The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-12-17
THE EXECUTIVE FFICERs OF KANSAS
TERRITORY.
From The Kansas Herald OF Fre.don

From ihe Kansas Herald OF Freedom
Governor Walker addressed a note sevareI
weeks ago to the President, asking for leave Of
absence from the Territory for one month N
date from the adjournment of the Constitution.
al Convention, feeling that his services could
then be dispensed with for that period. Con.
scious that his influence for good over ihat
days before the SSdi ournment of that body. be
removed to Leavenworth, and held himself in
readiness 10 take his departure ss soon as in.
tehgence should reach HIM OF the adjournment
dere he remained, quite indisposed, until he
received copy of the Constitution, which was
forwarded him by express, when he dispatched
messenger to Secretary Stanton, who visited
the Governor, and advised with him in regard
to public affairs
On Monday or Tuesday last, having % far
recovered his health as to be able 10 undertake.
his journey, we are informed that the Governor
lett the Territory, giving assurances that he
tc0utd return ia one month.
That the bssest Of ohsrges have been mazda
against the Goyernrf at Washington. by the
Fro Slavery ian@,ics, is true and it is not i'm.
PROBABLE tnat Governor Walker wished to ex-
pam .hose matters, before his name was sub
United to the Senate for confirmation. His visit
TO w ashlngton We consider a fortunate one for
Kansas, as We have full confidence that he will
present the facts to the President, the Cabinet.
and to Congress, as they have not been seen
before. He has the ability TO make himself
undertood, and the President cannot turn a
deaf ear to his representations.
The Presidents message will be looked for
with deep interest, as it will indicate tie line
OF policy which the new Administration intends
to pursue in regard to Kansas affairs, and will
show what influence Governor Walker has ex.
erted over the President, and what direction
has been given to that Influence. Havirp i'm
plicit confidence in the integrity Of the Governor.
we have no fears or doubts of his sction in the
premises.
Turning from Governor Walker homeward.
now the burden of the executive Office falls
upon secretRry Stanton, for the time being
WIN he call an extra session of the Legislature,
and help the people Cut of their present
troubles2 That the public are much excited in
regard to this question we are well aware, and
they have only rested quietly so long, under the
assurance that our Executive officers w1re
disposed to do and would do sll in their oower
to help us in the crisis, and would even call
an extra session of the Legislature TO meet the
contingency, if the people desired it. That
desire has been made manifest 81 various WAYS.
and yet the Proclamation ordering the ASSEM-.
bling Of the Legislature is not issued. Time
for action rs passing, AID yet matters are
pFGcrastlnated, and the people are getting uu-
easy.
Our table ia loaded with letters from prom.
inent men from different parts of the Territory,
advising what to do, all preferring an immedi.
ATE session of the Legislature
Ne hare not a doubt but that the LEGISLATURE
1cW be cOnrened; hence we have not paetaken
so Literally of the excitement which has per-
vaded the popular pulse as some have done.
and yet We feel that the matter ia being pro,
crastinated quite too long for we are appre-
hensive matters may be pushed 10 extremes,
and those who are inclined to ago SLOW will
be unable to do so, but will be compelled TO
" march to the popular music"