Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-04-23


Hon. Thos. H, Clay, which was received
and ordered 10 be published.
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT.
BnorHrRs: 1t gives me great pleasure to
meet in council at this important crisis in
the history of our Commonwealth so many
true and patriotic Americans.
The elections in August will perhaps, for
some years 10 come decide the political po-
sition Of the State of Kentucky. No exer-
tiOns will be spared by the Democracy TO
carry the State. 1t is useless now to spec.
ulate upon the causes of the defeat of our
candidates in The late Presidential contest,
or the means employed to give the vote Of
the State to Mr.. Buchanan. That the prin-
ciples Of the American party have not been
invalidated by the result, is certain. Is
there delegate present who does not feel
that the platform upon which we stand is
sound and the only true and national one
upon which Americans should rest?
The agitation of the subject of slavery,
whenever it suits the policy of the Demo.
cratic party, has heretofore been used to Sc
cure the election Of their candidate for the
Presidency. AT the North they have al
ways been ready to unite with the most ul-
ira abolitionists, whilst at the South they
are found to amalgamate as readily with
those who are most violent in the advocacy
Of pro-slavery sentiments. But it is to be
hoped, for the sake of our country and its
institutions, tha: there are good and true
men enough 10 be found both at the North
and the South, who will unite to put down
this continued agitation, and to maintain in
violate the Constitution and its compromi-
ses. 1t remains yet to be seen what effect
the recent decision Of the Supreme Court of
the United States, in the case of Dred Scott,
will have upon the law-ab:ding people Of the
Northern States.
Mr.. Buchanan in his inaugural address
at Washington, on the 4th of March, has
avowed his opposition TO any change in the
naturalization laws, and his opinion, that
foreigners should be entitled 10 all the rights
and privileges, now enjoyed by native citi-
zens in the territories of the United States;
that squatter sovereignty is one of the cardi-
nal principles Of the Democratic party; that,
under the power given by the Constitution
to the General Government to make militia
ry roads, Congress may make appropria-
tions of the public money for the construc-
tion Of railways to the Pacific. The senti.
ments expressed in the odious Ostend Man
ifesto are again put forth, opposed as they
are to the laws of nations. Such doctrines
for the first time avowed by President Of
the United States are sufficient to startle
the public, and should convince the South
that she has given her votes 10 one who j:
endeavoring TO break down her institutions
and add to the present preponderance d
the free States. Where are the old States
Rights men and strict constructionists t
take refuge? Is ii in the arms of this mod
ern Democracy, whose principles are thus
promulgated by the President Of their choice!
Brothers! 1t is the duty Of this Council 81
to organize the American party in every
county and voting precinct in the State, tina
the full and entire vote may be brought out
, in support of such candidates as the nomi
mating delegates may place before them 'fol
their suffragss. ~al
Our opponents are alive to the Importance
of the election TO be held in August. Theil
strongest men will be brought forward al
their candidates, and their most untirine
and strenuous efforts will be given to secure
their election.
They must be met by corresponding ex
ertions on our part. Is there all American
5 present who is not ready to devote por
ton Of his time and his service to the sue
cess and maintenance of his principles? /
there any one here who does not desire tina
our glorious Commonwealth should pre-
serve her integrity, and throw aside il
scorn the fetters with which this moderl
Democracy would bind herp
will detain the council no longer witt
my remarks, but commenting our cause t
God and our efforts to his guidance, / viii
not suffer myself to doubt the result.
The minutes Of the last meeting wer
read and approved.
!, The report of the Secretary was read an
received.
Q Hon, Humphrey Marshall, Hon. Garrei
4 Davis, Col. Thos. L. Jones, Roger W. Han
: son, Gen. James Harlan, Hon. A. X. Mar
: shall, and Col. Thos. l.. Crittenden wer
$ added to the Committee on Resolution an
d organization. ne5 ,..,5 v.r.
d The following delegates and alternates
the National Council, to be held in Loui,