The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-09-02

1sssN Aye vstss g yses in " meeting Whose
BaDs wse Boe snroIlsd - - isior.er 81 tai prs-
vissa'y seepted s,eiaaness o.. Us rsrriso1y. me
equality tAsy hsA risA& = W md % is heard.
Al ny !.acuss' ne Ieven and charns = discus.
SION were resolved IN q their original elements, aud
Tie exciisa diPstayks were Ief sargng upon the
soere that iol, >swed for few hours woud come
more prcper.S within the province Of the painters
pencil thaL he repo' ter's pen. PeEsnnai snimosi-
tes-pezty bauds-Oontempt a court-claimants
accidental noise and confusion" incident 70 all
public gatherings mingled together and formed the
majestic and dign6ed bearing Of the convention.
During the performance some very appropriate
renarks were made BY various gentlemen, that, un-
der ordinary circumstance. would nave restored
order and peace. But here the passions were in.
famed, and the most cool and rejecting minds
CONNIE nred at the very opening OF the meeting,
when an inquiry was made as TO the origin Of the
Actual 6etilers Association" which the president
in Bis dilemma, failed to satisfactorily eive where
upon, Mr.. Durham was called upon, and from his
fair and candid version of the affair, il Appeared
that such association had yet been born, unless
4 was indebted for its existence to some clAnies
For long while discussion was but adding fuel
to the flames, when, as j." hooker on in Vensce,na
gentleman from New Orleans was introduced; and
TIL oueh hIs dispositon to treat with clemency and
candor all parties, and the mutual respect tina; his
favor and kline ness seemed to wis for HIM. he finally
succeeded in fixing limits to the storm, and az by
one word Commanded the clements to DO still, and
At his suggestion, committee OF conference was
appointed, three from each party, to prepare &C.
ries OF ordinances
At the expiration Of an hour, they returned with
their report, which happily was very acceptable 10
al present. copy Of their ordinances herewith
inc0se, subject TO your disposal. They may prove
Of some interest to the public Although many i'm.
pOrtsnt things left undone, while others less
\ important he n
wncn they were prepared and the bewilderment
that the minds OF tho committee had been subjec
to, by the late turmoil and excitement Of the oc-
casion, they cersaiDly reflect some credit upon the
committee, . code Of laws admirably adapted for
the temporary government Of the Territory -
oRDINANCRs AD0sTED BY THE KANSAS SETTLERS.
Whereas, the laws Of the United States confer
upon citizens the privilege Of holding land BY pre-
emption right; and, whereas, the Kansas valley in
part now open for such settlement, or location OF
saims; and, whereas, we, the people Of this conven
ritory in order to protect the public good and Sc
cure equal justice to all, we soJemnly agree and
bind ourselves TO be governed by the following ordi
l. We recognise the right of every citizen Of the
United States, Of lawful age, or who may be the
head Of family, to select, work AMI claim $40 acres
o. land, VIZ, l6O acres q prairie, and SO acres Of
I'm land and TaG shall within sixty days ATE.
thereon cabin, or such other improvement as he
may deem best, and shall within sixty days after
the treaty is rstidea. enter thereo n as resi-
dent. m -
a. claim thus made and registered shall be
good sixty days from the ratification Of the treaty
Ct which time the claimant, il ct the head ofa
family, shall move upon, and make his homo On
them both good and shall be 80 regarded by the
shall Be entitled TO hold them BY becoming resi-.
otherwise; any person making . claim as above
shall b entitled to day additional for every five
miles they have to travel TO reach their families.
s. No person shalt hold more than one claim d.
4. No person shall be allowed to enter upon any
previously made claim.
8. All persons failing 70 commence improving or
entering thereon within the time specified, shall
citizen to enter thereon.
6. Each claimant shall, At all reasonable times,
bold himself in readiness to point ont the extent Of
nis ANN TO any person who may wish to ascertain
Z. It shall be. the duty Of the Register 70 put
every apl hcant upon proof oath or Affirmation, that
the claim offered Tor registry is FREQ from the claim
8. Every application for registry shan be made in
TIE following form, viz :-'I apply for certificate
Of registry for claim selected and marked this -
ssy Of -. lsS4, lying and being -, con-
EsS: snd declare upon tohor hat said claim Wa
selected and marked upon day o., and
that an claiming but the one In my own right,
i was not claimed selected by any other
perscn," 70 be aligned by tho applicant. Any per-
son falling to make this certificate shall not be an
titled to registry.
8: We agree, on the survey Of the Territory, TO
%utu.,y deed and rsdssd 70 each Other % ~ 70
10. The officers Of this association shall be one
Chief Justice, one Treasurer one Register and one
II. The duty Of the Chief Justice shall be- 10 try
al disputes between settlers in reference to claims
Or otherwise. 70 al criminals pelson guilty Of
tho violation Of the laws Of this Territory the said
Unsi Su,ss sas aiTsy: sske es eswesn man
either party, shan summon jury OF eighteen per-
sons to try al disputes and violations Of law, the
jury 70 b selected az folows: each party marking
The Chief Justice shall also act President of all
the meetings. of the association, aud In his absence
the Register shall take the chair.
IL. The duty Of the Register shall be to register
al claims and other necessary matters, to act ~
Secretary at all meetings of the association and to
act ~ Chief Justice IN his absence, where he may
be q party interested. 4t0s ~ . if
Chief Justice ures shall that the laws of the
association are respected and executed, and all
have power, If necessary, to call upon all members
Of this association to assist in executing the same
IA. The limits Of this association shall be the
limits Of the WakarJ usa and Kansas rivers, and
the territory between the same-the same being all
the Shawnee purchase.
Is. Il shall DO the duty OF the Marshal, on the
summon and bring before tie Chief Justice the par.
tics for trial. tet4 l49.t
l6, The officers of this association shall receive
suitable compensation for their services, which sum
shall be decided by the association.
IL. That treasurer be appointed by the asso.
citation, who shall give approved security for the
faithful disbursement OF all moneys that shall be
received in the treasury. .l-.eA A As- q
IL. That the treasurer II authorized to pay eli
drafts for the expenses Of this association when pre-
sented signed BY the President and Secretary.
To- The oficers shall be elected by the associa-
ton, and by majority vote Of the same recorded.
20 Oncers Of the association shall be residents OF