The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-03-27
Gov. Geary and Kansas,

Gov. Geary has since his resignation pub,
i'shed statement, in which he assigns his rca-
sons for that step, as also farewell address to
the people of Kansas giving history of his
administration, and Of the present condition
OF tie country. Whatever of truth may be
contained III these statements, it is vcrysappn-
rent that Gov. Geary is not the man for The
present cxigency in Kansas. lie has by his
conduct thrown himself in direct autarouism
to the Legislative body, ms is shown bv the
passage by anialmost unanimous vote Of the
h'li which he had vetoed, for calling n State
Convention. Tie people Of Kansas need a
man Of kindred sympathies to administer their
affairs and to unite with their representatives
in1he work Of Legislation and if public scu-
tIment be at all represented by the present
Legislature, the continuance Of Gov. Gcnry in
once would havo been entirely inconsistent
with the peace and welfare of the Territory
Almost all Of the msfortunes Of that uulappv
Territory seem to have arisen from the ND.
rointment of Northern Governors, who have
attempted to coerce public sentiments, and
check the natural progress of events. Gov.
Reeder inaugurated disorder by his refusal to
recognize the authority of its Legislative as
sembly; and Gov. Geary has by his late acts
shown himself to be man Of kindred symra
thies The foil owing extract presents the
Governors version of his reasons for rcsi,,p
ing. and of the causes of the late troubles in
the Territory:
The Democrat publishes IL statement relative
to the affairs of Kansas given by Governor
Gcary. Gcary's resignation was the fnilurc
OF President Pierce to fulfill the pledges made
ut the time of his (Geary's) appointment.
These pledges were to support him with an
army Of militia at the expense of the public
treasury. if necessary +; but instead of recciv.
ing this MD he has paid sl2 900 out of his own
pocket-the Administration having refused
military support under the most;nrgcnt circun
stnnees while he was thwarted bysthe Judicia.
irry OF the Territory in every possible manner.
Ihe.Governor states that fifty men were under
oath from the day he entered the country till
he lett IT, to assass'natc him. provided his Off
cial conduct did not meet their approbatiou.
lie regrets the step he has been obliged to
take, but feels confident that had the promised
assistance been rendered, he could have nd.
ministcred the affairs of the Territory in n
manner acceptable to the honest settlers of
both sides In relation to the outrngcs com
united by proslavery men, lie SAYS on..hnlf
murder of Buffun by HAYS the most cold
bloodcd and atrocious affair ever witnessed.
His version of the Sherrnrd affair is similar to
those already reported. He says, however.
thatthe account published in the Republican,
over the signature of Jones' is a tissue of false
hoods. The Governor complains bitterly of
the obstruction and mutilation of correspond.
ence. lie says the mail bags are constantly
opened. and all Objectionable matter to or from,
h'in extracted The Governor thinks the es-
adjustment of slavery Constitution inevita-
Gov. Gearys farewell address to the people
OF Kansas is ais" published. 1t is y sketch of
the Governors administration, setting forth the
previous and present condition of tile Terrific
ry, and rccounting the difficulties and ernbar-
rassmcnts that have been thrown in his way.
lie says the great body of .lIe people are con.
seryntive md law abiding, and that they are
willing to make sacrifices for peace.
The troubles in the Territory, he continues
have been occasioned by ambitious scherncrs
with no special interest in the Territory's wei
fnrc-who never desired peace, and who will
not allow it to continue if they can prevent it.
Gov. Geary left for the Enst this morning.
Secretary Woodson is acting ns Governor.