The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1856-12-27
The Hefaio Of Freedom.
Lawrence, Saturday, Dec. "a, 1855
,.r,,.o, Union vs.. Gov. eeary.

We observe by the last numuer VI
the Lecompton Union, that the Free
State party in Kansas are charged
with being hostile to the administra-
ton of Gov. GEARY, and that the State
Legislature, which is to convene on
the first Tuesday in January, at To-
peka, will array itself against the Ter
ritorial authorities, with the view of
embarrassing the action of the Gov
ernor, and endangering the peace OF
the Territory.
An acquaintance with the principal |
representatives of the State Legisla-
ture, induces us to state, that instead
of the charges being true, they have
not the shadow of foundation.
Our State organization was devised,
as the only practicable method of
getting rid of the usurpations of the
people of Missouri, who had violently
wrested from us all our political rights.
1t looked forward to the recognition,
by Congress, of our State Constitu-
ton, as the only effectual remedy
which that body could institute for
our relief. The first meeting of the
Legislature had view to the compile
ton of perfect State organization,
designing to present the same to Con-
gress; with all the attributes of SOW
ereign State, such as the National
Constitution allows that body to ad-
NIT into the Federal Union on an
equality with the original States
When that body had completed its
labors in that direction, it adjourned
to the 4th of July, hoping that in the
interim Congress would have acted
upon their memorial asking for ad-
mission.
On the 4th of July. that body ad-
journed without day.
The State Constitution provides that
on the first Tuesday of January next,
that body shall again convene
They propose doing so; not with the
view of creating feuds, Or engaging in
any reprehensible act, but merely to
Join in renewing their petition to Con-
gress. for redress of grievances, and
to ask for admission into the Union.
We do not believe there is a prom
inent member of the Free State party
in Kansas, who desires, or even ex-
poets any legislation, or attempt at
legislation, by that body. We are
waiting anxiously for the action of
Congress, hoping it will repeal the
entire code of the bogus Legislature,
aud impose upon US code of their
own, which will cover all our necessi-
ties, until we are allowed to make our
own laws through State organiza-
ton, or until Legislature, under a
new organic act. can be elected, which
will do us ample justice.
There is no controversy between
the Free State party of Kansas and
Gov. GEARY, neither will there be.
Neither will there be one between
Gov. ROBINSON and Gov. GEARY. The
former is conscious that he derives his
authority, under the State Constitu-
ton, by act of Congress and the lat
ter is aware that when Congress shall
recognize that instrument. his mis-
sion in Kansas is at an end, unless
the PEOPLE shall have further use for
him.
The Union represents that both par
ties have lost confidence in Gov.
Geary. If the Union means the
fre-eaters-those who live upon ex-
element, and whose stock in trade
consists of "a turbulent state of society,
and who have only ability to build
themselves up on the ruins of their
more favored neigbbors-then is it
correct; but if it designed to intimate
that he has lost the confidence of the
property holders, the absolute settlers
IN Kansas, whose personal security
and everything is dependent upon
tranquility. then is it mistaken.
We say in all confidence, that Gov.
GEARY, nor no other man VINO is able
to preserve the public peace, can give
satisfaction to Stringfellow of the
Squatter Sovereign, and that entire
class of politicians who act with him.
There are very few Free State men
who feel the same way; but they are
scarce. and cannot be recognized as
any considerable portion of our
people. Gov. Geary is connected
with different school of politicians
from US, and is the representative of a
party with which we never acted. nor
never expect to; and yet we are proud
to do him the justice of saying. that
he has done for Kansas what few men
eonld have done, under similar cir
cumstances.
E Horace White, Assistant Sec