Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-10
Kansas Meeting.

Pursuant to call of Tie Committee, the friends of
free Kansas met III the Court House on We,Incs-
day evening April ID Judge Jisun was called to
the chair, and Col. Frank, chairman of the commit
tee appointed at the last meeting, reported the fol-
lowing preamble and constitution, which was uran-
imously adopted
Whereas, the question of Freedom or Slavery now
fendng ~ hansas, IS one involving not only tie III
tUre welfare Of that TERRITORY but essentially affect
ing the rights men and the cause OF human liberty
throughout the entire American Republic; we there
lore agree to form ourselves into a Kansas Emigrant
Ald Society, for the the following purpose and un-
der rules and regulations as follows
|. The object of this Soc;et; shall be the cncour.
Glgement Of persons Of good moral character and in
dustlious habits, to emigrate TO Kansas with the view
OF Their becoming permanent settlers.
.. Any person who approves of tic objects and
aims of b Society may become "a member thereof
by ntrbuting to its aid such lie may feel
able ~ give
3. The officers of this Society shall be President
Vice President. Secretary and Treasurer a rnaiori'
tyet whom shall be quorum for the transaction OF
business
1. The President, Wee President Secretary and
Treasurer shall constitute Il Committee, to be demon
mated the KANSAS Committee Ii shall he the du-
~ Of the Kansas Committee TO hear applications of
persons, dos rous 10 eIngrate TO Kansas and deter
mine their qualifications. Whenever any person ur
persons shall make application for pecuniary aid TO
emigrate to Kansas, tie said Kansas Committee -
shall upon examination give certificate of recon-
incubation to such person or persons provided they
shall deem such applicant entitled to the patronage
of the Society.
). Any person subscribing TO The funds of this So
cety To the amount of one dollar or more shall not
be required 70 pay the at the time of subscrib-
Ing, but shall liable to pay from time time such
assessment on the amount 30 subscribed. as may he
determined necessary by the Kansas Committee
The said Kansas Committee shall determine the
per ccntdge of assessment required on subscriptions
according 10 the actual necessities and demands for
aid Any person subscribing TO the funds of The So
Getty less sum than dollar will be required TO
pay the same at The time of subscribing.
q. The sald Kansas Committee shall make month
lyreports through the columns of news paper pub
ilshed III the city OF kenosha OF tire amount of funds
subscribed, the amount received by the Treasurer
also the amount OF disbursement.
7. This Society shall be auxiliary TO the State Kan
sas Emtgrant Aid Society.
The following persons were chosen officers of the
Society:
HARMON MARSH President,
c. c. SHOLES, Vice President
JON B. JI4SUN, Secretary,
NM BONE, Treasurer.
/ The evening was stormy and unprnpitious, and
therefore the attendance not general as ex-
peeted, Al present however, seemed TO be interest
ed in the cause There is lack of younglncn ready
to cmisrate and settle in Kansas. 1t is to be hoped
that the necessary means will also be furnished TO as
sist them.
/ Meeting adjourned to the order of the call of the
Committee.
THOS. P. c. LANE,
Provisional See'y.