The daily union., 1856-12-12
Governor Geary's Reply.
LAEUUIIFE DIFAHI MINT,
Lecompton, Kansas Territory, Nov. 27, 1856


Leeompton Kansas Territory, Nov. 27, 1856.
sn: The foregoing preamble and resolution with your
note received by yesterday upon my return TO this
place.
Emanatng as this expression of confidence does from
quarter which peculiarly addresses itself to my sensi
bty confess that the good opinion Of the Pennsyl
vania Buchanan and Breckenridge Club of Washington
City, composed by men of such eminenc is greatly
valued by me, and strong ncentiveto the faithful dis
charge of duty.
The approval of the patriotic of the good old Key
stone State my native Commonwealth, is more than COM
pensaton for the Misrepresentation which has been heaped
upon me by the extremes OF the country.
The small service have been able to render has been
accomplished only by firm reliance upon Divine Provi-
denee and settled purpose to do right regardless OF
threats" from any quarter.
When accepted my present position the whole country
convused by scenes daily enacted in Kansas and
many good looked with apprehension for the safety
Of the Union.
AS an American citizen pzing this Union the great
est of earthly blessings felt indignant that any persons
should, by their outrageous conduct excite and iname
the of the American people to threaten general
civil war; esange the sections of the country
make the Union of comparatively little value and sol
emnly resolved aressy to do part in averng fear
full a catastrophe
The bitterness of feeling upon my advent here great
than had anticipated be imag lined by persons
not witnessing it. Both parties had prepared for and
actually marching meet each other in iratricda
strife each resolved upon the determination of the other
the only hope of peace
will not recount the horrors and outrages committed
the past upon this soil my heart sickens at the
paon and the misery and wretchedness consequent
this Kansas strife is but faint picture foreshadowng the
overwhelming evils which would result from general
civil among the States of this Union.
Under the circumstances existing here, it
time regard partisan considerations and in my
inaugural address accordingly proclaimed that would
know party, North, no South no East no West
nothing but Kansas and my country"
The peace which gaddens the hardy pioneer ci-
of Kansas in his isolated home and affords him
rity for life liberty and property is the legitimate result
infeXbe adherence independent impartial
policy.
have endeavored see the laws faithfully executed
and preserve proper equilibrium between the two
cting parties by administering equal and exact justice
Previous the full deS eopment of my settled policy
amid suspicious and misrepresentation natural to
Kansas have alternately been the subject of both
But knowing that my policy would not meet the appoba-
ton of ultra men, have not been discouraged in the path
of duty which laid down for myself by their opposition
With firm reliance upon Divine Providence for support
shall continue to walk in this path equally regardless
Of praise or censure from any quarter
am most happy TO inform you that thus far my efforts
have been crowned with the most abundant success and
have been generously sustained by the great body
of citizens having stake In the prosperity of this Terri
tory
Peace is assured the regular troops have retired
winter quarters the territorial milidathree companie
in al-have been mustered Of service business is
suming its woned appearance regretting the
Of the past and there general disposition
where springng up settle future political questions al
the balot-box by other lawful expedens and the leo
PIE of Kansas in the full enjoyment of returning
happiness and prosperity.
In conclusion permit to congratulate your club upon
the result of their very efficient abors In the election
the distinguished statesmen whose you bear
whose ripe craftsmanship at the present critical uncure
will be guarantee to the entire country of the safety
OF our beloved Union.
With sentiments of high consideration have the honor
to be your obedient servant
JOHN W. GEARY
Hon. f. B. STRrETER
Vice President Pa B. and B. Club of Washington city