The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-02
From the Pennsylvania.
NEW GOVERNOR OF KANSAS.

COL C'eary is a high-minded, honorable man, and who
will bring his duties desire TO secure equal and
Justice all the citizens Of the Territory TO
promote order and tranquility to perform efficiently and
fairly all the trusts committed to his charge He possesses
administrative ability of the highest ORDER and has been
admirably trained for his duties by his extended
percnce colonel in the Mexican war, as aicade and
subsequently first mayor Of San Francisco and in other
capacities.
correspondent sends us the following interesting sketch
Of Col Geary's life:
NEssns EDrroRs see by this mornings Geographic de-
splch that Col j. W. Geary has been appointed TO succeed
Gov shannon in the governorship Of Kansas
slight sketch of his life from who has known him
intimately for the last twenty years may not be unnter
cstng amss at this time
lie was born In Salem Wcstmoreland county, Pennsyl-
vania and passed the first twenty years of his life there
beneath his parents roof assisting his father like dutifu
son, 10 provide for the wants Of the family.
lie received nothing than common-school educa-
ton but by application he fitted himself for the du
ties Of teacher which profession he followed for several
winters in his native county generously devoting his
whole earnings to the support OF his aged parents.
He civil engineer the despatch states
lie has always been staunch democrat and under former
administration held an office the portage railroad
the Allegheny mountains
This Office he held when the war with Mexico broke out
lie was captain of A fine military company the "sum-
nit" and when the call made for second regiment Of
volunteers from Pennsylvania he and his company imme-
datey offered their services which instantly accept
Cd. Tho rendezvous Of the regiment Pittsburg
where Gcary Immediately repaired with his men, Here an
election held for officers and he selected leuten-
aucolone Of the regiment Here appears have been the
commencement Of his good fortune which has yet
deserted him.
neglected TO mention that year or two before he had
married beautiful and amable lady Of his native town
bnt leaving her and sacrificing friends and the comforts
Of ho he noby left his native land TO fight the battles OF
bis country
He landed at Vera Cruz and was engaged in its bonn
barimcUL lie detained in this vicinity some time
with the regiment many Of whom i'll and dying In
the hospital. Among these he moved selEsacrifcingly-
n5crng TO their wants and cheering the poor fellows
with words OF comfort lie afterwards reoned Gen. Scott
md participated in several Of the brilliant victories which
crowned In one battle he severely wound
rd by graDe-shot Enyious spirits however could not
hold their sandorous tongues and base reports sent
home and circulated regarding his conduct but coming
10 his cars trumphantly disproved and their
thoran officer OF his own regimen-cashiered and sent
home in disgrace.
Upon the death Of Col Roberts Lieut. Col. Geary was
elected 10 oil the vacancy and continued at the head Of the
regiment through the and until he landed them saely
in Ptsburg and them disbanded He then returned
70 bic family in Westmoreand but in few months Pres
dent Polk in reward for his services appointed him post
master Of San Francisco lie instantly prepared 90
and taking his family with him, sncd from New York in
IB4a
Upon arriving there he found everything In almost mex
trcablc ContUsiOnno system arrangement about the
post Office which kept in house of small d.
uenson in which he forced with his family take
up his residence BY uperhuman exertions, however be
coon brought matters to rights and systemazed the whole
department 70 the great convenience Of the citizens of San
Francisco. new administration coming into power he
was Nl4Nfu hua MS successor appointed. lie was immp
daiey appointed alcalde of tho city by Gen Riley and
continued TO perform the aborious duties Of bis Office
which we're those ofjndge jury counsel prosecuting aor
ney and arbitrator all combined in oneto the great
stacton OF MI who had dealings with him land much
question whether justice has since been more equally
ueod 10 a in that rowdynfected ethyl until the admis-
sion Of California into The Union when the citizens appre
canR the merit Of the acade elected him their mayor
certainly high honor and one to beproud of-6rst mayor
Of one Of the first cities of the world
At the end Of his he refused reelection but pro-
ceded TO arrange his affairs for the purpose OF returning
home where the declining health OF his beloved wife who
Lad returned before him. created fearful antcipaton lie
returned fu Of honor and glory and wealth having aass
ed imuCuse fortune during bis residence there but she
survived bis arrival but n few months.
lie purchased fine farm in one Of the most beautiful
portions Of WCsmoreand county where he has continued
10 make his home though engaged in of the ex
tensive railroad operations in the country, until he
Is again called into public life 20 fill one Of the most inn
portrait positions in the Union. He is a sefmade man
tic for the timesand will do credit his party and
Li. State RIP