The Kansas herald of freedom., 1859-09-03
Allen Couny Democratic Convention.
lola, K. T., Aug 24,h. '5s

boldt township; and I. N. Phillips, of
Cottage Grove township.
John R Goodiu, Esq, moved that
committee of three be appointed to draft
and report resolutions expressive of the
sense of the meeting. The Chair ap-
pointed John R. Goodin, R. t. Thomp-
son and Mr.. Stewart, said committee.
During the absence of the committee,
j. B. Lamkin responded to call of the
convention in a few remarks, pending
which the committee returned and re-
ported the following resolutions:
ReSotred, That we heartily indorse the
principles enunciated in the Tecumseh
platform and reiterated by our late Terri
torial convention.
hesolUed, That we are strongly opposed
TO the Constitution lately framed at Wv
andott, and that we will usa all honorable
exertlons to secure its final rejection by
the people, because, LIST, The apportion-
ment isilliberal, unjust and grossly insult
ing to the Democracy of Kansas. I'd,
That we would incur too great an expense
in supporting said apportionment, as sew
enty-tive Representatives aud twenty five
Senators are moro than the present exi-
gencies OF Kansas demand. 81. That
the establishing Of two additional judicial
districts is unnecessary, and will involve
the people in a series of taxation une.
qualled by that of any other Territory at
the time of its admission into the Union.
4th, That the Democracy of Allen county
deem it degrading and humiliating to our
Tree white citizens, to have our children
mlngle aud commingle with negro chill
dren in our common schools. 9Th. That
the Constitution makes no provision for
the exclusion of free negroes, but leaves
the way open Tor them TO enter upon the
virgin soil OF Kansas and enjoy social
privileges with her free white citizens.
ResolUed, That the Democratic mem
bers OF the Constitutional Convention have
our warmest appreciation for refusing to
sign the Constitution.
ResOlred, That the Democracy of Allen
county most cheerfully and earnestly in.
dorSe the nomination made at Topeka on
the 17th inst, and that we will labor
zeslou>ly for the election of the Hon.
SAUNDERS w. JOHNSTON as Delegate to
Congress over his negro equality opponent,
NJ. ]. Parrott.
These resolutions were vehemently
urged and defended by John R. Goodin,
Esq in brief but pertinent and eloquent
speech. In the most forcible manner he
enjoined the Democracy, in view of their
country's best interests, to frown down
this Infamous yOungster-the Wyandott
Constitution-which was framed, not for
the general good of the future State Of
Kansas or the happiness of her people,
but for party ggrandisement. He said
the grovelliug minds of its authors were
inflated with the Frightening prospects OF
political preferment and fat-office emolu-
ment which that iniquitous apportionment
opened up for them. That instead OF
having their souls, on emerging from those
deliberate halls, flaming with emotions ol
patriotic desire, they were willing to sac
rifce their country to the god of their base,
inordinate ambition.
The resolutic ms were also supported by
R. 7. Thompso n, Esq, in one of his fine,
,old and manly efforts. In clear, lucid
an d distinct manner he pointed out, to
the satisfaction Of the convention, the
mani fest tendencies of the Black Repub-
lican party to te burthensome taxation
and p.-ofigste expenditure of the public
revenue by creating numerous Offices in
the Territory, of profit to the holder, with
out benefit te' those compelled by the
Constitution to grant them. He exposed
the inconsistent les of this ism party from
its inception to tlie present time. He ex-
hibited the falsih of the party, and the
unredeemed pledl res which have, like a
pail, crowned the lembers it sent to Wy
andott, oathed and pledged to do it ser
vice.
But thank God, there are some men
belonging to that par ty, who are the cream
Of honesty. S. W. CLARK, heretofore an
active Republican of this county, came
out upon this occa sion and, with able ar
exposed some Of the fallacies and
sophistries of the ne Constitution, and al
so denounced Parott as unworthy the
sympathy and support of the
citizens Of Kansas.
Mr.. G. S. Clark aud Mr.. -. Stewart al
so delivered elaborate speeches, which re-
hected great credit upon the speakers and
told largely for the Dem ocrscy. Each
were loudly applaudsd at the conclusion
of their remarks.
The resolutions were now submitted TO
the convention aud adopted without one
voice.
Judge J. g. Rickard proposed three |
cheers for the time honored Democracy
and its noble standard bearer. Hon. S. W. |
Johnston. Three long, loud, exulting
shouts went forth, and echoed and re- ech.
bed amid forests and hills, and came back
with the glorious response of Long lire
Democracy"
On motion, it was resolved that the pro-
:eediuss of this meeting be published in
he Herald Of Freedom, Leavenworth Her.
i'd and National Democrat
On motion, the convention adjourned.
SIMON CAMERER, Pres't.
J. B. LAMKIS, Sec'y.