Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-02-07

70 the People Of the Eleventh Senator
ial District. composed Of the Counties
Of Andrew, Holt, Hodsway and Ateh-
ison. .-.... -.-
FELLow-CIrIzEHs: Hoving received nu-
merous letters from friends in my inme-
diats vicinity, and also from ether citizens
residing in distant and different portions Of
our State, expressing desire for . fall ex-
position Of my views in regard to the
present unsettled condition of the country,
and the attitude which it becomes Nisseu.
ri to assume in view of the momenious is
sues now pending, have deemed it best to
avail myself Of tbs facilities Of the Press.
and thus, without undergoing the labor oil
responding to each individual, give at least
candid, il not satisfactory answer to all.
To my Immediate nsighbors, who know
me intimately, i. can be scarcely necessary
to affirm that l am NO Secsssionist in feel
ing, theory, purpose or act. am for MAIN
tanning, throughout oil fuiurity, the Con-
stitutional Government Of my country a.
established by eur Fathers. The times,
indeed, must be sadly cut of Join. when
reason need be given for this position by
an AMEaIcAN to an AMEaIcAn. The
bright pages Of our history the energy,
prosperity, intelligence and virtue Of our
peOple-ihe rsnown of our sages, statss-
men and heroes--the libsralily and bsnfi-
cence Of our institutions-ths purity of the
principles Of our laws and forms Of gov
srnneRl, even aside from that patriotism
and love Of country common 10 noble minds
Of all sountries-sre sufficient 10 justify an
AMERICAN citizen in yielding an almost
ldolalfous devotion 10 the UsIoN OF THESE
STATES.
Temporary departures. in practice, from
the true principles Of our Government
cannot, ought not, and will not justify its
destruction. When such departures occur,
good citizens need scarcely be informed OF
their duty. They should seek redress by
oil censlit ltional and peaceful means. These
always have been, and will yet continue to
be, successful. The murmurs Of en- ag-
grieved and disoontentented people, howsv-
sr few, sooner of later must be heard. Es-
pecia'lY when they arise in the united voice
Of tie inhabitants Of fifteen States, will it
be impossible TO resist their power.
False principles and practices Of legis-
latiye and administrative power cannot be
permanently maintained in this government.
Already, weeks before the incoming party
shall assume the reins OF authority, svidsn-
ces Of CONCESSION and adjustment have be-
come manifest. These evidences have been
ELECTED by thsoe who declare their deternI-
nation to stand by the CONSTITUTION and
the UHIoN, and through the forms and
modes Of redress pointed out in the former.
As long as redress can be thus obtained by
peaceful means, rebellion cannot Be prompt
I'd By !ors Of country. Indications, daily
increasing, give assurances that this good
work Of CONCESSION will continue to 90 on
until q meet fruition shall have satisfied
the reasonable demands of our people
We desire and must have Constitutional
guarantees that will afford permanent Sc.
curity both in theory and fact. l yet firm
ly believe, as l ever have done. that the
means of Constitutional redress, as provi-
ded in our CouRTs, subordinate and Su-
preme; in the BALLor-Box, so deadly fatal
both 10 Congressional and Executive abu-
ses; in the right of REMoNsrnANcE, the
great popular medium Of communicating
to unwise incu nbents Of oAfce the discon.
tent and grievances Of FRErMEA, must be
successful. Let us continue to rely upon
them, and Opply them with determination
and in patience. A faithless Executive
and party may hedge them off for a season,
but in the end they are certain to prevail.
Apparent, as ii must be to our brethren
throughout the Union, that a persistent de-
nial Of RIGHTS pertaining to the people Of
any section Of the oonfederasy must inevila-
bly, lead to civil war, feel assured that
their good sense and patriotism will induce
their cordial assent 10 such constitutional
adjustment Of our grievances as will quiet
the discomfort Of our people and restore
that feeling Of fraternity which constitute,
us ONE NA-IoN.
To effect this purpose, the Senators and
Representatives in Congress, from all the
aggrieved States should stand shoulder to
shoulder against any foe which endangsrs
their peace or threatens the determination
Of their property. They may thus be in
volved in severe struggles, requiring forti-
tude, courage and extraordinary sacrifices;
yet all may be cheerful, borne to avert
from our beloved country the horrors of
civil war. In our efforts, looking to the
contamination Of SO holy q purpose, we
may confidently expect the cooperation of
the conservative and patriotic portions Of
the great masses Of our Northern brethren.
Much they have already done, and much
more they ara doubtless willing to do. A
peaceful solution of the prssent momentous
questions cannot be effected unless they
will throw their whole weight in favor OF
CoNsrirurIoNAL REroaM, upon the basis
Of EauALIrV and SEcuarTY to the ENTIRE
UNION.
OF oil the States Missouri 10 most deeply
interested in the preservation Of cur Ma
tional Confsderacy. She has peculiar sd-
vantages arising solely from her geosraphi-
cal position therein. In the event Of its
disinteeralion, slavery cannot be maintained
within her borders, but will BE- compelled
to fly 10 q more secure asylum further
south. She will only remain slave State