Demoine courier., 1854-06-22

by the shareholders. Below we give two Of
the resolutions passed at meeting hold at West
port Mo. on the Sd inst, which distinctly shad-
ows forth the policy the South had in view in
passing the Nebraska Kansas Bill. A large
meeting was also held at Independence on the
4th, which adopted similar resolutions. These
resolutions declare for slavery in Kansas, and
and Lynch Law and the knife for the poor
white settler who dares to oppose its introduce
ton there. After organizing themselves EIipto
a society of HISTORIANS for mutual protec-
ton" and defence in holding claims, they
ReSolred That we will carry with us into the
new Territory of Kansas, every species of prop
erty, including slaves. and that we win hold
and enjoy the same; that we desire 10 do so
peacefully, and deprecate any necessity for re-
sorting 10 violence in support of our Just and
lawful rights: yet Gin no spirit of brGUGdO and
with the strongest wish for peace) apprehensive
of interference with our private and domestic
concerns by certain organized bands who are
TO be precipitated upon us, we notify all such.
that our purpose is firm, TO enjoy all our rights,
and TO meet Nth the List .ARGUMENT all
wto shall in any ray infringe upon them.
ReSolred, That we recommended our fellow
citizens Of Missouri and Arkansas, more espe-
cially of the border counties. to organize. with
these ends in view; and TO each and every man
who feels an interest in the destiny OF the fu-
ture State of Kansas. 10 be on the alert that we
may avail ourselves of the great advantages
which the contiguity of the new Territory at
once gives to us, and entities us, an moulding
the government and Institutions of the future State
in accordance lrih those Of oar olcn. and thus
guarantee FOR the future good neighbor and a
firm friend I1pi1pd IN bHyf he bond If int
These resolutions show the end and object of
hurTying this Nebraska Kansas bill through;
and we sincerely hope the North will arise in
its strength, elect men 10 Congress that will re-
pei the agressions Of the Slave power; say TO
the Slave-holdng aristocracy, ''You shall 60
where the Compromises Of our forefathers said
you might go, AND no FURTHER; give these
Territories FREE governments, and let them be
pcopled with freemen, as il is ifs right TO do.
The cry of certain hireling presses will be 10
stihe the voice Of the people; to prevent, by the
springing of side issues, an expression of The
will of the people. But we warn you as you
love liberty, and as you desire the advancement
of this country in greatness and wealth, TO
be careful how you vote. Party leaders Will
shout "stick TO the nominees remember
your Democracy" and thousand other watch
words; but do not be deceived. Vote for men
who will sustain Che Missouri Compromise. an
established law of the the country, and for the
repeal Of the Infamous bill which declares it
void.
We are as anxious that Nebraska should have
a Territorial government as any one can be,
butnot at the expense of sacrilege and freedom.
From this time onward, then, till the first Mon
day in August, we intend to give our readers
the sentiments of the Press and the freemen of
the North, both Wings and Democrats, on the
the subject. We hope you will read them
carefully and profit by the admonitions they
contain. The question demands il; your own
interests demand il; and, we doubt
not, you will weigh them well before you act