The Placer herald., 1859-01-08

not say do so with regret. On the con-
trary, my political, individual and every in
terest has demanded my attention elsewhere,
and [ only accepted the office, and have
served in it, from a sense of duty; and now,
while all is peace, and tranquility reigns
throughout your borders, | must obey my in
clination and 60 elsewhere.
In taking leave Of the citizens Of Kansas
and of each of you, I return my hearty
thanks for your kind cooperation in bring
ing about the present happy state of affairs
| hope the only intervention of the military,
hereafter, in Kansas matters, will be around
the supper table, as find them here tonight
At the close Of Gov. DIS remarks, one Of
the Secretaries read the folowing:-
The judiciary Of Kansas.-The guardians of
the rights of the people; as administrators of the
law they are entitled to the highest encomiums
of the people.
This was responded to by Judge Lecompte,
who spoke at some length, and very happily
illustrated several of his ideas by well-timed
anecdotes. Among other points, he quoted
from "Widow Bedott," and made some Of
the old ady's "poetry" tell to good advan-
tage, judging from the manner in which he
brought down the house.
Kansas-The centre of the North American
Republc-it is destined to be the greatest State
in the American Union.
DR.. Davis was called out. lie said he
hardly knew how to respond. Kansas is the
centre Of the American Republic and has
progressed more rapidly than any other
country in the world We are to be the
great centre of the Republic, where railroads
and telegraph wires shall centre and'radate
to all portions of the country, and unite the
extremes in an everlasting bond of friendship.
Concluding, would only say, that if Kan
sas shall continue to be favored with sut-
cession of Governors, such as was our last,
who is about to leave US, this happy consum-
nation will soon be realized.
The Post Office Department.-Its able and
efficient chief deserves the gratitude of the Great
West for his untirng efforts to secure to every
portion of it, those postal facilities which have
heretofore been so much neglected.
Judge Pulkns replied mirthfuly, saying
that if the subject had been te males he
would have done justice to it. bu; as it is
only mails, he feels that it is rather dry. lie
proceeded however to show Il importance
of keeping up a CONNECTION through this
medium, and made some very happy hits
which were received with great applause.
In the postponemcnt of the Land Sales, the
President Of the United States has shown himself
to be the friend Of the squattcrs, and receives as
he deserves, the thanks of the squatters of Kansas.
Gen. Whitfield, who responded, compi-
mented James Buchanan" and said he
alone was entitled to the credit Of postponng
the land sales. He pronounced high Gu
logium on Gov. Denver, and showed how
much the people are indebted to him for the
present tranquility of the country.
''Bieeding hansas."-The country may rest in
quiet her wounds are healed. The great question
is now at rest. None but demagogucs will at
tempt to revive it.
Judge IIaderman was called for, and re-
piled in very happy strain. lie congratu-
lated the country that political antagonsms
were ended, and that extremes could now
meet, as they had done tonight, with the
best feeling pervading every breast. The
Judge is a very pleasant speaker, and elected
frequent applause.
The .American .4,my.-Ever ready to respond
to the call of our country. Always chivalrous
and victorious, may they never be called on to
enforce the edicts Of tyrants.
Capt. Van Vliet, Of the Army responded.
lie said he had frequently met around the
festive board, and had often wished he was
a speaker, with the ability to meet others on
an equality, but he was not. He had hoped
to have been an equal in Kansas, but here
he found more talent than in any other por-
ton of the Union, and he was further behind
than when in the States.
OF our distinguished guest, I am happy to
say that met him for the first time, a few
years ago, at the base of the Rocky Noun
tains, dressed in red hunting shirt, and an
OK goad on his shoulder. Years after, saw
him in California, surrounded with wealth
and honors; and then saw him in Y ash
ington, distinguished member of Congress
from the Golden State. Subsequently,
find him in Kansas, aiding with ali his ener-
gies to restore tranquility to this distracted
Territory. He has succeeded, and retires
with the plaudits of the people. The Cap
tain paid beautiful tribute to Kansas, her
broad, undulating prairies, her fine streams,
lovely forests and genial climate lie had
been acquainted with the country for ten
years, and was glad to see her great social
and political advancement He felt assured
she would ultimately take rank as the first
State in the American Union, possessed as
she is of all the elements of real wealth.
The .Nayor Of Leapenoorh.-Ilis ability,
sound Judgment, and conservative views, are a
sure guaranty of the success of his administration
Mayor Denham responded, and referred
to his own expedition to California, in the
characrer Of 'high private" and the Difficult
ties that surrounded him. He spoke Of
Gov. Denver; his acquaintance with him in
California; and Of bis appointment as Secre.
tary Of that State; Of his election to Congress-
his position as Commissioner of Indian Af
fairs; and, lastly, Of his arduous duties in