Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-21

PROGRESS OF THE SHAREHOLDERS TOWARDS
KANsAs.-The papers bring us accounts of
two meetings of SHAREHOLDERS recently held in
jackson County, Missouri, one in Westport,
and the other i'll Independence which must
show the people of the North the spirit which
actuates the propagandists.
The Westport resolves commence with
preamble i'll which the resolyers say they have
been informed of projects for the colonization
of the new territories with eastern and for
eign paupers," with a view to exclude emf
grants from the South. They then resolve to
organize themselves for mutual protection, and
invite Others to join with them; they then
proceed
Resolued, That we willaord each other mutual pro-
lection in claiming and holding lands in Kansas Territory;
that will not encroach upon the claims and rights of
each other, nor will we allow any intruder to do the
same that until the country is surveyed, claim shall
be made to any other than half mile securing to
each settler quarter section of land and that Si
protect and defend the claim of each and every individual
o this organizaon which may be staked off and desg
mated by the claimant in good faith, and with view to
actual settlement.
Resolued, That we will carry with us into the new
Territory of Kansas every species of property, including
slaves and that will hold and enjoy the that
desire to do peacefully and deprecate any necessity
for resotng to violence in support of just and lawful
rights yet lin spirit of brayado and with the strong
wish for peace) apprehensive of interference with
private and domestic concerus by certain organized bands
VINO preclpltted US, we nOty all Sucn tnat our
purpose firm to enjoy all rights, and to meet with
the last argument all who shah in any way infringe upon
them.
ResolUed, That recommend to fellow citizens of
Missouri and Administrators especially of the border
countieso organize with these ends in view and to
each and every who feels interest in the destiny
of the future State Of Kansas to be the alert that
may avail Ourselves OF the great advantages which the
contguy Of the Territory at gives to us, in
moulding the vernment and institutions Of the future
State in accordance with those of own thus guar
antee for the future good neighbor and firm frend
united to us by the bond Of interest.
The meeting at independence approved of
the Westport proceedings, and appointed a
Committee of Vigilance and of correspond
ence, and called upon the people of the Dor
der and western counties to organize and
''repel the wave of fanatcism which threat
ems break upon our border" They also re-
commend general Convention at Fort La
venworth.
The ST. Louis Republican, the leading Wing
paper, which is in full agreement with the
''Rottens' or Atkinson Democrats. speaks IN
the same violent tone.
These proce, dings furnish a fine commen-
tary upon the mischievous pretence Of such
politicians as Mr.. Everett, and such papers as
the Boston Courier and Post, and there IS no
danger of slavery going to Nebraska and Kan
sas. The Shareholders of Missouri and Arkan-
sas know better, and they are prepared to de-
fend what they call their rights with arms, if
necessary. They will be sustained by the
Office holders appointed by this slavery Adj
ministration; but there is no cause for dis
couragement. Kansas and Nebraska can be
populated with freemen. Let the Emigration
Society be vigilant and save the great West
from Atrcanization and slavery.