Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-08-14
Picture for Southern Locofocos John Van
Buren, and Mr.. Buchanan.

was supported by some Of the Free soil
Wing leaders. It is q strange rule that
will net work both ways, and these intensity
Southern gentlemen will excuse us for re-
minding them that their candidate is far
more obnoxious TO the objection Of "Free
soil support than Gen. Scott was. Benton,
who, since 1874, has never acted with the
Democracy on the Slavery questions Martin
Van Buren,, who ran as the .Abolitton can
didate for Presiden. in 1913; B. F. Butler,
B. F. Hallet, F. p. Blair, Jr., John Coch-
rane, G. c. Camberlcng, Ludlow, Amasa
Parker (present nominee for Governor of
New York, as we'll as many other eminent
Free sellers, who supported Van Buren,;
and lastly, John Van Buren,, who has been
one of the shining lights Of anti-slavery-
all support Buchanan, and still maintain their
anti Slavery sentiments, and advocate Buc-
hanan, because his record on the Slavery
question does net violate the doctrines which
they hold. Martin Van Buren, has written
a letter (Which we would publish but for
its great length, in which, after reiteratine
his old Free soil sentiments, and praising
TIE Nebraska Bill, because as operation will
be TO create free States, declares for Buchanan;
and John Van Buren, has both written and
spoken in advocacy Of the Locofoco nomi-
nee. In order that Southern men may see
exactly how far John Van Buren, stands
committed to Anti Slavery, and to show the
relevancy of the American Party now ma
king the charge against Buchanan which
the Locofocos used with such effect against
Scott, we subjoin the following letter:
New YonK, January 81, 1856.
My Dear Sir:-I have purposely delayed
answer ing your note of the Sd instant, till
could say with certainty, whether could
be with You or not, and now regret to reply
that my engagements here Tomorrow will
not allow Of my absence from the city.
There never was a time when those who
desire TO see Slavery prohibited in the Ter
ritores Of the United Siates,g and abolished
by the General Government wherever it
has the power, were more urgently called
upon TO speak and act with energy and de-
cision. The recent message of the Presi-
dent, in favor of the n-intervention poll
cy, ought, / think, to satisfy his supporters
in the non-slaveholdng States that ne as
sistance is tc be expected from him in re-
sisting the spread Of Slavery, and that,
whatever their hopes in this respect may
have been, they are destined to disappoint-
ment. The course Of Gen. Cass, at the
same time, whilst it is in conformity with
his declaration during the late canvass,
leaves US nothing TO hope from him, an ex-
trsOrdinary conjunction of men determined
to arrest the action Of the Government on
the subject-while slavery steadily advan-
ces upon Freesoil recent events indicate
TINT neither OF the old national parties can
compel an adherence by their members to
their respective organizations.
Under such circumstances deep respon-
sibility devolves upon the opponents Of
Slavery. They should first of all, be true
10 their principles, their organization and
their candidates. They should hold their
representatives to a strict responsibility
md dismiss then if they should falter or be-
tray their trusts. They should meet and
expose the systematic efforts making ts
alarm the business interests Of the country
by threats of dissolving the Union-threats
which the patriotism Of the nation will re.
buke and defy. They should scout the com
promise with Slavery which this violence i.
intended to secure, and hold up to the JUS
indignation Of his constituents any repre-
sentative who directly or indirectly assent,
10 it. These are great duties worthy tn,
character of free people. They re9uir,
nothing but calmness and courage, and thes,
are qualities which our citizens signaly
manifest when occasion requires. Humani
ty, reason, civilization, right and justice ar,
with us. The example of other nation
cheers while 1t chides us.
That entire population Of the non-slave
holding States at the last Presidential can
vass made professions of the faith Of free
dom, and the only rivalry between the par
ties was as TO the depth Of each others sin
certify.
That faith is now TO be manifested b,
works, and great and enlightened people
will review the execution. 1t isrepresentet
at Washington by men Of transcendent abi
ity and courage. Allen, King, Wlmot anc
Giddings, and several others whom nigh
name, from their nerve, intellect, irreproach
able public and private characters, are sin
gularly adapted TO the present risk. They
may count on the support of a free and firm
people, and take fresh courage in defending
the precious trust confided TO them. But