The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1874-12-31

1ONGANoXIE, KAN, dec. u, 1874.
EDITOR TINEs:-Pursuant to call, the cit
liens of Tonganoxie and Stranger townships,
assembled at Tonganoxie, and was called to
order by Mr.. James Stanton, who explained
the object Of the meeting to be; "the means
to be employed to secure assistance to those
in destitute circumstances, and electing the
necessary officers to receive and distribute
the aid sent to the above named townships.
The meeting then perfected their organiza-
ton by electing Mr.. James Stanton chair
man, and C. NJ. Fry secretary.
On motion, it was voted that receiver be
elected, who shall give bonds for faithful
performance and discharge of his duties.
Mr.. Eli Linton was elected receiver, and il
was ordered that in the event of Mr.. Lin
tons refusal TO give security required, the
executive committee have the power to ap-
point and require sufficient security from
a person so appointed.
On motion, two members of the execu-
tive committee were chosen from each
township, with authority to choose the
fifth. Mr.. James Stanton and c. NJ. Fry
from Tonganoxie township, and Col. George
Hallenbeck and Judge X. X. McAlister,
from Stranger township, were elected as
| members OF the executive committee.
On motion, it was ordered that said COM
| mittee take an oath to faithfully and i'm.
partially perform the duties devolving upon
them, to the best of their ability
Upon the prOpriety of requiring the ex.,
committee TO furnish security, considerable
discussion was evoked; our highly esteemed
townsmen, DIR. J. c. Gamble, Young, and
others, thought that it would act as safe
guard, but the motion did not prevail.
On motion, committee Of three, on reso.
buttons was appointed, consisting of Mr.. E
E. Hallenbeck, Mr.. J. True and Mr.. J. c
Carver.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed
to forward the proceedings of this meeting
to the Leavenworth TINES with a requesI
that they publish the same.
On motion, it was also ordered that thu
Secretary furnish the Oskaloosa Herald
with copy of our proceedings
The committee on resolutions offered the
following, which was adopted:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God
through the dispensation Of His Providence
to visit upon the people of this community
season Of prolonged drouth, supplemented
by the ravages of the chinch bug and To-
Gust; and
WHEREAS, Our crop of cereals have beer
so severely injured by the above named
agencies, that many Of us are in absolute
need of assistance in order that we may
safely pass through the winter already upon
us without being compelled to feel the
cravings of hunger; and
WHEREAS, 1t has come to our knowledge
that kind and generous friends in the State
of Iowa and Illinois have volunteered to as.
sist us to the extent of their power, and fur.
nish us those things VIC stand in need Of
therefore, be it
Resolsed. By the inhabitants OF Tonga.
noxie and Stranger townships, in conven.
ton assembled, that it is with feelings OF
deepest gratitude We accept their noble ben
efactions, and pray that the All-wise
Father, in the plenitude of his mercy, may
reward them one hundred fold; that should
the occasion ever demand, which God for
bid, our brethren shall find, that under Our
salubrious climate und upon our broad and
fertile prairies, "ingratitude has not dwell
ling place"
On motion, the meeting adjourned, at the
call of the Executive Committee.
c. NJ. Fry, JAMES STANTON,
Secretary. Chairman.