The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-01-28
The Pro-SiaSery Convention--Thc
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The Pro-Siavery Convention which assem-
bled in this place on Monday has adjourned
The attendance was large. There was a
rather larger attendance from Territorial
Pro-Slavery men than have usually been at
Pro- Slavery meetings for Kansas, still near
ly half OF them reside in Missouri. MANY
were here from Westport, some from Platte
City, and some from Weston, Mo. General
Aichison, who had been expected, did not
get here. One of the Stringfellows was the
leading spirit. Governor Shannon, who is
| staying here rs n lawyer, was present, but
did not speak. He acts with the Pro Slavery
men.
The Convention met on Monday evening
IN the hall occupied by the Legislature. Col.
Coffee, dign,fed, elderly man was called to
the chair. Calhoun, Surveyor General, and
some Others made pro-slavery speeches. The
Convention was wholly and violently Pro-
Slavery
The second day was consumed bv mo-
ton OF Sheriff Jones to expel Capt. Hamp-
ton, who was delegate, on the ground that
he was not sound pro-slavery man. A vi
client discussion ensued. This Hampton is
from Kentucky, and came here last spring
with Col. Titus. He was appointed M ster
OF the Free State convicts BIZ Gov. Geary.-
lie is man OF rough appearance, but is con-
sldered humane. he is now under Geary's
influence. 1t was on account of the kind
treatment the conricts have received on some
occasions, and his action in concert with
Gearg, that caused him to be suspected
he would have been expelled the Conven-
ton by an almost unanimous vote, but he,
seeing his danger, made speech in which
he took strong pro- slavery ground. He de.
clared that he would manacle the copyiets as
soon ms he had legal authority. HI gave sol.
emn pledges OF his devotion to the Pro. Slave.
ryites IN all their future struggles, BY arms, or
otherwise. AT the instance Of Stringfekow,
Commute Of three was appointed to exam
inc his case. They finally received him.
The Convention was very disorderly.
Many of those present were drunk or half
drunk, some of the latter being men of ac-
knowledged influence with the Pro- Slavery
party.
IL was understood that the most important
business has been transacted in secret ses
sion, and il is reported and believed that the
plan OF operations has been agreed on which
shall govern the election relating to a State
Constitution. 1t has been determined. l
learn. not TO war on Geary, as long rs any :
thing is to be made Of him. lie is not liked.
Many persons from Missouri represented
counties in the territory.
AZ stated in the speeches made, the reso-
lutions are got up for effect and political
capital. They are intensely Irrational,
Democratic. They are full of pretended re-
spect for that kind Of Democracy. This is
to retain the incoming administration.
Besides being s'Democratic'' they are
strongly prc-slavery. This Convention, like
the Bogus Legislature, do not yield an inch
of ground, bat prepare to finish the confict
as they have begun.
4 1t Is determined that there shall be no ma
terial alteration of the Territorial laws. 1t
is also determined that all necessary enact
inents 10 carry out these laws, and their
spirit, e.1ff tie Gade. After the resolutions
were passed and the ostensible business
through with, the speakers commenced abu-
sing GOV. Geary. The Governor never came
near them, nor did his clerks after thew be-
came violent. He had not the slightest in
suence with them, and would no, have been
very safe.
Ii is rumored that if Gov. Geary will no,
act with the Pro- Slavery party in the future,
the pro-slavery men will elect a new Cover
nor OF their own. LAKE.