Arizona citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Pima County, A.T. [i.e. Ariz.]) 1870-1880, 1876-08-05

AUGUST ). 1876.
L O CAL Nd TIERS.
Second Census Meeting.

a large and enthusiastic number Of our
icitizens met at the Courthouse on Satur-
day evening, July 29th, at eight O'Clock
pursuant to adjournment made on the
Path inst. Hon. S. X. belong In the chair.
! The proceedings of last meeting were
read by the secretary.
Mr.. WATSON from the committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting. made A par.
tial report 70 the effect that the committee
had had one formal meeting and canvass
ed the subject; that they were of opinion
1t would be best not 10 report specifically
on measures not fully matured; that
they believed they would soon decide up-
on a line Of action likely to be effective.
when definite report would be made.
and therefore on motion of Mr.. TooIe. the
committee were granted further time in
which TO report.
On motion of DR.. F. H. Goodwin, the
committee were constituted permanent
lone, with authority 10 take such steps and
action as may be necessary to protect the
interests Of Pima county.
On motion the chairman appointed a
committee OF three, consisting of Judge
J. Titus, John WATSON and II. Farley, to
report resolutions expressing the sense OF
the meeting relative to the objects for
which it had convened.
The committee having retired, returned
in few moments and made the follow
ing report:
Whereas, We are convinced that the
Census Return Of Yayapai county, taken
under the law passed by the legislature of
the territory OF Arizona At the session Of
1870, for the purpose OF having declared a
gust apportonment OF representation in
the Legislative Assembly, is. as IL is relia-
bly, reported TO Us, far IN excess Of a true
census OF the Inhabitants of that county,
IO-wlt: About seven thousand, seven hun
dred and thlrty-eight, and
Whereas, by such excessive and IN
true census returns said county would Sc
cure for itself an unjust and undue appOr-
uOnmenJ OF representation in the Legis-
latlNe Assembly, thereby defeating the
true objects of the law, and infiictlng
great wrong upon US and the rest of The
people Of this Territory, therefore
Resolved, That we are determined to
us every lawful means in our power TO
prevent the preparation of this infringe
ment upon our most sacred political
rights, sparlng neither labor nor means
for the accomplishment Of this purpose.
Resolved, That we invite the people Of
the different counties of the Territory 10
cooperate with Us. and also the Just and
honest citizens of Yavapai county, who
desire fairness 10 be done, and who have
the reputation and welfare of our Terri
tory al heart.
Resolved, That the secretary be in I
Structed 10 send a copy Of these resOlu- .
tlOnS 10 the secretary of any meetings con- 1
vened in other counties of the Territory /
for the same purpose as this, and in those (.
counties in which no such meetings have /
been convened, then 10 one or more Of the I
prominent citizens thereof.
On motion the preamble and resolutions I
we're unanimously adopted with three /
cheers for the sentiments they express.
On motion the meeting adjourned sub .
Ject TO the call Of the chairman
:. r. DELoNG, Chairman. /
W. J. OSBORN, Secretary.