The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1855-12-15
Letter from Mr.. Park.


ing article which GEo. S. PARK, Esq,
has communicated to the people of
Parkyille. on account of their gallant de-
fence of him from the hands of a mob.
The slip before US is dated Nov. Goth,
and is directed ITO the Citizens of
Parkville and Vicinity" He says
"FELLow CITIZENS Il am truly CRATE
full for your kind and cordial reception.
I meet many of my old friends who
have been associated with me during,
all the hardships and privations of early
settlement, and with whom have toiled
to prepare homes for our declining years.
Our labors have been well rewarded
Broad plantations have been opened,
and thriving villages built up, with :heir
schools, churches, and expanding COM
MERGE. Prosperity smiles around
Here too, lie the remains of those We
held most dear; around their graves are
enshrined the tenderest, hottest sympa-
thies. Dear to me are the hills, the val
leys, and the plains of Missouri. l love
this noble State! Although oppressed
for time, your recent action has shown
that your hearts are right [ have trav-
eled much in Missouri and known her
citizens long. | can truly say that they
are good neighbors, hospitable, and gen
aro,,c +bot tho o,poot pnossoS ora q law
abiding, Union-loving people. In COM
mon We all strive for the welfare of the
State, and the glory of the American
Union. Sectional misapprehensions In
times of excitement lead to imprudent
irregularities, yet the sober second
thought of the people settles upon justice
and right. We often differ with regard
to men and measures. 1t is through
the ordeal ofreason, that good principles
are brought forth and established and
the spirit of liberty is FURNISHED, and
frightened by the collision of opposing
argument and measures. Having no
desire to conceal any Of the opinions |
have long entertained respecting the ex
citing topics which have agitated the
public mind but, on the contrary, be-
ing DESTROYS of allaying all undue ex
citepent, | propose to present my views
in order, if possible, that this end may
be accomplished. In times of high
party, and political excitement, errone-
GUS Impressions are liable to be made
respecting the position which men truly
hold. In times of calm and sober re-
Election, and in the hour of candid inves-
tigation, many seeming improprieties,
and errors, are seen in different light
and free and unrestrained interchange
of sentiment, not unfrequently explodes
the chimeras dire, which the heated i'm
agination had conceived. In the pres
ent instance l both trust and believe that
such a result may be attained by pursu-
ing the course prescribed. The peculiar
condition of affairs now existing is suf-
fcient apology for my willingness to ap-
pear before the community III this pub
lie manner.
"On the subject of slavery my senti-
ments are and ever have been conserva-
tive and national. Most earnestly have
| opposed useless agitation, and section
al ultraism. Ny motto is, let Southern
Territory settled by Southern men be
slave, and Northern Territory, settled by
Northern men be free. | would have
preferred a compromise line for many
reasons. but most cordially acquiesce in
the will of the nation, and let the people
in the Territory between the North and
! the South quietly establish such institu-
tons as suit them. would respect the
rights of every man and every section
of our common country. If the rights
of any man, or any section are destroy
ed, the whole framework of our system
of government, is affected, and its infu-
ence and power weakened.
"Fellow Citizens ! my lot has been cast
among you. There are many ties of
friendship and interest not easily sever
ed! I hope to reciprocate your conf
UeuCe, anu U6 o'SI Ieao W SO0opClfVO
with you in every effort to promote
the welfare of this community, and the
interests, and honor, of our beloved
State. If [ ever falter-if | ever prove
recreant to the duties of true citizen,
then let me be banished from my home
and country! Permit me to thank you
for the stand taken in the address of your
committee, which SO nobly vindicated
individual rights, and public honor.
"You were ready to make any sacri-
fee to uphold the law and protect the
humblest citizen. Such generous con-
duct is cheering to every patriotic heart.
1t makes your hills look brighter, and
drives away the cloud that has long low
cred over them. Men feel secure at their
tireside, and rest assured that liberty is
not an empty name. They love our
State and institutions more, and are
proud of their citizenship. That Park
vile may continue to prosper; that her
citizens may ever be united in sustaining
education, morality. liberty, and law, is
the sincere wish of your fellow citizen,
GEORGE S. PARK"