Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-08-14

their own business. The fact that he is op-
posed By extremists on both sides is cslcu-
lated to commend him to the conservative
class, as the best choice that can be made
under existing circumstances.
1t is an expressive tribute to his mode
ration that manv of his assailants have
found it expedient to aver that they really
aim at nothing more than TO put the slavery
question where he left it at the close of his
official term. l will vote for him the more
cheerfully because, at time when free
speech in favor of concord and forbearance
is denounced as a high misdemeanor, lie has
had the moral courage to utter bold word,
of warning and expostulation, in the face of
strong popular tempest. am aware of
the objection that is made TO Mr.. Fillmore
on the question of availability. We are
urged not to vote for him because he cannot
be elected.
If we were ambitious to ride upon a
popular wave, or to display our sagacity by
joining the strongest side, perhap, this view
Of the case might be decisive. But am not
seeking to discover where the majority may
be found. Fortunately for our self-respect,
you and must direct our course by very
different and more elevated considerations.
We must endeavor to discern the path Of
duty, and pursue it regardless Of conse-
quences, for which we are not responsible.
With me, the only questions are, what ought
to be done; what is truly best for the country
in the present condition Of affairs, and by
which alternative can we most effectually
contribute to repress violence, correct
abuses, and revive healthy national spirit?
If Colonel Fremcnts election were more
certain than any assume it 10 be, my course
would be the same, for in that event
should consider it more than ever important
that there be boly Of citizens in both
sections Of the country who shall have
adhered firmly to a national position, and
who will still be able to counsel together as
friends and fellow-countrymen, Without
giving way 10 dscouraging foreboding, am
free to say that if the Northern States, by
their own exclusive action, ere to make a
President for the whole country, it is not
advisable, in my judgment, that the North
ern people should participate in the work.
On the contrary, deem it Of grave i'm
pertance to the future peace and stability
stood aloof from any such movement.
Owing no allegiance to any of the parties or
candidates in the field, it is enough for the
Old Line Wings TO consider what course is
most consistent with their principles, their
self-respect, and their patriotic convictions.
Whether one or another of the candidates
shall be preferred, is a question for the
whole people to decide. They have more
than three months left for discussion and
deliberation. To whom has it been given
to know in advance that calm reflection and
just view Of consequences may not prevail
over excited passions and sectional ami
mosities?
Whatever may be the result, let us
endeavor to discharge the duty Of free and
independent citizens with loyal devotion 10
country and an earnest solcitude for its
safety, prosperity, and happiness. Knowing
no party but our country in the present
crisis, let us rise superior to temporary
passions, and uphold the political fabric
which has made us powerful and united
people, never forgetting that the unity Of
the American Republic is identified with
the cause Of freedom throughout the world,
and aiming, above all things, to extingush
internal dissensions, and 10 terminate the
revolving scenes of anarchy and civil strife,
SO disSraceful 10 nation which boasts Of
constitutional liberty and a government of
laws"
Iremain, with great respect, your obedient
servant,
WASHINGTON HUNT.
JAMES A, HANILTo.. ESQ.