The daily union., 1856-12-16
KANSAS. PopuLARIrY.-e GENERAL
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kANsAb.-GEAhY'S POPULARITY.-GEhERAL
NEWS.
At meeting Of the citizens Of Tecumseh and vicinity
held Tecumseh courthouse Kansas Territory ON We'd
called to the chair and A. W. Pardee appointed
tary. s...
The chairman stated the object OF the meeting to be for
he appointment Of delegates TO attend the convention to
be held at Leayenworh City consult upon and propose
policy upon which the citizens Of Kansas, without dis
ncon Of party may unite for the preservation Of peace
and general reconciliation based upon acquiesenoe in
isting legislation impartial administration of justice
and opposition external intervenionn the affairs OF the
Territory"
Colonel johnson of Leavenworth, Mr.. Bennett Of the
Lecompton Union Mr.. Lamb of Atchson, and e. Hoog-
land of Tecumseh being severay called upon addressed
the meeting in favor of the stated becs OF the convention
and urged the appointment Of delegates.
Mr. Hoogland offered the following resolutions; which
were unanimously adopted;
Rssolosd That cordially approve any and all
ures that have tendency TO restore peace and har
ony among the citizens Of Kansas that in view of the
past and impressed with the Importance of the present.
earnestly mplore our felow-ctzens, without distinction
of party to aid in the preservation OF peace and order by
adopting policy of conciliation.
Resolved That whatever differences Of opinion may pre-
vail touching the circumstances that resulted in the adop
on Of existing laws deem the duty of every to
support and sustain those laws in preference having
laws at all and continuing the anarchy that has too long
prevailed.
Resolved That we believe the existing territorial laws
contain provisions that should be repealed and have
confidence that the legislature ut the next session will with
spirit of justice and moderation correct oppressive legs
lation.
Resolved That we have confidence in the patriotic de-
sire and ability Of Governor Geary faithfully admins
ter the laws and protect and enforce the rights Of all the
citizens Of Kansas and cordially approve the policy
that he has adopted and which, thus far has been at
tended with the happes results towards the restoration
Of law and order, equality, and justice.
The meeting then appointed delegates to the Leaven
worth convention b. Castleman A. w. Pardee Judge va
ger, W. A. NJ Vaughan, John Dolman, Henry Carmichael
L. Macarthur, Z. Hoogland George Osborn Bennett A
Murphy, II. w. Martin, Judge Elmore
Ordered That the secretary furnish copies Of the pro-
ceedngs Of this meeting to the Leavenworth Lawrence
and Lecompon newspapers with request to publish the
same Adjourned.
G. B. CLEMENTS, Chairman
A. W. PARDEn, Secretary.
U. s. DISTRICT CouRT, SECOND DIsrmcr,
Tecumseh, X T., Nov. 20, 1885,
Resoued That We the grand jury for the second judi
cal district do heartily approve the above resolutions and
recommend them to the citizens of Kansas Territory
JAS f. Fox, foreman, Paris Linn county, X. T.
joe NJ Bernard, St Bernard, Franklin county, K 7.
Samuel P. Boon, Paola Lykins county X. I.
James NJ Heren, Tecumseh county, X. 7.
@. B. Wpg6eld, Pawnee Bourbon county, K. T.
Jesse Davis, Linn county, X. 7.
NJ P. Mcdaniel, Linn county, X. T.
Samuel F. Graham, Tecumseh county, KIT.
Ransom Z. Elliot Linn county, K I.
Phineas Glover Linn county, K. 7.
B. F. Hill, Fort Scott, Bourbon county, X. T.
]. II. Arbuckle, Lykns county, X. T.
+. E. Means Linn county, X. T.
w. NJ. Sutton, Linn county, K 7.
r. NJ Cook, Fort Scott Bourbon county, X. T.
Henry w Martin clerk Tecumseh Shawnee county, K. T.
TKcuMsEH, tx. T4) Dec. l. 1856.
To the Editors Of the Union;
The district court Judge Cato presiding has been in
session here during the past two weeks Sixteen Of the
eeSae prisoners tried week for the murder
Hickory Point and verdict of not guilty rendered in
their few days after the prisoners brought
up here from Lecompton for trial. hiryone of them made
their escape by breaking through the wall Of the court
house where they were confined during the night much
to the chagrn of Of the soldiers duty guards
Nearly eli the old the docket have been disposed
Of by the judge who exhibits commendabe
in his duties The grand jury discharged for the term
last Saturday evening Thirty forty indictments
presented The citizens of this very conservative
in their feelings and work together for the public welfare
irrespective of party will be by the proceedings
the meeting recently held here copy of which, together
with the endorsement of the grand jury send herewith
This is improving rapidly Affairs throughout the
Territory quiet and pesceabe The supreme
meets to-day at Jecompton, but viii adjourn in day
two The companies Of territorial militia have been
mustered out of service and all the United States troopa
except few under Marshal Donaldson, guards and
small squad at Lecompton, held by the governor for
special service have gone into winter quarters Forts
Riley and Leavenworth. Travelling the various roads
is now safe business revving, and confidence becoming
general The hearts Of the people lighter than they
have been during the past year and We all look hopefully
to the future X IL