The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-10-23

ing with craft not larger than this hall.
That boat, for weeks in succession, vas
the only one seen at the port of st. Louis.
He spoke at considerable length, in very
interesting manner, and communicated
much valuable information in regard to
the Great West. He closed by offering:
Leauen,oOrA Ciy-Proverbial for its
refinement and good society.
Woman-The noblest and best gift of
God to man.
Eloquently responded to by C. W.
Helm, who thought the ladies capable of
spreading" for themselves, and closed
with happy allusion to, and wish for
the future fame Of our distinguished guest.
Mr.. Stanley was also called for, and
spoke briefly, in response to the same.
Our Countrywide result of the great
experiment of self-government. Thirty
millions of Sovereigns; all equal to a
post higher than that of any crowned
head in Europe. May that Providence
which has hitherto blessed and prospered
US, still continue to guide our destinies,
despite the efforts of sectionalists and IA
natics for our overthrow.
Judge Johnston being called for, said
he was every unfortunate mani he had
arranged with Judge Purkins to speak for
him, but the postal department of the
company had taken this hope from him.
He had then sought for relief from a
young member of the bar from his own
State, but he had failed in that direction.
He was truly proud of Kansas-never
more so than tonight, after listening to
so much talent as had characterized this
occasion. He spoke of our institutions,
and assured all that the old ship of State
would ride on with the glorious flag of
our fathers still at the mast head, not a
star dimmed, but Others, with new luster,
added as years should pass on. Divisions,
said he, may arise among us, but we shall
rally around the stars and stripes. which
will continue as an enduring bond of union
between all portions of our common
country. He closed with
California and Kansas-Nay the lat
ter be as golden-hued as the former was
brilliant and glorious.
Mr.. McCook responded. These States,
said he, are the golden links which con-
meet in an nnbroken chain all portions Of
the American Union.
W. Stanley, Esq, was called for, who
spoke in very happy manner on various
subjects. eH .--s-
Judge Halderman offered: "7He Bar
Wherever tyranny exists, or man has an
oppressor there the legal profession is
found to combat it."
Mr.. Bailey made an eloquent speech
worthy the subject, in response. He was
followed by Mr.. Mclaughlin, who closed
with:-"Kansas 7srritory;" and called for
Mr.. Bliss.
Mr.. Colby offered: Kentucky, the old
est daughter of Virginia"
Mr.. Mcdowell responded.
]. H. Stringfellow proposed Gov.
Denver's native State, Virginia"
Mr.. Scully responded.
Col. Isacks submitted "The School
house and the Locomotive-the nursery
of intelligence and the engine of fortune"
Mr.. Currier responded. In the course
of his remarks he took occasion to say he
did not like Gov. Denver. He would moi
, go Minneola.
. Judge Johnston gave: Burlington
the center of the Sunny South" Thil
brought Mr.. Learnard to his feet, who die
f ample justice to southern Kansas and hi
interesting subject. ......
Atchison " was toasted by Judg
: Johnston, which brought out Mr.. McBrat
. ney in very fine speech.
Here our notes" end, and with then
must close our account of this yer,
| pleasant affair at Leavenworth, of the 13tl
, inst. The hour of 8 O'Clock in the morn
| ing having arrived, three cheers wer
: proposed for Gov. Denver, which wa
s heartily responded to, during which tn
I Governor gracefully retired.
s The next morning Gov. Denver tool
passage on board steamer for st. Louis
1 en- route for Washington. Thus closes tn
. connection of our late Governor with tn
0 history of Kansas, and our account of tn
= most pleasant gathering of the psopl
: ever held in the Territory.