Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1848-10-05


ing second Declaration of Independence
scarcely less glorious than the former, and
in selecting Captain who has never known
defeat, to lead the mighty hosts of freedom
to victory and to gloryl The shri tones
of the Wing Clarion went forth from Phil
adelphia announcing the name of the great
and good Taylor, as the standard bearer of
EXECUTIVE REFORM in the approach.
ing contest. This annunciation carried
Joy TO the hearts Of the free and liberal of
all parties, sections and factions.
1t is needless for US to say anything here
in praise of Zachary Taylor. His brill
liant achievements in Mexico, which, while
they shed additional lustre on the Ameri-
can arms, are the least of his praises; his
unaffected m'odes,y, which is always the
accompaniment of true greatness; his &C.
knowledged bravery, which is only equal.
ed by the gentleness of his nature; his indie.
fatigable zeal in the service of his country
in whatever situation he has been placed;
his great common sense, his patience in
the most trying scenes, his jealous obedience
TO law, his inhexible honesty and the sound
ness of his politca! views, have already
stamped him as one son whom every good
heart hath set his seal to give the world as
surance Of man." These qualities have
rendered him in the hearts of his country
men second only to Washington. whom in
the simplicity of his character, as well as
in important services he so much resembles.
AS suitable aid to the gallant old hero
of the Rio Grande, the Wings presented
the name of WILLARD FILLMORE, of
New York, candidate for Vice President.
The name of Fillmore, the man who has
arisen from the humble but honorable sta
ton Of a wool-carder 10 that of great
man, is familiar to every one. His father
being too poor TO educate him, placed him
whilst quite young as an apprentice with
wool.carder, during which time he avail.
ed himself of his leisure hours, he devoted
to study, and by that means obtained edu-
cation. At the age of nineteen he bought
the time which he had yet to serve as an
apprentice, studied law, afterwards served
his State in the Legislature, was sent to Con.
gress and now fills the Office of Comptrol-
Ter of the state Of New York. He is ju.
rist of extensive requirements; scholar
ofgreat erudilion; gentleman Of exalted
character; and statesman ofsound elevated
views. In every station which he has fill
ed, he has proven himself TO be "honest, ca
pable and faithful" Struggling from hi.
earliest boy-hood with so many difficul,ie.
he has arisen by his own exertions to the
pinnacle of true greatness, and now enjoys
the esteem, the confidence and the love o
all who know him. Truly may he be call
ed the Peoples Candidate.
Such are the candidates selected to bea
{ aloft that banner on whose ample folds ART
!. ms crbed the well known principles of ;
!. party seeking, as primary object, to in
crease EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBLE
, TY and to diminish EXECUTIVE POW
Err, "already increased and increasing Il
an alarming extenl;" and, as secondary T.
that, to secure to the people a guarant.
d that their will shall be faithfully refecte
, and carried out by Congress and the Elk
J.. eculive on all questions relating to the cur
e rency, the tariff, internal improvements, Sc
i On the other hand our Democratic friend
). have presented candidate in The perso
If of Gen. Cass, who may be supposed to en-
d body the views of his party, which claim
IS "to the victors belong the spoils," and whic
IS advocates policy subversive of our be:
q and dearest interests and tending I
,r strengthen the power of the President {
e the will of The people is crippled. TT
r. principles Of the two candidates are who
is ly dssimilar. The one is a conservative
=. whilst the other is a radical democrat; II
one holds the veto as high conservati,
N power, TO be exercised only in cases
;o clear violation of the constitution or mar
IN fest haste and want Of consideration
~ Congress-" the other claims its exerci
y. whenever the Executive may choose to j
sr terpose it to thwart the will of the peop
NJ. the one thinks the personal opinions of 4
II Executive ought not to control the acti
he of Congress, the other, to judge from pa
nc ty associations, would have bills franz
%. specially to meet the views Of the Exec
tive. the one ia opDosed 10 the subiugati,