Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-06

the Sc sentiments Of Mr.. Green.
Ivoie for Mr.. Geyer, not because
he is supporter of that underlined and
undefnable doctrine of States Rights so
much lauded by the gentleman from
Howard, (Gen. Clark not because he
is the representative Of the peculiar
uiews' ofany man upon this floor, but be.
cause he is Wing, and has been allied
with the interests and destiny of that
party for twenty years past; because
he is opposed to the doctrine of seces-
sion and notification; because he be.
lieves that the Supreme Court of the
United States is the final arbter in the
settlement of all constitutional questions
which can be brought before that tri.
bunal; because he is in favor of pro.
tective tariff, and the power of internal
improvement by the Federal Govern
men'; because, being Whig, he be-
lieves that our federal constitution hav.
ing been established, amongs, other
things for the purpose of "proSiding
for the common defence and promoting
the general welfare" has endowed our
Government with living principles and
invested it with powers commensurate
with the wants and necessities Of every
section of this vast confederacy. Sir,
follow no new liz ghls-I worship no
false idol covered by the delusve veil
of States Rights. Gentlemen speak Of
Union party, of meeting upon com
mon platform; whenever the proper
time arrives for the formation of such
party l may be with them, but now
at least we want no better Union party
tha an that party which in 1880, in one
of The darkest periods of our country's
tribulation, stood by the Union, and re-.
buked the doctrine of South Carolina
Notification; we want no better Union
party than that whose leaders were main
ly instrumental in carrying ou, the great
measures of compromise, which we all
trust will succeed in healing the wounds
of our bleeding country. want no
better Union party than that, which at
all times and on all occasions, when.
ever it has been true to itself. has been
true to the bond Of our Union-the
, Tno.,;tnt;op ,,f or, Torptrx,
= Sir, that party is endeared to me by
The memories of the past-by associa.
tions of The present, and by the hopes
of the future-hopes that if its doc.
: ,rines and policy are adhered to and
V carried out, they will rebound 10 the
c honor and welfare Of my country
Defeated upon many well'fought field
!. i, has been but purified by the fires Of
adversely, and is ready to bear defea
IS again if need be in defence of its prin
II ciples. And, Mr., President, if il is will
j. muliny in the crew that we have t.
& guide our bark across the tempestuou
e ocean which now surrounds us-be i
II so. Sir, we are prepared for that peri
Z also. Ii is not the first time we hav,
'' had il to encounter. When Teyler was
by accident, called to fill the highest OF
~ flee in our government, and violated tn
&c pledges and the faith of those who ha
&c elevated him to office-they did nc
VI hesitate TO cut themselves loose fror
'c him, though he had all the patronage q
{, the government at his disposal. Ur
~ seduced by the blandshments of pow
~ er, they maintained their position viii
- firmness and consistency, and presenIe
IL to the world spectacle of moral n
aS union never surpassed in the history {
~ parties.
"o Upon what common platform is
AZ that we have met here! The gentl
r. man from Howard says that Mr.. Gree
q" advocates the compromise measures I
cy the last session of Congress. If that
It's all, then see no reason why we ca
not support Benton Democrat as CO
TO daily as we could Mr.. Green, for
he presume there is no member of tn
ne party Oh Ibis floor, perhaps none in 4
're Stale who would not stand by the col
all promise. But he goes farther, al
The says he would vote for Mr.. Green in
: certain contingency, because he agre
be- with him that Congress has no cons
,h- tulional power to egislate on the su
the ect of slavery in the Territories, a
at therefore, he would vote for him for I
eci same reason that he now supports