The Kansas herald of freedom., 1857-08-22

The following series of resolutions as
reported by the committee, were then
unanimously adopted
WHEREAS, The existing state ofpofiti-
cal affairs in Kansas is such that no ad-
justment of our difficulties can be made,
that will be permanent, without sscer-
tanning and acting upon the real sentf.
ments and wishes Of the people; there
fore,
Resolred, That any measures which are
calculated to put US in possession OF such
sentiments, shall have our sympathy and
most cordial support; and that any effort
to 'forestall public opinion, to prevent
full and free expression OF the same,
whether by means of denunciatory reso-
lutions, reading out of parties, associating
the names of independent persons -
whether thinkers, writers, speakers OF
journalists-with those known to be odi-
Gus to such independent persons, is un-
just and tyrannical in its nature and ten
dency, is really calculated to seriously
abridge the freedom of speech and of the
press, and should no more be tolerated
than any other species of oppression or
slavery.
ReSolued, That inasmuch as all our diff
hculties of political nature have grown
out of the invaSions and frauds practised
upon us at the polls; that in our opinion
we can in no way work so efficiently, nor
anywhere battle so manfully for the Sc
curing of our lost rights, as at the place
where they were wrested from. us; there
fore,
ReSolued, That we recommend to all
voters in the Territory to be at the polls
in October next; that they each insist on
their right to vote, and that each be vigi-
liant in his efforts to prevent any illegal
voting at that election, and we further
recommend that committee be selected
at each place where the polls shall be
opened, whose business itshall be to take
the name and residence of such illegal
voter, when it can be ascertained, and re-
port the same to the paper where such
illegal voting was done, or to some central
committee that may be selected to hear
such report, and give publicity to the
same.
Resolued, That we most cordially in
vite all persons, from whatever section Of
the Union, whatever their former asoeia-
tions may have been, to unite with us IN
securing to the majority of the people the
control of the Territorial government
This we deem to be in accordance with
all progressive and reformatory efforts. as
it is only by the aid and cooperation of
those who have acted against an uusuc-
ccssful measure, that it is finally car.
ried.
Resolved, That when the people shall
have acquired control of the government,
they should retain it in their hands until
they are in possession of State govern
ment, recognized by the Federal govern
ment; and that any effort, however well
meant, to induce the people to throw off
or abandon the Territorial government
while we are without State government
recognized by Congress as valid, is revo-
lutionary in its character, and can be pro-
ductive only of evil consequences.
ResolUed, That while we believe in
revolutionary measures when burdens
become too heavy to be borne; and rea-
sonable prospect is entertained OF throw
ing off cur burdens by revolution, yet we
do not justify resort TO such measures
until all peaceable means have been tried
and failed; therefore,
Resolved, That while we have the Gov
ernor's pledge, and through him the Pres
ident's, that VIC shall be protected in our
rights, that the Constitution about to be
framed by the pro-slsyery party shall be
submitted to the vote of the whole people,
we will ourselves act in good faith, nothing
doubling that We shall be as successful as
our most sanguine hopes promise, until
pledges and hopes have both failed; aud
then we will be ready to join in any rea-
sonable efforts to forcibly take possession
of rights which could not be secured by
ordinary means.
Resolved, That inasmuch as names are
necessary to designate parties, we suggest
that all persons who are willing to join in
mutual effort to secure the freedom of
Ksnsas, without reference to past action,
and who are willing to make the object
paramount to any particular mode by
which it is sought, or in short, for the time
being, paramount TO any and all other
questions, be known to each other and TO
the world by the name OF the Free State
Party Of Kansas.
After giving three cheers for the ladies
present, three cheers for the liberality Of
the citizens of Centropolis, three cheers
for Kansas as free State, and returning a
vote of thanks to the officers fos the fash-
ful discharge of their duties, the CosseH-
ton adjourned to meet at Grasshopper
Fails, August rs.
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