The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1856-10-02


Do not the inhabitants of this Territory
better understand what domestic Institution.
are suited to their condition. laws
would be most conducive to their prosperity
and happiness--than the citizens of distant
or even ncighboring States! This great
right Of regulating our own affairs and at
tending 10 our own business without any
interference from others. has been guaran.
teej to US by the law which Congress has
made for The organization Of this Territory.
This right of self government this privi-
lege guaranteed to US by the Organic Law
Of our Territory, will uphold with all my
might, und with the entire power committed
| to me. ..-.-...
In relation TO any changes OF the laws oI
the Territory which may deem desirable,
haYe no occasion nov 10 speak; but these
are subjects to which shall direct public
attention at the proper time.
The Territory of the United States is the
common property of the several States, or
the people thereof. This being so, no OBJ
stacle should be interposed to the free set
tlement of this common property, while in
Territorial condition.
| cheerlully 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 them.
selves aggrieyed by recent legislation, |
would invoke the utmost forbearance, and
point out to them sure and peaceable rem.
edy. 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 maintainance of fu-
ture laws, would earnestly ask you to re-
fran from all violation OF tn, present stat.
utes.
am sure there is patriotism sufficient in
the people OF Kansas to lend willing obe-
dience to the law. All the provisions Of the
Constitution of the United States must be
sacredIy observed, all the acts of Congress
having reference to this Territory must be
unhesitatingly obeyed, and the decisions Of
cur Courts respected. 1t will be my imper-
ative duty to see that these suggestions are
carried into effect. In my official action
here, will do Justice at all hazards. lnlu.
enced by no other considerations than the
welfare Of the whole people Of this Terrific,
ry, desire to know 40 party, no section, no
North, no South, no Eust, no West--no,h-
ing but Kansas and my country
Fully conscious Of my great responsible.
ties in the present condition of things in
Kansas, must invoke your aid, and solicit
your generous forbedrance. Your exccu-
tive officer can do little without the aid OF
the people. With firm reliance upon Di-
vine Providence, 10 the best Of my ability ]
shall promote the interests Of the citizens
of the Territory, not merely collectively,
but individually; and shah expect from
them in RI turn that cordial aid and support
without which the government Of no State
or Territory can be administered.
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 to the true interests of Kansas--de-
velop her rich agricultural and mineral re.
sources-build up mar ufacturing enterprises
make the public roads and highwoys-pre-
pare amply for the education Of our children
devote ourselves to all the arts of peace
and make our territory the sanctuary of those
cherished principles which protect the inul.
ienable right of the individual, and elevate
States in their sovereign capacities.
Then shall peace ul industry soon be res
tored--population and wealth will flow up.
on us--"the desert will bloom as the rose'
land the State of Kansas will soon be ad.
mtted into the Union the peer and pride of
her elder sisters.
..., JOHN w. GEARY.