Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-09-18
MONDAY EVENING, SEPT. Is, 1855.
The Kansas Crisis

The Kansas Crisis.
The recent armed invasion of LANE, with
his gang of hirelings and DULLES, into Kan
antagonism in that Territory, which, unless
Immediately quelled, threatens to disturb the
peace Of the whole country. Whoever may
have been accountable for the past distur-
baRces which have occurred in Kansas, there
can be no difficulty now in fixing the respon-
sibility for the present dangerous state of af-
fairs which there exist. All the troubles of
that Territory have arisen from outside it,
reference, and now we see the unquiet and
desperate spirits of the country invited to
make that a common ground for theft, muir
der and all kinds Of social crimes. And why
does this state Of things exist? If we were
not on the eve of an exciting Presidential
election, which the Black Republican lead
ers hope to carry by tanning and feeding the
flames of discord, hatred and strife, and their
attending evils, in that unfortunate Terrific
ry, there would be no difficulty in solving
the troubles of Kansas
As hopeless as matters now look, we have
an abiding confidence that the voice of the
good and true men of the country will be
heard above the din of party strife, demand
ing that prOmpt..and decisive action on the
part of the powers that be, that will give or
der, peace and an efficient government to
that Territory. And we believe that so far
as the Federal Government is concerned, all
necessary action has been taken to produce
these desired results.
The new Governor of Kansas has just en-
tered upon the discharge of his arduous and
delicate duties, and We have no doubt but
that he will prove himself the man for the
occasion. Governor GEARY is in the prime
and vigor Of manhood, possessing undoubt-
ed physical and moral courage, of sound
judgment, cool temperament, unfincbing
purpose and superior administrati We faculties,
and we question not but that he will speedi-
ly solve the difficulties of Kansas, and give
security and peace to her people. Ample
discretionary powers, we understand, have
been conferred upon him, to accomplish the
object of his mission, and the whole power
of the Government, if need be, will be at his
command, TO aid in the rightful discharge of
his duty. But few eras have occurred in
the history of the country, so fraught with
importance and interest for its future well
fare, and seldom has SO deep responsibility
for its veal and woe, been conided to the
action of a single individual.
From what we know of the character and
purposes Of Gov. GEARY, we believe that he
will be stimulated in the discharge of his
trust by high and honorable motives. No
mere partizan views will control him, but his
end will be the future well being of Kansas
and the good of the whole country. We
trust his first act will be to drive from the
Territory all those who have gone there for
the purpose of interfering with or controlling
the affairs of the Territory. If this outside
interference is terminated, peace will be re-
stored to Kansas, and a wise and just admin
istraton OF her internal affairs will give har-
mony and prosperity to her citizens.
The country awaits with deep anxiety for
that prompt, decisive and efficient action on
the part of Governor GEARY, which will ia
vorably determine the Kansas crisis.
: In this we hope no disappointment will oc-
cur, and the accomplishment of which by
him will add fame and honor to his already
well-earned reputation.
And it is not only the Kansas difficulties
themselves which need to be removed, but,
more than all. that spirit, rampant throughout
the land, which has produced them. We
believe no event will do more to accomplish
this, restore harmony and give stability to the
country, than the election of BUCHANAN and
BREcKINRIDGE; and the attainment of that
end should not only be the wish, but the de-
termined purpose of every patriotic citizen.