The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-03-06
FoR THE STANDARD
KANSAS MEETING.

At q meeting Of the citizens of Jackson County,
held in the Court House, pursuant to appointment,
MarOh lst, 1856,
Mr. +. Smith was called to the Chair, and Mr. II.
Adams, Secretary.
Mr.. D. Mackley was called upon to address the
meeting, Mr., Mackley rose and remarked, that up
on the subject of Slavery he did not disagree with
bis opponents, but said he would show the point of
difference md prove the position taken by the Re-
publican party to be correct Mr. Mackley ycOntenled
that the laws passed by the Squatter Sovereignty of
Kansas are unconstitutional, and that President
Pierce has said they must bo enforced. He first
rend the laws passed by the bogus Legislature Of
Kansas which denies free men the liberty Of speech,
and then read from the Constitution Of the United
States, to show that it guarantees to every man
zionist, but he was opposed to.hc progress and ex-
tension Of Slavery, and said he thought it was the
duty of all lovers of Liberty to aid the Free State
men Of Kansas to get their rights.
Mr.. DUNCAN was called. Mr.. DUNCAN rosO and
replied, by denouncing Mr.. MackIey as liar trail
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him. Thought they all ought to be hung, or at
least imprisoned for long time. Denied that the
President has any power to enforce tho laws refer
cd to, but declared that no the President is deci
dedly in favor Of preserving order, and said hC
thought it extremely dangerous to rebel against
him. He denounced tho Republican party as al
Abolition party, but declared he was not himself il
favor of Slavery but that if he had it in his power
he would free every slave in the Union before night
["Then," said Mr.. Mackcy "you are the Abolition
st, for this is going further than ever went - -
Mr.. DUNCAN proceeded to denouncc tho party in tn,
strongest kind of terms and after pouring his anah
emas upon them for a time, he left the floor.
Mr.. r c, Hoffman was called. Mr.. Hoffman rost
and remarked, that he did not see any necessity o
indulging in such remarks as had been resorted t.
by the gentleman who had preceded him. and tha
the gentleman who now seems to be so much in ia
vOr of the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise swort
as hard at its repeal at that time, as he had done
here to day. There was considerable Kissing in tn,
crowd while Mr.. Hoffman was speaking, tending tC
interrupt him in his remarks. When the President
called for order, Mr.. Hoffman remarked: "Let them
procoedj do not wish to deprive them of all the
argument they have got" Mr.. Hoffman then pro.
ceeded to remark that the President had been legal
ly called upon for aid to quell the Mssourans, who
were invading Kansas, bu. had refused to grant it
and all tho answer he had giyen was that Governor
Reeder should be removed from Office.
Mr.. DUNCAN then offered the following resolution
RESOLVED, That this meeting heartily approve Of
the course pursued by the President of tho United
States towards Kansas eyor since its organization
Mr.. Hastings offered an amendment, to insert aftci
tho words "over since" the words "and before"
Amendment admitted by the mover.
DR.. Laird then offered an amendment, 50 as tc
/, haze it rad as follows:
, RESOLVED, That this meeting heartily approve o
the course pursued by the President of the United
States, and Of JEFF Dayisin particular towards Kan
sas, ever since and before It's organization.
Mr Z. johnson arose and mado some very patr
otto remarks. Spoke in the highest terms Of Mr.
q Pierce and his administration. Thought IL verl
unbocomins to throw out insnuatons, or indug
in any dsrepccful language in reference to gooc
aud so great a man. The man that had left hi
home and his native land, and wont to Mexico t.
fight for his country. All were in silence Will
Mr., johnson spoke.
Mr.. j, W, Laird then followed with remarks
' lie limited that Gen. Pierce is truly great mar
fJr he did go to Mexico tainted fell from bis hors
into a mud hole, strained his ankle, and skinne
his shin.
After considerable controversy which vas in
dnlged in by several persons, the question vote
upon and lost.
+. SMITH, President.
| H. ADAMS, Secretary