Washington sentinel., 1853-10-11
From the Chicago Democratic Press.
Nebraska Convention.

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The following the proceedings of the con-
yenton of the citizens OF Nebraska territory, held
AT kickapootown, September 20, 1853:
The convention was called TO order by r. c..
Miller.
On motion Of W. F. Dyer, +. ]. Marshall was
called tothe chair, and George b. Panten appointed
secretary.
On motion of Mr.. Miller, a committee of three
was appointed To draught and report resolutions
expressive of the sense Of the meeting. Where
upon the chairman appointed X. c. Miller of
Soldier Creek. G.. w. Booth. of ST. AIary's Cath
olic Mission, and w. s. Nohe, of Fort Leaven-
| worth.
During the absence of the committee, III. Miles
Moore, esq, of Weston, Missouri, addressed the
convention in an eloquent and spirited manner.
The committee having returned, reported the
following preamble and resolutions which were
adopted without opposition:
" Whereas we, the residents of Nebraska terri
tory, believing that all citizens the United States
are entitled TO the protection OF the general gov
ernment, and feeling deeply our isolated and un-
protected situation, and the want of some system
OF government therefore.
!. Resoi,cd, That the growing interest of the
Territory seems to demand the extinguishment OF
the present Indian title, and that we are highly
gratihed 10 see that the general government is
taking active steps to consummate this much de-
sired object.
?. Although we earnestly desire and ask for
speedy organization, nevertheless we deem il i'm
Pruuent ~ estaDusn TERRITORIAL government until
after the titles of the present owners of the soil
are extinguished, believing, we do, that the In
dians have certain rights guaranteed TO them by
government which must be respected
8. That we fully concur in the views expressed
by Colonel Manypenny, Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, in regard to the present settlement Of the
whites.
A. That we know no north no south, no east
no west, and that we desire the organization of
territorial government without any restriction, but
having due regard to the interest of every portion
of our glorious Union.
5. That we deem il expedient that VIC should be
represented in Washington this winter and that
we do, in convention assembled nominate suita-
bic person, free from all sectional prejudices and
partialties, having the true interests of the Terri
tory at heart.
6. That polls be opened, and an election be held
on the second Tuesday in October next al the fol-
lowing named points Great Nemehaw, Big Blue,
Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley, 81. Mary's Catholic
! Mission, Cnontown, Baptist Mission, Soldier
Creek, Wyandott City, Delaware Mission Sac and
Fox Agency, Neosho Agency, Story's Landing,
Bclleview, Old Fort kearny and Council Grove.
7. That the chairman appoint committee whose
duty II shall be TO correspond with and appoint
suitable persons TO ACT as Judges at each Of the
precincts named in the above resolution
). That we arc in favor of the immediate con-
struction ofthe Pacific railroad andthat we believe
the organization OF Nebraska territory will advance
that great national work"
After the reading and adoption of the foregoing
resolutions, the chairman appointed r. C. Miller,
w. +. Dyer, and w. S. Yohe, a committee as pro-
vided for in the 7th resolution
On motion OF r. c. Miller. the Western Repor.
ter Platte Argus, ST. Joseph and Savannah papers,
and.al other papers friendly to the organization of
territorial government, are requested to publish
the proceedings OF this convention.
+. J. MARSHALL. Chairman.
c. b. Panten, Secretary,