Delaware weekly Republican. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1841-188?, 1857-03-26

cularly to Mr.. Hall and his family, under d
hose kind protection | am at present-until 2
lie arrival Of my brother-I tender my bincere
hanks for their kindness and sympathy in my .,
ehalf. y
The statements have made affirm and de- 9
lare, as God is my Judge, to be the truth and
othng but the truth.
Yours, with respect,
MARY l.. b. MILLER.
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FAREWELL ADDRESS OF GovERSoR GsA1Y, OF
iANsAs.-We have received a copy OF the
farewell address, of the Hon. John W. Gea-
y to the people Of Kansas, on guaranteeing
he office of Governor of that Territory. He
lets out by saying that his resignation is vol
lntary, and that the office was unsought by
him and accepted at the sacrifice OF the en-
dearments OF home. The condition of the ter
ritory on his arrival here is then set forth as
gloomy and desolate in the extreme, all law and
justice being set at defiance, and outrage and
violence reigning uudismayod upon every !
hand. lie then says:
81 at once saw what was needed, and with |
out hesitation gave myself TO the work. For
six months have labored with unceasillg in
dustry. The accustom ID and needed hours
for sleep have bsen employed in the public SER
vice. Night and day have official duties de-
manded unremitting attention. have had no
proper leisure moments for rest or recreation. |
is this all, to my own private purse, without as
suranCe OF reimbursement, have resOrtdd, in |
every emergency, for the required tunds.-
Whether these arduous services and willing |
sacrifices hayebeen beneficial to Kansas and
my country youare abundantly qualified TO de-
termine.
After speaking Of the violence with which
his actions have been assailed, and his own |
consciousness OF his motives he proceedsI
In parting with YOU can do no loss than give
you Il few words Of kindly advice, and even
of friendly warning. You are well aware that
most OF tho troubles which lately asitated the
Territory were oceaSiunod by men who had no
especial interest in its welfare. Many of them
were not even residents whilst it is quite evil
dent that others were influenced altogether in
the part they took in the disturbances by mer-
cenary or other personal considerations. The
great body OF the actual citizens are consGrva-
| tive, law-abiding peace-loying men, disposed
rather to make sacrifices for Cancellation and
| consequent peace, than to insist tor their en-
tire rights should the general good thereby be
/ caused to suffer. Some Of them, under thus in
fuence OF the prevailing excitement and mis-
guided opinions. were led to the commission Of
| grieyous mistakes, but not with the deliberate
intention OF doing wong.
A very few men resolved upon mischief may
keep in state of unhealthy excitement and
involve in fearful strife Al entire commuEity.
This was demonstrated during the civil c ON
motions with which the territory was conv us
ed. While the people generally were anxi GUS
to pursue their peaceful callings, small coanbi-
nations OF crafty, scheming and designing lnen
succeeded, from purely selfish motives, in
bringing upon them a series OF most lame'nta-
BILE and destructive difficulties. Nor are they
satisfied with the mischief already done. They
+ never desired that the present peace shonlA bG
effected; nor do they intend that it shall con
, tnue il they have the power TO prevent II. II
, the constant crOakings Of disafected indivi lu
j ais in various sections, you hear only the eX
pressions of evil desires and intentiona -
Watch, then, with special, jealous and rus
, picious eyes those who are continually lntul
ging surnses of renewed hustilities. The.
. are NOT the friends of Kansas, and there is 'ea
. son to fear that some Of them are not only tn
/, enemies of this territory but ut the u mon II
. self. Its dissolution is their ardent wish, an
1 Kansas has been selected as lit place TO ciDn
y mence the accomplishment Of most neiari Oh
a design. The scheme has therefore been ilru.
4 trated but it has not been abandoneds u
id are inlrnsleh not nllr with the Sual"ISnI'hi
il which depends upon you in 4 greater degree
Is than you may at present suppose.
q You should, therefore, irown down every ct
n fort TO foment disc0rd, and especially to ARA!
d settlers from different sections of the Union i
d hostility against each other. All true patriot
"a whether from the n orth or South, East o
! ]
IL and must be regarded as common cause
err the preservation Of the Union and hu VIII
- shall whisper desire for diSsoluton, no mat
vn ter what may bs his pretensions. or to wha
60 faction or party he claims to belong, is unwor
NJ thy Of your confidence deserves your strongeS
i'd Reproduction, and should he branded as ira
on tor to his country.
err, Again, after a few further remarks on the va
so ue of the Union, he says;
he When look upon the present condition
ere the territory, and contrast ii with what il wa
fe, when first entered it, / feel satisfied that N
ad administration has not been preiudicial to i
let interests On every hand, now perceive II
mistakahle indications Of welfare and proSpe
I'VE ity. The honest settler occupies his qui
will dwelling, with his wife and children cluste iii
In around him, unmoestGh and fearless fdaug
Ind The solitary traveller pursues his way unhar
de- cd over every public thor6ughfare. The tor
as of the incendiUry has been extinguished, ~
ow the cabins which by it were destroyed la
been replaced with more substantial bnildiA
ike Hordes OF banditt no longer lie in wait in
too cry ravine for plumber and assassination.
en-. vasions of hostile armies have ceased, and in
on rated partzans, living in our midst, have e
his phaticaly turned their swords into pic
An shares aud their spears into pruning hooks.
and Laborers are everywhere at work-iarms |
uld dergoing rapid rovements-merchants
hes driving q thriving trade--the mechanics pur
rue ing with profit their various occupations. Il
ate, estate, in town and country, has increased
wife value almost without precedent, until in 50
places it is commanding prices that nevercs
have been anticipated. Whether this heal
and happy change is the result solely of
on executive labors or not, it certainly has oct
Iiss red during my administration. Upon y0
was selves must mainly dependthe preservation
n a perpetuty of the present prosperous eondit
lty, OF affairs. Guard it with uncsasing vigilaR
Z to and protect il as you would your lives. N
her down that party spirit which, it permttcs
nth obtain the mastery, must lead to desslation
re- Watch closely and condemn in its infal
the every insidious movement that can posi-
else tend TO discOrd and dsunion. Suffer no 10
GUS prejudiceS to disturb the prevailing harmo
lber To every appeal TO these turn deaf ear,
me- did the saviour Of men to the promptings
'Od, the deceiver. Act as united band of bro
pcll ers, bound together by one common tic.
that Interests are the same, and by this course al
hus can they DO maintained. Follow this, and )
to hearts and homes will be made light and ha
few by the richest blessings of a kind and mut
to cent Providence.
cry, In conclusion, Governor Geary returns
sincere thanks 10 the citizens OF Kansas,
I ticularly TO the ladies', for their hearty CO.
Grafton in enforcing the laws, and Gen. re
fer +. Smith and officers OF the United Sti
.rtl- army for their valuable services.
lady -----------.-~-.s
rear TERRIBLE CAsrALTY.-The Rockford q
ana) Herald of the 18th instant states TINT
Peu dwelling house near Houston, in Jackson C
i i ty, occupied by James Taylor, was consul