Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-06
DEBATE IN THE WING CONVENTION

The following resolution was the eighth
of the resolutions reported for tho conside-
ration of the Wing State Convention:
Resolved, That we have abiding conf
dence in the talents and political integrity of
the Hon. Edward Bates, Gen. Alexander
w. Doniphan, and other distinguished gen.
tlemen of our State, who have been named
for the Vice Presidency; but under existing
circumstances, we commend the Hon. John
J. Crittenden, of Kentucky, for that office,
believing that under the noble banner of
Fillmore and Crittenden, glorious triumph
awaits the Wings at the next Presidential
election.
Mr.J. o. Broadhead, of Pike, moved that
the following resolution be adopted, in place
of the resolution reported by the commit
tee:
Resolved, That in the statemanship, integ-
rity and patriotism Of the Hon. Edw. Bates,
of Missouri, we recognize man in every
respect qualified to fill the office of Vice
Presidents and that we recommend him to
the National Convention for that office.
Mr.. Broadhead said that it was needless
for him to say anything to the Wings of Mis-
souri,, of Hon. Edward Bates. His name
had been connected with the Wing party of
the State for over thirty years. He was
identified with all its struggles, and in their
triumph and defect. His name had been
mentioned in connection with the office of
Vice President, and whilst he was as ardent
an admirer of John ]. Crittenden as any
living man he saw no good reason why they
should travel out of the bounds of their own
State, when they could select from their
own territory man equally well qualified
to fulfil the duties of the station. Gap
plause.) Mr.. Bates had a national reputa-
ton, and his strict integrity, correct princi-
plies, and superior abilities, had caused to be
rendered to him successively the Offices of
Secretary of War and Secretary of Interi-
or by our present distinguished chief ma
gistrate, Millard Fillmore. With him he
occupied the same platform-the platform
of John j. Crittenden and other distin.
guished lights of the Wing party in this
Union; and more than all he was western
man, identified with eur interests, and fit
ting representative of the rising greatness
of the west. (Applause.) He was mar
whom Mr.. Fillmore would be proud to hav.
with him to counsel with in ruling the af
fairs of the nation; and with the names o
Fillmore and Bates at the head of their tick
ct he believed that their prospect of success
was equally certain as with the names o
, Fillmore and Crittendcn. (Applause.)
Mr.. Phillips moved that the substitute 0
Mr.. Broadhead be laid on the table.
1t was announced that letter had bee
, received by delegate in the Convention
from Mr.. Bates, involving matter of inter
est in the discussion, which, on motion, wa
read to the Convention.
Col. A. B. Chambers stated that it wa
l. probably through his instrumentality til;
Mr.. Bates name had been first used in cor
!, nection with the Vice Presidency. Espe
cially he wished to do Mr.. Bates the u
most justice, for if there was any ma
whose political sentiments he hOnored, the
!, were his. But he feared, however, that
i discussion like the present might mar II
harmony of the Convention. There was I
. compliment he would not pay Mr.. Bates
there was no Office under the constitution
S, would not gladly elevate him to, but und
existing circumstances, to avoid the rise
angry feelings, he appealed to the gentlem'
from Pike to withdraw his resolution al
ms not let it go upon the records to the morti
nd cation of Mr.. Bates and his friends, that
ch was voted down in the Convention.
Mr.. Broadhead said that he could not co
sent, for the reasons urged by the gentlem
from st. Louis, to withdraw the resolutio
ry He professed to be as warm a person
IT, friend of Mr.. Bates as the gentleman ire
St. Louis. He had offered the resoluti
at without consulting with Mr.. Bates in ref'
enct to It's introduction but the gentlem