The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-25

ealouses OF different sections of e country The history
Of the world Is full Of such examples and especially the
history Of republics"
When look upon the present condition of the Territory
and contrast ii with what il when first entered it,
feel satisfied that my administration has not been prejud
cal TO Its interests Oneyery hand perceive unms
taxable indications OF welfare and prosperity The honest
settler occupies his quiet dwelling with his wife and chill
dren clustering around him. unmoesed and fearless of
ger The solitary traveller pursues his way unhstmed
every public thorougharc The torch of the ncendiary
has been extnguished aud the cabins by which it
sroyed have been replaced with substantial build
ngs Hordes of bandit longer lie in wait in every
ayine for plumber and sssssnaton Invasons of hostile
armies have ceased and Infatuated partisans living in
midst have emphatcay turned their swords into plough
shares and their spears into pruning Laborers
everywhere at work. farms undergoing rapid improve
ments, merchants are driving thriving trade and
chancs pursuing with profit their various occupations
Heal estate IN town and country has increased ia value
almost without precedent until In places il is
handing prices that Could have been anticipated
Whether this healthy and happy change is the result
soiey OF my executive labors, not IT certainly has oc-
Cured durug my administration Upon yourselves must
map depend the preservation and ptrpeuity of the pres
sut prosperous condition of affairs Guard with
ing vigilance, and protect it you would your lives
Keep down that party spirit which, II permitted to obtain
the mastery must lead to desolaton Watch closely and
condemn in its infancy every nsdious movement that
possibly tend to discord and dsunon Suffer no local
prejudices to disturb the prevailing harmony To every
appeal TO these turn deaf ear did the Saviour of
to the promptngs Of the deccver Act as united band
OF brothers, bound together by tic. Your in
teress the and by this alone they be
maintained Follow this and your and homes will
be made light and happy by the richest blessings of kind
! aud munifcent Providence
To YOU the peaceable citizens of Kansas owe my CRATE
fa Acknowledgements for the aid and comfort your kind
and hearty cooperation have afforded in many
dark and trying hours. You have my snceres thanks
and prayers that you may be abundanty
| warded OF Heaven
To the ladies of the Terrorythe wives mothers, sis
tes and daughters of the honest setesI also under
weight of obligation Their pous prayers have been
raised in van their of confidence
in the policy Of my administration failed TO exert sau-
tary influence.
And last though not the least must not be unmindul
of the noble who form the military department of the
ing under his command my thanks for many val
liable services Although from different parts of the Union
and naturally mbued with sectional prejudices know OF
instance in which such preudce5 have been permitted
to stand in the way of faithful ready cheerful and
geo discharge of duty Their conduct in this respect is
worthy of universal commentator, and presents bright
example for those executing the civil power The good be-
hayior of all the soldiers who called upon to assist
is in fact deserving of especial notice Many Of these
of Mexico against foreign foe and it is of lit
lie satisfaction know that the aurels there have
been further adorned by the paiseworthy aacrty with
which they aided allay destructive atrcda strife at
home.
With firm reliance in the protecting and over
ruling providence of that Great Being Nho holds In his
hand the destines alike of and OF nations bid fare
well to Kansas and her people, trusting that whatever
may hereafter be them they wi in the exercise
of his wisdom goodness and power be directed
promote their best interest and that beloved
try of which they destined to form important
part JOHN W. GEARY.
LEcoMrroN March ~ 1867.