Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-02-13

the confidence Of that gentleman, and can
say, moreover, that he learned his Missouri
politics under his teachings. He is happy
10 say, that he still respects that gentleman's
opinions and abilities, and that he owns 10 |
the epthet Of "locum tenens,' designed, I'm.
doubtedy, for contempt. We do hold his
place. 1t is fact there is now a wing pa
per in ST. Louis, whose editor when he goes
away, leaUes place TO be filed 1t wos not
always so.
But to return-the Editor pro tenn Of the
Intelligence has given utterance 10 no sem
tmenl in regard 10 'the position OF the DEM
ocratic party opposed 10 Mr.. Benton" which
the whole wing party heretofore, and Mr..
Crockett, as a leader OF it, have not uttered.
The position has been that Of utter uncom'
promising antegonsm-repudiation OF all
coalition denuncalion Of their ultra doc
trnes.
We will give some proof especially touch
ing the case Of Mr., James S. Green, at press
ent the sore point at Jeifcrson city.
In the Mtelligencer Of The 23d OF May
last, leader appeared, setting forth the re.
laions Of the Wing party TO the two wings
of The Democratic party. Before publication
it was examined and approved by Mr..
Crockett. The following is an extract:
FIom the anti Benton men Of Missouri
we have nothing to expect. They are bold,
incorporating enemies and have never
dealt in hypocritical professions Of friendship
They wage against US an honorable warfare.
We have waged and shall continue TO wage
The same against them. Knowing the ad-
vantage TO be gained by it, each faction will
try 10 indemnity the other with the Wigs
But we will hold league with neither.
We earnestly ask the wings throughout the
State to review carefully their position, If
any appearance OF amity has ever been
shown you by democrats Of either section,
you may rely upon its being deceptive. Dis
miss a. once, utterly and forever, any thought
or inclination 10 lend your votes and nhu>
ence 10 The factions Of democracy.
Ii is almost idenlcalIy such language as
we have lately been repeating in regard 10
the anti Benton party, and which the absent
editor Of the Republican ventures 10 repu
diate in the name Of "lbe Wing party, their
Representatives and Mr.. Crockett. Show
US your authority, sir for your conduct. Tell
US with whom we now "hold league"
In reference 10 the Southern Address,
signed by Mr.. James S. Green, lover whose
defeat for Senator, we, the editor pro tenn fool
shly dough innocently rejoiced,) leader
appeared in the Intelligencer Of the 24lh OF
May. The article was carefully revised
and amended by Mr. Crockett. The latter
pat was actually re uoriten entire by Mr..
Crockett, and is in words following:
ave are happy 10 perceive tina. only two
representatives. from Observation-Disclosures
and Green signed this address, for although
we claim 10 be as much devoted 10 the main
tenance Of Southern rights, as the signers Of
the address, yet we shall not fail on all suita.
BILE occasions, 10 demonstrate against what
ever tends uselessly TO widen the breach be.
tween the North and the South, and 10 build
up parties, founded upon geographical divis
ions. Such, we think is no. only the ten
dency Of this movement, but is VIVA. was
apparently designed to be accomplished by
it. 1t is no answer 10 say that the abolilonisls
have their organ at Washington, and tina,
therefore, the south should also be represeL,
ted by a press, especially devoted 10 its
interests. II the aholtionists are guilty Of
moral treason 10 the Union, as we think
they are, by disseminating doctrines injurious
to the South and prejudcia 10 the harmony
Of the States, it affords no reason, why the
South should initiate their reasonable exam.
pe."
In an editorial Of the next day Mr.. Crock,
eli renewed this reference 10 the Southern
Address and Messrs. Atchison and Green, as
follows:
1--WE think these gentlemen owe il 10 them.
selves and their constituents, 10 avow dis
tinctly, over lkeir own signatures, whether
or not they sanction The address, and il not,
from what part Of it they dissent. 1t is time
that we OF the South and West should know
distinctly how for our representatives. are
willing TO unite with the "ulIas," either
from the North or South, in weakening the
bonds OF our Union, and fomenling section
al ealousies and discords. Two Of the rep
resentatjves from Missouri, Atchison and
Green, attended the meeting and lent their
countenance to the project. Speak out
plainly, gentlemen, and lei your constituents
know whether you sanction The address Of
the committee. One OF you is now candi
date for reelection, and we have the right
to know your position in the matter. We
opine that Mr.. Green will very speedily find
it necessary TO 'defne his position" dislinct>
Iy, touching this inAammatOry appeal to the
passions OF The South"
Thus wrote Mr. Crockett, Wing editor,
leader Of the Wing party, The Wing |
party received, epPlauded and upheld the sen,