Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-09-09
Letter from the Editor.
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Mo. River, Sept. 2, 1852.

ing had been done in the House towards an
organization. Jackson was nominated in
the morning, and voted for until noon, when
he was withdrawn, and Acock again brought
forward. At the hour Of adjournment, both
parties stood firm, the Benton's and Antics
held caucuses last night, and heard that
they resolved TO adhere to their men. The
understanding, when l left, was that the
wings would do likewise, and of course, in
this state of affairs, no Organization can
take place. Some Of the Antics, as well as
some of the Bentonites, professed will
ingness to support Marvin, of Henry, and it
is possible he'll be elected to-day. | think,
but for the indiscrcet action and assumption
of some wings, who undertook to speak for
the party, and pledge them TO Hunter, OF
Scott, Woodson might have been elected
These over-wise gentlemen, who think the
perpetuity of the Wing party depends npon
an utilization with the Antics, will perhaps
learn, yet, that the wings act from principle,
and not policy--and that no one or two self
inflated individuals can trade the wing par
~ off, either 10 the Benton or the anthem
ton faction.
You will see by the ballotings, full at
tendance, for an Extra-session called so
soon after the election. There are over
one hundred new members in the House,
and lsrge number of them are young men.
Nothing had occurred 10 call out any of the
members in debate, but judging from ap-
pearances, think the same number of men,
selected in almost any way, from so large Il
body Of people as is represented on the floor
Of the House, would indicate as much talent.
During the ballotings, the wings and Ben
ton men, the latter particularly, evinccd a
great degree of ease and composure. The
Antics were tidgity and restless. Old Col.
Hunter. of Scott, who had been inflated
with the idea that the wings were going 10
make him Speaker, was pacing and shut
fling around, in very amusing manner;
but when he was convinced that he had
been deceived, it operated SO powerfully
upon him, that he was reported on the sick
list, and only answered TO his name once, |
believe, yesterday, although he could oc-
casionally be seen in the lobby, and behind
the speakers chair. 1t was urged in his
behalf, that he would give the wings a bet
ter show in arranging the committecs--par-
tculary the Improvement committee.
In the House, on Tuesday, after several
ballotings, Dr. Hay, the member from Lew
is, who is a whole-souled wing, and bit of a
wag, addressed the speaker, and suggested
the reading of the Jefferson City union and
harmony Platform, as means of producing
better state Of feeling among the "1mited
/ democracy" The House was convulsed
with laughter for several minutes, but the
platform was not read. 1t had served to
elect the State ticket, but was of no further
use now, and the insinccrity Of the party is
strikingly portrayed in their conduct since
the election and particularly since the meet
ing of the Legislature.
The failure Of the House to organize kept
number OF aspirants for Clerkships, &C.,
in an awful state of suspense, and very
much fear embarrassed some Of them
for pocket change, as they probably did
not come prepared for so long heat. =
Speaking of Clerkships, reminds me Of the
organization of the Senate, where the Ben
ton men and Antics united in electing W.
NJ. Irwin, of 81. Louis, new conner who
is not yet been long enough in the State tc
vote, and who has distinguished himself
with q few weeks editing the .MSSom
/! Democrat, the eleventh hour" Benton or,
gan in St. Louis, over,that old and faithful
public officer, Hiram II. Baber; of course
this is their business, but | think it proba,
BILE some of them will find il troublesome
piece of business when their constituent.
hear all about that election, from one Of the
defeated, who thinks he has done the cause
some service, and been poorly paid.
There is general disposition on the par
Of members to have a short session--tC
transact only the business for which tho
| session was called. This, think, will b'
done. There is some opposition to an!
steps for supplying the two additional con
gressmen, we are entitled to, according Il
the late appointment. l think a good por
ton of this opposition will come from tn
North side Of the river. There is not yer,
. fratcrnal feeling existing between some o
the leading lights of Anti-sm, and portion
of them will oppose the measure, to defea
certain gentlemen. If it can be done law
: fully, | hope it will, for we shall have SOM
rich sport in the canvass. There will b.
$ strong opposition to carrying out the under
stood bargain in behalf Col. Price and Maj
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