Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-03-27

Farewell Address ofGov. eeary. of Kansas. .
We have received copy of The I" farewell address,
of The Hon. John w Geary TO the people of Kansas.
on surrendering the Office of q vernor OF that Tern
tory. He out by saying that his resignation is
volunta ry and that the ofic" was unsought by him
and accepted at the sacrifice OF The enjearments
of home The condition of the territory his arri-
val there is then set forth gloomy and desolate in
the extreme all law and justice being set at defiance,
and outrage and violence reigning undsmayed upon
every hand. He then says:
al at once saw what was needed, and without hes
itation gave myself to the work For six months
have Iahored with unceasing industry. The accus-
toned AMI needed hours for sleep have been employ
ed in the public service Night and day have Off
| cial duties demanded unremiting attention | have
had no proper leisure ments for rest recreation
My health has failed under the pressure Nor is this
all to my own private purse, without assurance OF
reimbursement, have resorted, in every emergency,
for the required funds. Whether these arduous SER
vices and willing sacrifices have been beneficial 10
Kansas and my country you are abundanly qualified
TO determine''
After speaking of the violence with which his ac-
lions have been assailed, and his consciousness
of his motives, he proceeds:
In parting with you can 60 no less than give you
few words of kindly advice. and of friendly
warning. You are ell aware that most of the irou-
bes which lately agitated the Territory. occa-
stoned by who had special interest in lis wei
fare Many of them were not even residents whilst
ii is quite evident that others influenced alto
gether in the part they took in the disturbances by
mercenary or other personal considerations. The
great body of the actual citizens conservative,
law. abiding, ce-oving men, disposed rather to
make sacrifices for Cancellation and consequent peace,
Than to insist for their entire rights should the gen.
eral good thereby be caused to suffer Some OF Them,
under the influence OF the prevailing excitement and
misguided opinions, were led 10 the commission OF
greveus mistakes, but not with the deliberate inten-
ton of doing wrong
very few mon resolved upon mischief may keep
in state of unhealthy excitement and involve in
fearful strife an entire community. Ibis was demon
strated during the civil commoons with which the
territory was convulsed.. While the people general
ly were anxious to pursue their peaceful calngs,
small combinations of crafty, schemlng and design
lrg men succeeded, from purely selfish motives, IN
bringing upon them series OF most Iamentable and
destructive difficulties. Nor they satisfied with
the mischief already done They never desired that
the present peace should be effected nor do they
intend that it shall continue if they have the power
to prevent il. In the constant croakngs of dsaect
ed individuals in various sections. you hear only the
expressions of evil desires and Intentions Watch,
then, With special jealous and suspicious eye those
who are continually ndulgipg surmises of renewed
hostlities. They are net the friends of Kansas, and
there is 10 fear that of them not only
the enemies of this territory, but of the Union itself
Its dissolution is their ardent wish, and Kansas has
been selected fiji place to commence the accom-.
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has thus far been frustrated but it has not been
abandoned. You are ntrusted not only with the
guardianship of this Territory, but the peace of the
Union. which depends upon you in greater degree
than you may at present suppose.
You should, therefore, frown down every effort to
foment oscord, and especially 10 array settlers from
different sections of the Union in hostility against
each other All true parlois, whether from the
North or South, East West, should unite together
for that which is and must be regarded as common
cause, the preservation of the Union and he who
shall whisper desire for It's dissolution, no matter
what may be his pretensions, to what faction or
party be claims to belong, is unworthy of your conf.
dence, deserves your strongest eprobation and should
be branded as traitor to his country.
Again. after few further remarks on the value OF
the Union, he says
When look upon the present condition of the
territory, and contrast it with what it was when
first entered il. feel satisfied that my administration
he's not been pref judicial to its interests On every
hand now perceive unmistakabe indications of vel.
fare and prosperity. The honest settler occupies his
quiet dwelling. with bis wife and children clustering
around him, unmoIested and fearless of danger. The
solitary traveller pursues his way unframed ev-
cry public thoroughfare. The torch of the ncendia-
~ has been eXtinguished, and the cabins which by
ii destroyed have been replaced with more sub
stantal buildings. Hordes of banditt no longer lie
in wait in every ravine for plumber and assassination.
Invasons of hostile armies have ceased, and infura-
ted paZans, living in our midst, have emphatlcal-
~ turned their swords into plowshares, and their
spears into proonng hooks. I.abores are everywhere
at work fans undergoing rapid improvements
merchants are driving thriving trade-he mechan'
les pursuing with profit their various occupations
Real estate, in town and country, has increased in
value almost without precedent, until in some places
it is commanding prices that never could have been
anticipated. Whether this healthy and happy change
is the result solely OF my executive labors not it
certainly has occurred during my administration.
Upon yourselves mus, mainly depend the preserva
ton and perpetuity of the present prosperous cond
ton of affairs Guard it with upceasing vigilance
and protect it as you would your lives. Keep down
that party spirit which, if permitted 10 obtain the
mastery, must LEAD to desolaon. Watch closely
and condemn, in lis infancy, every insidious move
ment that possibly tend to discord and dsunion
Suffer no local pre- udices to disturb the prevailing
harmony. To every appeal TO these, turn a deaf ear
as did the Saviour of men to the promptings of thu
, deceiver. Act as united band of brothers, hounC
together by one common tie. Your interests ale tn
same, and by this alone they be maintain
ed Follow this, and your hearts and homes will b.
made light and happy by the richest blessings of
kind and munfcent Providence.
In concluaon, Governor Geary returns his sincer
thanks TO the citizens Of Kansas, particularly to th
ladies' for their hearty operation. in enforcing tn
laws. and to Gen. Persifer F. Smith and officers o
the United States army for their valuable services
Baltimore Sun.
o. We are indebted 10 Messrs. Giles e. Halves 70
copy of a style of Cap made out of split cane