Marshall County Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1859, 1856-10-02


of sentiment 1t is the first great step to-
wards the attainment of peace. 1t will in
spire confidence amongst ourselves, and
insure the respect of the whole country.
Let us show ourselves worthy and capable
Of self government.
Do not the inhabitants Of this territory
better under stand what domestic iustitu-
tons are suited to their condition; what
laws Will be most conductive to their pros
perity and happiness; than the citizens Of
distant or even neighboring States? This
great right of regulating our own affairs
and attending to our own business, without
any interference from others, has been
guaranteed to US by the law which Con
gress has made for the organization of this
territory This right of self-government;
this privilege guaranteed to us by the or
ganic law of our territory, l will uphold
with all my might, and with the entire
power committed to me-
In relation to any changes Of the laws of
the territory which may deem desirable,
have no occ ,sion now to speak but these
are subjects to which l shall direct public
dllcHlioH dG tHc proper lltIc
The Territory of the United States is the
common property Of the several States, or
of the people thereof. This being 50, no
obstacle should be interposed TO the free
settlement of this common properly, while
in territorial condition
cheerfully admit thai the people of this
territory, under the organic act, have the
absolute RI, hit Of making their municipal
laws, and from citizens who deem them
selves aggrieved by receut legislation, |
would invoke the utmost forbearance, and
point out to them sure and peaccable re-
NEEDY You have the right to ask the next
Legislature to revise any and all laws; and
in the meantime, as YOU value the peace Of
the territory and the maintenance of future
laws, | would earnestly ask You to refrain
from all violation Of the present statutes.
l am sure that there is patriotism suffi-
cient in the people of Kansas TO lend will
ling obedience TO law. All the provisions
Of the constitution of the United States
must be sacredly observed; all the acts Of
Congress having reference to ibis territory
must be unhesitatingy obeyed, and the de
cisions of our courts respected. 1t will be
my imperative duty to See that these suy-
geslions are carried INTO effect In my
official action here, | will do justice at all
hazards Influenced by no other consider
atoms than the welfare of he whole people
of this territory. desire to know no party,
no section, nothing but Kansas and nv
country
Fully conscious of my great response
blliiies III the present condition of things il
Kansas, | must invoke your aid, and solicit
your generous forbearance. Your execu-
live officer can DO little without the aid Of
the people. With reliance on divine provi-
dence, to the best Of my ability shall pro-
mote the interests of the citizens of the ter
ritory, not merely collectively but indivi-
dualv, and shall expect from them in re-
turn, that cordial aid and support, without
which the government Of no Sia'e or terri
tory can be administered with benifcial
effect
Let us all begin anew Let the past be
buried in oblivion. Let us all honestly de-
vote ourselves To the true interests of Kan
sas; develop her rich agricultural and min
eral resources; build up manufacturing en-
terprises; make public roads and highways;
prepare amply for the education Of our
children; and make our territory the sane
tuary of those cherished principles which
protect the inalienable rights of the indivi-
dual, and elevate States in their soverei IN
capacity.
Then shall peaceful industry soon be re-
stored; population and wealth will flow up
on us; 1.-THE desert will blossom as the
rose" and the Safe of Kansas will soon be
into the Union, the peer and pride |
Of her elder sisters. john w GEARY