White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-09-22

appointed to report State Central Com.
mittse.
The Cou6iass 6 RSolstioo., trough
its Chairman. r.)ortsd the following
which were ananimo1Ss sdopied
Resolved. That We are in favor of q
vigorous prosecution Of ths war against
the rebellion. and no compromise with
traitors agsinst-ths Government.
RESOLVED. That as Kansas in the past
has been most lavish Of her men and
means in sustaining the country against
treason, SO IN the future will she ever be
found among the foremost in standing BY
and supporting the Government.
Resolped. That We endorse the platform
Of the Baltimore Convention, and most
earnestly recommend that all loyal voters
in Kansas give to Lincoln and johnson
their undivided support.
Resolvsd, That the plunderers and cor
ruptionists who arc robbing the nation Of
the material aid necessary to carry on the
war with success. sre the most efficient
aiders OF JEFF. Davis and the rebellion,
and must be put down.
Resolrsd, That the practice of tha ut
most economy, consistent with au efficient
administration of the affairs of the Gov.
eminent. is imperitively the duty of both
national and State administrations.
Rssolsed, Thst the noble sons Of Kan.
sss. who have been and now are in the
field asserting the supremacy of the Ma
ton over armed treason, and comforting
brilliant r.nown upon our young State.
deserve and receive the most hearty sym
patty and support Of the people of the
State.
Rssolved. That this convention. believ.
ing that the only security for freedom ex-
lists in liberty protected by law, does
distinctly re-alfirm the doctrines of the
Bill Of Rights in the Constitution of the
State Of Kansas: that we emphatically
declare that the liberty Of the Press shall
be inviolste. and that al persons may
freely speak. write or publish their senti-
ments on all subjects, being responsible
for the abuse Of such right that the peo-
pie have the right to assemble 10 . peace.
full manDer to consult for all lawful pur.
poses and that the threats of violent in
reference. by faction of corrupt revolu-
tionists, with the exercise of the elective
franchise. receives our unqualified disap-
probation.
RESOLVED, That we believe it to be the
duty of all good men. irrespective of party.
to mite 10 putting down the zone msn
power" 10 Ksnsss. the corrupt and ~.
rsnnicsl exercise Of which has brought
diegraee and untold svil upon the State.
Tho Committee sppoinssd for the pur.
pose. reported the names of the following
gentlemen to constitute the State Central
Committee: s. F. Atwood. of Leaven.
worth: Edward Russell. of Douiphsn /;
w. w. Ross. Of Shrwnee; c. B. Hay
ward. of Bourbon: R. NJ. Wright, of Nor.
ris w. Y. Roberts. Of WyandotIss
and W. W. Wells. of Riley. P. P. Ell.
der. of Douglas. and Byron Sherry, Of
Nemsbs, were Afterwards added to the
Committee.
On motion. Messrs. Wood. Rogers and
Snoddy were appointed to wait upon the
candidates for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor. and request them to appear be-
fore the Convention.
Mr.. Mcbride. of johnson. offered a
resolution pledgiug each member Of the
Convention to use all honorable exsrtions
to secure the election Of the ticket this day
which was unanimo usly adopt
ed.
Hon. S. O. Thschsr and Hon. John j.
Ingalls, were then introduced to the Con-
ventiou. and made brief but eloquent
speeches, which bpesthed the utmost con-
6dence in the success Of tho ticket. and
which were received with hearty applause.
Hon. James L. Mcdowell, of Lssven-
worth, was called out amidst great enthu-
sissm. snd addressed tbs Convention
briefly. I regret that l canno. send this
speech in full.
On motion the Convention adjourned
sine dc. with three rousing cheers for the
ticket. s1f'a