Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-10-02

Is tleTe no TelDeuy LOT THESE evils! CaH-
not the wounds of Kansas be healed and
peace be restored to all her borders2
Men of the North--men of the South-of
the East and of the West, IN KansaS-you,
and you alone, have the remedy in your own
hands: Will you not suspend fratricidal
strife9 Will you not cease to regard each
other as enemies, and look upon one anoth-
er as the children of a common mother, and
come and reason together?
Let us Danish all outside influences from
our deliberations, and assemble around our
council board with the Constitution of our
country and the Organic Law of this Terri
tory as the great charts for our guidance and
direction. The bona fde inhabitants of this
Territory alone are charged with the solemn
duty of enacing her laws, uphulding her
government, maintaining peace, and laying
the foundation for future commonwealth.
On this point let there be perfect unity
of sentiment. 1t is the first great step TO-
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spire confidence amongst ourselves, and in
sure the respect of the whole country
Let us show ourselves worthy and capable
of self-government.
Do not the inhabitants of this Territory
better understand what domestic institutions
are suited to their condition-w laws
will be most conducive to their prosperity
and happiness-than the citizens of distant,
or even neighborng States9 This great
right of regulating our own affairs and at
tending to our own business, without any
interference from others, has been guaran-
teed to us by the law which Congress has
made for the organization of this Territory.
This right of self-government-this privi-
lege guaranteed 10 us by the organic law Of
our Territory, l will uphold with all my
might, and with the entire power commit
ted to me.
In relation to any changes of the laws of
the Territory which may deem desirable,
I have no occasion now to speak; but these
are subjects to which l shall direct public
attention at the proper time.
The territory of the United States is the
common property of the several States, or
of the people thereof. This being SO, no
obstacle should be interposed to the free set
tlement of this common property, while in
territorial condition.
l cheerfully admit that the people of this
Territory, under the Organic Act, have the
absolute right of making their municipal
laws, and from citizens who deem themselves
aggrieved by recent legislation, I would in
woke the utmost forbearance, and point out
to them sure and peaceable remedy. You
have the right to ask the next legislature to
revise any and all laws; and in the mean.
time, as you value the peace of the Terrific
ry and the maintenance of future laws, |
would earnestly ask you to refrain from all
violations of the present statutes.
am sure that there is patriotism sufiic.
lent 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 Con-
gress having reference to this Territory
must be unhesitatingly obeyed, and the decis,
ions of our Courts respected. 1t will be
my imperative duty 10 see that these sugges-
tions are carried into effect. In my official
action here, will do justice at all hazards.
Influenced by no other considerations than
the welfare Of the whole people of this Ter
ritory, desire to know no party, no section,
no North, no South, no East, no West
Nothing but Kansas and my country.
Fully conscious Of my great responsible
ties in the present condition of things in
Kansas, l must invoke your aid, and solicit
your generous forbearance. Your execu-
tive officer can do little without the aid o.
the people. With firm reliance upon Di-
vine Providence, to the best Of my ability
shall promote the interests of the citizens OF
the territory, not merely collectively, but in
dividually; and shall expect from them in
return that cordial aid and support without
which the government of no State or terrific
nv can be administered with benefcient ef-
feet.
Let us all begin anew. Let the past be
buried in oblivion. Let all strife and bitter
ness cease. Let us all honestly devote our:
selves 10 the true interests Of Kansas-de-
velop her rich agricultural and mineral re;
sources-build up manufacturing enterpri'
ses-thake public roads and highways
prepare amply for the education of our chill
dren-devote ourselves to all the arts o.
peace-and make our territory the sanctua.
ry of those cherished principles which pro
.ect the. inalienable rights Of the individual
and elevate States in their sovereign capaci
ties. -.
Then shall peaceful industry soon be re