The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-03-01

should take place under the protection and sanction Of the
general government
Reolvsd That coincide with the President 10 bis
views that should proposed moyement revolutionary
la its aims and motives reach the length of organized
ssance by force to the Legitimate authorities of the Terri
tory il then be regarded as Unreasonable usurree-
uon,' and, as such be dealt with according TO law.
4 Rssolvsd That whilst adhere 10 the pledges and
guarantees Of the constitution of the United States that
the people may peaceaby assemble and petition for redress
Of grievances and that the liberty of speech shall not be
abridged but holding every responsible for the abuse
Of any right we heartily approve Of the determination
manifested by the President 10 maintain the supremacy Of
the laws 10 protect the rights Of the people Of Kansas and
pledge our hearty cooperation therefor
O. Resoloed That we consider the present as the most
suspicious time for the true patriots bona fde settlers and
conservative Of all classes perfect under
standing and unite upon patformthe supremacy Of
the laws sovereignty Of tho people of the Territory and
non-interyenon with from the people Of the States.
ResoIusd That the proceedings of this meeting be gem
orally Published
The resolutions Immediately adopted by acclama-
ton.
Gen. Stricken moved the adoption of the following adj
ditonal resolution;
Z Resoloea That through the prudent and eommendabe
Efforts OF Gov Shannon peace maintained and blood
shed avoided at critical period and under eircum.
stances that should render all thankful for the result
Mr. oogand being called for said that he considered
the message itself complete epome of the history of Kan
sas, and that speech from him could enforce make
stronger the position of the President sIr Il. alluded to
legislature aud protested against it party movement
premature in its character and dangerous the peace
the Territory He went into short and succnc argu-
ment as to the precise point where reasonable and tor
gained resistance by force against the authority of the
United States would begin and Of the opinion that
the taking oath to support constitution and laws
which virtually ignored the authority of the territorial and
general government would be the first And he
assured that at the proper time the United States
thortes would interfere and punish offenders Until called
upon by the United States authorities it is unnecessary
and unadvisabe for of the people of the Territory
their sympathzers elsewhere to interfere attempt any
Let everything be done cooly and
cording to law. "Unce Sam is strong enough and rich
enough to protect himself" Mr. H. believed that the mes
sage would beneficial influence not only in the Ter
ory but in the States and be the of main tanning
peace and order.
Mr. Byery being called for said that after the fatigue Of
reading the message he would merely say that this meet
ing called by the squates and actual residents of the Ter
ory, those who had undergone the hardshps and prva
tons of country met his most cordial and hearty
appreciation that sincerely could he sympathze with the
President in his exertons to maintain order nshe Terri
tory and uphold the laws The message bore upon its face
the stamp and seal OF honest xey for the welfare
the people of Kansas and it looked more like paper
written upon the ground than by two thousand miles
away. He felt that the President had the sympathy and
cooperation of the of the prudent and thinking
of the Territory in his views of Kansas politics After
marking upon the proposed revolutionary movement Mr.
B. concluded by expressing strong desire and confidence
that peace and happiness would be permanently
tablished in the Territory.
Gen Strcker approved of the sentiments expressed in
the Presidents recommendations and eulogized Gov Shan
mons efforts in maintaining peace speaking in most
complimentary of the governors untring zeal in
efecting what his desre--a permanent
and honorable compromise
Judge Wager, DR.. Gagan Mr. Jordan, VIM. T. Hooft Mr..
Vaughn, and Mr.. Newsom seversy spoke upon the
dition Of affairs and heartily approved Of the policy nd
Gated by the President declaring themselves ready when
summoned by the United States authorities make
good their approval by their The meeting then adj
journed with nine enthusiastic cheers for President Pierce
and his special message,