The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-11-21
Our Ezseutivs omcers.


Gov. WALKER addressed note several
weeks ago to the President asking for
leave of absence from the Territory for
one month, to date from the adjournment
of the constitutional Convention, feeling
that his services could then be dispensed
with for that period. Conscious that
his influence for good over that Conven-
ton was of no account, week or ten
days before the adjournment OF that body,
he removed to Leavenworth, and held
himself in readiness to take his departure
as soon as intelligence should reach him
of the adjournment. Here he remained,
quite indisposed, until he received copy
of the Constitution, which was forwarded
him by express, when he dispatched a
messenger to Sec'y STANTON. who visited
the Governor, and advised with him in
regard to public affairs.
On Monday or Tuesday last, having SO
far recovered his health as to be able to
undertake his journey we are informed that
the Governor left the Territory, giving as
snrances that he would return in one
month.
That the basest of charges have been
made against the Governor. at Washing
ton, by the Pro-slavery fanatics, is true;
and it is not improbable that Gov. W.
wished to explain those matters before
his name was submitted to the Senate for
confirmation. His visit to Washington
we consider 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 understood, and the Pres
ident cannot turn deaf ear to his repre-
sensations.
The Presidents Message will be looked
for with deep interest, as it will indicate
the line of policy which the new admin
istration intends to pursue in regard to
Kansas affairs, and will show what influ-
ence Gov. Walker has exerted over the
President, and what direction has been
given to that influence. Having implicit
confidence in the integrity of the Gov
ernor we have no fears or doubts of his
action in the premises.
Turning from Gov. WALKER homeward,
now the burden of the Executive Office
falls upon Sec'y STANTON, for the time
being, will he call an extra session of the
Legislature, and help the people out of
their present troubles? That the public
are much excited in regard to this ques-
ton we are well aware, and they have
only rested quietly so long under the as
surance that our Executive officers were
disposed to do, and would do all in their
power to help us in the crisis; and would
even &c Il an extra session of the Legisla-
ture to meet the contingency, if the people
desired it. That desire has been made
manifest in various ways, and. yet the
Proclamation ordering the assembling of
the Legislature is not issued. Time for
action is passing, and yet matters are
proerastinated, and the people are getting
uneasy.
Our table is loaded with letters from
prominent men from different parts of the
Territory, advising what to do, all prefer
ring an immediate session of the Legisla-
ture.
We haze not doubt Bat thatthe Legisla-
ture mil be coaue1led, hence we have not
partaken SO literally of the excitement
which has pervaded the popular pulse, as
some have done, and yet we feel that the
matter is being procrastinated quite too
long; for we are apprehensive matters
may be pushed to extremes, and those
who are inclined to Ego Slow will be
unable to do so, but will be compelled to
march to the popular music