New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-02-25
REPUBLICAN MASS MEETING.
PITTSBURGH, Saturday, Feb. 2

PlrTsBURGH, Saturday, Feb. %, 1885,
large mass meeting was held here to night to aid
the emigration TO Kansas of those who feel determined
10 use every means to the establishment there
of Free State and to aid such of the present inhab-
iants of Kansas as have declared themselves against
what is termed lawless aggression and unconstitu
tonal coercion George w. jackson was the Presi-
dent of the meeting and ID. ID. Eaton Secretary.
The proceedings of former meeting were read and
approved and constitution adopted
Horace Greeley addressed the meeting He re-
counted the difficulties which surrounded settlers in
Kansas and said that we must do all that we can for
them He hoped they would be so well armed there
that no fighting would be necessary. There was no
fear of the Kansas Free settlers being the aggressors
He recommended those who wish to hew out an honest
competency to go and settle in Kansas assuring them
that il was destined to be Free State.
The Hon. Geo. Darsie and VIM 4. Stevenson were
then appointed to receive subscriptions
Mr. Wood from Kansas was called to the stand. He
said he rejoced at this demonstration tonight. IL
proved that the young sister, kansas was not for
gotten He had resided in Kansas for eighteen
months and had within that period seen armed hordes
of Missourians-ten thousand Of them-headed by
prominent men of the United States, such as Colonel
Doniphan, Colonel Young, Vice-President Atchison,
and Others. He concluded by telling many anecdotes
of the bravery of the men and women of Kansas.
Mr. Redpath Of Missouri followed, and in short
speech denied the assumption that the mass Of the
people of Missouri were parties TO the outrages in
Kansas.
Mr. Baiy of Kentucky was called for, but declined
making speech, when
Mr. Sinclair of Michigan took the stand aud made
few remarks
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said he believed with Mr. Greeley, that Sharps rifles
were very great peacemakers and that there was not
much danger of introducing too many into Kansas
Although am oowardly as to my own person, yet if
pert up in Kansas, believe | would feel inclined 10
be shot rather than to support their laws. 1
never saw 80 much insult in any document 10 the
proclamation Of President Pierce But the President
did not write that document; Caleb Gushing wrote it,
for no other man in the nation could embody many
lies in the same space. Should drop Of blood be
spilled in the pursuance of that proclamation the adj
minstration would be politically buried beyond the
power of resuScitaion. The people Of Kansas needed
aid and needed it now or never. He had fearful FORE
bodngs a. to the future condition Of the citizens OF
Kansas. He chandler had seen over half century
of years. but he ready, if it should come to the
worst, to dof his black coat, don laced one, and
battle in their behalf.
Mr. Newson of Minnesota followed. He said Mime
sofa had been earnestly waiting to if an outbreak
would occur in Kansas. III did, Minnesota would do
good work in the cause of Freedom. He THE speaker
ready to volunteer to fight against the oppressors
Of Freedom in Kansas.
Mr. Ashley of Virginia next made short speech in
which he stated he in favor Of the plan published
iu The National Era for the settlement Of Kansas.
Adjourned.