THE LECOMPTON CONSTITUTION The year 1857 brings us to a decided change in the affairs of Kansas, but with occurrences no less remarkable.

Active civil war gradually ceased in the preceding autumn--a result due to the vigorous and impartial administration of Governor Geary and the arrival of the inclement winter weather.
[Sidenote] Geary to Marcy, Jan.

19, 1857.

Senate Ex.Doc.No.

17, 1st Sess.