Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-04-14
The Opposition in Tennessee.

A Convention of the Opposition party in
Tennessee, held al Nashville, on the 29th
ult., nominated Col. John Netherland for
Governor. Hon. Neil S. Brown presided
Speeches were made by Hon. Jere Clemens,
formerly Senator from Alabama, Ex-Sena-
TOR H. s. Foote, of Mississippi, and others
The following platform, reported by Gen.
Zollicoffer, was adopted:
The people of Tennessee opposed TO the
Democratic party declare:
/. That the Union, as established by the
Federal Constitution, is the surest guaranty
of the rights and interests of all sections Of
the country, and should be preserved.
IL. That while we will MAINTAIN with un-
wavering firmness, our constitutional righ hts
in relation to slavery, we believe the further
agitation Of the question tends to practical
good TO any PARTON Of the country, and
should therefore cease; regarding the prin-
| oiple as settled, that the people, when they
come TO form Constitution, and establish
State Government, shall decide the ques-
ton for themselves.
Ill. That we are opposed to direct tax
alton and in favor Of tariff adequate 10 the
expenses Of an economical administration Of
the general government, with specific du-
ties where applicable, discriminating in ia
vor Of American industry.
". That the United States should &C.
cept the Island of Cubs at any time when IT
can be acquired consistently with the nation
al honor, and should oppose TO the last ex.
tremity, its transfer 10 any foreign power.
V. That in the disposition Of the public
lands, otherwise than for Governmental
purposes, Tennessee and all the OLD States
are equally entitled to reosive proportion
with the States and Territories where they
are located.
vi. That we are in favor Of reasonable
extension of the period of probation now
prescribed for the naturalization of foreign
ers, and more rigid enforcement of the law
upon that subjeet--the prohibition of the
immigration of foreign paupers and GRIM
inals, and the prevention Of all foreigners
not naturalized, from voting at elections.
VII. That the recommendation of the
President that Congress confer upon him
the war-making power, and shall subject
the Army and Navy TO his control, with The
demand for enormous appropriations out OF
the public Treasury, 10 carry out his Views;
coup pied with the reckless extrayagance,
waste Of the public money, and corruption
practiced under the present Administration
deserve the unqualified condemnation and
rebuke of the whole country.
VIII. That we are in favor Of sound
and we'll regulated banking system, the is
sues whereof shall, by being payable on their
face at the place whence issued, be convert
IDLE at the will Of the holder, into the pree-
ious metals.
TX. That we favor the maintenance, IN
violate, Of the public faith, by the prompt
uayment, at Whatever sacrifice, OF the pub
lie debt, and no further increase of 1t, I'M
less for some object of indispensable public
necessity.
X. Tha. we here pledge ourselves to use
our earnest exeYtions and united inhucnee'
to overthrow that party, which, having
brought the Government to bankruptcy, and
filled the whole land with discord, have now
themselves caught the coutsgisn, and agree
in nothing but desire for dominion, and
are bound together BY no tie except the
cohesive power public plumber"
The Banner says: The tone of the Con-
venticu was in the highest degree encour-
aging. We have never seen such unanim-
iiy-such cordially and hopefulness-a'
prevailed the entire assembly from first to
last. The addresses were able throughout,
and were listened to with marked attention,
and received with great enthusiasm.