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In Lawrence, Kansas, on December 2, the Delegate Convention presided over by ex-Governor Charles Robinson unanimously adopted resolutions repudiating the Lecompton Constitution, endorsing the Topeka Constitution, and calling for a fair vote between them. Thanks were given to acting Governor Stanton for a special legislative session.
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St. Louis, Dec. 10.—The Democrat received Kansas letters to-night containing the proceedings of the delegate convention which met at Lawrence on the 2d inst., ex-Governor Charles Robinson presiding.
Resolutions were unanimously adopted repudiating and pledging ceaseless hostility to the Lecompton constitution; denouncing the call elections on the 21st instant and the 1st proximo; declaring that the Legislature elected on October 5th shall not be suspended by any constitution or State government until a fair and impartial vote be had; endorsing the Topeka constitution; requesting the extra session of the Territorial Legislature to frame an election law providing for the submission of the Topeka and Lecompton constitutions—the one receiving the majority of legal votes to become the fundamental law of the State of Kansas.
A resolution was also passed returning thanks to acting Governor Stanton for calling a special session of the Legislature.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Robinson, Lane, Thatcher, and others.
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Lawrence, Kansas
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On The 2d Inst.
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resolutions unanimously adopted repudiating lecompton constitution, endorsing topeka constitution, and requesting legislative action for fair vote.
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The delegate convention met at Lawrence with ex-Governor Charles Robinson presiding. Resolutions unanimously adopted repudiating and pledging ceaseless hostility to the Lecompton constitution; denouncing the call elections on the 21st instant and the 1st proximo; declaring that the Legislature elected on October 5th shall not be suspended by any constitution or State government until a fair and impartial vote be had; endorsing the Topeka constitution; requesting the extra session of the Territorial Legislature to frame an election law providing for the submission of the Topeka and Lecompton constitutions—the one receiving the majority of legal votes to become the fundamental law of the State of Kansas. A resolution was also passed returning thanks to acting Governor Stanton for calling a special session of the Legislature. Speeches were made by Messrs. Robinson, Lane, Thatcher, and others.