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Correspondents of the Missouri Democrat
Reception of Governor Shannon at West

Correspondents of the Missouri Democrat
Reception of Governor Shannon at West
port.
His Hrriudl al Kansas Introduction
10 Members on The Martha JeueH--- Seren-
ade at WeStport- His Speech amt Platform
-"S. G. Q."--No Notification.
WEsTPoRT, Mo-, Aug. 81.
Gov. Wilson Shannon, Mr.. Reeder's Sue
cessor, arrived at Kansas City this morning,
in the steamer Martha Jewett General
and Mr.. Speaker Stringfellow, Messrs.
Watterson, Weldle, Forman, Rees, Blair
and other Kansas Legislators, entered her as
she reached the wharf, for the purpose of
returning home. They met and were intro.
duced to the new Governor on board, who
satisfied them, believe, that he was likely
10 prove as efficient and cordial a co-opera-
tor with the regulators as could have been
selected from the free States; even if I'D.
d. Atchson, or his most devoted disciple
had been the elector instead ofthe President
of the United States.
After dinner committee of gentlemen,
residents of Westport, accompanied by act
ing Governor Woodson, and two or three
members of the Legislature, rode down to
Kansas City; visited the Governor at the
American Hotel where he put up, and in
vited him to return with them. He rode
with them TO Westport
In the evening he was serenaded, and
called out to address the audience. who had
gathered around the steps Of the hotel. He
appeared.
GOVERNOR sHANNoN's PLATFORM.
Gov. Shannon began his remarks by
thanking the audience for their courteous
reception. 1t gratiiied him, he said, not be-
cause it was personally hattering, but be-
cause it showed him that they were not dis
posed TO decide on his official career in ad-
vance. 1t showed him that he might rely on
"youR aid, " in endeavoring 70 overcome OBJ.
stacles which he was aware existed, but
hoped were not insurmountable..
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, lie said, that he had arrived
too late TO olorin the acquaintance Of the mem
bsrs Of the Legislature. He knew nothing
of the laws passed by them, but from the
ability and patriotism of the gentlemen who
composed it, he doubted not that they were
wise and judicous. But, even iitheyw were
not wise and judicious, open resistance and
notification Of them was not the proper way
to defeat their provisions. If they were
unconstitutional, there were courts 10 ap-
peal 10, which had been created for the pur.
pose of deciding such questions.
AS 10 the Legislature that recently ad-
iourned, to the Shawnee Mission, he regar
ded it Us legal assembly (checrs), and
thought that the objection 10 its power,
grounded on its removal from Pawnee, was
puerile, as every Legislature enjoyed the
right of removing the seat of government at
pleasure. The Executive and Judiciary OF
of the Territory had acknowledged the Leg
islature as legal body, and SO would he.-
| Good
He regarded their laws as binding on ev-
cry citizen Of the Territory, and would use
all his executive power and authority 10
carry them into effect. (Cheers.)
He said he did not intend 10 address them
on the various questions that divided the
parties in the Territory; perhaps he did not
understand 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
q portion, at least, OF the citizens of Kansas.
He had no intention Of changing his political
faith. He thought, with reference TO slave
ry, that as Missouri and Kansas were ad-
joining States, as much of that immense
commerce up the Missouri which was al
ready rivOling the commerce between the
United States and some European countries,
must necessarily lead TO great trade, and
perpetual intercourse between them, it would
be well if their institutions should harmon
ize--as otherwise there would be continual
quarrels and border feuds. lie lDaS for
Napery in Kansas. Loud cheers.)
After thanking the audience, the new
Governor Withdrew.
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