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From kansas-..Resisnation OF Gov.
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From kansas--.Resignation OF Gov.
Ceary.
The telegraph a few days ago announced
from st. Louis the arrival Of Gov Geary at
shat city, and that he had resigned his post
- Governor Of Kansas. The news OF las
resignation was next day con,rajieted from
Washington, with a statenen; that he was
on bis way to the capital to ask for more CT
feetive aid from the general government or
he you'd resign; but the St Louis papers
Of Wednesday contain the Farewell Ad-
dress" Of Gov. Geary TO the people of Kan
sas, in which his resignation is dictinctly
announced, so that there can be no longer
any doubt On the subject.
Accompanying the telegrsphic announce
nsnt from St. Louis OF his resignation came
also 4 report Of an article in the St. Louis
Demoerdt, purpertins to be the substance OF
. conversation Of the editor with Gov Gea-
~, explaining the causes wiich led to his
resignation. These are stated to De, the
failure Of President Pierce TO fulfil his pedg-
% of support made to Gov. G. at the time
Of his appointment. Instead Of supporting
him with the army, militia and treasury
Gov G. had paid 81, GOO out Of his own
pocket to support the administration. lie
has been refused military aid under the most
urgent circumstances, and thwarted by the
Judiciary os the territory in every possible
manner. The Governor is also represented
- eomplaining bitterly Of distractions and
mutilations Of his correspondence. He ssys
the mail has constantly been opened, and all
Objectionable matter TO and from him, ex-
sracted. And the Governor is represented
IS expressing the opinion that the establish
ment of slavery constitution in Kansas is
inevitable.
It is due, however, to state that the
Farewell Address" of Coz. Geary contains
nothing Of this sort. The Gov. simply IN
nounees his determination 10 resign, then
alludes TO the circumstances under which
he received the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
distracted condition Of the territory at the
time Of his advent in it; alludcs to the diff
cuIties and opposition he encountered in re-
storing order, and gives glowing discriP-
ton Of the peaceful and prosperous condi-
ton IN which he leaves it giving the people
some sensible advice how TO maintain the
present condition, and warning them against
= few unprincipled and turbulent spirits,
having ne interest in nlaints.aing the peace
of the territory and being hostile to the
Union, who would again disturb their peace
4 -.
gives no other excep. that his incessant Ia
Dor for the last six neaths have injured his
health and he must have rest, which lie pro-
poses to seek in his peaceful. home among
the Allegbanies in Pennsylvania.
In all aspects, We cannot lat regard the
resignation OF Gov. Geary as an unfortunate
Observation-Disclosures ior las own fame,
and unfortunate fcr the coUntrr. It viii te
impossible to escape having the constru--
ton put upon it that be has given way to
the irritations, annoyances a:d petty cpPo-
sitions that ne had constantly 10 encounter
in the faithful discharge Of his duty, and
that his high and firm consciousness OF rec
titude was too weak to hold him firmly and
calmly at his post Of duly and danger.
Then with triiiing exception, Coz. Gea-y
enjoyed the confidence and sympathy Of the
people OF the whole country, Of al parties
and sections, to degree which 10 man We
greatly fear, whom President Buchanan can
appoint, can hope &c attain in long while
The nation believed Geary prudent, honest,
and eminently, il lis difficult position, :.
safe man, and no administrator could have
safely ventured to disgrace him or cast hiin
overheard. In this view OF the case,
Aincersly hope that the following Washing
ton dispatch, dated or Monday, may con-
tain more trutI, than generally charactcrizes
dispatches from that quarter:
The President received, late last evening
. telegrsphic despatch from GOV. Gear-,
dated 81. Louis, informing him that he had
resigned the Governsrship Of Kansas, %
take effect the last Of this month. He does
not state the reasons which have induced
him to pursue this course. but the President
is perfectly aware what they are. lie has
encountered difficulties and embarTassmcnts
ever since he had the row with JadCe Lc
eompse, and he asked General Pierce 20 re-
move him. He promised to 10 il, but never
did; ~ least Governor Geary performs a..
the funtionS Of his Office in that Territory.
Governor Geary will DC here in few days,
when the administration will urge upon him
70 change his mind and go back; and if ie
desires it Lecompte and every other Office
holder in the Territory who has thrown any
embarrassment in the way vii. be removed