The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-03
Goysrnor Reefler.

From the Squatter (Kan ) Sovereign.
We do not hesitate to say, that in the history OF our
unfit for ef the duties of his Office so universally
Objectionable TO the people interested so publicly and
VIGOROUSLY guilty of prosttuting his official position to
personal pecupaJ GAIN TO such infamous purposes as
A. a. Reeder, Governor Of Kansas has been permitted
From the day of his appointment 70 the prssent mo-
he has either wholly failed to discharge the most
pressing cues has abused his tion for the most
For onths after his appointment he absented him.
self from his post though his immediate presence was
demanded by the necessities of the Territory His time
devoted to ctoneerng in Pennsylvania or to tue
study Of Indian treaties, with view to speculation in
their lands.
He came to our Territory not to be Governor itspeo
pie, but to speculate in lands to make money BY his
official position, and agent of the Abohtionsts to
from the Gay Of his arrival Will establish beyond con-
roversy that these were the sole ends and aims OF his
He has declared that the Office Of Governor could not
bave induced him to lucrative practice and the
comforts OF home in Penpsylvana-that his motive
was 10 make money, by the opportunities which would
be afforded him speculation BE had not time after
his arrival to secure room, before he became large
shareholder 10 the town Of Leavenworth, In consdera
tion that 1t should be made the temporary seat Of 60
vernment In this he guilty Of multiplied abuses
Of official trust. The Delaware Indians complained that
their treaty violated by the location OF the to
upon their lands As Governor Of the Territory he
should not have thrown the weight of his official position
By the act organizing the Tertiary he empower
ed TO locate permanent seat OF government, and some
placed in his hands to be expended in pub
lie buildings the place reflected 1t his duty to
act fairly and with pure and disnterested considera
ton of the interest of the Territory in making such
selection On the contrary, for gain, he sells himself
and for a speculation, promi to select town in
which he was a large shareholder. That he has not
complied with his agreement, adds but to his nfamy.
After having SOLD hrs right to locate the seat Of
eminent, next hear OF him proessed tour or OBJ
servaton made uncer preence Of obtaining the neces
sary information to ENABLE him to organize the govern
ent This tour hardly commenced before IL found
to be tour of speculation. While absentrg himself
from the Territory he has rumaged the files o. old tres
ties at Washington, and believes he has discovered the
foundation of fortune. As Governor claiming to be
credulty Of the poor half Breeds and purchases their
land for song. This speculation is not sufficient. He
continues his tour, and again. for song, becomes
large proprietor in the town OF Pawnee at it is
proclaimed that this is to be the seat of government
So long his official position can be abused for the pro-
HIS tour, completed, to give time to sealse on his
investments he defers the call Of Legature as that
body would the power locate the aeat Of
ernment, and might defeat his speculations In this,
he acted emit the abolionists. HAD the L.
gsatuIe assembled last fall it clear that the pro-
slavery party would succeed. To defeat them, 1t was
necessary to give further time to Thayer Co. to ship
their hirengs; and not until the last moment-unti,
indeed are informed he was ordered by the Presi
dent-did he take steps TO call Legislature. Even then
the time extended to enable the aboonists to for
ward their last man.
During all this time he was the head of a secret
ganizaton for the purpose of making Kansas den Of
abotonists-act vey corresponding with all parts OF
the country, urging the shipment Of aboltioniss-ad
ysng them long In advance OF the hour at which they
would be enthusiastically, to the last moment con-
ceslng from others the day Of the election He appoint
ed to take the census VIGOROUSLY unfit, who would
not scruple and did not hesiate omit the names Of
those opposed to abolition, With view to deprive pro
slavery districts of their proper representation Ii.
shsmefuy gerrymandered ricts for the purpose OIL
dividing, thus defeating the pro. slavery party
he has usurped legislative and ueicsl power In the
under the charge Of murder 10 the others, crafty
| and cupnlDgly assuming to impose qualifications OF
voters which he hoped would operate in favor Of abo
I'M nf tho
ing administer the law Of the State from which
they removed and, finally, prohibiting and punishin
ton is the only instance In which good motive can
l found for his action.