The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-11-05
THE DAILY UNION
FROM KANSAS.
Correspondence OF the New York Daily TinesI
FORT LFAyESWoaIH KANSAS

FORT LEAYESwoaTH, KANSAS,
Friday, Oct 20, 1864
Il is two weeks this day since the arrival among Us Of
Governor Reeder Besides the formal welcome national
salute Numbered forth by the heavy artillery he received
the cordial greetings of a collection Of citizens
who met 10 pay him their respects To address which
made 10 him in behalf OF the settlers the house Of
Captain Hunt who entertained him the first day his
eeeuey made very impressive and able remarks rea
tive to his position and the duties il devolved upon him.
declaring amsng other things that he would maintain per-
feet liberation Of opinion at all hazards. think his
marks gave entire satisfaction The governor is of
agreeable might almost say captivating address 1t
would be apparent that he has mixed much among men,
if not known that extensive practice law
ger would have involved such experience Though
ALL and ready TO listen 10 suggestions from every
quarter il is evident that he is his man. and abundant
~ able form opinions for himself The of his not
being widely known in the country is that he has
devoted himself mainly his profession and therefore like
very many able lawyers has gained the notorey Of
active politicians. We have reason to rejoice that the
President has given governor whose qualifications
his genuine merits. Mr. Reeder has made favorable
impression thus far and though he win undoubtedly have
many obstacles encounter think may safely predict
for him successful administration of affairs here well
future emnence statesman His private secretary
Mr. Williams, has lately been connected with large
camille house in Philadelphia
Hon Daniel Woodson secretary the Territory arrived
here Wednesday last As you &re probably aware he
has been the editor for time of ewspaper in Vir-
GINA. lie IS gentleman of much worth and integrity
Judges Johnson and Elmorc Mr.. lsacks the attorney
and Mr. Donaldson The marshal have been Territory
fortnight Chief Justice Lecompte of Maryland is ex-
peced in week or two. The of Mr. Browns re-
signing, learn the reluctance of his family TO emil
CRATE far westward Mr. Lecompte has practsed law on
the eastern shore of Maryland till within few months
when he removed to Baltimore lie has been a member of
the Legislature of his State
Three days ago the governor accompanied by bis
thry judges attorney marshal, aud some dozen other
gentlemen started excursion through the Territory
His object is TO discover the best location for the capital
aud also to acquire knowledge which viii facilitate his law
ing out the representative districts. He intended visit
the country south of the Kansas river first stopping at
Lawrence the emgrsnt settlement thence to Council
Grove Fort Riley, and onward returning through
that part the Territory north of the Kansas The COM
pany went well supplied with provisions and tents which
were conveyed in baggage wagon drawn by six mules
They Will be absent about two weeks the end of that
time suppose arrangements will be made for taking the
after which the election will occur When that is
done, the wheels of government will be in motion.
The Of population from the East not so large
would suppose from reading the reports about the
number who have started A good many go back The
tdu il any, Of their doing is partly in them and partly
in the society that aids and encourages their coming
They start without sufficient preparation And the Aid
Soety did not and has not yet erected suitable shelter
Two three commodious houses should have been erect
ed in the outset But instead OF that they furnished
nothing but tents for love money. They deferred build
ing till they could the lumber with their own saw
mill
We are having delightful weather at this time-rnild
temperate and invgoratug Such thing as sickness
rare KANSAS