Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-09-04

my present opn'ons. Those opinions have |
been already set forth by more than one of
your distinguished iellOw-citizens of New
York, with clearness and fullness which |
leave little or nothing to be supplied. Ire
fer particularly TO the published letters ol
my valued friends, Mr.. Barnard and Gov
ernor Hunt, which | have read with the
highest interest and qualification. From
their general views of public affairs and Of
existing political parties, have not been
able to withhold my cordial concurrence
and sympathy. Nor can easily escape from
their conclusions.
You are doubtless aware that l have new
er associated myself with any branch or
order Of what is now known as the Aneri-
can party. So far as their obligation has
been secret, or their objects proscriptive or
intolerant, they have never had my appro.
baton or assent. But have seen no nom
ination for the Presidency which seems to
promise so much of peace and harmony to
the country at large, and so much Of assured
stability to its institutions, under existing
circumstances, as that of Mr.. Fillmore.
l certainly have not found myself able as
yet to give in my adhesion TO either Of the
two other parties, which are arrayed against
each other so sternly and so angriy upon
questions involving the most exciting ard
dangerous issues. Nor do perceive how
the success Of either of them is to bring re-
lief to the country from the pernicicus ag-
tations and controversies which are now
shaking it to its centre. In resisting, as l
always have done, and still must, the organ
Izaticn of such geographical party as
Washington condemned, cannot altogether
forget by whom SO deplorabe an occasion
has been furnished for its formation. And
ii it were possible that majority Of the A
merican people could still be reused up 10
come betueen contendmg sections, and to t
an end to strife and discord by the election
of candidate of known moderation and ex-
perience, it would be, in my judgement, a
triumph worthy of the best uays of the re-
public
While the great State Of New York holds
out so strong hope OF doing her share to-
wards the accomplishment of such result,
it certainly is not for me to despair of It,
At any rate, l firmly believe that if every
man who thinks in his honest soul that Mr..
Fillmore would be the safest and best pilot
for the existing exigency, woald act as he
thinks and give him vote, lie would be
elected beyond question.
These are my deliberate views to-day,
unmodiiied by any returns of recent eec
tions, and regardless of any speculatons OH
the doctrine Of chances. | have no di>po-
sition TO conceal them, and they are MT like
ly to be changed. But am quite willing
to await the developments of another week
or two, and to reserve final decision as to
the best course to be pursued, until those
with whom have so long been proud to
CO operate, and TO whom such an act OF de-
ference seems justly due, shall have had an
opportunity 10 consult together freely and
fully, and 10 pronounce their ultimate juds-
ment on the question. do this The more
readily, as it will be entirely out orny pow
er to enter largely or actively into the pres
ent campaign, and nothing therefore can be
lost in any quarter by such a delay on my
own part.
Indeed have only been led into this of
hand explanation Of my views at this mo-
ment, by the urgency of your unexpected
and that reply could only be frank ONE
You are at liberty 10 make any use Of i
which you may see ft, and have giver
the same liberty 10 friend in this quarter
to whom / have furnished copy. Will
no disposition to obtrude any views of my
own upon the attention Of the public, ow,
it to the Wing party, the only party Il
which have ever acknowledged any allie
, glance, not 10 suffer these views TO remail
the subject of injurious Misrepresentation
am, dear sir, respectfully and truly,
Your obd't serv't,
RoBT. C. WINTHROP.
C. c. Egan, Esq, Committee, &c., New
York.
a5-Gen. Sam Houston, who addressed al