Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-04-22
Wing Meeting in Charlton County.

Charlton county met at the City Hall in
Brunswick, on Wednesday, the 18th inst,
and on motion of Mr.. John NJ. Davis, DR..
EDWIN PRICE was called 10 the Chair,
and on motion Of Mr.. Mobcrly, ]. NJ. Douc-
Las was appointed Secretary.
The Chairman called upon Mr.. Davis to
explain the object of the meeting, and he
did SO in concise and appropriate speech.
On motion Of Judge Dckey it was re-
solved that the Chair appoint committee of
five TO draft resolutions, expressive of the
sense Of the meeting, on variou, political
topics OF the day.
The Chair appointed MesSrs. John NJ.
Davis, Robert II. Dickey, George Jack
son, VIM. E. Moberly and Caspar W. Bell,
said committee, who retired and after short
consultation, their Chairman, Mr.. Davis,
reported to the meeting the following res
0lutions:
Resolved, That the Wings of Charlton
county, now as heretofore, cherish with
fond delight those great and salutary prnci-
pies of governmental policy, which charac-
terised the fathers of our country, and gui-
ded them so successfully through the many
trials and difficulties OF the past.
Resolved, That we regard the federal
constitution as being rcpletc with every
thing calculated to demand our reverence,
respect and esteem, IS u work of wisdom,
the offspring Of the purest and wisest states
men, and as consecrated by the best blood
ever shed in the cause Of philanthropy and
freedom. To It for protection and support,
SO VII ever cling with dcath-lke tenacity
and support as the palladium of our liberties
and the rights of the States.
Resolved, That the safest, surcst and
only security for the union Of the United
States is 10 be found in the faithful admin
istration Of the laws of the country, and a
Just observance Of the rights of all sections
and powers, as guaranteed by the constitu-
lion.
Resolved, That cir attachment TO the
"union' and 10 the constitution rises above
aud is beyond all parry consideration.
Resolved, That we regard the series Of
measures commonly called the Compromise,
IS fixed adjustment by Congress of all
the mixed questions to which they refer
and that as such they should be strictly ad-
harcd to.
Resolved, That il is thc duty of Con-
gress 10 promote the mutual interests Of the
farmer, merchant and mechanic, by the con-
struction of constitutional works of i'm
provement, which may bring them in closer
connection; and to foster the prosperity O.
home manufactures by wise and sufficient
tariff for revenue afordng incidental pro
lection.
Resolved, That we believe the firm ant
patriotic course Of Willard Fillmore q.
President, in some Of the most trying scenes
that ever tested the strength Of this Union
has endeared lin to him every patriot; anc
furnish ample reasons why he should be Sc
lected for the next term over any new ant
untried person, however talented or praise
worthy in former acts of devotion to tn
country.
Resolved, That We regard with high sat
isiaction the able and Jealous course Of OIL
talented and worthy representative, Jon,
q. MILLra, and cordially pledge ourselve
TO heartily co operate with the Wings of thi
District in his reelection.
Resolved, That in the person of Henr
s. Geyer, our distinguished Senator in Con
greSs, the interests Of the people Of Mis-
souri,, are safe from ell entang'ing alliance
with "disunion,sts and nullifers" on tn
one hand, ard 'abolitionists and Ecesoilers
on the other.
Resolved, That we sympathize deepl
with every oppressed ration, struggling fc
freedom and reform; and although it is tn
desire and determination OF this govern
ment, to form no ''entangIing alliances wit
European governments" yet it could nj
look with indifference upon any intracto
Of that we'll received law Of nations,
honor, and justice, which guarantees
every nailon the regulation OF us own II
ternal policy and government, whether
Europe or America.
Resolved, That ten delegates be appoin
ed to represent this meeting in the Sta
convention, at St. Louis.
On motion of Mr.. Moberly, it was r
solved that the Wigs Of Charlton coun
are hereby recommended and requested
meet at the court house in Keytesville,
the first Monday in June next, for the pu
pose Of selecting candidate for State Sc
ator and Representative to the Legislatui
Resolved, That the 'Brunswicker" a
"Glasgow Times" be requested to publ
the proceedings OF this meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned.