Squatter sovereign., 1856-06-24
Citizens heetinG.

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"A meeting OF the ciiizens of Aichison
took place on the 18th instant. when the
following proceedings were had:
| On motion of W. r. Simmons, Ira Nor
| Eris. Esq, was called to the Chair. and r.
q. Palmer appointed Secretary.
| Mr.. Simmons being called upon stated
the objects of the meeting ID be, $50 take
into consideration the state OF affairs III
the Territory. and agree apen some plan
| for sels-defence against the eIicroaeh'neits
/ of the a6oiitionists. Mr.. simmons. learn
ing that the Hon. David r. Atchison, Of
this city, and Hon. E. 4. Hannegan. Of
Indiana, were present. desired that they
should address the meeting.
Wiereupon, A1r. De Treville rnoved
that a committee Of three be appointed by
the Chair TO invite the distinguished gen
tlemen 10 address the meeting. The COM
rfli,tee consisted of Afessrs. De Treviile,
Addoms and Frederick, who first introdut-
ed Gen. Atchison to the assefnblage. The
General, in very interesting speech Of
about half an hours length, entertained
the meeting, and on concluding introduced
his friend. Z. y. Hannegan, who was re-
csived with loud cheers.
Mr.. Hannegan commenced by saying,
that the object of has visit to Kansas was
to see his cid friend and schooIinu;e, Gen.
Atchison, with whom be had served fer so
long time in Congress. lie paid the
:. Border Rufians'' high compliment,
and assured them that his heart and judg-
ment were with the Pro-Siavery party IN
Kansas. In the course OF his remarks Le
Paid beautiful tribute 10 the sons Of South
Carolina present; and on sitting down lie
was greeted with three deaieaing cheers.
Col Abell being eaRed upon responded
| in q few brief remarks. Capt. DE Ire
vile next answered to 4 call. and tlanxed
Tie honorable gentleman from Indiana for
The compliment paid to his native State.
Although he was proud OF the Carolinians
in Kansas, he was equally pleased Will
the chivalrous sons of other portions of the
South. Mr.. Jenkins was called upon and
responded in very appropriate speech.
On motion of Judge James 4. Head
ley. it was unanimously
Resolred, That Col. Ronr. 6. KrLLEy
be appointed commandcr-in-chicf of the
forces IN town, with full power to caA them
out for either aggressive or defensive war
fare; and that we promise to Yield implicit
tEority.
Col. Kelley stated, that under The cir
cunlstances he felt il due TO himself and
TO the meeting TO decline the Office SO unan-
imously rendered him. While he thanked
the meeting for the honor conferred, he
hoped that man Of more experience than
himself, and enc WHO could devote more
time TO the matter, might be selected. His
time being SO much occupied, he cduld not
devote that attention to the cause as tie
exigencies Of the case demanded. He
nominated Mr.. f. G. Palmer as sui,i,-
bic person to command lie forces in tie
city.
On motion, Mr.. Palmer was appointed
by acclamation
Col. Abell stated that supply Of pro-
visions had been received for the use ol
those who might enlist III Ike cause. 10
preserve law and order in the Territory
And all Sou,Eernors who might join Capt.
Paimer's command would be furnished with
supplies.
There being nothing further before the
meeting, it was moved, by Capt. De Tre-
vile, 10 adjourn, which was carried
IRA NORRIS, Chairman.
T. q. PALMER, Secretary.
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