The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1864-11-05
The Soldiers Endorse Crawford.
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Oot. 2. 1854
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Pursuant to preTi6ps notice Convention
of all the soldiers and ms from Kansas,
stationed at Fort Smith, net ID front of the
Garrison for the purpose OF Fatsfying the
denomination of Col. Samuel J. Crawford for
| Governor Of Kansas, and his associates on
the Republican State ticket. Convention
met at half-past three O'Clock P. NJ.
Convention was called to order by Col.
Bowen, OF the 18th Kansas infantry, who
nominated Col. VIM. R. Judson, 9Th Kan
sas Cavalry, for Chairman. The Colonel,
on taking the chair, made an able speech in
favor of Col. Crawford and associates.
Col John Richie, Cd Indian regiment was
made Vice President.
Surgeon ]. P. Root, Cd Kansas Cavalry,
was made Secretary.
On motion of Col. Cloud, committee of
five on resolutions was appointed by the,
chair, consisting of Col. VIM. F. Cloud,
Cd Kansas Cav; Maj. ]. T.. Anderson, A.
A. Gen.; Maj. Woodward, 18th Kansas In-
family: Lieut.. Ball, 18th Kansas Infantry.
While the COMMITTEE was absent, Coils.
Bowen aud Ritchie made able speeches, oft
en- applauded. endorsing the action of the
Kansas State Convention of the 9th Septem-
Der.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLVED, That we hail with gratitude and
embrace with pleasure the extension of the
elective franchise to Kansas soldiers.
RESOLVED, That In Abraham Lincoln and
Andy johnson we recognize men true in
patriotism, energetic in zeal, and able in
craftsmanship, and that we will give them
our unq uaIifed support.
RsooI.,od That NO heartily apdorco the
ticket nominated at Topeka by the Repub
lican State Convention on the 9th Septem-
Der, and will give the same our undivided
support; and that in COL S. J. CraW ford we
recognize the statesman who will adopt a
correct State policy, the patriot who will
adhere with answering loyalty to the indi-
visibility Of our nation, and the soldier who
will successfully maintain unsullied the rep
utation of the Kansas soldier and justly
reward meritomous action.
ReSotVed, That in the present and future,
as in the past. the loyalty, patriotism, and
courage of the Kansas soldier shall be our
one boast, our glory, and that we cannot re-
tire from the field until the authority of the
| Constitution aud Laws of the United States
shall have complete dominion in all rebel
| dom.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
amid enthusiastic applause.
On motion, Col Cloud. Major Anderson
and Maj. Woodward were appointed by the
President committee to wait upon Col.
Crawford and notify him that the ConVen-
ton had unanimously ratified his nomina-
ton.
The committee soon returned with the
Colonel, whose appearance was greeted with
three rousing cheers, given with will, and
notwiths landing the Colonel had been con-
fined to his room for several days on account
of severe illness, he made an eloquent and
patriotic address, which was received with
aperfect storm of applause, showing clearly
that every soldier and patriot has a warm
place in his heart for Col. Crawford.
Col. Cloud being loudly called for, follow
ed at length with an able, eloquent, and
patriotic speech, being often interrupted
with the cheers Of the soldiers.
DR.. Root followed Col. Cloud
Major Anderson made an eloquent and
patriotic address, received with loud cheers.
Lieut.. Montgomery made happy closing
speech amid applause.
On motion, the Band of the 18th Kansas
Infantry was thanked for the excellent music
they had discoursed 10 the Convention.
Voted to send doings of Convention to
the various papers in the State of Kansas.
On motion. adjourned sine die.
WIN. r. JUDsoN, Chairman.
J. p. RooT, Secretary.