Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-01-05
Public Meeting at Marshall.


President, G. w. Allen and J.. S. Davis
Secretaries.
DR.. M. w. Hall, V. Marmaduke, DR.
Clarkson, T. r. e. Harvey. DR.. C. E.
Smith and NJ. A. Gauldin were appointed
who reported The following preamble and
resolutions:
WHEREAS, Tho people Of Saline county
assembled in mass meeting for the purpose
Of expressing their views In relation 10 the
present dangerous condition of our common
country, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the late outrage at Har-
per's Ferry, and the manifestations Of SYM
pathy for Brown and his aceomplices by
northern people, have placed the Union OF
these States in imminent peril; and that all
persons who give their aid or countsnance
10 that atrocious affair, are traitors 10 their
country, deserving ihe execration of all
good American citizens, and Of all good men
of every country.
2. That we tender TO The people of Vir-
ginia our sympathies for the wrongs they
have suffered, and that we hail with salts.
faction and pride, the noble stand taken by
The old Commonwealth,
3. That the Union meetings, now being
held in the northern cities, are without
meaning SO long as there are laws in force
among them hostile 10 The South.
4. Tha, the Union will be priced by US
only SO long as The Constitution, in letter
and spirit, is the supreme law of the land;
and tha: the Southern States have a
right 10 demand of Congress tie enactment
Of such laws as will give them peace and
sseuriiy-as far as the power Of Congress
can be applied under The Constitution and
Of the Northern States, that they shall pass
such laws as will put step 10 the cease
less war made upon the Southern people,
by their citizens, in abolition harangues, and
the circulation of incendiary papers. and
resistance 10 or evasion Of the fugitive
slave law. These measures can alone, in
our opinion, give stability and prosperity
TO The Union.
5. That the election 10 The Presidency
in 1860, Of Wm. H. Seward, or any other
member Of the Republican party, avowing
The same principles, will be a virtual dis
solution of the Uaion.
3. Tha. lie thanks OF coQservativs men
Of the whole country are due Gov. Wise Of
Virginia, for the prompt, efficient manner
in which lie has repelied invasion, and
maintained the honor OF the Stale.
Z. That we approve Of tie rec mren5a-
tiOns Of GOv. Wise, 10 tie Virginia Lesis-
!a.urc, on Ihe subject Of slavery; and regret
that the Governor OF Missouri saw fit TO
make re suggestions or recOmmer dltions
on that subject, in his message TO the Leg
islature.
8. That the act lately passed in tie Sem
ate c! this State, in relation 10 free negroes,
meets with our cordial appreciation.
8. That committee of three be appoint
I'd by the chairman of this meeting, to mem.
oria!ize the Legislature in reference to the
following subjects:
First. Pledging the State of Missouri 10
mite with the other Southern States in
such measures as may be necessary for the
Of their rights under the Con.
.titutiOn,
Second. Torevive the Militia Laws.
Third. To make negro testimony re-
,eived in our Courts, against The citizens Of
hose States. where negroes are permitted
o testify against white persons.
Fourth. To SO amend the Constitution Of
he State Of Missouri, that negroes convie-
ed Of rape, or other high crimes, may suf-
er the penalty Of death.
Fifth. To pass law, SO that when ne
,ro is taken from his master 10 satisfy the
'nds OF justice, that the master Of said slave
'e compensated TO the amount Of three
ourths his value.
w. B. Sappinglon, DR.. LeGrsnd Atwood,
md T. r. E. Harvey, were appointed said
M. w. o 'Bannan, Esq, offered the fol-
owing, which was adopted:
Resolved, That our Senator and Repre-
entative in the Legislature, be requested
o use their Influence 10 obtain the passage
IF law, making it felony for a white
nan TO buy any commodity from a negro
Without permission from hiss master or
versesr, in writing, and shall be deemed
utility Of receiving stolen goods with q
Of the theft, and pupi,hsl ac-
ordingiy.
By Mr.. Shsckleford-
Resolved, That in the event of the cleo
ion Of Black Republicon President in
$50, that q Convention of the Southern
'tates be called, TO take such measures as
will cenduce 10 the great interests Of the
outh.