Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-02-01
Just and Patriotic Sentiments.

We make the following extracts from
the Message of Gov. CRnTENDEN to the,
Legislature of Kentucky, now in session.
They will be read by his numerous friends
in this section with pride and peasure:-
EXTRACT FIRST.
al we would act in the right spirit, and under
the influence Of proper sentiments, we must ha"
bitually contemplate ourselves and our State as
members Of the great National Union. 1t is in
and by that Union that we are known among the
nations Of the earth. 1t is in that Union thet we
are respected by the world. And, under the
Joint protection Of The Government OF the Union
and the Government Of the States, we have the
ampIest securities that patriotism and wisdom can
furnish for freedom and prosperity. The Union
OF The States is not only Indispensable 10 our
greatness but It is a guaranty for our republican
forms OF Government. With the preservation OF
that Union, and the Constitution, by which it is
established and Laws by which it is maintained,
our dearest interests are indssoluby blended
An experience Of near sixty years, while it has
confirmed The most sanguue hopes Of our pas
triotic fathers who framed it, has taught US its in
estimable value. lis value will be above all price
10 us so long as we are fit for liberty, and it will
fail only when we become unworthy Of it. No
form of government can secure Liberty to dan.
gerous people, Kentucky, situated in the heart
OF the Union, must and will exercise a powerful
influence in its destiny. Devotion 10 the Union
is the common sentiment Of her people. do
not know man within the limits Of the State
who does not entertain it, We all feel that we
can safely rely upon Union which has sustain
ed US so lrumphantly in the trials Of peace and
war; and we entertain no fears from those who
have common interest 10 it with ourselves. The
fraternal feelings with which we regard them, and
The flial reverence we ourselves have for the link
that binds US together. give US strength in the faith
that they cherish the same bonds Of brotherhood,
and will practice no intentional injustice towards
US. We can have no better security for our rights
than that Union and the kindred feelings that
unite US with all the members Of the confederacy
II these sentiments ever cease to prevail, | trust
that Kentucky will be the last spot from which
they will be banshed Errors, and even abuses
may occasionally arise ia the administration oil
The General Governmen-so they may be in the
administration OF all Governmen,s-and we must
rely upon public opinion, the basis Of all repub-
lican Governments, for the correction. The dis
solution OF the Union can never be regarded
ought never 10 be regarded-as a remedy but IS
the consummation of the greatest euil that can
befal as. Kentucky, devoted to that Union, will
look to it with flial confidence, and 10 The utmos
Of her might will maintain and defend it, WI
let no meditalions or calculations on any section
al or other coniederacy begule US to the point o
weakening our attachment 10 the Union. Oul
relations and our attachments are with and 10 al
the States; and we are unwilling 10 impair then
by any enlangling engagements with a part
We ale prouder OF our rank as member OF thu
United States than we could be Of any sectional
or geographical position that may be assigned US.
EXTRACT THE SECOND.
1.-The Administration that is now drawing 10 ii
Close was not called in existence by the vote O
wish Of majority Of the people Of Kentucky
Many oil its most important measures have no
been such as we desired TO see enacted. Yet i
has met with no other opposition than manly
expression OF an honest difference Of opinion
And when war was declared with Mexico, not
wilhs;anding the opinion that prevailed that i
might have been avoided by wise craftsmanship
still Kentucky responded TO the call Of the Presi
dent, not halting 10 debate The necessity OF tn,
war, but finding in the fact that it was declared BY
the constituted authorities OF the nation, suffi
cent claim upon her patriotism. She has come
out OF the war with an increase OF glory. beinl
behind none in advancing The honor OF The ma
tional flag; and to our brave volunteers who hst
gained for US that proud eminence the thanks o
The State are DUE II such has been her actor
through the past may we not safely promise tina
the Administration of Gen. Taylor will receive
cordial support from The State Of Kenucky?-
phn hoo haap
administer the government Of the United State;
was brought TO Kentucky az infant in his moth
ers arms. He was here reared to vigorous
manhood and with those sterling virtues that hav
sustained him through long period in his coun
lry's service. There is, therefore. natural rea
son for our confidence and attachment. But h
comes into his heh Office with the avowed pur
pose OF endeavoring TO carry out the principles
and policy Of Washington. and this should com
mend him TO the affections Of the American PEG
Pile. Ii wiN be his aim to Soften ifhe canno
ertinguish, the asperitieS Of party arye-to giu
10 the Government its constitutional divisions o
poacers as they ,oere designed TO be eenerciSed b.
It's trainers, and to make the Congress ofthe Uni
ted States The true exponent of the will of thei
constituents.
Under such an Administration, guided b,
such principles and motives. the People Of tn
United States seem to have The best assurances
their liberty; and all the blessings that good gov
eminent can bestow.
"These relations have been alluded 10 in NJ
partisan spirit but in The hope that we at least Sc
the dawn OF an era srdenIly desired by ever,
lover OF his counuy--where the discordant ele
menls that have so long dirturbed the public re
pose will give place 10 more fraternal feelings