The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-13

giving this sentiment: The Mechanic
of Lawrence; our comforts await you
labors." Towhich Mr.. MALLORY prompt,
responded. and gave as sentiment
1.-The Political Aspects of Kansas Ter
ritory." Which was responded to By
Mr.. EMERY, as follows:
! Mr.. PRESIDENT: Less than a twelve
month ago heard, in old Tammany Hall
John Van Buren, scofingly ask wher,
Kansas was. The Nebraska question
was then just being brought before tn
public mind. A Territory stretching
from Missouri to the Rocky Mountains
and embracing twelve degrees of latitude
was then little known to the vast major
ity of the American people. And it wa.
natural it should be so. With scarce 1
thousand white inhabitants, and a few
hundred voters, its relative importance
would little attract the public eye. Blu
change has come over us. In obedi
ence to that great law which the founders
of States have ever felt and recognized
[ mean the march of Empire westward
this Territory-this virgin Territory
has become the theater of earnest ac
ton and determined effort. O'er it.
broad and rolling prairies, instead of the
moan of the signing winds, is beginning
to be heard human voices, and to be seer
the results of human labor and enter.
prise.
But, sir, the sentiment which my friend
has called on me to respond to embodies
somewhat the political aspect of our new
home in the West-no, not in the West,
but in the heart of the American CONT
nent. I might say, in short, that, for one,
l regard the whole thing as auspicious.
| would not, however, be too sanguine.
The pioneer in any sphere of life will find
numberless occasions for the trial of his
age. 1t is an easier thing to tell of future
States, than to found and develop them.
l know it is an easier thing to write out
constitutions and frame theories, than it
is to practically apply those constitutions,
and force those theories into facts. Yet
l can but believe that Kansas is to bear no
mean part in the future history of our
common country. The men--the kind
of men now pouring into our midst, fully
warrant, it seems to me, sir, this opin-
ion. When ! see any new region filling
up with that class of men now tc be found
scattered throughout the log-cabins of
this Territory, it assumes botha present
political importance, and augers well for
the future.
What is it that has made New England
what she now is !? What is it that has
made the North American Confederacy
what it is ? and what has made SO many
political abortions in the shape of Repuh-
lies in South America What, but the
presence of the Church, the free Bible,
and the free school in the former, and
their absence in the latter? And have
we not these, or their beginnings, among
us already?
"What | admire Columbus for" says
Turgot, sis, that he went in search of a
new world on the faith of an opinion"
And, gentlemen, what | admire, and
what regard as most cheering omen in
the men of Kansas Territory, so far as |
know them, is their faith-their unfalter-
ing confidence in its future career and
glorious development So far as I know
them, they are earnest men. Relying
upon the effort of such men, Kansas ere
long will take her place by the side of
those States long ago admitted into the
Union. Seen in the light of history,
viewed by those who are to come after
us, this Territory, commencing its career
under the guidance and government of
one so able as he who now fills the guber-
material chair, and whom we are most
happy to meet here to-day, will be re-
garded as one of our leading States.
The Atlantic has hitherto been the
great highway of commerce, and the At
lantic States the home of art and COM
fort; but upon the broad and tranquil bo-
som of the Pacific will trade and COM
merce be consummated, and the Pacific
and western States viii be the places
where man will realize his highest ideals.
And does not the geographical location
of Kansas, as well as the richness and fer
tility of her soil, invest her with present
interest, and give assurance of her coming
significance. 1t seems so to me, sir :
and l believe that history is yet to speak
freely of this bountiful region, and
that
Tba historic ,,.,sa
Proud of her treasure, viii march with it down
| To latest times.n
Mr.. EMERY closed with the following
sentiment: "The Merchant, the pioneer
of Enterprise. Which was responded
to by Mr.. @. s. PRATT, merchant OF
this city, as follows
Mr.. PREsIDEsT:-The number of those
who represent the mercantile interest
here is as yet small, and l take the lib
erty to respond to the sentiment just
expressed, though am but beginner
in the vocation. Though the mercantile
calling may not be professionally beney-
olent, vet trust, sir, that those of this
community who engage in it may not,
in pursuit of their own ends and inter
ests, be unmindful of the welfare of 9TH
ers. / trust, sir, that they may never
sow the seeds of affliction, and barter fol
gold, to any one, that which is moi
bread. / shall be glad, sir, if any oi
those measures which we may adopt in
pursuit of our calling shall be instrumen-
tai In promoting the interest of our Ter.
ritory. Yea, more We pledge our
selves { I think / risk nothing in thus
speaking for others to do all in oul
power to render what aid we may be
able to make this new and first admins
tration of government here successful
one. We promise, sir, TO emulate the
example of those to whom we are aecus-
toned to look for example, and to strive
to make this Territory one of the bright.
est stars in the galaxy of our Union!
Mr.. PRATT gave !" The Attorney Gen
eral.' Judge JoHssroS. of Ohio, IN tht
absence of the Attorney General. wai
called on to reply, which he did IN {