The Kansas herald of freedom., 1855-01-27

they contended they had rlghs 10 place
upon any mans claim which they saw fit
And these are not the only grievances
of which we complain. Be it known that
the talisman, C. Robinson, or in justice
termed the false Belshazzar, has, on for
mer occasions, declared that If not by
law, he has the right to cut timber on
mems claims-tha. he should by force,
without respect to the occupant of the
claim, which has been done from time to
time by armed men In bands from eight
to ten in number, committing their daily
ithefts, under whose instructions they
affirm that the emissary of crime bid
them go, whose fell spirit no human
means can reach with those fraternal
affections untarnished by former dishon-
ored acts, not obscure TO us, the Sovereign
Squatters, who are here this day. With
one united voice, now and forever, we
spurn with indignation the course here
taken by the Lawrence Association. who
disregard and trample upon the laws that
gives US the right of pre-emption, and
secures to us our homes and those COM
forts which our industry may accumu-
1 late; nor do we believe that the Congress
of the United States will allow such law
less and tyrannical encroachments secur-
ed by heterogeneous mob to inyalidate
the right four pre-emption.
Resoiged, That we, the Sovereign
Squatters, concur in the above, and in
vindication of our rights against the un-
just inyasions made by the Lawrence As
sociation. are compelled to adopt the fol-
lowing resolutions:
Resolued. Since the organization of the
Lawrence Association, there has existed
dissensions and civil feuds, discovering
all fraternal affections, calamitous to the
place and welfare of our common inter-
est.
Resolped, If the present course of said
Association be sustained, the result would
be the most fragrant and gross violation of
our rights, falsifying and breaking sol
emn compact entered into by the United
States, nullifying the rights of pre-emp-
| ton.
ResolUed, That we, the Sovereign
Squatters of Kansas Territory, do not
believe that the Congress of the United
States will, by any future acts that she in
her wisdom may adopt, sustain or aid this
or any other moneyed Association, in
grants for town sites or public lands on
which men reside and improve the same
in good faith for pre-emption.
Resolued, That we, the Sovereign
Squatters, are free and Independent peo-
pie, and regard with contempt and pub
lie odium the course pursued here by the
Lawrence Association.
Resolped, That we have in good faith,
settled upon government lands, belonging
to the United States, in view of pre-empt-
ing said lands according to the Act of
September 4, 1841. Further, we mutu-
ally pledge ourselves to defend by law,
and by force, if required, each and every
squatter from lawless intruders, who cut
our timber without permission, or build
upon our claims.
RESOLVED, That as on former occasions,
c. Robinson should call to his aid the
gallant hussars, No. /, supported by his
shotgun battalion, in forcing US from
our rights, that we the Sovereign Squat
ters of Kansas Territory, will take his
Honor and battalion, and deal with them
according to law, rules and regulations
prescribed therein, that we may adopt.
Resolued, That we disapprove of the
course of J. S. Emery, of this city, as
sumed in betraying the confidence re-
posed in him by his Excellency, A. H.
Reeder, by reading his letter to eleven
men instead otto US, the Sovereign Squat
ters, as requested; whose opinion we re-
gard as in accordance with the instruc-
tions given to the said Office, from time to
time.
Resolved, That we, the Sovereign
Squatters, regard the opinions of his Ex-
cellency, A. H. Reeder, as fully in accord
ance with the act of September 4, l841,
which is extended to this Territoy, by an
Act of the 22d of July last, 1854. secur-
ing to us the right of pre-emption, not
withstanding distinguished member of
the bar of this city, in his commentaries
upon his Excellency's letter, overrules
both letterand acts of Congress. by which
construction he relieves the wants of the
Lawrence Association, and permits them
to violate the plighted faith of the gov
ernment.
Resolred, That while we condemn the
eneroachments and usurpations of all OIL
igarchies and moneyed aristocracies, we
regard alike the rights, and extend the
hearty welcome to all desirous of settling
in our beautiful Kansas, whether from
the North, South, East, or West.
Resolped, That We, the Sovereign
Squatters, solicit Messrs. Miller Il Elliott,
editors of the Kansas Free State, Mcssrs.
Speer d. Bro, editors of the Kansas Trib-
une, and also Brown & Co., of the
Herald of Freedom, to publish through
the columns of their papers the proceed
ings of this day; also all other papers
throughout the Territory and elsewhere,
friendly to justice and Squatters rights.
Resofved. That the Secretary Of this
meeting forward copy of this days pro-
ceedings to our delegate in Congress, the
Hon. ]. w. Whitfield, and also to Messrs.
Atchison, Wade, Sumner, Chase, Hale,
and other members of Congress; Amos
Lawrence. Thayer, and Williams, Trus-
tees of the Massachusetts, Emigrant Aid
Company.
| Wehope our readers willread the above
preansQs twice, and perhaps it can be
understood. No one here has yet been
able to tell what it all means; no one can
comprehend its aim, except It's two fra
mers, who, we understand. have been. or
are, students at law. Shade Of Black
stone hover Ger the people of Kansas,
and inspire them all to appreciate the tai
ents Of these men, whom we cannot full
ly understand. For only
| sonce In IN age mind appears,
To assonish and inspire mankind. .
Nature has been kind. and placed upon
this soil two men Of genius, who are at