The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1873-05-01
THE KECEsT RECEPTION.

The recent reception of Senator Ingalls, IN
Leavenworth, possessed significance De-
yond the mere eating and talking of festal
occasions. True enough all citizens concern
ed in the banquet and reception, desired that
the SeLator and friends should be entertain
ed in a manner that would induce the guests
10 carry with them pleasant recollections OF
the entertainment, and to crafty this worthy
desire, the active members Of the various
committees worked willingly, and rendered
the reception success in every feature. But
above and beyond this view, our representa-
tive citizens expressed in their invitation TO
the Senator a wish TO cultivate more init
mate acquaintance, with view 10
closer friendships. With a know!-
edge OF this expression Mr.. Ingalls,
cheerfully consented TO meet with the mer-
chants, manufacturers, and professional men
of the city. and talk seriously about meas
ure. best calculated to promote the good Of
Leayenworth, and the prosperity Of Kansas.
The talk was had, and it was a good, fair,
honest expression of thoughts on both sides.
Nothing wa. said in secret, and no advan-
tsge TO Leayenwor,h was sought at the ex-
pense of other cities in Kansas. What Sem
ator ingalls, said :. has. :. been published and
read by citizens Of all classes and occupa-
tion-, and everywhere the uttersnoes are &C
copied with hearty approval. Specific pro-
misses no ore thought of demanding; for
justic,, all were in favor Of asking. Mr.. |
ingalls, has pledged himself to the task OF
seeing that no injustice shall be done TO
Leavenworh if it il in his power as L.
$. Senator TO prevent it. We believe
he will keep faith with cur people. In rem |
dering Justice TO u-, as ciiiz m, he asks in |
return that we render Justice TO him. lie
solicits generous criticism upon his official
acts, implying by such solicitation his recog-
milton of the fact that the position of United |
States Senator is not thing belonging by |
birth, succession, or purchase, TO any one
man, bat, contraiwise, station OF honor
and importance, where the best and truest
sentinels Of the people are called to render
service. When a man buys his place in the
Senate it il. perhaps, bis right 10 resent all
interference, and heed no suggestions from
the people Blu. Mr.. ingalls,, having been
selected by IL people as their representative
in the Senate, is situated somewhat differ
emily from the man who buys outright. He
is indebted TO the people for the promo
tion. He owes the State in return
for his election to the Senate six years of
faithful and unself-h service. These obi
cations and responsibilities are by him as.
sumed, and TO more efiec;ually discharge
them he asks the cooperation and support of
all Kansans, irrespective Of party.
The future of Senator Ingalls, is full Of
grand possibilities. and his recent speech in
Laing's Hall indicates his appreciation of
the situation. lie has the qualities Of
s,atesman-hip, the brain force and culture
which will enable him to hold his own in
Senatorial debate, and if he consistently adj
heres to the line of policy which he has SO
distinctly outlined, We can safely predict for
him career both brilliant and useful. In
all good and deserving measures he will re-
ceiye the timely cooperation Of Leaven-
worth, and to the end of reieeming Kansas
from the reproach of corruption We pledge
that THE TINES shall be his active ally.