The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-29

tive in the Legislative Assembly, from
the vicinity of Pawnee, and among the
first settlers in the Territory-were adopt
ed by acclamation:-
Resoluef, That the alleged cause for the
removal of Gov. Reeder, and other Terri
torial officers, has no sufficient founda-
ton in truth-or plausibility; that the pur-
chase of the half lands was fair
and honorable transaction, which can tar
nish the reputation of no man; that it was
for fair and full consideration, and char
acterized by no concealment or impropri-
ETY.; that the vendors were competent to
make their own bargains and protect their
S@n interests, and who were allowed
abundant time to consult their friends and
neighbors; that the contract was made
with the full knowledge of the Agent and
Interpreter, and was subjected to the SUI
pervision of the President: and as the
President has refused to respond to the
earnest and pointed request to say what
law or rule has been transgressed, we are
compelled to believe that it was in viola
ton of no law or artificial regulation.
Resolued, That the specification of an
interest in Pawnee City, which was only
furnished after the removal had taken
place, and therefore precluded any oppor-
tunity for explanation or reply, is as un-
fortunate and unfoundcd as the other; as
it is we'll known fact that Gov. Reeder
had no participation in the laying out of
the town; that it was laid out and located
before his arrival in the Territory, and
that his first connection with it was the
voluntary and unsolicited transfer by the
original stockholders of an interest therein
to the FIVE Territorial officers who had
then arrived, among whom of course was
the Governor; that the town was then,
and for some time before and after, out
side the Military Reserve; having been
excluded by the experienced and intelli-
gent officer in command at the Post, al
though since included by the Secretary Of
War.
Resolved, That the demand in answer
to the vague charge of ''other speculations
in the lands of the Territory" without
further explanations or specifications, and
the refusal of the President to state what
was alluded to by him, or to give the
name of the accuser, and his giving the
specification only after the removal was
made, are strong and unmistakable indi-
cations that the removal was foregone
conclusion, and the demand of explana-
ton merely an empty ceremony adopted
because it could not be evaded.
RESOLVED, That the doctrine asserted in
the letter of removal, that public officer,
when called on to explain accusations af-
fecting his official tenure and private rep
utation, has no right to ask specifications
to ask such a statement of the charge
as to.render it intelligible--is as novel as
| it is monstrous and unjust.
Resof0ed, That committee of three be
appointed to wait upon Hon. Wilson
Shannon, Governor of Kansas, and present
him with a copy of the proceedings OF
this meeting; to ask the aid of the Execu-
tive in putting the same in active opera
ton.
ResOlced, That the Free State Commit
tee take steps to collect such facts relative
to the political condition of the Territory
which will be valuable and needed in
Congress at its coming session; and that
each member of the Free State party be
requested to collect and forward to some
member of the Committee all the well
authenticated facts which they may col.
lect.
Mr.. Lane said that not having the
slightest knowledge of the facts cited il
the resolutions, he was unwilling to ex.
press an opinion thereon; nor was he
willing to enter into the quarrel between
Gov. Reeder and the Administration.
1t was moved that the Convention pro-
ceed at once to the nomination of Ter
ritorial Delegate to Congress. Mr.Conway
moved that ANDREW Ii. REEDER, lats
Governor of Kansas, be our nominee. Tht
motion was seconded, and carried by &C
clamation. Cheer followed upon cheer a
the announcement of the result. All or
der was lost in the confusion, and ever.
person present seemed to join in the or,
/ for REEDER REEDER!i The late Gov
ernor appeared upon the stand in answe
to the repeated calls, and at the momen
appeared deeply moved with this unex
pected outburst of enthusiasm.
He proceeded to say how much h
thanked them for their encouraging ant
Strengthening friendship; that such ap
plause and approval would repay all tn
injustice that might be heaped upon an.
man; that every man there would d.
him the justice to say that this nomina
ton had been given entirely without SO
licitation by him or his friends; that {
accept it would seriously interfere wit
private engagements, and that he ha
continually refused it when urged, unit
he had been told by men from all pari
. of the Territory that his name was essen
tial to success. He would now accept
upon the condition that he be not expecte
to canvass the Territory IN person. L
do so woull net be consoIant with hi
!. feelings as well as that he desired to g
| into the halls of Congress, and say,
: come here with-clean hands, the spont;
neous choice of the sovereign squatters
!, Kansas In giving him this nominatio
f in this manner, they had strengthene
his arms to do their work; and, in retur
he would now pledge to them stead
.unfiinehing pertinacity of purpose. new
e firing industry, dogged perseverance, ar
+ all the abilities with which God had e
e dowed him 70 the righting of the
wrongs, and the final triumph of the
cause. Hebelieved from the circumstanc
: which had Cor the last eight months 81
rounded him, and which had at the san
: time placed in his possession many fac
and bound him heart and soul to the Q
: pressed voters of Kansas, that he con
do much towards obtaining redress