Tuesday, July 26, 1853. - At noon a messenger was sent for me to attend the Rail-Road Convention. I saddled my horse and rode up to the Wyandott Council House, where I found a large collection of the habitans of Nebraska.

The meeting was called to order and organized by the appointment of Wm. P Birney of Delaware, President, and Wm. Walker, Secy. A Committee was then appointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting. James Findley, __ Dyer and Silas Armstrong were appointed.

In accordance with the resolutions adopted, the following officers were elected as a provisional government for the Territory: For provisional Governor, Wm. Walker; Sec'y of the Territory, G. I. Clark; Councilmen, R. C. Miller, Isaac Mundy, and M. R. Walker.

Resolutions were adopted expressive of the Convention's preference of the Great Central Rail Road Route.

A. Guthrie, late delegate, was nominated as the Candidate for reelection. Adjourned.

In estimating the "greatest good to the greatest number," present population alone should not govern, but the capability of the regions to be traversed by the road, for sustaining population should be considered.

Economy in the construction will be best secured by the cultivation of a productive soil, where materials for the road exist, along and contiguous to the line of road whereby provisions, labor and materials can be obtained at low rates. Then the farmers with their teeming fields will ever be in advance of the railroad laborer to furnish him with abundance of wholesome food at prices which free competition always reduces to a reasonable standard. At the same time they will be a defense to the work and the workman against savage malice without the expense of keeping up armies and military posts. These, too, will be the surest and safest protectors of the road when finished and without expense to the Government. But should the road be constructed through barren wastes and arid mountains and upon the frontier of a foreign and jealous and hostile people an immense and expensive military power must be erected to protect it - a power ever dangerous to freedom and desirable only to despots. In view of these facts therefore be it.

Resolved, That from personal knowledge of the country and from reliable information derived from those who have traveled over it we feel entire confidence in the eligibility of the Central Route as embracing within itself all the advantages and affording all the facilities necessary to the successful prosecution of this great enterprise.

Resolved, That grants of large bodies of the public lands to corporate companies for the purpose of building railroads, telegraph lines or for any purpose whatever are detrimental to the public interests, that they prevent settlement, are oppressive and unjust to the pioneer settler and retard the growth and prosperity of the country in which they lie.

Resolved, That we cordially approve of the plan for the construction of a railroad to connect the Mississippi valley and Pacific Ocean recently submitted to the public by the Hon. Thomas H. Benton whereby the settlement and prosperity of the vast country between Missouri and California will be promoted and the construction of that great work be rendered much cheaper, more expeditious, and more universally useful.

Resolved, That it was with profound regret that we heard of the failure of the bill to organize a government for Nebraska Territory; that justice and sound policy alike demand the consummation of this measure and we therefore respectfully but earnestly recommend it to the favorable consideration of Congress and ask for it the earliest possible passage.

Resolved, That the people of Nebraska cherish a profound sense of obligation to the Hon. Thomas H. Benton and to the Hon. Willard P. Hall of Missouri for their generous and patriotic exertions in support of the rights and interests of our territory and that we hereby express to them our grateful acknowledgments.

Whereas it is a fundamental principle in the theory and practice of our government that there shall be no taxation without representation and the citizens of Nebraska being subject to the same laws for the collection of revenue for the support of government as other citizens of the United States it is but right that they shall be represented in Congress, therefore be it

Resolved, That the citizens of Nebraska Territory will meet in their respective precincts on the second Tuesday of October next and elect one delegate to represent them in the thirty-third Congress.

Resolved, That this Convention do appoint a provisional Governor, a provisional Secretary of State and a Council of three persons, and that all election returns shall be made to the Secretary of State and be by him opened and the votes counted in the presence of the Governor and Council on the second Tuesday of November next and that a certificate of election shall be issued by them to the person having the largest number of votes.

Resolved, That while we earnestly desire to see this territory organized, and become the home of the white man, we as earnestly disclaim all intention or desire to infringe upon the rights of the Indians holding lands within the boundaries of said territory.

Resolved, That the people of Nebraska Territory are not unmindful of the services rendered by our late Delegate in Congress, the Hon. Abelard Guthrie, and we hereby tender him our sincere thanks and profound gratitude for the same.

Resolved, That this Convention nominate a suitable person to represent Nebraska Territory in the 33rd Congress.

Resolved, That Editors of Newspapers throughout the country favorable to the Organization of Nebraska Territory and to the Central Route to the Pacific Ocean are requested to publish the proceedings of this Convention.

Resolved,/i>, That the Editors of Newspapers throughout the country who are favorable to the organization of Nebraska Territory and to the Central Route to the Pacific ocean are requested to publish the proceedings of this Convention.

A. Guthrie called upon and dined with us today.

Rec'd the printed proceedings of the Nebraska Territorial Convention. Great credit is due the Proprietors of the "Industrial Luminary" in Parkville for their promptitude in publishing the proceedings in handbills in so short a time.

Well, by action of the Convention of Tuesday last I was elected Provisional Governor of this Territory. The first executive act devolving on me is, to issue a Proclamation ordering an election to be held in the different precincts of one delegate to the 33rd Congress.

Monday, August 1, 1853. - Issued my proclamation for holding an election in the different precincts in the territory on the second Tuesday in October, for one delegate to the 33rd Congress.

Thursday, October 6, 1853. -

Received a letter from Maj. Robinson informing me that Com. Manypenny wished to have an interview with the Council tomorrow.

Friday, October 7, 1853. -

Attended a Council called by the Com. of Indian Affairs. Speeches were passed between the parties on the subject of the Territorial organization, (and) selling out to the gov't.

Tuesday, October 11, 1853. - Attended the election for delegate to Congress, for Wyandott precinct. Fifty-one votes were polled.

The priesthood of the Methodist Episcopal Church made unusual exertions to obtain a majority for their holy brother. Amidst the exertions of their obsequious tools it was apparent it was an up-hill piece of business in Wyandott.

Executed a commission to J. B. Nones as Commissioner and Notary Public for Nebraska Territory.

Monday, October 31, 1853. - . . .

I suppose we may safely set down Thomas Johnson's election for delegate as certain. It is not at all surprising, when we look at the fearful odds between the opposing Candidates. Mr. Guthrie had only his personal friends to support him with their votes and influence, while the former had the whole power of the Federal government, the presence and active support of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the military, the Indian Agents, Missionaries, Indian Traders, etc. A combined power that is irresistible.