The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1861-07-13

ING HOME GUARDS.
Pursuant to notice, a large number of the
citizens of this and adjoining counties as
sembled at Emporia on the 9th inst, in
mass meeting, when DR.. Tallman, of Neo-
sho Rapids, was chosen as chairman, and
W. X. Myers as secretary.
Judge Eskridge, being called upon, ex-
planned the object of the meeting, and moved
that a committee of three be appointed by
the chairman TO draw up resolutions ex-
pressing the feelings Of the meeting. The
chairman appointed, as such committee,
Judge Eskridge, Maj. Hicks and Capt.
Murdoch.
Eloquent and patriotic speeches were
made by Capt Murdoch. S. L. Kenyon,
Esq. Noah Bxler, DR.. Newton and others.
The committee reported the following
resolutions, which, on motion, were consid-
cred singly and adopted:
WHEREAS, The defenseless condition of
this portion Of the State requires, at this
time. that all able-bodied male citizens.
whose circumstances will not admit of their
enlisting in the service of the General Gov
eminent, should arm themselves, form
into mpanies and drill, for home defense i;
and whereas, in order to comply with the
Kansas, the unsettled portion of our popu-
lation must be considerably reduced in NAM
Der, and our home strength weakened {:
therefore,
ReSolved. That, while we apprehend no
immediate danger, yet in the opinion OF this
meeting, it is the duty of every town and
village in Central and Southern Kansas to
organize, and provide with arms and am
no of
assisting, at moments warning, in repel-
| ling any invasion of this State, which the
enemies of our Government and lawless
bands may attempt.
RESOLVED, That the captain of each com
pany, formed in pursuance of the foiegoing
resolution, shall asceE tain the number and
condition of private arms in his neighbor-
hood, and also the quantity of ammunition,
and report the same to his company; and if,
in the opinion of such company, there
should appear to be a lack of either arms
or ammunition, or both, they are hereby
requested to adopt some measures to pro-
vide themselves without delay.
RESOLVED, That the captain of each COM
pany numbering fifteen or more men, sk:l.
report to a vigilance committee-to be here
matter designated-the number of men I'M
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provided with, and the quantity of ammu-
milton at his disposal on any emergency.
RESOLVED, That vigilance committee of
three men be appointed by this meeting,
whose headquarters shall be at Emporia, and
to whom all reports by captains shall be
made, and who shall have power to issue.
at any time, call for all or any number Of
companies to march to any place to put
down a mob or repel an attack, and to per-
form such other duties as the nature of their
position requires.
Resolved, That the Governor of this State
be requested to receive. as State militia, the
cavalry company formed at this place by
Capt. Murdoch, for the purpose of guard
ing our southern and western border from
Indian depredations, guerrilla parties, or
fiisloyal invasion.
Resolved, That we are proud to witness
the noble efforts which Kansas is making
to assist the General Government in main
tanning its authority in the West as well as
in the Southland from every loyal camp
let the shout go up, No concession to Slav-
cry no compromise with traitors
In pursuance of the foregoing resolution,
Capt. Murdoch, P. B. Plumb, Esq, and
Richard Stevenson, Esq, were appointed
vigilance committee.
Adjourned. j. G. TALLMAN, Chm.
w. X. MYERS, Secretary.