Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-04-03

State; and, whereas, the Democratic party
in the States made the admission Of Kansas
rs Free State tho inducement TO vote for
him upon this issue:
Resolved, That the people of Kansas
have n right TO look with confidence 10 the
present Chief Executive Of tho nation for
an approval Of their course, anil for his as
sistance in procuring their admission into
the Union under the Topeka Constitution.
ResolUed, That this Convention would
urgo upon the State Legislature the i'm
portance Of assembling in June, according
to adjournment and take such action as
may be necessary to secure the vitality of
the State Government, and its recognition
by Congress.
Resolved, That the Territorial laws, so
called Of Kansas had their origin in fraud,
were imposed on the Territory in usurpation
and violence, in bold defiance a3d subver-
sion Of the Constitution, the organic act, and
every principle of justice, and are null and
void; and We respectfully request the Ter
ritorial Executive to refuse to enforce any
of said fraudulent enactments till Congress
shall provide for an election Of Territorial
Legislature by tho people of Kansas, with
out indifference from foreign States.
Resolved, That il is a shameless hypoc-
risy for political party to adopt for thcir
principles the doctrine of popular sovereign
ty, while they justify the most fragrant vio-
lation of it, and persist in subjecting citi-
zens of tho United States TO foreign ty-
ranny unparalleled in history.
Resolved, That the banking system char
tered by the Territorial Legislature, so call
cd, not only had its origin in fraud, but is a
fraud in itself; and we caution all against
receiving its notes as currency.
Resolted, That as good citizens we are
willing to contribute to the support of a
Legislative Government, but we have no
tribute voluntarily to offer to the tyranny that
robs us of our constitutional and inaliena-
bic rights.
Reso!ved, That the Rebellion Act is n
relic of barbarism, and more worthy to be
enforced by Nero than Geary.
Reso'ved, That the Census act of the late
Missouri Kansas Legislature is cheat and
a swindle, requiring in one section, as con-
dition for voting, registration without resi-
dence, and in another, residence without
registration, the design of which is appa-
rent to all who are familiar with usurpation.
Resolved, That with the most infamous
to execute the laws and issue certificates of
election, past experience has shown that le-
gal voters are not essential to the election of
any man to Office; and that until the peo-
pie can choose their own election officers, or
have them appointed by some respectable
official, we request the people, the Cover
nors of the Territory, Congress and the
President of the United States, to treat all
elections under territorial auspices, as an
infamous mockery, and null and void.
Resolved, That the bombarding and
burning of hotels and private residences; {;
the destruction of printing presses; the pill
aging and plundering of towns; the stealing
Of horses and cattle and other things by
acting Governors, Marshals and Sheriffs, or
their mobs, is, to say the least of it, disrep-
utable business; and should these officials,
or any persons, attempt repetition of the
act of the Spring and Summer of 1856, it
will be the duty of the people to constitute
themselves vigilance committee for self
preservation.
The following resolution was introduced
by H. Miles Moore:
Resolped, That DR.. Charles Robinson be
requested to withdraw his letter of resigna-
tion of Governor of the State of Kansas.
After discussion, it was carried. Gov.
Robinson explained his position, and declar-
ed his desire to adhere to the Topeka Con-
stitution, and that he would withdraw his
letter, which had not yet taken effect. He
was received with great applause. Judge
Schuyler made some remarks not compli-
mentary to Gov. Robinson, but was called
10 order from all parts of the hall.
The following resolution was offered by
Mr.. Blood:
ResolVed, That we recommend the pro-
priety of settlers of Kansas petitioning the
National Executive not to offer the lands of
this Territory at public sale, but shall hold
it subject to preemption for at least two
years from this time.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Lyman, AL
len, VIM. Phillips and P. Townsend, to
frame such address and send il to the Pres
ident.
The Convention was closed by prayer
1t is considered the largest ever held in
Kansas, and was very enthusiastic.