The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-09-22
!. .,. From the Missouri Democrat Sept. 10th.
Reception Of Gov. Shannoii at Mes,poft.
WEsTpoRr. Mo. August

=. $. From the Atssour, Democrat, Sept. 10th.
Reception Of Gov. shannon at Mes,poft
WEsrpoRr, Mo-, August 81.
Gov. Wilson Sannon, Mr.. Reeder's success
sOr, arrived at Kansas City this morning, il
the steamer Martha Jewett. Gen. and Speak
er Stringfellow, Messrs. Watterson, Wed
die, Forman, Rees, Blair, and Other Kansa.
legislators, entered her as she reached the
wharf, for the purpose of returning home.-
They met and wero introduced to the new
Governor on board, who satisfied them 1 be:
lieve that he was likely to prove as efficien,
and cordial a co-operator with the regulators
as could have been elected from the Free
States; even if D. r. Atchison, or his most
devoted disciple had been the elector instead
of the President of the United States.
After dinner, a committee of gentlemen,
residents of Westport, accompanied by act
ing Gov. Woodson, and two or three men,
bets of the Legislature, rode down to Kan
sas City; visited the Governor at the Ameri-
can Hotel, where he put up, and invited him
to return with them: He rode with them to
Westport. ,lp5i
In the evening, he was serenaded, and call
ed out to address the audience, who had
gathered around the steps of the hotel He
appeared. fe'f9
He stood on the very spot where family
namesake-a fnagogue-divineLha 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
saved, and "a lost world converted to God"
That step, too, had supported the portly form
(no yineous pun intended) of D. r. Atchison.
Gen. Whitfield trod italso. a. Up with it-up
with it, regulators! divide this classical door
step among you; and let the high priest in
your midnight councils, wear parts of it,
set inigold, gold, as the Jewish high priest
wore the sacred breastplate of twelve precious
stones.
GOV. ,sHANNoN's PLATFORM.
Gov. Shannon began his remarks by thank
ing the audience for their courteous reception.
1t gratified him, he said, not because it Was
personally aattering, but 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 aid" in en-
dea7oring to overcome obstacles, Which he
was aware existed, but hoped were not in
surmountable. y r
A VoIcE.-Yes, you shall have our aid.
He regretted to see in certain portions of
the Territory disposition to nullify the claws
which have been enacted by your Legisla-
ture." This was revolutionary movement
which was greatly to be deplored. He re-
gretted, he said, that he had arrived too late
to firm the acquaintance of the members of
the Legislature. He knew nothing of the
laws passed by them, but from the ability
and patriotism of the gentlemen who COM
posed it, he doubted not that they were wise
and judicious. But, even if they were not
wise and judiciotis, open resistance and null
lfcation of them was not the proper way to
defeat their provisions. If they were uncon-
stitutional, there were courts to appeal to,
which had been created for the purpose of
deciding such questions.
AS to the Legislature that recently ad
journed, at the Shawnee Mission, he regard
ed it as legal assembly fcheers) and thought
that the objection to its power grounded On
its removal from Pawnee, was puerile, as ey-
cry Legislature enjoyed the right of removing
the seat of government at pleasure. The Ex-
acknowledged the Legislature as legal body,
and so would he.
He regarded their laws as binding on every
citizen of the Territory, and Would use all
his executive power and authority to carry
them into effect.
He said he did not intend to address them
on the various questions that divided the par
ties in the Territory; perhaps he did not un-
derstand them; and he had not expected to
speak on this occasion.
To one subject, however, he would allude
Slavery. His official life and career were
not unknown to a portion, at least, Of the cit
iZens of Kansas. He had no intention of
changing his political faith. He thought, with
reference to slavery, that as Missouri and
Kansas were adjoining States, as much of
that immense commerce up the Missouri
which was already rivaling the commerce be-
tween the United States and some European
countries, must necessarily lead to great
trade, and perpetual intercourse between
them, it would be we'll if their institutions
should harmonize-as otherwise there would
be continual quarrels and border feuds. HE
WAS FOR SLAVERY IN KANSAS! -
fLoud cheers.)
After thanking the audience, the new Gov.
withdrew.
Gen. Whitfield spoke next. His feech,
to use Dutch phrase, was "worse as bad;"
it was far inferior, even to his anti-eloquent
address to the Delegates at the Shawnee Mis-
sion.
Cries were raised for General Barbee but
Che gallant Brigadier very suddenly bolted.
The audience then shouted for Parks!
Col Hay then mounted the steps. l am
requested to say that Mr.. Parks modesty
prevents him speaking.
A free-and-easy voice: We'll, Colonel,
hope nothing will prevent you from speak
ing.
Col. Hay with dignity: Sir, speak at the
point of the pen or to reasonable gentlemen
never to an excited crowd.
The crowd happened to be in good humor,
and took this severe cut as jest, and cheer
ed the speaker.
You will observe that Governor Shannon
Ehinted that he might need the aid of Missou-
rians; for the crowd that he addressed was
composed of residents of Westport, and
Westport is in the State of Missouri. Wheth-
er the Governor is aware of this fact know
not; but do know that he called the Kansas
Legislature, (when speaking to Missourians
in Missouri) your Legislature. j. r.
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