Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-05-06

sourl, that II there be reason Tor TINS posi-
ton, that it should be avowed. If they had
for many years been deceived in that man,
it was right that they should at once be un-
deceived. But the gentleman had placed
himself and friends in an unfortunate posi-
ton, for they eulogised in most bombastic
praise, the distinguished gentleman whom
they desired to prescribe. He hoped that
fair discussion might be permitted, to de-
termine the position which they relatively
occupied, and see if it was possible to har-
monise and unite as brothers, and fight for
their principles.
Abiel Leonard, Of Howard, addressed the
Convention as follows:
Mn. PRESIDENT: have an interest in
this question, and think that it is for the
interest of the Wing party that we should
understand each other in relation to these
matters, which have been discussed before
this Convention. 1t is also desirable, as
happen to have been member Of the COM
mittee which reported this resolution, that
l should explain what part have acted in
this matter. The mad dog cry Of Freesoil-
er and Abolitionst has been frequently
raised against me, and | have also been
charged with being factionist. But these
have not alarmed me even in the most cx-
citing times.
} 1t SO happens, Mr., President, that had
no part in introducing Mr.. Bates name
| was silent, and had entertained no idea oil
: introducing his name before the committee
, or this Convention. was a member Of that
: committee, and when the name of Mr.. Bates
= was mentioned in connection with the Vice
5 Presidency, it was Immediately charged
t against him that many believed him 10 be I
= Freesoiler, and for that reason he could moi
t secure the votes of the Wing party of thi.
= State, if nominated. When that was said
r deemed it matter which should meet with
= full investigation, and one which should
i be settled by this Convention, whether ol
g not the test of Whiggery was the belief tha
n the Federal Government had not power Il
e legislate on matters of slavery in the Terri
o tories. 1t is not question OF theorctica
f test, but Of practical one.
: On that subject entertain views akin Il
$ those Of Mr.. Bates, and desire to know i
l ain 10 be practically prescribed upon tha
: ground. In lS49 hesitated not 10 expires
those views, and when the cry of Freesoile
e and Aboitionist was raised about my ears
e | feared not to tell the truth, for had al
: ways learned that man who was ashamc
to speak that which he believed to be true
a was unworthy of the name of a man. (AI
/ plause.) l am perfectly aware that th
d gentleman will say you are not prescribed
= 1--WE care not what kind of an opinion yo
o entertain in that matter, we make no te.
s. upon it"-but it so happens when an ind
N vidual entertaining Mr.. Bates views
lie spoken of for office, the mad-dog cry is
J. once raised against him, and he is actual
N prescribed on that ground, and it is my d,
,e sire that if Mr.. Bates is to be b,dcherea,
n, should be done publicly, that all may st
st upon what principle it is done. 1t has tc
III often been said that because this man al
ID that man believes you are Freesoile
S. that thereupon it will not do to run yc
at for office, and for one will not submit
it, it, for would sooner march out of Il
of Wing party than submit to such ignomin
ed This principle Of prescription has be,
he practically illustrated in the case of NJ
en- Bates, When he was proposed by me
r. his friends to represent the State Of Nilsson
of in the L. S. Senate, the same accusation
ge Abolitionism and Free-Soilsm was rails
e. against his reputation, and we here see
m, repeated when he is spoken of in come
re tion with the Vice Presidency. l do I
IS. wish, Mr.. President, 10 quarrel on Il
r. point. l never indeed quarrelled with
re Wing in my life; but if thsis the test viii
on gentlemen desire to make and we cam
re- agree to subscribe to it, let us seperate
IN dissolve our connection politically, and lea
the gentlemen in the ridiculous position
be prescribing a man whom they acknowled
ws to be the head of Whig party in Nilsson
me and voting for man who entertains preci
see ly the same opinion. But what course
rm this question are Mr.. Bates friends in dl
to bound to pursue? Must they stand by a
ci- quitcly see him butchered, because he
me lieves on questions Of national policy,
md Mr.. Clay and other leaders do? Sir,
1 il cannot submit to see him sacrificed on tn,
It a grounds, and we are here to vindicate
old cause.
the The course which the gentlemen asks
ow pursue, is similar to the position occup
lad by one of the wings of the Democratic pa
ate in their recent division. The schism
ac- that party was oceasioned by men who
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