The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-09-14
Correspondence a the Missouri Democrat.
Reception % G0v. OAanAon ~ West.

.forna--"S. q. ONO Mobilization
Gen. Wintield--.Shorf and Sharp! &c.
WssrPoRr, Mo-, Aug. 81.
Gov. Wilson Shannon, Mr.. Reeder's sue
eessor, arrived at Kansas city this morning, in
the steamer Martha Jewett. General and
Mr.. Speaker Stringfellow, Messrs. Waiter
son, Weddle, Forman, Rees, Blair and other
Kansas legislators, entered her as she reach
ed the wharf, for the purpose Of returning
home. They met and were introduced to the
new Governor on board, who satisfied them,
believe that he was likely to prove as eff
oient and cordial q oo-operator with the reg
alators as could have been selected from the
free States even if go. D.'' Atchison, or
ais most devoted disciple had been the cleo
tor instead of the President of the United
Safes.
After dinner, committee of gentlemen,
residents of Westport, accompanied by act
ng Governor Woodson, and two or three
members of the Legislature, rode down to
Aansas city, visited the Governor at the
American Hotel, where he put up, and invited
nim to return with them. He rode with them
20 Westport
In the evening he was screnaded, and call
ed out to address the audience, who had
gathered around the steps of the Hotel. He
appeared.
lie stood on the very spot where family
namesake--a deInagogue- dvine-had stood
a few weeks before, and appealed to the low
est passions of the rabble, in order, albeit,
that Atchison might be elected, the Union
That step too, had supported the portly form
mo pinous nun intended of ID. d. Atchison.
zen. Whitfield trod it also. Up with it-up
with it, regulators divide that classic door
step among you; and let the high-priest, in
your secret midnight councils, wear parts of it
set in gold, as the Jewish high priest wore
the sacred breastrlate Of twelve precious
stones.
Governor SHAxSoN's pLArYoRA.-Gov.
Shame began his remarks by thanking his
audience for their courteous reception. 1t
gratihed him, he said, not because it was per-
sonally fattering, bu, because it showed him
that they were not disposed to decide on his
official career in advance. 1t showed him
that he might RELY on "YoUR ADD in endeav-
oring to overcome obstacles which he was
aware existed, but hoped were not insur-
mountable.
A voice-Yes, YOU shall have our aid.
He regretted to see in certain portions Of
the Territory disposition to nullify the ''laws
which have been enacted by YOUR Legislature"
This was revolutionary movement which
was greatly to be deplored. He regretted.
he said, that he had arrived too late to form
the acquaintance of the members Of the Leg
stature. He knew nothing Of the laws
passed by them, but from the ability and pat
riotsm of the gentlemen who composed it,
he doubted not that they were wise and Judi
cious. But even if they were not wise and
judicious, open resistance and notification
of them was not the proper way to defeat
their provisions. If they were unconstitu-
tional, there were courts to appeal TO, which
had been created for the purpose of deciding
such questions.
As to the Legislature that recently adjourn
ed to the Shawnee Mission, he regarded it IL
a legal assembly (cheers), and thought that
the objection TO It's power grounded on ito
from Pawnee, was puerile, as every
Legislature enjoyed the right of removing
the seat of government at pleasure. The ex-
ecutive and Judiciary Of the Territory had
acknowledged the Legislature as legal BODY,
and so would he. (iood.)
He regarded their laws az binding on eve
nv citizen of the Territory, and would use
all his executive power and authority to car
ry them into effect. (Checrs.l
He said he did not intend to address them
on the various questions that divided the
parties in the Territory perhaps he did not
understand them; ami he had not expected
TO speak on that occasi ON. To one subject,
however he would allude--Slayery. His Of
fetal life and career were not unknown to
portion at least, Of the citizens Of Kansas
lie had no intention Of changing his politi-
cal faith. He thought With reference to sla-
very, that rs Missouri and Kansas were ad-
Joining States, as much of that immense
commerce up the Missouri which was already
riyalling the commerce between the United
States and some European countries, must
necessarily lead TO great trade, and per-
petual intercourse between them, it would be
well if their institutions should harmonize-
as otherwise there would be continual quar-
rels and border feuds. lie uas for Nareru
in Kansas. Loud cheers.)
After thanking the audience, the new Gov
ernor withdrew.
Gen. Whitfield spoke next. His speech,
to use Dutch phrase, was ..worse as bad;''
1t was far inferior. even to his anti eloquent
address to the delegates Of the Shawnee Mis-
sion.
Cries were raised for General Barbee, but
the gallant Brigadier suddenly bolted.
The audience then shouted for Parks!
Col. Hay mounted the steps. / am reaues-
ted to say that Mr.. Parks modesty prevents
him from speaking.
A free-and.easy voice. Well, Colonel,
hope nothing'll prevent you from speaking.
Col. Hay, with dignity Sir speak at
the point Of the pen, or to reasonable gentle
men---never to an excited crowd.
The crowd happened to be in good hu-
NOR, and took this severe cut as q Jest, and
cheered the speaker.
You will observe that Gov. Shannon hint
ed that he might require the aid Of the Mis-
sourians for the crowd that he addressed
was composed OF the residents Of Westport,
and Westport is in the State Of Missouri.
Whether the Governor is aware Of this fact
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