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could not set up the old defenses

could not set up the old defenses; in
deed he would place himself in con
tempt were be to do so, which woul,
not do. He said that he denied tn
right OF U. 5. courts to imprison coun
ty judges, but that upon consultation
with Senator Vest and Mr.. Glover, a
attorneys, they had after investigation
decided that writ of ha6eas cerpu
would not lie; that while two of tn,
U. s: supreme judges agreed with hi
position the remainder of the Judges
thought the other way, and that henct
the U. 5. circuit courts followed tn,
view of the majority of that court
MIR. Blackwell concluded in these
words:-"And now, gentlemen, YET
must judge what course it is best tc
pursue. 1t is for you to say. You car
easily see why it is improper for me te
say whether the proposition should be
accepted or rejected. Whatever the
people decide upon that question il
will be my duty to further in my off.
cial capacity. l think the proposition
should be submitted to vste Of the
people; let them decide it; and then,
whatever may be their decision, l will
endeavor to carry out their wishes.
believe this, however. and think !
should state it, that heretofore we have
had the sympathies of Judge Krekel,
and his favor SO far as he could extend
it with consistency to his position on
the bench. IF we reject this PROPOSE
ton we will not hereafter fare SO well
at his hands. One thing should be
borne in mind, and that Is, that in what
ever policy may be decided upon there
should be unanimity Of senti-
ment and of action. There is some
effort, l know, to divide our people
upon this question. This should be
avoided as far as possible, especially if
there is to be further resistance to the
collection of the bonds. In that event
union is strength, division weakness.
In answer to an inquiry I will say,
that no action that may be taken in
the future can effect the compromises
that have been already made. They
are settled; they are in the nature of a
contract and cannot be disturbed"
Mr.. Worthington asked if Judge
Krekel had not said in st. Louis that
even a less figure than was there
agreed upon would be a fair basis OF
compromise.
Mr. Smith answered that Judge
Krekel had made the remark, but at
Jefferson City, not St. Louis.
Mr.. Worthington asked if Judge
Krekel had gone back on his views and
sentiments once, what was to prevent
his doing so again.
Mr.. Russell quoted Judge Prather
as saying that Judge Krekel had posi-
lively stated that the compromise of
1882 was liberal enc and. ought to
stand.
Mr.. McChesney reiterated what Mr..
Russell said as to Judge Krekeps state
ment and added, eff Judge Krekel has
turned his back upon US he is no longer
our friend, though he may once have
been so. If he is our enemy we are
no longer his friends" He then ex-
planned how hard it would be for his
township to pay the debt under the
new proposition, and said that while
the edges of Sni- -a-Bar township were
fertile the central portion was rocky,
barren, and not worth ten cents for a
thousand acres.
Mr.. Ewing arose to a point of order,
stating that there was nothing pend
ing for discussion.
The chair sustained the point of
order.
Mr.. Russell moved that Mr.. Skink-
er's proposition be rejected.
Mr.. McCausland thought such action
would be precipitate and unwise; and
that the people of the townships should
have the opportunity to express them
selves upon the question.
AT this point the delegations drew
apart for consultation.
A. A. Lesueur, Ill behalf of the Lex
iDgton township delegation, explained
that they were present only US execu-
tive committeeman, to formulate some
action, not to take decisive action, and
that, therefore, even though some Of
them might favor MIR. Russell's reso-
luton, they could not vote for it.
Mr.. Russell finding from consultation
that the delegates frem Lexington and
Washington townships were not in po-
sition to vote upon his resolution, with
drew it, in order that all the townships
might act together.
Mr.. Ewing offered the following:
Resolved, That a delegate conven-
ten representing Lexington, Wash
ington and Sni-a-Bar townships, be held
at the courthouse in Lexington, on Mon
day, May 4, 1885, to consider the prop.
OsitiOn of compromise made by Mr..
Skinker, to which Judge Arnold
Krekel, ,and the holders of bonds of these
townships, aud their attorneys, be in
vited.
Mr.. McChesney said the delegates
from his township were prepared to
act on MIR. RusselPs motion, and to
stand by the compromise Of 1882. He
thought the proposed action q back
down.
Mr.. Ewing SAID the meeting in his
township was small, and that the dele
gates were not in position to settle the
question at issue. The meeting could
make no back down as was intimated,
is the matter could only be settled at
The polls
Mr.. Russell said that he recognized
he position of the other two townships,
and that he did not in any wise consid.
sr Mr.. Ewing's resolution as hostile to
ais township or even to his resolution.
Mr.. Ewing's resolution was then
voted upon and carried.
Mr.. Ewing then offered the follow
ng:
Resolved, That the townships be
to delegates as follows: Lex
ngten. "a; Washington, l6; Sni-a-
oar. II; and that the township meet
ngs be held at 2 o'clock, D. IN. Oh
saturday, May 2, at Lexington, May
view and Odessa.
The resolution was unanimously
On motion the chairman and secre-
.ary were instructed to write to Judge
and Messrs. Skinker, Overall,
Henderson and others interested, invi-
ing them to attend the convention of
Nav 4.
The convention then adjourned.
HENRY G. CHILES, Chairman.
ALEX. A. LEsUEUR, Secretary.
NEGRO QUAOKERY.
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