The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-20

ExOIrEMESr AGAINST THE ABOLITIONISTS-A FREE

The most interesting ceremony witnessed this
euphonious name Of J. w. B. Kelly, who halls all the
way from Cincinnati, Ohio, by Mr.. Grafton Thomason
late of Clay county. Mo. Mr. Thoma son, a short time
ago, lost valuable negro woman, Who 1t was thought,
was induced to drown herself by the thievng scoundre
who is the subject of this article Kelly, who was
heard to express himself in the matter, severely
preached Mr.. Thomson for being q STAKEHOLDER. Mr..
Ihomason hearing Of the matter called on the said
speak to men who owned negroes Mr.. Thomson did
not wait for further expression from him. but seized the
independent individual and nearly him against
the ground friend attempting to interfere was by
one blow from the powerful fist of Mr. Thomson, landed
backwards ION the other side Of Jordan"
meeting Of the citizens called on the following
morning, and committee appointed to command Kelly
to leave the place at hours notice The absence in
the town of the article tar" prevented the citizens
from DOMINIC him coat Of tar feathers He left
town between two days; and should he back
he will be forced to go through with tight rope per-
Torrance.
Owing to the excitement caused by the actions of
J. w. b. Kelly, an avowed abolitionist and to some OF
his expressions, which made publicly streets
and which nearly resulted in his DEATH meeting OF the
citizens Of Achson and vicinity was called to endorse
the action of Mr.. Grafton Thomason who gave him
Of the severest castigations ever inflicted on human
being.
Ten o'clock being the hour appointed for the meeting
vast concourse Of people assembled.
On motion Of Robert S. Kelley, DR. Dudley Mcysy was
called TO the chair
On motion OF Ira Norris, Robert S. Kelley was elected
secretary.
n J. Ireland Esq been called upon, in appro
and explicit speech stated the objects the
ing The speaker went the actions of this abolition
cupr and referred to the many instances in which he
has been heard to cast rcproach upon the institution OF
slavery, and the uterng Of sentiments which dan
gerous to be allowed to be uttered in slave state. He
also referred the castigation administered him by
Mr.. Thomson OF whom, q stakeholder, he had been
making uncalled for and unjust remarks.
S. Kelley Albert G. smith and w. B. Br0cket ap.
pointed by the Chair to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense of the meeting.
and through the Chairman reported the following reso
utions which were adopted unanimously
Whereas by recent occurrences it Is known there
among agents of the underground railroad for
the purpose of abductng slaves and where
j. W. b. Kelly, hailing from some internal abolI
ton den has, both by words and acts, proved himself
worthy representative of such association ana
whereas others in the vicinity, whose idle habits and APP
parent plenty of money induce to believe that they
hirengs of such infamous society believe It
due not only to ourselves but the adjoining portion Of
Missouri to rid ourselves OF so great an evil and for the
furtherance Of this end do ~
Resolve: LIST, That one j. W. B. Kelly hailing from
Cincinnati, having upon sundry occasions denounced
institutions and declared all pro-slavery men ruff
fans deem it act of kindness to rid him of such
company, and hereby command him TO leave the town
Of Achon hour after being informed OF the passage
OF this resolution never more to show himself in this
vicinity.
Resolved ID That in he fails to obey this
able command We infct upon him such puuishms mt as
the nature of the AMI crcum stances may require
Resolved 3D. That other emissarcs Of this Aid Society
who in midst tampering with our slaves,
warned 10 leave else they too will meet the reward
which their nefirious designs so justly merit-hemp
townsman, Grafton Thomson, for the casgaton ad-
minis ed to the said J. w. F. Kelly whose presence
am w US IN hosi upon our sooo S''"u'"S anu US
grace 10 me community.
Resolved ON. ihat we nave comnenceu ne eoo1 NSrh
opurgihg our town OF al aoohtionsts aau "'er
cnanhg onr towns VI such nun ances hhai s'ue
fer the settlers Walnut and Independence creeks
whose propensi'ies oi cate sieaiilS ue Nei AnoH ~
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Of three wait upon said Kelly, and acquant him with
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