Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-02-28
The Maeting at Fayette.

portion Of the day--but the Court House
was filled TO overAowing, and the proceed
ngs were interesting and enthusiastic.
Mr.. JSo. F. WILLIAMS was called TO the
Chair, and opened the meeting with a brief
address, touching upon its object, and the
peculiar fitness Of the day-Washington's
Birth D1y--for Americans TO hold council
as 10 the condition Of their country and its
insttutions-an to pledge themselves anew
to the Union, the Constitution and the
Laws.
Washington's Farewell Address was
then read by young Mr.. CoNsrASrrNE
Boone, committee was appointed 10 re-
port resolutions, and Col. w, F. SwrTzLER,
who was present by invitation, addressed
the meeting. f.puqJ
| We were compelled 10 leave before Mr..
S. concluded his remarks. IIe spoke near
three hours, dealing in Facts. Figures,
Names, and Dates, showing the Sectional
tism Of the so-ealled democratic party, and
the nationality Of the American Platform.-
His speech was regular Paixhan Gun, and
did execution in the ranks OF the enemy,
while it strengthened Americans in the
business and Importance of their cause. lie
was frequently interrupted by bursts Of APP
plause, and his pointed remarks and happy
retorts COMPOUNDED and overwhelmed those
sought TO throw him off by asking questions,
and disputing assertions.
After he concluded, Mr.. JNo. w. HEN
RY made few remarks, which we did not
hear but which we are informed are not
likely 10 be forgotten by some who did hear
them. He read the letter from Mr.. Ew-
Ixe, which will be found below.
The editor of this paper was appointed
Secretary of the meeting, but'was not aware
ofthe appointment until he was about leav-
ing for home, and therefore did not act
The names of the Committee men, the res
olutions adopted, and The letter Of Mr.. Ew.
ING, follow:
COMMITTEE on RESOLUTIONS
Franklin Township.- William ]. Basket
jack. White, Achilles Ware,
Richmond. -Chas. s. Pierce, E. X. At.
terhury, Geo +. Sapleten.
Bonnie Ftmms.-W. II. Guerin, John F.
Andrews, Silas Chayler.
Prairie. Ohm Harvey, Joe! w. Morris,
, Rice Patterson.
Charlton. Logan D Cameron, Thos u
Cockerill, ]. o. Swinney.
Boon's Lick.--J. C. Herberling, VIM. NJ
u Bib, D. C.. Robbins,
+ .Noniteau. -Wm. b. Smoot, G. Robinson
c w. l.. Reeves.
Resolutions adopted by The american Parfy
D of Howard County an Mass .Neeting a
J Fdyetfe, on the 22d dag of February, 1856
|. Adhering 10 the platform OF the Amer
;. lean Party, adopted at Philadelphia, we de
clare our attachment to all the principles i
contains, our devotion TO The American
II Union, and our determination 10 resist al
= efforts to weaken its bonds, or alternate ih
h people Of one section from those Of anuth
er.
I'd. We regard The blessings of civil ant
= religious liberty, as paramount TO every 9th
err consideration; and the permanence of tn
- Union as our only safeguard against politi
cal and ecclesiastical dcspotism.
10 Sd. We hold no man worthy of Office
l. under the Government of the United States
in who believes that any other power OH cart
has greater claims to his services.
4th. That while we would not, if W
N could, deprive any man of his rights OF cili
zenship, acquired under our naturalizatio
laws, we would SO amend said laws, as (
T. require those who may hereafter emgrat
:. TO the United States, 10 reside within th
same twentyone years before they shall be
III come citizens thereof
as 9th. That radical change in the natu
i. ralzaion laws is required by the exger
ne cies OF the country, 10 prevent the corruE
: governments of Europe from sending anon
lis their paupers and criminals, the one elias
vi 10 he fed at our expense, and the other [
ry depredate upon our property and our pee
en- Pile.
nc 9th. We declare our utter adherence ,
" demagogues who, knowing the dangers
the Government from the great influx of lol
eigners and the Vaccinations of Europea
rs power, will YET pander to this influence, fc
mt The purpose of securing the foreign vote fo
. the promotion of themselves or their partic
-. 7th. Congress should not attempt to pa.
any law touching the question of slavery
:" the territories OF the United States, theI
N being, as we conceive, no safety for Ii
* Union, except in the principle OF non-intel
nd vention, and we will not affiliate with an
bv party, or support any man for any oiiic
= under the State or Federal Government wl
will not publicly avow that principle,
9Th. In believing that ''the continuanc
of the Union is primary object OF patrio,
DESIRE" and ''that the Jealousy of a FRI
: people ought TO be constantly awake again
the insidious wiles of foreign influence
Az we but adopt the sentiments of the Faith
ith of his Country, TO whose memory we a
ais this day paying that tribute Ct respect d.
from grateful people TO their greatest be
efactor
'o- Letter from Mr.. Ewing.
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