"The Legislature," said he, "has called a convention to assemble in September next.

That constitution they will or they will not submit to the vote of a majority of the then actual resident settlers of Kansas.

If they do not submit it, I will join you, fellow-citizens, in lawful opposition to their course.

And I cannot doubt, gentlemen, that one much higher than I, the Chief Magistrate of the Union, will join you in that opposition." His invitation to them to participate in the election of a convention produced no effect; they still adhered to their resolve to have nothing to do with any affirmative proceedings under the bogus laws or Territorial Legislature.

But the Governor's promise of a fair vote on the constitution was received with favor.