Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-04-24

| Tie mas OStraclScQ natlonal men IN order 10
build up the ogitutors; and no one can be
, surprised to see that under his fostering
care the country is threatened with geo.
graphical parties far more dangerous 10 the
integrity Of the Union than they have ever
been in any former period of our history.
He has introduced the doctrine of "squa'-
ter sovereignty" in form which, as recent
events have shown is but another name for
civil war, and though disguised by the pro-
iession Of respect for the sentiment which
recognizes the rights Of the people 10 govern
themselves is i'll substance nothing but AN
abandonment of the constitutional duty ol
Congress 10 guard the rights Of the Terrific
rial inhabitants until they are competent To
form State governments and take their rank
under the provisions Of the constitution in
the Coniederacy Of State as equal and SOW
ereign members. Against such abuses we
have protested, and as members OF the
, American party we feel that it is not only
our right TO protest, lut TO claim the sup
port Of our couutrymen in giving us the
power TO correct them. One more remark,
gentlemen, and am done. Our enemies
have asserted that our organization could
not be maintained, because or ranks are
composed of those who have belonged TO
one or the other Of the old parties, and that
we cannot escape the influence of former di-
visions. Those who assuI us seem TO for
get that there is country 10 serve, which
is above all parties, ard that there are prin-
cipIes which cannu! be assaIed without
weakening the pillars Of our Union. and in
deleace Of which all patriots ought to rally,
irrespective OF the designation hy which they
may have been known as party men.
As in time Of war, when the 70, eisn foe
invades our soil, every true hearted citizen
should rally to Tie lig of his country, So
when doctrines are put forward by party
leaders which are calculated to render in
operative the checks and balances oil the
constitution, every patriot should throw of
party shackles and do what he can to rcn-
der harmless such d5crine.. Il is on such
grounds that we are constituted an Alneri.
can party. Let us be true to the spirit o.
such party, and let us forget that there
were ever any difference between lis ~
Democrats or Wings. Let our triumph be
that Of our country, measuring our country,
measuring our claims 10 the public conf
dence by no standard but that of honest
devotion 10 the principles Of Our causes,
which Is no other than that Of the constitu.
ton and the Union. II we succeed it will
be mainly by the energies of our young and
middle aged men, who are carrying on the
great enterprises necessary TO the develop.
ment Of our country,and who C mot be temp
ted by old party watchword from complel-
ing the reform which they have commenced
under the flag of the stars and stripes and
in defence of the sentiment which proclaims
that Ame.icans ought TO rule America
Such patriotic devotion must meet with lis
corresponding reward.
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"'"''e"g"' was e''ca'e" on 'he banks
of your noble river, and have always felt Il
pride in the prosperity OF this grea; enpori,
un of our country. Yon have a}y:o[, shown,
;,st s.rss or ,i,a ;o,n,r,,, - ..i.,.;,,
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ing 'he constitution ny strict adherence To
the principles 1t was intended topcrpe'ua'e.
You have always been national men. I'm
,e ''"'"'o'> VI '''"se
'ee''hSS "'''ch are necessary 10 u'e Saie'y
OF our progress as nation. 1t is hnlteriug
and encouraging therefore TO the friends Of
tbe A,rer,con cou.o i, o,Lor ,,,.., 81 H.
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,""' WIZ" cue! near ,ne G''"' cl'y 0.
New YORK Is "ith them. could not doubt
'hat WAS rlEllt when YOU approving voice
was heard IN The formation OF party ann
ing 10 heal lie lS>enSlOn IN our land. Il