The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-24
KANSAS.


lana, in place of Arthur S. hewitt, removed
KANSAS.
The blackrepublican presses extremely anxious
revive the old exctemens concerning Kansas from which
they derived so much aid and comfort during the pres
idena campaign For this purpose they have seized upon
the retirement of Governor Geary from that Territory
order to represent it compulsory retirement, while
they profess to sympahze deeply with this gentleman I'M
der the disastrous circumstances which, they tie
country have led to his resignation. Under their in
fuence the impression has prevailed to consaera-
BILE extent that Governor Gearys farewell address
mere statement by him of personal grievances and
of public disorders which all combined to expe him
from his late field of official duty. Yet there is moth
ing in this valeiictory address justify any such impress
SION or to call for any such sympathy 90 the contrary
while he asserts that his gubernatora Office nnsought
by him. and accepted at great personal sacrifice Governor
Geary conveys fully the idea that his retirement from it
has been purely voluntary and the result
affecting his health and comfort and Gar is he from
counenancng any representation of existing disturbances
in the Territory that he presents glowing picture of its
prosperity and describes the great majority Of its people
Conservative law abiding and peaceloving men, The
troubles which formerly agitaed The Territory
stoned he insists by comparatively few persons and these
for the part persons who had especial interest in
its welfare and governed by mercenary motives rather
than any considerations Of philanthropy amy peculiar
views concerning the institution of slavery lie says
"You are well that most OF the troubles which
lately agated the Territory accustomed by who
had especial interest in its welfare. Many of them
residents whilst it is quite evident that others
influenced altogether in the part they took in the disturb
by mercenary other personal considerations The
great body Of the actual citizens conservative, law
ynUV aEa
for Cancellation and consequent than TO insist for their
entire rights should the general good thereby be caused
suffer- Some Of them, under the influence OF the prevailing
excitement and misguided opinions led to the commits
sion Of grevous mistakes but not with the deliberate nten
ton of doing wrong"
The present condition of the Territory be describes as
follows:
"When look upon the present condition Of the Territory
and 1t with what it when first entered it,
feel satisfied that administration has not been preudc
to its interests. On every hand perceive
indications of welfare and prosperity The honest settler
occupies his quiet dwelling with his wife and children
terng around him. unmoested and fearless of danger The
solitary traveller his unframed every public
hcroughare The torch of the ncendary has been exin
guished and the cabins which by destroyed have
been replaced with substantial buildings Hordes Of
band longer lie in wait in every ravine for plumber and
assassination nvasons of hostile armies ceased and
infnrsted partisans living in midst have emphacal
turned their swords into ploughhares and their spears
pruning hooks. Laborers at workarms
dergong rapid OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES driving II
thriving rademechancs pursuing with profit their var
occupations Real estate, in town and country has
creased in value almost without precedent until in
places is commanding prices that could have been
anticipated Whether this healthy happy change is the
result solely of my executive labors not certainly
occarred during administration Upon yourselves must
mainly depend the preservation and perpeuiy Of the pres
emit prosperous condition Of affairs. Guard with
ing vigilance, and protect IT you would your lives Keep
down that party spirit which, IL permitted obtain the
mastery, must lead TO desolaon Watch closely and
denim In its infancy every insdous that pos
siby tend to dscord and dsunon Suffer no local preu-
dces TO disturb the prevailing harmony To every appeal
these turn deaf year. did the Saviour the
prompngs Of the decever Act united band Of brothers,
bound together by tie. Your interests the
and by this alone they be maintained Fol-
low this and your hearts and homes will be made light