Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-10-06
From the Louisiana Journal.



In almost all Of the States we see the con
servatire masses are ranging themselve.
under the broad, national banner of the Or.
position and putting on their armor for the
great struggle in 1860. Looking at this
contest in the fairest and best manner pos
sible, we can see in it nothing more than q
contest between conservatism and section.
aiisin, and we are called upon TO support
one or the other Of these parties, and to have
the proper influence, we should act now;
action at the present time is necessary
Between the present time and the meeting
of the Republican and Democratic Canven-
lions, some kind Of united action must be
agreed upon by the conservative masses
In this matter we see the chivalrous sons
Of the Old Dominion have inaugurated the
proper movement. They have called a
Convention of The conservative opposition
Of the State TO meet IN convention sometime
during the month of the December. Will
the true men of Missouri be long in follow
ing their example? We hope not. Let
there be State Convention of the Oppo-
sltion called at an early day. We of The
West have been willing long enough to fol-
low, and we think the time has now como
when We should lead. Politicians of ell
stripes, in the East, have been allowed to
act for US Let us in our strength meet 10.
gether aid agree upon some plan of action.
We all know we have willy enemies 10 deal
with, those who will not shrink from the
foulest and most dishonest means to satisfy
end crafty their desire for fame end plum
der, and unless we are fully fortified they
will take us captive.
We know we feel assured, that we have
the numbers with which 10 blot out these
two sectional parties which are as stain
upon our political and national history, but
United action will alone enable us TO succeed.
Let the Opposition throughout the State
look well 10 this matter. Let there be a
Convention called, or some arrangement
made whereby we can all unite, and battle
these enemies to the peace and prosperity
of the confederacv.
Missouri stands as it were the very heart
and centre of the Union. Should she act
promptly and in a cordial spirit towards
the masses Of the Opposition at the North,
as well as The South, her influence will be
felt, her claims recognized. We believe
that Edward Bates is the almost unanimous
choice Of the Opposition in Missouri for the
Presidency in 1860, and not only the OPP
position Of Missouri, but Of the Union
Why not the people Of his own State start
the ball, and keep it in motion, until he is
elevated TO that greatest of all positions
known TO the world.
Since The above was written we have re-
ceceived the st. Joseph Journal Of the 10th,
which recommends similar action. We are
pleased TO see it and hope the Opposition
press throughout the State will come up to
our support. We do not wish to propose
a time for holding such Convention but
hope some will, and we are sure the con-
serv ative men Of old Pike will respond with
q hearty good will. Iii is well known, as
we have expressed above, that our prefer
ences are for Edward Bates, OF Missouri,
still like the Journal, we will support any
good, honest, capable, conservative man.
who is opposed 10 the present system Of
and plumber.