Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-07-06
THE CANVASS OPENED.

The canvass for the Legislature in Howard
opened at Fayette on Monday last. The result
of the democratic primary election was proclaimed,
and Messrs. J. w. A. Patterson and Seaton L.
Graves were declared the choice of those of the
party who voted, and being present accepted The
nomination.
Mr. Patterson, in accepting the nomination, de-
Eserad himself at large, m UGH TO the amusement
of wings and modification of democrats Had The
democracy there present, who voted for his nomi-
nation, been called upon to recast thcir votes,
think large majority Of them would have been
thrown for a different person. lie commenced by
informing his audience he was no speoker-whicb
was very apparent-though he did not believe his
own assertion, he thinks he is speaker! He in
formed us he had been a citizen of the county &c
years-had no education--never cyphercd to the
rule of three-hat he was an orphan---had locd
his own corn, and dug his own potatoes: all knew
what he had been and was.
He then began Plymouth rock, and the es-
Enlistment Of the COMMISSIONED our forefa-
Tiers were for equal rghts--this was his position
and the principles Of the Nebraska bill. (What
Sam Patch leap, from the Colonial settlements TO
Nebraska TerritoryD Although VIC listened TO
Mr.. P, with attention, and tried for some time TO
follow him with notes, he scattered so terribly that
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tioctp, That the Wings in Congress were s.iro
yea 10 snnport the Nebraska hin ,, In This rosrcc
he reminded rs of the story told on one of on
citizens. who is death on big words l., dcsre
to have more house room. that he might entertain
his friends, and in speaking on the subject with
friend, he remarked; 81 consign making rendition
to my house. so that may detain my friends il
amore hostile manner. Mr.. P. will do himsei
and his party crcdit--it he viii take the lock-lav
until after the election.
Mr.. Graves being called upon, accepted tn
nomlnaoF, and thanked the democracy for thei
parialiy. Was no speaker, and would not at
tempt 10 aEe'eSs men, ou' "ouIu make ms view
known as The canvass progressed. He was the
asked TO define his position on the Test question
He replied the resolutions adopted by the reccr
democratic n""'ins expressed his views He de
MED TIE power, ana would give democrats IN