The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-10
kFF AIRS IN KANSAS.
Our Leavenworth Correspondence.

IEAyEswoRTH, X. T., Nov. 81, 1885,
approach of Wnter7he Cold Blast on The Prcirtes-Ihe
Gorernorship and the Politicians Popular Opinion on
the State Admission Question: Poor Hopes for Fbrmirg
Democratic Party Gold and the Effect Of its Discovery
Emigration and Neo Senlements-lMary Noue nts az
Fort Ledreauorth, dc.
The bleak winds from the prairies ard the occa email
furres Of snow remind that winter upon us, and ad
onish that we should prepare for its nhcsptable
embrace There part of our country probably that
has unpleasant and disagreeable winter climate
than that portion lying along the borders Of the great
prairias. There is nothing mpedeor rcard the cold
biting winds which sweep these prares, and
though the mercury may not denote great degree of
cold would suppose, still the effect upon men and
animals is very severe. The character Of the buildings
is such that they do afford much protection from cold
stn the people do not sner. They hardy, indus
.rous, and understand how TO make the of every
thing.
The recent reports that the governorshp of Kansas has
rendered to sam Medary created no little
ctement in the Territory. The people were in hopes
that residing in and identified with the interests
Of Kansas would have beer appointed and if the truth
were known there several ambitious here who
stand ready to their country in that any other
capacity. No Governor need here with the hope
that his position will be stepping stone 10 any higher Of
nee any Office al all within the gift of the people Of Kan
The day has gone by when any political capital
be made here.
There many uneasy spirits here who to
hurry Kansas into the Unon their political prospects,
unlike good wine will improve by tme but the bone
and sinew Of the country most decidedly opposed to
any such movement at present They know that Kansas
ts not yet prepared for such movement She not
received her marriage portion, and 10 would the
height OF folly TO consent TO the ceremony without house
70 shelter her, bed TO sleep IN single piece Of fur
nture TO commence housekeeping with She wants her
Uncle 20 do for her he has done by her Ter
-iOres This the wish of the body of the people
oil Kansas and this wish will be carried the political
aspirans their midst, and their dear friends the
East will let them alone. Such consummltion, how
though devoutly hoped for hardly be expected
An effort is foot organize and consolidate a demo-
cratic party in Kansas, but ii is truly uphill work
There many shades of democracy, so many big
guns the ranks, that il is next mpossioity 10
harmonise. But truce 10 political matters
The most absorbing topic N Kansas lust at
present is the gold discovery IN the vicinity
Of Pixies Peak. II is now fixed fact thai
justify people 10 20 there and dig for H. Ths discovery
will effect great change IN Kansas, and particularly r
thai portion Of lying along the base o. the Rocky Noun
tairs. l. has opened rich agricultural country which
place formed the road 10 the Pacific The emigration
year TO that portion Of the country will be immense
for beng convenient 70 the frontiers pcrsons 90
out in early spring, work during the summer and
nome in the falkland all at comparatively little
peDse.
Settlements extend acal y distance beyond Fort
Riley lao miles from the Missouri river. and hy
fall there viii be stopping places 40 every convenient
point between here and the mines.
Our military nelghbor, Fort Ieaven worth has under.
quite change in is garrison within few davs past
six companies OF the First cavalry have been ordered
away leaving only three companies OF artillery garrison
The post Two companies, under command of captain
Sackett, have gone to Fort Smith. two under Captain
=. J. Wood, to fert Wasll.a and two, under MAJOR
Sedgwick, 10 Fort Riley.