The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-17
Governor ShnnnOn's Reception In Kansas.
Correspondence of the st. Louis Republican,.
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SHAWNEE, MANUAL LABOR SCHOOL
KANSAS TER, Aug >, 1855.
70 day his Excelcncy Governor shannon arrived here,
accompanied by large number of citizens from West
port The Hon o. IT, Browne welcomed him, in the
name Of the citizens of Kansas, in the following ad.
dress:--
GOVERNOR Sm,sNos-n the name of the pcople of Kan.
sas proud to welcome you 20 our prairie home
Coming from every State in the tnion from almost every
civilized country on the globe the people Kansas have
mingled their sympathes and combined their energies TO
protect in'ant republic. Kansas, the offspring Of
Missouri the hope and prize Of America, will ever initiate
rent. When you grasp the hand Of our pioneers, you
may trust your honor in their custody With them, the
gentle pressure OF the hand acs the cordial welcome Of
the Heart. We have Catalnes hcreno lank and hun
CRY Italians, with their treacherous smeno towards
with their settoes-no asssssins ot reputation Here
breahcs the pure air surveys the beauty and rcaps the
products Of nature His heart expands with gratitude
and devotion. The morning prayer is heard every
h-the evening orson i chan,ed By the glad Of
every valley and glen. What earthly power can reard
The prog,ess Of such people. They must be great
bues Of sovereign power In the OF -uch people,
welcome Governor shannon.
To which tho Governor with much modcsty aud Dig
nifty. replied in the following manner
sir for the very friendly reception have met with
through you 10 the citizens Of kansas you represent my
thaik Ia entering upon the duties OF the responsible
Office TO which have been appointed, II highly crafty
ing g me 10 find so muts good feeling prevailing among
the citizens If the Territory Coming you DO
almost every part Of The civilized globe with different
manners customs and modes Of thinking il must be cx
pcctcd ia there will be conflict of opinion in
ling Inc policy which i to control the desnics OF this
Territory But while may differ in opinion ques-
ons OF public policy the object Of ALL IL Is t. he hoped
is the samche advancement o the best interests OF the
Territory ~ respecting the opinions and prcju-
dice- II each other, and cuvatine social feeling,
will harmonic and learn TO act together for the
benefit and advancement Of highly favored country.
Looking 81 many Of the public papers IN the states
would e led to believe that Kansas the Of awcs
confusion and disorder No greater could be commit
ted win not ccisc tine motives that have induced these
uuiouniod representations. but will say-bncausc
10 not law.
abiding people in the United States than the great
Of the citizens Of Kansas There Is state in the Union
where person and property than in this
Territory That some irregularitics may have taken
place IN the heat and excitement Of first election Is
true: but hey sink into utter nsgncance when com.
Pared with the bloody riots that have characterized the
elections in some Of the Satcs and awless mobs that
have disgrace some Of orr large cities While the latter
have received but passing notice from the public press
the former have been held mp 70 tho world enormitc
without precedent This i all wrong and calculated
10 prejudice the host interests Of The Territory by deter
ring large and respectable class of cmierants from
coming among rs. duly appreciate the warm and gem
eron. Feelings that have ever characterized hardy
intelligent and enterpr,ing pioneers in he West II
nas been my lot - hnye mingled much with
them IN the course Of my life, and have ALWAYS
eghd he' true aud warm hcaried friends and patriotic
tiu1'nF' como amongst YOU not as mere
advcnturer seeking 10 better his fortune and then
return home but % one desiring for himself and fam
~ permanent location, and It shall be my highest
ambition 10 devote my humble Efforts 10 the promotion
Of the best Interests happiness and prosperity of this
Territory. To accomplish these objects We viii all ad.
nit hat governnen, Ola AMI order & absolutely ne
cossay We all feel the importance IL this aud trust
viii unite in securing desirable an object We have
no security Tor personal property, by the mainte-
nance OF Jaw and order and interest and duty alike unite
~ enforcing on NJ the obligation 10 maintain both Your
tg'aufc assembly, that has just adjourned has pro.
vidcd cole Of laws for he Territory II i my duty AZ
~ executive officer and the duty every good citizen Ia
abide those laws 50 long they roaain Ia force II
maintain the constitution Of The United States. The or
eanic law Of the Territory aud tho laws passed by The
legislative assembly IN conformity thereto i an obIiga
on impo.ed on me ny my oath u ONCE as wen by III
Ia tUp qefit.
others With the law for our guide and the best Interest
q the Territory for object al uniting and harpopg
ing together, cannot fail under Providence 10 buiI
np great state furnishing happy homes to thouandso
aur Teerle adding additional strength Ia our Mon aui
opeung The way Tor the advancement Of civilization aud
refinement over vast Territorial posscs ions In lie
West ~ -