Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-27
The Wing Meeting

tary.
On motion of Gen. R. C. EWING, a COM
mi,tee OF eleven gentlemen, viz:
A. w. Huichins. William S. Field, John
Fuikerson. Stephen T. Neil, Thompson M.
Ewing, WIN, Porter, q. B. Warren. Hon.
T.p Akers, Il. C. Vaughan J. C. Royie,
and R. c. Ewing, were appointed com
inittee TO report resolutions Tor The meeting,
which during their retirement, WAS I'D
dressed by Mr.. CHARLES GIBsox of ST.
Louis, in dispassiona'e and sensible talk,
rather than speech. The resolution were
then read as follows:
WHEREAS. The time has fully come for
:!e American people 10 begin to consider
and discuss the grave questions arising oil,
of the next Presidential election; and,
whereas, it isa high and imperative duty
incumbent upon every voter in the country,
who is al all loyal TO the constitution,And
the laws, and still has heart 10 feel and
an arm TO strike for the rerpetuiy Of the u
MON, and lhs honest administration OF tbs
Goveruln ent, 70 surrender his private pre-
objections upon all questions not vital 10
the Government.
Nou, therefore, we, the Wings Of Ia
fayette, in conjunction with other political
parties, standing opposed 10 The so-called
National Democracy, in public meeting as
sembled, do hereby make public these, our
views, and ask for them a careful cons der
alton at the hands Of the unprecedented and
honest men OF all partie, in every section
OF the country.
FIRST We charge and arraigu before The
country, the Democratic party, with origi
rating in Congress, and persistently pros-
eculing all those sectional and exciting
questions thai have SO tearfu!ly inAamcd
The public mind, shaken The government
10 It's foundation, and " ell nigh rent assun-
der the union Of these States, by lis vacilla-
ting policy in regard 10 The territories, and
unprecedented exirnvagauce, by lis gross
corruption and its abuse Of patronage in ap-
polntmen,s 10 ard removals from Office.
Secc,ld-Ws charge and arraign the Dem
oeTalc party end the present Administration
with the most wicked profliescy and cor
rupticn that have ever cursed the country
since the foundation Of Ike government, and
refer in proof 10 the annual expenditure OF
hundred millions OF the peoples money 10
lite unblu>hing venaliiy: in letting the pub
lie contracts ia the War and Navy Depart
ments, and 10 the generally demoralized and
reckless condition Of the public lunciicna-
ries and agents Of the government in all lis
departments.
Taird-Wo express the firm conviction
that unless the government il speedily res
cued from the hands Of the present domi-
rant party it will not be many years Till it
will fall 10 peaces from it. own inherent
j rUt;aBness.
Fewh-That The fine has come when it
b-comes he sacred duty of The people to
assert their rights and their power, and
with single aim, and patriotic purpose,
sgree 10 waive existing differences on mi
nor question, and rally together as against
common enemy, TO rescue the country from
impending peril, and rest il from The hands
oil dishonest men.
Fifh-That in OUT opinion the country
is.wsarY OF the wild theories and wastefui
and corrupt practices Of The present Admin
isira;ion, and is anxious 10 return 10 more
snosr counseis and more economical habits.
With this end in view, and as lie best
mans 10 attain it, We stand ready 10 CO.
operate with the conservative men through
gu. The Union in the support Of any eoad
and true man for the Presidency. One
whose devotion 10 the Union cannot lie
questioned, and whose moral and political
integrity are above suspicion; but never
Iheess, we would express CUR unqualified
preference for, and hereby nominate our
distinguished fcllow-ci'izCn, the Hon. Ed
WARD BATES, OF ST. Louis, and We are
moved 10 this expression IRON our intimate
knowledge Of his peerless character, as ex-
hIbited in every relation OF lie. As bis
neighb0rs and friends who have known him
long and knuwn him well, We cordially
recemend him 10 the conservative men OF
the nation. as one eminenly fiji for The high
Office Of President, and as being sucroun-
ded by circumstances, that render him ac-
ceptibIe 10 thu people, and available in the
canvass; and we invite ell friends Of the T.
Mon, and Of an economical administration
OF the Government, 10 unite with us in this
holy crusade against political infdels, ana
in rescung the sacred shrines of the rcpub-
lie from political sa.aeeas.
Sirih-That for the purpose of q more
efficient organization, we recommend that
The Wings, with all the conservative ele- |
menis OF opposition, in every county in the !
State, organize Immediately, md appoint
delegates 10 State Convention, 10 be held
in Jefferson City, ON Wednesday, the 26th
day of December next, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for State officers, and
for the further purpose Of arranging the
Presidential campaign for 1860.
Seusnth--That the President appoint thir-
ty delegates TO the proposed State Conven-
lion. 7
Eighth That copy of these proceed
ings be furnished the Lexington Express
for publication and thai the papers friendly
10 these measures, throughout the State, be
requested to copy the same.
Passed unanimously with applause.
JoHN G. RoYLE being called, addressed
the meeting, and did also ALFRED JONES,
Esq, al the conclusion Of which the meet |
ing adjourned.