The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-01-30

srtv which warns and aniuhses the hearts OF happy mil
oos and invites all the nations OF ;hs earth to initiate our
example,
That soldier President whose exploits in lhs field
only equaled by his wisdom in the cabinet with that sin
guar sgacy which has stamped with the seal OF aephe
CIV all his oree hadowngs has fepudatel as morbid aDo
WISE that philanthropy which looks to the amalgana
ton Of the American with any inferior race The white
man. with his intellectual energy Arreachng science ana
ndontable the peculiar object Of my sym
paby aud should receive the especial protection ana sup
port government In this Territory there are numerous
Indian reserves Of magnificent extent and choice fert
w. capable of sustaining dense civilized population
held unimproyed by numerous Indian tribes These tribes
governed by Indian agents entirely independent OF the
executive Of this Territory and are indeed governments
within a government Frequent aggressions upon these
occurring which have produced collisions be
the Indian agents and the settlers who appeal to mo
for protection Seeing much land nnoccupied and un-
improved these cnerprsing pioneers naturally question
the policy which excndss them from soil devoted to no
u.eal or legitimate purpose Impressed WIN 'he consic
n their present condition. cannot fall 10 exercise hght
ing influence the prosperity OF kansas and result in
great injury 10 the Indians themselves shall be pleased
70 unite with the legislature any deemed al
isable looking the speedy exgushnent of the Indian
title to all surplus land lying IN this Territory SO as 10
throw it open for settlement and Improvement
For official action know better rule than eonsc-
enios conviction of duynone more variable than the
vain attempt to conciliate temporary prejudice Prncpes
and Justice are ETERNAL and If tampered with sooner or
later be and indignant verdict OF popular condemna
ton agans those who unure TO their leadngs VIII be
rendered Let not be false TO our country our duty
and our constituents The triumph truth and principle
not of partisan and selfish object should be our steady
pLrposehe general welfare and not the interests OF the
few o9r sole aim Let the past which few men can review
with satisfaction be forgotten Let US not zeal In crimna
ons and recrimnatons but far possible et ns make
restitution and offer regrets for past excesaes Ihe dead
whom the madness of partisan fury has consigned TO pre-
graves cannot be recalled to life the insults the
outrages the robbeic and the murders enough TO stir
fever in the blood Of ag in this world OF imperecton
and guilt can be fully a,ceed for or justly punished
The innocent blood however, sha rot cry In vain for re-
dress as promised by the Great Executive OF the
universe whose power is almighty, and whose knowledge
is perfect that He 'will repay"
HTo fight In just and for c0unrys glory iS
the best Office of the best men, Let justice be the lau
rer which crowns your deliberations let your aims be
purely patriotic ard your sole purpose the general welfare
and the substantial interests of the whele people we
fl steady gaze upon the constitution and the organic
act the cloud by day and the pillar of fire by night
our footsteps win wander into any unknown or for
hidden paths Then will this legislative assembly be
beaconiight placed high Id the pages OF our history
shedding its luminous and benign Influence to the most re-
veneraion respect among the early fathers Of the
magnificent Commonwealth which, in the not distant iu
tnre will overshadow with its protection population OF
freemen unsurpassed By any State in this beloved unon
for intelligence wealth, religion, and all the elements
which make and insure the true greatness OF nation
the present citizens Of Kansas will rejoice IN the Dement'S
conferred the mourning and gloom which too long, like
pall have covered the people, will be dispersed by the
sunshine of JOY with which they will hail the advent Of
peace founded upon justice will enter upon career
Of prosperity good feeling and condolences
will prevail the just rule OF action which you are about
establish will be recognised the entire cornsy now
watching your deliberations with momentous interest," WIFI
award you their enthusiastic applause and, above and
over ALL you will have the sanction OF your own con-
sciences enjoy serespec and will meet with Divine ap-
prdbntion without which all human praise Is worthless
and ufs,aiing JOHN w. GEARY.