like a bright rropl1WT or like the fulfilment of a noble purpoi It proclaims that liberty we have sim gled so long to win, and is an of the great trnth that strong as muy the arm and the power of the FeJorJ Government, strong a may be tlieya.vn.

in T'rit of slavery still are they unable to cope with the resolve of a n. pie determined to be Free. We hope to-morrow to place U.rc onr readers tho noble document in fu It will often be our plcasnre to refer to it in detail to defend it, if need le, fmni rude and blasphemons assaults, to cherish it as the bulwark of our rights, tlw of onr liberties. We are told that it i to be opposed that party which sails under the namejf Democracy. And we believe it.

They wish to keep us forever in a St.it of Ten ituri.il vassalage, under the swr of federal tools and bayonets. supported the Constitutional movement in the vain hope of defeating it, TIkt squandered away the precious lime of th Convention, and sought to inenrpnrat infamous and restrictive featnrcs into th Instrument itself. Baffled at every turn they had llie n-dacity to wind np the farce they have Ien playing by refusing to nfhx their nanw nnd stalking ont of the Convention with a pomposity that would have been attuning had it not been so absurd. We have bad homo five years cxpri- rr I f. I ciii-u in ifiriiiri.ii rnntlimn.

1 lie II--J mocrary would prolong onr Grttwn so niiicli in love with the mv.iv of I a Pierce or a Biichan.in. so firm in tik-ir devotion to Oxford poll lists, and oompton swindles, they dread the hour when the freemen of Kansas shall estate lish themselves behind the ImKvaik of a Stale sovereignty, and take the administration of their affairs into their wn hands. No matter. From Federal tools ant influences we appeal to an honest and devoted people. If the Democracy choose lo make an issue nn this Constitution shall ac-ept it with jov.

We had tlw capitulation of 171m at Wyandotte, and the Atisteilitz i.s within onr grap. Learenieurlh Times. Members of Constitutional Convention. As some of our readers mav lik lo know tho names of lho Constitution Delegates, tog-iher with their localities. tv rriri l.j'lnw t.iltli com roi'lirniliflL' the whole DISTT.K'T.

NAMES. Leavenworth Wm. McDowell, Iem. P. S.

Parks F. Brown. .1. P. Slough, Samuel Stinson, Wm.

Perry. John Wright. Samuel Hippie, A. D. Met 'line.

R. .1. Foster. Atchison Doniphan Rob'l Graham. Tvf.

John J. Ingalls, Caleb May, B. Wriglev, Dcm. J. W.

Forman. E. M. Hubbard, John Stairwalt, R. J.

Torter, H'T-Brown S. A. Kingman. Ip-Nemaha Thos. S.

Wright. Marshall M. Middleton. Jefferson C. B.

McClellan.Dctn. Jackson Dr. Moore, Riley S. D. Houston, Pottawatomie Co.Dr.

Talmer, Johnson J. P. Burris, Dr. Barton, Douglas James Blood, S. O.

Thacher, W. Hutchinson, T. H. TownsenJ, Ed. C.

Blood, L. R. Williams, John Ritchie, J. T. Greer, James Preston, B.

F. Simpwn, W. T. Dutton, J. H.

nanway, Jos. Lamb, J. M. Arthur, G. W.

Lillie. W. B. Griffith, Mr. Burnett, Shawnee Lykins Franklin Linn i Madison, Sec, Conrbon, 94 Allen Mr.

Signor, Breckonridge, dec. J. M. Winchell, Wm. McCnlloogh Coffey, 4c, A.

Crocker, 8. Hoffman, Waubonsa. Ac, W.E.Ross, It will seem from this, that the IkpJj icana bv a miioritr of twenty in Convention. Enough for all Pfr purposes. It will be well for onr sub" ben i to keep the above table for fort reierence.

xx-V refused to ircu inn lira- their names to the Wyandotte tion it was moved that they be V'Zl tp "make their mark." The very appropriate, for while it was btathat one or two of tto J'MJ were nnable to "read and wert incontrovertible that a majority above such paltry auircroent. is Diana, Governor Medary is at present iojiJj ing in this city. vorV bis Democratic colleague dj lb4 them thry did right in not I.