Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

would, We have no doubt, supply power
FIJI reinforcement TO the friends of the u
MON.
In the American party, TO which III.
breaking up.of old;oreaniza!ions gave birth,
and which has been active in the sndeavor
to establish an intermediate power between
the coHtendins forces that have engrossed
the field, will be found very large ele.
ment OF conservative strength 10 increase
the volume of the proposed organization.
If we add 10 all these that mass of qui-
OF, uno5trusive citizens, who have always
Stunned The turmoil OF political life content
TO leave The destiny Of the country in the
hands OF those who, in the ordinary condi-
ton OF The national progress, were most
ambitious TO assume its direction, and who
have repcsed such faith in the patriotism Of
Of their fellow men as TO feel no concern in
in the question OF supremacy OF party, but
whom the Extraordinary incentives CT a
crisis like The present must awaken TO the
resolve OF an effort 10 protect the threatened
safety OF the contederaey, we have elements
sufficient, by their combination, TO form q
great party, 10 which additional strength
will be impaired by the exalted patric,ism
Of its principles and objects. Moreover, it
is only JUST to the two contending parties TO
say that we do not despair Of finding in the
ranks OF each, numerous individuals who
tired Of intestine strife, and alarmed at the
threatening aspect Of affairs, will unite with
the only party which holds cut 10 the ceun.
Try prospect Of repose.
Can il ha possible that, with so glorious 6
cause before US. an appeal to the patriotism
Of the land founded On such Inducements as
the prosenscxigsncy supplies, can fall up
on unheeding ears, or fail tc rouse the ma
tlonal hear, 10 the great emprise of this
commanding duty? Now, when every hon.
est and thoughtful citizen within the broad
confines Of this Union, every true sen of
the republic al home and every brother Of
our lineage abroad, is filled with disray at
at The sudden rupture OF the national cen
cord can il be that the power which is able
TO pour oil upon The troubled waters. and
bring sladness back 10 every coed mans
tireside, will Withheld lis hand from the la
bor? that His generation Of american ciii-
zens, awakened by The clamor that threat
ems the integrity Of cur Union and conscious
OF It's faculty TO command The ending ofnad
debate, and 70 Fe-cs.ab!ish tia foundations
Of EeaIIhiul, JUS! and beaignant admins
'Thtion Of tbs duties and benefits of the con-
siiiuii0n, will play The slugsayd in t!l:s
momenious hour, and incur the everlasting
shame Of passively locking on upon the de-
moralizatiOn Of this fabric CT eonreders,ed
States! That this generation will prove
itself SO false TO all generations to come as
te permit, when it has tie power to forbid.
The destruction of his glorious heritage Of
many millions of free men, with such i'm
mortal memories clustering around the path
Of their history, with such grand hopes
ho"erins over the career before them, The
central point of so many blessings. the sub
jeot ST so many prayers OF The enlightened
humanity o! the world.
Let all men reflect upon The incredible
folly of cur quarrel.
The country is wrought into ten pest Of
excitement. The great political armies are
contending for mastery, Both are infuria-
Ted with r5ge that threatens fearful ex
tremes. The great mass Of law abiding cit
zens are locking on with nmazcment and an
Orninous apprehension Of mischief. And
yet there is no danger impending over the
republic which human passions have not
created, and which human wisdom may not
prevent.
We have pointed out the chief source Of
he present agitation, and think we have
'ulieisntiY shown that neither Of the two
parties who are now seeking TO obtain the
control OF the government can be safely en-.
rnsted with the management Of public az
airs. The only way TO rescue the country
rem their hands is to organize party
whose cardinal principles shall be:
To remove The subject of slavery from the
'rena of party politics, and leave it 10 Tho
control Of the States in which
exists, and to the unbiased action of The
To remove all obstacles from the due and
aithful execution of the provisions for the
endiIion OF fugitive slaves.
To cultivate and expand the resources of
he country by such protection TO every
Useful pursuit and interest as is compatible
With the general welfare end equitable 10
II.
To maintain peace, as far as possible,
nd honorable relations TO all nations.
To guard and enforce The supremacy CT
he laws by on impartial and strict admin
straiion OF the powers granted by the con-
titution.
To respect the rights and reverence the
Union OF the States as the vital source OF
resent peace and prosperity, and the sur
st guarantee offuturs power and happi-
ess.
To teach reconciliation, fraternity and
'rbearance, as the great national charities
y which the Union is ever 10 be preser-
ed, as fountain Of perennial blessings TO
Re people.
Let these principles be taken to The heart,
those who pledge themselves 10 the sup
ort Of the party, and let them actuate their
rivats life as we'll as their public duty.
To promote this movement measures
iou!d be adopted with as little delay as
ossible, such as will afford an opportunity