The daily union., 1854-10-14
PUBLIC MEETING AT LEAvENwoRrH.

AT meeting of the settlers of Kansas Territory held
the city of Leavenworth Friday, September % Df
Charles Leb called the chair and C. c. Andrew,
appointed secretary The president explained the oba
of the meeting in brief and eloquent address.
On motion Of jeremiah Clark committee of five Wa,
appointed to draught resolutions expressive of the sense
the meeting, viz J. Clark, d. Dodge Maj A.ogdeu C.
N Burgess, and II. Miles Moore
In the absence Of the committee the following genlle
men, being called out addressed the Ineetng b. H. Twou
bly, General Durham, Major NORM d. A. N. Grover, c
Andrews, and C. Grover
fine committee then reported the following preamble and
resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
We squatters upon Delaware eesson of public hands
in Kansas Territory in general convention Assembled
wishing TO give just exposition OF our views IN relation
settlement upon these lands and TO place facts psf
tanning present position fairly before the county
and before the general Administrations Therefore.
Resolped, That have not met to array ourselye
against laws treaties the interest Of fellowcitzen
the rights the Indians the authority OF the general
government but simply 10 seek the same privileges and
protection which the policy Of the country has accorded
the pioneer during the last quarter of century
Resoiged That entered upon and improved pres
cnt claims in good tattin the honest belief that they
were or would be secured by pre-empton.
Resolced That just and wise policy upon the part of
government demands modification of the Delaware treaty
and the immediate extension of the prescription law
this district of the Territory that the best interests of the
Indians would be subserved by such modification, giving
them equitable price per acre for the unconditional and
. final transfer of the land to the United States
Resolted That while disclam all intention of preju-
dcng the of the Delawares and pledge ourselves
to use our best endeavors guard them cannot but
represent that we body OF pioneers have just claims
the favorable consideration of the country
Resolped That in view of the nyarabe and wise policy
government and the known views of the present ad
mnisaton in relation to the speedy settlement of these
Territories may checrtuy confde case to the
ideraton of Congress and the Executive IN the u
| ance that Justice will be done US. ra
Resolged That the chairman of this meeting appoint
committee of five to prepare memorial to the President of
~ and
Letting such modification of the Delaware treaty shall
afford u.s. without doubt obstruction the benefits of the
law of the 22d july 1854 extending the benefits OF the
empon act of S4l to Kansas and Nebraska Teritories
Res0{ged That the proceedings of this meeting, properly
authenticated be respectfully forwarded to the President
of the United States and to the Hon. d. r. Achson Presi
of the Senate and TO the Speaker of the House OF Rep
Resolsed That editors of newspapers throughout the
country will confer favor by publishing these proceed
ngs and most respectfully requested to lay them be-
fore their readers
The following resolutions were offered by Jeremiah
Clark, and unanimously adopted
Resoloed That we have continued and unshaken conf
dence in the wisdom and integrity OF the present admin
istraton the avowed advocate and champion OF popular
| sovereignty in the Territories
Resolped That commit the protection Of interests
the Hon David r. Atchison whose distinguished ab-
ties and position familiarity with Indian affairs, and SYM
pahy with the pioneer indicate him as our appropriate ad
vocate.
Resoloed That we fully endorse and will yindicate, the
Resoired That concur In and approve Of, and Will
defend and support the laws and regulations passed at
Salt creek the 10th of June and at Sockbridge the
9th Of July 1854 until altered annued by the settlers
/ of this Territory.
The following gentlemen appointed committee to
prepare memorial in pursuance of the 9th resolution
viz Major f. A. Ogden, A. Payne, II. Miles Moore B. H.
Twombly, and jeremiah Clark.
Rev r. Starr being called for, then addressed the meet
ing in an eloquent and appropriate speech.
! On motion of Major Ogden,
sResoiced That thanks be rendered to the chairman
of this meeting for the able in which he has pre-
sided over its deliberations.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to the 10th of Oc
tober.
CHARLES LEIB, Chairman
| G. G. ANDREws, Secretary.