Freeman's champion., 1857-07-30
Mass Convention lat Doniphan /
Thefollowihg ResoluL LiIoaslad doptei

week too late for publication, The
convention was addressed by its
chairman, A. lLazalier, Hon. James
H, Lane, and Chas. Stewart. b5.,so.
After the adoption Of the resolu-
tions, fourteen delegates were ap-
pointed to attend the Delegate State
Convention at Topeka on the 18th
inst; Bsl eaat q anas r lm
I'o. LIST. RESOLVED, That as members Of
the Free-State party in Kanzas, we
re-endorse and le-assert the platform
as laid down at Big Springs in the
fall of 1855 with the motto as here
tofore adopted--The Union must be
preserved. Non interference with the
institution Of Slavery where it now
exists. Opposition to its further
extention. m, MI
Resolued, That we adhere to the
old banner, the Topeka Constitution
and Government, and look upon any
one deserting its blood stained folds
as not of us. .. pH M#In.
Resolved, That we maintain the
Free State party inact and resist all
attempts to divide us. That the re-
cent movements of our old enemies,
the Pro-SlaverY Law and 0rdermen,
to hide themselves beneath the name
Of the old line Demo ocratic party, is a
trick unworthy of any others than
those engaged in it q After Kanzas
is safely moored in the harbor Of
Freedom it will be time enough to
discuss the question Of organizing
new parties. Until then we will
recognize all as opponents who form
new parties within our ranks.
ResolVed, That we hail with de-
light the information that the people
of Missouri remained at home on the
last Kanzas election day, and trust
that all hereafter will follow their
example-and that thus we may have
at our next election a clear and hon
est ballot; with such vote, we as
sure them, Missouri will soon be cut
through and through with Railroads
reaching to the land Of Freedom with
in our borders.
RESOLVED, That while we cannot
forget the terrible outrages we have
suffered at the hands of Law and Or
der, known now as the Democratic
party Of Kanzas, yet we, in view Of
their weakness, numbering few hun.
dred in the entire Territory as shown
by the last election, feel disposed to
treat them friendly, and we do ear
: nestly request them to bear with us
good humoredly, while engaged in
establishing free institutions to bless
them and their children. ..
,Resolued, That we reiterate oui
unalterable determination never to
regard, acknowledge, or obey the
miserable enactmentS Of The Missouri
elected Kanzas Legislature, and We
are restrained from open, armed re,
sistance, only by the hope that ere
long we will be permitted to blot
them out through the ballot-box.
ReSol0ed, That we will attend the
election in August and use all exer.
tions to obtain a full vote for State
officers and members Of the General
Assembly under our own Constitu-
tion, and trust that we may not be
disturbed in this to us most impor-
tant duty. g..f
Resolved, That while we are desi.
rous of cultivating peaceful and
friendly relations with our political
opponents here and in Missouri, We
wish it distinctly understood, that
we mean such o peace as manhood
appreciates; predicated upon princi
Piles of equal and exact justice, and
the free undisturbed enjoyment of all
the rights Of American freomon, dc
: now deliberately express the opinion
that the oligarchy instituted by Mis-
souri, votes in Kanzas, cannot much
longer be sustained over the indepen
dent squatters of this Territory.
ReSolutd, That the thanks Of this
meeting be rendered to James H
Lane for his eloquent vindication 0.
our cause. Right willingly do We
concede that to him and his brave
companions we are indebted for thu
peace and safety we now enjoy
When Kanzas is safe under a Free
| State Government of our own fran
ins, we will inscribe upon our banner
! the name Of James III. Lane, the de-.
{ fender of Freedom. a"'o < ' A'',T
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