Minnesota weekly times., 1857-04-18
LETTER rRom MinnxserA rARnxa.
IHPoRrAHr EXHIBITIONS.
Cenversosisn With Gsv. aSary. ms Treaty
ID ~ the AdmfuanernAanm


IMPORTANT REvEL1rIONs.
Cenvsrsesisn With Gsv. Csasy. --Hns Treasnsnt
~ ~ the Admtsislrasaon.
xnsMoxT HousE, CHIcAee, March 20, 1857.
EDuoss TRIBUNE Thus fas Oh my way from
better spend an hour than in detailing the sub
stance OF, and, ~ Ear a. am able, the language
used in, conversation with Gov. Geary, in
Warrington, on ~ Mednesday last. / was introdu-
ced to the Governor by an old and valued friend
OF his, and was very cordially received found
nun 70 be gentleman Of about 40 years Of age,
tsii, &ell-proportioned, evidently athletic, and
wltn very honest and agreeablef face. OF course,
our conversation turned at once upon what i now
uppermost in every ones mind the affairs of
Asnsas' have, all my life, been what i c4iied
Nationai Democrat; and though my territorial
residence forbade me taking any part in the late
PRESIDENTIAL contest, my sympathies and homes
were earnestly for MIR. Buchanan. | was not,
tnen, a. you may imagine, exactly prepared to
hear the tale that Gov. Geary told. / had look
ed upon reports which were circulated in opposi-
ton newspapers, as grossly exaggerated state
ments OF occurrences in the Territory; and al
though willing to admit that the Pro-Slavery
men had been guilty of some excess, consoled
myself with the natural supposition that the 9th
or side was equally to blame. Even the report
Of the conversation of the Governor in the Office
OF the Missouri Democrat, looked upon as .
partizan statement, greatly distorted for political
purposes. Judge, then, Of my surprise, to hear
from his lips confirmation Of all that had
looked upon as false before and 70 hear the
remarks attributed to him by the Democrat,
not only re-af6rmed, but repeated with minute
detail: which greatly heightened the effect Of what
he had to say.
do not propose to detail at length the CONVEX
sation which filed almost an hour; but cannot
refrain from calling your attention and that of
your readers to the few points which have not
appeared in the many reports given by the public
press. Passing over his confirmation Of the
charges of atrocities which have filled the Re-
publican papers,--a confirmation direct, positive,
and unequivocal-I will mention what he said in
relation to the withdrawal of the troops.
"Every ro-Slavery man Of influence, as well
as many of the saloon-keepers, common loafers
and the like, knew of the proposed withdrawal;
and was taunted by them-some Of them the
vilest of the vile--with the fact that was to be
left unsupported, long before had any official
notification of what was intended. did not pay
any attention to these things, inasmuch as /,
though then suspicious, yet depended upon the
positive assurances of the Administration that I
should be sustained. The discovery that the peo-
pie OF the Territory were to be left at the mercy
Of the assassins by whom they were threatened.
was the severest trial to which was subjected -
repeat his language as literally as possible );
and am sure that do not color or exaggerate,
the facts. In relation to the character of the,
men who have been laboring to destroy his power
and influence, he observed:
"There are men here in Washington now, seek
ing for Office, and with the probability that they
will get what they ask, scisose hands and arms I'D
to their etb0tcs are red uith blood. knoso utenx
to De naurdersrs! Yet they are graciously receiv-
ed by Mr.. Buchanan and the Cabinet and their
statements are taken as truth wherever they con-
dict with mine. They are treated with more COR
dlality and favor than |, who have tried to dis
charge my duty, faithfully and honestly, can ever
hope to be-" oiat l 1'9o 2 49, s19 $50
In relation to the coming election and the prob
able complexion of the Constitutional Conven-
ton, he said:
stI believe that at least two-thirds of the peo-
pie of the Territory are in favor of making Kan
sas free; but under the operation of the plans
which their opponents have devised, there is no
doubt that Pro-Slavery Constitution will be
framed"
The difference between the two parties he sta
"Among the Pro-Slavery men there is no free
dom OF speech or of the PRESUMABLY of opinion.
The first inquiry made by them of every new
conner, is, "Where are you from? 2" and if the an
swer is "From the Morrill, that man is marked,
and neither his person nor property 10 safe. They
have established Reign of Terror. Among the
Free State men found nothing of this every
man who has an opinion is at liberty to express
it without molestation. had no trouble with
them after the first difficulties were over-none
whatever"
The Governor was very direct and explicit ir
his charges against the late Administration, ard
by no means disposed to spare that now in power
He seemed to speak as an honest, injured man
Going to Kansas with tho intention Of dealing
alike and impartially with all parties, aad en-.
forcing the laws as he found them, with out in.
quiring as to how or by whom they were made
he soon learned that that policy was not what hii
party there, or his superiors in Office. desired.
"They" Il use his words) ssdreaded nothing &c
much as impartiality 5" and as soon as they as.
certained that he was not to be usel for theil
purposes, his troubles and prosecutions commen.
ced. He complained that his dispatches sent te
the Department of State, were grossly garbled il
publication, when they were permitted to see tht
light at all. The parts which were supposed K
be offensive to the Pro-Slavery party were strick
en- out; and the sscountry," said he, sshas nevel
yet learned the whole truth" He thought thai
no objection was ever made to any structures up
on Free State men bat when the truth wa,
told Of their opponents, it wss ssgoring our OK
In this conversation, Of which have given bu
a brief outline, the Governor, though there were
others in the room, q part Of the time ct least
spoke principally to me, a. had particularly re-
quested statement of facts as they came under
his own observation. He did not speak under
excitement, but discrestly and with apparent care
to telkthe exact truth. His Secretary-the name
do not rec0llect-was present during the con-
ference, and he, often in the most emphatic man
ner, confirmed the Governors words. Indeed, SO
excited was he, at times, when topic Of peculi-
ar interest was touched-the murder Of Buffum,
for instance-that his indignation manifested it
self not only in his words, but in an exceedingly
demonstrative personal manner. When, thor
oughly aroused by the Governors narration, l
asked him: s'G0vernor, what am /, Northern
that am ready to work hereafter with the Re-
publican party p he answered quickly and deci-
sivcly-
sThere seems to be no other course for an hon
est and intelligent man to pursue.'' asa ss
i have thus given you sketch Of what occur
red in an interview which has left me in NO doubt
Of what is my duty to do. Ibelieve-religiously
beiieve-that Governor Geary is an honest and
conscientious man, and that he told me the truth.
60 home to my farm in Minnesota. ready to CO.
operate with any men or any party, to make, not
only Minnesota, but every other Territory, now
and forever hereafter free. s5e.eeg "a 5.a
Allow me in conclusion to say that did not
60 to Washington to breathe the atmosphere
which I there fonnd. My business was not Of q
political nature, but connected with the settle..
ment Of some disputed land claims, for myself
and others, in the General Land Office. [ ann
glad to get back, out of the Bringing servility
Of Northern men, Of my own party, Of which I
was the unwilling witness. JosKPH FoRp. "a
SIS s5eb4 Feaststs Grevs, RICE cosssy, n r..
ca The Pioneer insists that ssHon. a. H.
Stephens of Georgia. on the passage of the Kan
sas-Nebrask. Bill, }" didn't deliver the speech for