The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-08-02

was called to order by the President The COM
mttee on resolutions, through their Chairman sub
united the following report, and the resolutions
were taken up separately and adopted:
WHEREAS. Southwestern Kansas has been inya-
ded by gueril Ia bands, aided by rebel sympathzers
In our midst, which have In cold blood murdered
our citizens, and burned their bodies and proper-
ty, and have threatened with destruction our best
men and most thriving towns, and have also ia
ken the stock of the United States Mail COMPANY
on the Santa Fe road; therefore,
ResoLced, That we denounce the acts lately COM
mitted on the Santa Fe road, and that we will use
our endeavors to bring the guilty parties to sum-
mary punishment. -
ResOloed, That the citizens of Southwestern
Kansas hold themselves in readiness to cooperate
with the civil and military authorities to appre-
bend ali dIsturbers of the public peace and safety.
Resotoed, That in view of the present state of
the country, its want of military organization and
OF arms, is essential to our safety the preserva
ton OF our property, the peace of our families,
and the security of the lives of MANY of our cit
liens and the continuance of our towns, that the
government through the head of the Military
Department of Kansas, place q competent force at
such points as may be deemed proper to repel
any further attempts to murder and burn by this
gang OF marauders who have lately visited this
vicinity. 20
Resolued, That in the opinion of thi "a meeting,
the Governor of the State should offer suitable
reward for the apprehension of the men who have
committed the late outrages the Santa Fe road
The resolutions were adopted unanimously
But afterwards several gentl emen came in, and by
common consent speeches were made against it
by Mr.. Plumb, Watson, Galliher and others, and
the vote by which it was adopted was re-consid-
cred, and the following offered by Mr.. Plumb, was
adopted substitute The ground taken by
the speakers was, that General Blunthad no troops
to spare; that he needed ali he had and more too,
and that we ought not to ask him to weaken his
hands in these trying times; that the people of
these counties were strong enough to protect them
selves against all lawless bands, and ought to or
ganize and protect themselves. This seemed to
be the feeling of the people present. The follow
ing is the substitute offered by Mr.. Plumb, which
was unanimously adopted.
ResOIoed, That we recommend to the people of
this and the adjoining counties system of town
ship and nelghborhood organizations for their
protection, the exercise of vigilance and watchful
ness, constant communication with each other,
and pledge ourselves to all the people of this
ton of the country, that we will promptly, the
shortest notice, render efficient aid for their pro-
lection, or for the punishment Ofmarauding bands.
Mr.. Shannon offered resolution asking the De-
partment of Kansas, to furnish the people of this
and surrounding counties with arms, which elic-
tied an animated debate, but the majority seemed
to be of the opinion that General Blunt could not
arms for all his soldiers in this State, and the
olution was defeated
A general.deba arose to the plan of organ
ization to be adopted among the people, which
was decided by the adoption of the following res
luton offered by DR.. Watson:
ResOlued, That committee of FIVE be appoint
ed District Central Committee to have O d.
rection and take charge of the organ zaton of the
people in the counties of South western Kansas,
and that in each township in the several counties,
there be appointed by the people, committee of
three to assist the Central Committee in its efforts
to organize the people for home protection.
The following named gentlemen were appoint
ed as q Central Committee P. B. Plumb, t. S.
Huffaker, VIM. A. Shannon, A. j. Mitchell, and
DR.. A. White, who, on motion of Mr. Galliher,
were instructed to issue address to the people,
urging upon them the importance of Immediately
carrying into effect the plans adopted by the
vention.
On motion of Mr.. Plumb, a vote of thanks was
given to the citizens of Americas, for their hos
pitality and generosity in preparing the bounti
full feast which they had all enjoyed.
On motion of Mr.. Sharp, the proceedings of the
meeting were ordered to be published in TIE EN-
PoRIA News
On motion, the convention adjourned.
T. S. HUFFAKER, President.
T. SToTIER Secretary