Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-11-28
RRPUBLIOAN MEETING IN KANSAS.

L-EAvRSwoRTH, Nov. 20.
Ata meeting called by prominent Republicans,
held here Saturday evening, az the District Court
room Mayor Mcdowell presided.
A Commlttee On Reaolutiona reported the fol
lowing preamble and resolutions;
whereas, Intelligence hiss been received from
Southeastern Kansas, which leaves lttle room 70
doubt, that civil war has been added TO the curse
Of famine, which already opprossea that seeHon
Rosoived. That withoutexpressing any opinion
asto ne causes which may have led Montgomery,
Jnmison. and their followers, or any bands Of
men acting with or In opposition TO them, 70 the
renewal Of violence and disorder In that section
Of Kansas, we regard Il 10 be our duty as citizens
OF he Territory, 70 denounoe this unlawful and
insurreotlOnary act, and to support Executive
authorities In restoring aud preserving public
peace.
Resolved, That the recent expulsion BY the
general government, Of settlers IN the county Of
Cherokee, from their homes on neutral lands, at
the beginning OF winter and in & season Of utter
restitution and famine, was an act OF cruelty
and oppression unparalleled In the history Of free
people, but that such expulsion cannot afford
them a plausible pretext for adding % the mis-
cries Of the people BY q renewal Of civil war in
the counties Of Bourbon aud Linn.
Resolved, That having settled beyond doubt
the question Of slavery In Kansas we condemn all
attempts 20 embroil us In controversies and COL
lisiOns arising out of that question with the peO-
pie Of our neighboring State, whoever made by
disunlonista without or BY nullihers within our
borders.
The resolutions were supported by several and
opposed BY Anthony, MoCAhon and others on the
ground that no information had been received to
Justify the BELIEF that civil war existed in the
territory. Amid much excitement and confusion
the report Of the Com was declared adopted and
the meeting adjourned.
Immediately after adjournment those opposed
70 adoption ufreport organized another meeting,
Judge james McCahOn In the Chair. The fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions were adopted
Whereas, Il IS reported that difficulties Of q
very serious nature exist In southeastern
Kansas, and whereas we have no reliable inform
alton ON the subject therefore
Resolved, That we withhold all action IN the
matter until facts connected with the case can be
satisfactorily ascertained.
Resolved, That n COMMITTEES Of three be ap
pointed by by the Chair for the purpose OF as
pertaining facts With regard to the nature and
origin Of those diheplties and their extent.
Resolved, That the acts of the administration
officers and agents with reference to the Cherokee
Indian lands and the neutral lands constitute 8 Sc
ries ofoutrages unparalleled In the history ofany
government.
Resolved, That we condemn any violation Of
the laws Of our country, and that any and every
one who after q fair and impartial trial, Is found
guilty Of snch violations, should suffer the penal
ty Of these laws.
A committee Of three was appointed on infor
nation.
We have intelligence from Lawrence that act
ing Gov. Beebe arrived there on Saturday, having
had an interview. with Montgomery. At the
time Of the interview, Montgomery, with forty
three men, was engaged in the trial Of q man
charged with Kidnapping a free negroe, The
nan, whose name Wasnot given, was found gull
~ and hang in presence OF Beebee.
Fort Scott has not been harmed or Paris sack
ed as had been reported.
Arrivals by stage at Kansas City on Saturday
evening report al quiet. BY private letters from
Lawrence we have another account of Beebe with
Montgomery. This account says that Beebe
found Montgomery trying q man, named Melon
aid, whose alleged offence was being in favor of
the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law, and at
the solicitation OfBeebe he was set free.
Montgomery Is reported as having defed the
power Of the territorial legislatury, Federal Gov
eminent
Gen. Harvey, and Governor Medary arrived at
the Fort this morning, and leave for Southern
Kansas tomorrow morning with 100 Dragons
and 3 pieces of artillery.
Capt Bair in command Of troops started from
Fort Riley 70 the same destination. The two d.
visions will endez. vouz at Mound city, 10 miles
from the Missouri State Line.
Montgomery Acknowledges late murders. He
stated that no fugitive slave could be taken back
to Missouri, and said he would continue his oper-
ations against Arkansas and Texas. 1.-THE troops
came against him iHlGrge parties he would dodge
them, but would whip any small parties.