Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-08-02
POLITICS IN THE SOUTHEAST.
Correspondence Of the Times.

OF the Iron Mountain, tape Oia suau anu
Belmont Rail Road held Convention in
the CITY OF Cape Girardeau. Te any one
not acquainted, with the great change now
taking place in the minds Of the mass Of
the people in regard to Rail Road matters,
that Convention would appear ah anomaly
The seu beast has been for quite number
Of years, most shamefully neg elected and,
that too, by those 10 whom she committed
her dearest interests. But the people,
now, have taken the rsins into their own
hands; and such another set Of wire work
ers, as are here now, The wur!d never saw
Our senator's and representatives., with
here and thers,sn exception, have besn anti.
bank, anti-railread, nnd anti-everythIHg'
else. that the people wanted. Our inter-
ests, therefore, have been so long neglec'
developed, that the masses have become
fully aroused 10 The importance Of the south
arm extension of the Iron Mountain, Cape
Girardeau and Belmont Railroad, connecting
with the great Southern net work
Of Rail Roads, thus making the garden
spot" Of Missouri, on the line of great
national throughfare; and from present
indications this work will be accomplished
Able delegates, authorized to speak OF
behalf of several southern roads will
which We desire to shake hands, were pre-
sent, and promised such material aid''
that the building of the read is merely a
question oil time:
notice that efforts are being made 10 re-
suscitate the defunct South Easi Demo.
cra!," the discautiBuancc Of which noted
in my last. They may infu,e into the car.
ca's something Of the life that galvanic
battery would into dead. dog, bu. nothing
mere. There is plenty Of room in the lem.
ocratio burial ground, Gin fact, il has bsen
recently enlarged by private subscription
the general fund being devoted 10 election.
sering purposes to inter it as decenlly al
any or all of IFS predecessors. 1t is fact
established by the early dsmlca o.
all the democratic Journals in souih.sas,
Missouri, that they either perish outright
or live jus; long enough 10 sink more mon.
ey than any sensible democrat is willing 10
lose for the benefit of a lhankess party
whilst Wing, American and Union papers
not only make comfortable living but
make some money. | should like TO have
some old line democrat to explain.
Hon. Sam Carutkers, late Csngressmer
from this district died at his residence in
Cape Girardeau, On Friday, 20h instant
Matthew II. Moore, Esq, candidate OF
the Union ticket for Auditor of Public 40.
counts, has been a resident OF Cape Cir
ardsau city for twelve or fourteen years,
whsre he is beloved by nen of all parties.
Mosely, the democratic candidate will
be scratched eff bis ewn ticket here, a,
Moor's very name is tower OF strength
in the Southeast A lawyer Of fine attain.
meHts and high standing at the bar, and q
a gentlemen Of the best social and moral
standing, he will bring to his aid in the Dis
casrge Of the euiias Of his Office (ns be is
sure to be slsoted) just such justification,
as the people desire, new lha, they intend
10 elect henssi and capable men.
To day, Hon Sample Orr, addressed The
people OF Cape Girarde.u county OF Jack
son. II was expected by these not 10 the
secret, that Claib Fox Jackson, would meet
him here Fox is too sharp 10 trust him.
self in tie hands oil Orr pgain. Gen Neell
Douglas democratic candidate foS Congress
in this district, took the stand first, and al
windy attempt 10 reconcile the difference,
IN tbs TIVE democratic parties, get OH. Of wind
himself, much TO the delight Of hundreds
Of sturdy cid farmers who came expressly
TO hear the future Governor of Missouri.
NOEL closed with all earnest appeal 10 the
democracy TO vote for Clsib Fox Jackson,
and Thomas Caught Reynolds, being tho
regular nominees Of tie democratic Stale
Convention, no matter what. might be thsir
preferences in the Presidential contest and
announced tina, he would answer Judge
Orr's speech. This effort Of the General fell
still born, and the old leader, Of the late
democratic party looked as if they expected
10 hear their political funerals preached.
Judge Orr took the stand amid perfect
round Of applause and proceeded 10 address
The people in speech Of two hours and a
half In duration. | venture the prediction
that no speech ever delivered IN south. sas:
Missouri, had such powerful! influence in
concentrating all the elements OF The oppo-
sition party. Its needless to snum crate
the diferen, points tina. he elaborated with
great force, suffice it to say that he is the
bessIshot on wing | ever saw he poured
hot shot into both wings OF the old Vulture,
and, Of course, brought down his Bird
General Noel forgot his promise 10 reply
and was the first to seize bis hat and trav
ell. "How are the mighty fallen". Orr
stands fair and square on the Union plat
form and that part Of The Lords prayer
which says 'dsliver Us from evil" that is,
lne democratic parties, which i, about be.
ing granted il this "neck Of weeds"
Set down old Cape Girardeau county for
Orr snd The Rail Roads in August; aud
Bell and Everett in November.
Yours truly, S, M.
P. S. Since writing the above, ! learn
hat Judge Orr has completely used up
NOEL al Cape Girardeau.
SC.p.tar Craan a.. L.