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The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Message from the acting Governor of Kansas. (search)
Message from the acting Governor of Kansas. --The message of acting-Governor Beck, of Kansas, to the Territorial Legislature, is mainly devoted to local affairs. The financial condition of the Territory is discouraging, owing in part to the diKansas, to the Territorial Legislature, is mainly devoted to local affairs. The financial condition of the Territory is discouraging, owing in part to the disastrous effect of the drought. The total number of acres subject to taxation are 3,900,000; total number of town lots 135,328, which are valued at $5,649,000; total amount of taxable property, $22,000,000--total of taxes levied in 1859 and 1860, $8or to 1857, remains unpaid. He recommends township, county and municipal organization for the mineral regions of Western Kansas. In relation to the late disturbances in Lynn and Bourbon counties, he urges that steps be taken for the enforcementggressive policy of the Republicans, and he urges conciliation for the Union. But it a dissolution takes place, he trusts that Kansas will decline identification with either branch of the Union, but establish a separate and independent government.
The Daily Dispatch: January 15, 1861., [Electronic resource], Message from the acting Governor of Kansas. (search)
Jan. 14. --Senate.--Mr. Bigler introduced a bill to amend the Constitution. Mr. Grimes, of Iowa, offered a resolution of inquiry relative to the interference with the navigation of the Mississippi river. Mr. Wilson offered a resolution inquiring into the manner of the expenditure of the appropriation for the aqueduct in the District of Columbia. Mr. Mason offered a resolution of inquiry as to what troops have been ordered to Charleston. The bill for the admission of Kansas was postponed. Mr. Hunter offered resolutions for withdrawing troops from the seceding States. Mr. Polk, of Mo., made a speech in favor of the resolutions. A two hour discussion ensued on the proposition to give Mr. Crittenden the floor to-morrow, instead of Thursday, to the exclusion of all business. The proposition was finally withdrawn. Mr. Brown, of Mississippi, in a speech, said, Mr. President, when the record shall be completed, which Senators are about to make, it