Squatter sovereign., 1855-11-13
Imposing Ceremony. Y

Of the Territory, was performed at Le-
compton on The 14,h ult., by his Excel
lency, Gov. Shannon. in the presence of
large concourse of citizens. The Gov
ernor's remarks upon the occasion Were
very appropriate, and well received. At
a meeting subsequently, held, at which
Chief. Justice Leeomp;e presided, John
A Halderman. ESQ.,, Gen. g. w. Clarke
and VIM. Rumboid, Esq, were appointed
committee to wait upon the Governor,
and solicit a copy Of his remarks for pub
lication, which was complied with, and
| we herewith furnish the same
GOV. SHANNON'S REMARKS
GESTLEMAs:i In pursuance Of an old
and venerable custom, which has long
| been observed in the civilized countries oil
| the world, at the commeneemeni of edl-
fees designed for public use: we are
about to perform the cereusony of breaking
the ground for the future capitol of the
Territory OF Kansas, (here the ground
was broken. )aeA sa.h 5. -.as ai
Upon this beautiful plat Of ground. sur
rounded by hill and dale, woodland and
prairie, is destined soon TO rise, build
ing which in appearance and utility will
do honor to the architec: and credit to all
who are concerned in its design and con-
struction; and furnish to the future legis-
la,ors of our country and the officers Of
your government all the conveniences ne
cessary to prompt performance of their
various ofigial duties. In twelve months
from this, we confidently expect TO have
! the capitol erected and inclosed: present
ing an appearance Of which the citizens
of the Territory may justly be proud--an
ornament 20 this young city. am visi-
bic monument attestiEg the energy, en-
terprise and architectural taste and ge-
| Mus Of the age in which we live. We
have every reason to anticipate that with
in the same time, you will see here and
| there and there around this capitol, spring
ing into existence as il were by the hand
Of magic. the comfortab Bile private dwell
| lings, the business house, the church, the
school house and temple OF justice. fur
nishing additional proof of the wonderful
energy and enterprise Of the Anglo-A.
merican race, and at the same time COM
Portable homes for our citizsns, suitable to
4 t,o...~o,,od,to :, I'll ,bo b,,e;nosS trans,c.;oa.
Of life, for the administration of the law.
the propagation of religion and the edu-
cation of the youth of the city. VIC con-
fiden.ly hope to see in few years, here
where we this day stand surrounded by
the primeval forest and natural meadow
a city spring up, around this capitol, which
will rival, if not in wealth and population
Fat least in the intelligence, enterprise and
virtue of its eiiizens, and in all the COM
forts and convenienees of life, the mosi
prosperous cites Of the older and more
advanced portions of our country. And
why should We doubt the realization OF
these anticipations? Look at the natural
resources and capabilities of the country
by which we ATE, on al lsides, surrounded:
Take the Territory Of Kansas for two
hundred miles North and South and an
equal distance East and West, and where
will yen find 90 the surface Of this globe
country o. equal extent, possessing
more agricultural capabiliiiess The cap
itol Of such a Territory cannot fad to ad-
vance rapidly in population and wealth.
This city is surrounded in al! directions BY
country of unsurpassed fertility. which
must to great extent be tributary to it.
possessing al the same time salubflous
climate, with an abundance of roek and
timber, easy OF access. and all the requi-
site materials for building up, improving
and ornamenting great city. With the
advantages. furnished by the hand of ma
ture, with an industrious and en;erprising
population constantly arriving amongst US.
we hare every reason, under providence.
to predic, fos this city, and the Surround
ing country bright and prosperous fu-
ture. el
Let no jealousies exist between this
and neighboring towns and cities, to mar
the harmony and good will tia. onght TO
exist between members OF the same po-
liiical family. Tecunseh and Lawrence,
your former rivals for the capitol, both
have their advantages and their resources.
They too are surrounded bya country e.
qualify rich and productive. Nature has
been to them, as liberal N her gifts as to
Lecompton. They too may justly antici-
patea bright and prosperous future. Let
no narrow minded Jealousy enter into the
competition that viii naturally exist be.
tween cities 50 nearly located tosesheE.-
Let the competition be IA honorable oue--