Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-05-13

the Atlantic to the Paclhc-irom The Lakes
10 the Gulf-that there is peace, true peace,
honorable peace, throughout all the land Of
America. [Applause.] And who are there
to oppose it; who shall raise voice to de-
stroy it? A voice in the crowd, 'NObody.'l
Where shall it come from? 1t can only
from the disappointed cabal- the coalition
who traffic in public safety, public honor
and they will sink in glorious obscurity.
while the star Of America shall rise and
shine transeendent, now and forever
Great cheering.l
Senator Gwin Yves then introduced.
SENATOR OWNS SPEECH.
Twenty -four years ago about this time
was terminated the great contest between
Gen. Jackson and the Bank Of the United
States. Applause. 1t was predicted then.
fellow citizens, that if this policy was car
ried out, it would bankrupt and destroy the
country; but after the House, by majority
Of its votes, declared that the removal of the
deposites was legal and constitutional, the
country responded tho that call, and univer-
sal prosperity prevailed thereafter. Now,
fellow citizens, ,after four years contest with
seeiionnlism, we have declared that the prin-
ciple Of popular sovereignty shall prevail in
Kansas, and if Kansas accepts; then it is
she will come into the Union with the Re-
publican form, commanding all the guaran-
/ tees that are given under that admission.
II she rejects it because she receives mill
ions of the public domain as other States
have received them coming into the Union,
and demands it as paramount of her admis-
sion, then let Kansas shrek, and let her
bleed, applause, for she shall never come
in until she has sufficient population. So
far as l am concerned, have not participa-
ted in this discussion. But hope you will
stand firmly BY the Chief Magistrate, as you
stood BY Gen. Jackson, to put down this
monster-the Bank of the United States
and we will have peace and unity; and if
you will give US the Pacific Railroad, we
will have happy and united country
! GCheers.
Mr.. Clay, Of KY. was next introduced.
Nh. cLAY's SPEECH.
FRIENDS: In the old lime my name was
often associated with this White House
where we now stand. Those times have
gone. They are passed, and there is nothing
to be realized beyond what we have at pre-
sent-a Clay, humble follower in the
ranks of the Democracy. A voice, Good. ,
and applause. A great victory has been
Accomplishments victory which it has taken
months at the otter end of the avenue to
achieve for US. Thank God. it has at last
been accomplised, and this country may
look for quiet and peace. Bleeding Kanss,
no longer will have occasion TO send her
shrieks to the federal Capitol. She is o
member now BY her own will. following out
the doctrine which was proclaimed at the
other end of the avenue in 1850. She is
brought now, without Intervention, by the
voice Of her own people. into the Union Of
States, and TO be enc of the glorious Union,
without lei and without hindrance, except
it be of the miserable politicians who have
SO long distracted her and distracted this
land. LApplause.] congratulate you,
fellow citizens, congratulate you that in
the administration of Mr.. Buchanan that
good deed has been done. l congratulate
you that an end is now put to the miserable
question of slavery. [Cheers. / have Meth
ing more to say except to tender to you my
cordial congratulations that we have accom-
plished that end. Applause.
Mr.. Leicher was next introduced.
MR.. LErcHER's SPEECH.
1t affords me very great pleasure to see SC
large a concourse Of the citizens Of Wash
ington-thc metropolis Of the Unioh-as-
sembled on an occasion so interesting as
this. am gratifed in seeing the spirit
you have exhibited in commencing the ac-
tion Of the two Houses Of Congress yester- !
day. have no doubt that in less than
thirty days, or less time, peace will be re-
stored to this country, and we shall hear
nothing more Of this question Of slavery;
but that we shall be, as we ought to be,
band Of brothers for years TO Come
[Chsers.I There is something little re-
markable in the passage Of this measure
1t was passed exactly by nine in each
house, and some Of you; at least, well
know that full hand Of nineis rather hard
to beat. Laughter and applause i
trust now this measure, having passed both
houses, will be approved by the President
and announced to the country as the law of