Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-07-19
SPEECH OF GEN. WILSON.

The following repor! Of the remarks Of
General WILSON, at the great Bell and Ev-
erett Ratification Meeting in St. Loui,, on
the 7lh we take from the .News:
At the conclusion Of his remarks, Judge
Richardson introduced 10 the crowd Gen.
Robert Wilson. of Andrew county. who
was received with . welcome Of hearty
cheers. Cen Wilson said he lad never
belonged 10 any other party but the cid
Wing party, of which he had been dsvo-
ted and dlligsnt member, without, however,
directing hi, efforts to Federal politics.
He had confined his attention chiefly to
State affairs, and had laborsd earnestly,
and with all the ability he possessed, in the
State Senate tc which his constituents had
repeatedly elected him, 10 advance the in-
ters't, and promote the prosperity Of Mis-
souri-never limiting his exsrtion to the
people of the single district from which he
was chosen, but chsrishing with the livsli-
est regard, and advancing with all his ef-
forts, ths enduring veal Of counties and
sections Of the State. Pursuing this course
he had affiliated with no party, but taken
an independent position that enabled him
to do justice TO all, without being allied to
organizations whose principles he could not
entirely approve. Now, however, he be-
held rising up in this State, and in every
State in the Union, party which he could
chssrfully and cordially co-sperats-a par.
ty whose genuine and comprehensive ma
tisnality is amply vouched for in the fact
that il exceeds from Maine 10 Georgia, and
from Mas saohusetis 10 California; party
at the head of which stand John Bell, Of
Tennessee, and Edward Everett, Of Massa-
chusstts-two statesmen of undisputsd pa
tristism, unsurpassed abilities, vas. expert
risnce, and unqusstioned nationality. These
men he could support, and he weuld do so
without faltsring or hesitation. Our friends
the Democrat, ere continually calling on US
to come up and helm them save tho Union.
Why, Gsd bless you, the Union has never
been in danger, and never stood in need of
being saved. (Laughter.) 1t is stronger
than the Democratic party which wants to
save it--strengsr than the Republican par
ty-sye, and stronger, even, than the Wing
party ever was. (Applause.) Had it
been dependent on parties for its integrity
and safety, it would have gone down in sor-
row and in tears, when that noblsst and
best Of all parties, the old Wing organiza-
lion, ceased to exist. (Applause.)
But if we are to believe the Democrats,
the Union gets ints great danger, every
four years, and it becomes the duty of all
men 10 unite in an effor, TO save it from
destruction. Who is going to destroy it2-
From what source come the threats against
it, but from the Democratic party itself2-
When, then, they implore US TO help them
save the Union, it 10 10 save il from them.
selves alone: for they alone threaten to de-
s,roy it. l, is toe much trouble, fellow-c cit
izens, to be saving the Union every four
years, and we are getting very tired Of Il.
The masses Of all parties are attached to
the Union, and determined that it shall
not be dissolved. They love it more than
they love any party, In what party do you
find the Disunionists but the Democratic
rarty2 Will you, then, put power into the
hands Of those from whom alone comes the
peril to the country? But, if the Union re-
ally be in danger, is it not better to trust
he task of protecting tito the Union party!
(Applause.) No true old Wing ever ut.
tered threats agains. the Republic, for all
sincere adhersnts Of that organization were
warmly attached to its integrity. It is the
rsnegadss, who deserted that party, fo'