The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-09-22
Advaut Of tha New aovsrnor Of kansas.


at the Shawnee Mission, Kansas Territory, on
the 3rd instant, states that Governor Shannon
arrived there on that day, accompanied by a
large number of citizens from Nestport, Mis-
souri,, and that he was welcomed in the name
of the people of Kansas by Mr.. 0. Il. Brown,
to which Gov. Shannon responded as reported
in the subjoined address.
Governor Shannon is assuredly correct in
saying, in his response, that by "looking at
many of the public papers in the States one
would be led to believe that Kansas was the
scene of lawless confusion and disorder; and,
although his residence and opportunities for
observation had not been very ample, We are
yet gratifed at receiving from source so res
ponsible and authoritative full and emphatic
denial of the reports circulated by the many
newspapers to which he alludes. t
There are, however, in the address of Coy.
Shannon, sentiments expressed which meet
with our hearty approval, and especially that
| in which he afirms that interest and duty
alike unite in enforcing upon the people the
obligation of maintaining a due regard for law
and order. II is assuredly upon the practical
recognition of this sentiment by the people of
Kansas and their rulers that the true friends Of
that beautiful Territory must base their hopes
of prosperity, and of the respect and conf
dence Of the several States of this Union,
among whom we trust Kansas may in. due time
be numbered.
The following is Gov, Shannon's response
/ to the welcome of Mr.. Brown:
"SrR: For the very friendly reception / have
met with the present occasion, beg leave TO
tender to you, and through you to, the citizens of
Kansas you represent my thanks. In entering
upon the duties Of the responsible Office to which
have been appointed it is highly gratifying to me
to find so much good feeling prevailing among the
citizens OF the Territory. Coming, as YOU do,
from almost every part of the civilized globe with
different manners, customs, and modes oi thinking,
it must be expected that there will be some
tct of opinion in settling the policy which is 10 con
troll the destines of this Territory. But, while we
may differ in opinion on questions of public policy,
the object of all it is to be hoped, rs the same-the
advancement of the best interests of the Territory.
BY respecting the opinions and even prejudices OF
each other and cutvating a social feeling, We will
soon harmonze and learn to act together for the
benefit and advancement OF our highly favored
country.
Looking at many of the public papers in the
States one would be led to believe that Kansas was
the scene of lawess confusion and disorder. No
greater error could be committed l will not crit
else the motives that have induced these unfounded
representations; but will say, because believe 1t
to be true that there is not more law abiding peo
pie in the United States than the great mas OF the
citizens of Kansas. There is State in the Union
where person and property are more secure than IN
,,s, " ~, hav
taken place in the heat and excitement OF first
election is true but they sink into utter nsgnih-
canoe when compared with the bloody riots that
have characterized the elections in some OF the
States, and lawless mobs that have disgraced some
of our large cities. While the latter have received
but passing notice from the public press the form
er have been held up to the world as enormities
without precedent. This is all wrong, and calcu
lated to prejudice the best interests of the Territory
by lettering a large and respectable class OF emf
grants from coming among US.
81 duly appreciate the warm and generous feel
ings that have ever characterized our hardy, intel
fgent and enterprising pioneers in the West. 1t
has been my lot to have ming led much with them
in the course Of my life, and have always found
them true and warm hearted friends aud patriotic
citizens. | come amongst you, not a mere ad-
veuturer seeking to better bis fortune and then re-
turn home but as one desiring, for himself and
family permanent location; and it shall be my
highest ambition TO devote my humble efforts to the
promotion of the best interests, happiness and
prosperity of this Territory. To accomplish these
Objects we will all admit that Government OF law
and order is absolutely necessary. We all feel the
Importance of this, and / trust will unite in secu
ring so desirable an object. We have no security
for personal property except by the maintenance of
law and order; and interest and DUTY alike unite
in enforcing the obligation to maintain both.
"Your Legislative Assembly that has just adj
j0urned has provided a code of laws for the Terri
tory. IL is my duty, an executive officer, and
the duty Of every good citizen, to abide those laws
so long as they remain in force. To maintain the
Constitution OF the United States the organic law
of the Territory and the laws passed Sy the Legis
ative Assembly in conformity thereto, is an obIiga
ton imposed en- me by my oath of Office, as well as
by the duty owe to the Territory a citizen, in
common with others. With the law for guide,
and the best interest Of the Territory for object
all uniting and harnionzing together, we cannot
fail, under Providence, 20 build up a'great State,
furnishing happy homes TO thousands OF our people,
adding additional strength to our Union. and open
ing the way for the Advancement of civilization and
refinement our vast territorial possessions in
the West"
At Westport, on the Missouri side of the
river, Governor SHANNON also made brief
speech, the most material part Of which is the
concluding paragraph, which is thus reported
by the Kansas correspondent of the st. Louis
Democrat:
Governor SHANNON said, he did not intend to
address them on the various questions that divided
ihe parties in the Territory; perhaps he did not
and rstand them; aud he had not expected TO
speak on this occasion. To one subject, however,
he would allude--siGvery. His official life and
reer were not unknown, to portion 1t least Of the
citizens Of Kansas He had no intention Of chang
ing his political faith He thought, with reference
TO slavery, that as Missouri and Kansas were sd
Joining States, much Of that immense commerce
up the Missouri, which was already rivaling the
commerce between the United States and some Eu
rOpean countries, must necessarily lead 10 great
trade and perpetual intercourse between them, il
would be well il their institutions should harmonize
as otherwise there would be continual quarres aud
border ieuds he s0as for slavery IA Kansas.-
Loud cheers.
HARMoNIAL BRoTHERHooD.--The Spiritual
lists in the North have formed q society with
the above name. Ia Cincinnati the other day,
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