Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-02-07
Meeting in Howard County.
WAsusoros, Feb. Cd, 1861

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A large and respectable Union meeting
was held al this place to-day. Notwith-
standing the excessive GOODNESS Of the day,
the good Union loving citizens were seen
in oil directions, making their way towards
The sanctuary, named in honor Of the hero
Of Mt. Vernon. At il o'clock, large
assembly va. convened. and indeed, q coed
" number Of the pretty faces were present,
whose lovely oountenances bespoke vel
umss of praise in defense Of the Unisn.
Mr.. Martin Green was called TO the
Chair. and J. M. Hicky appointed Secrsia-
~. On motion, q committee Of FIVE was
appointed to draft resolutions, to-wit: D. r.
SPOTS, L. X. Woods. Jas. H. Evans, P.
Leach and j. M. ,Hicky. 80 -,
Mr. Hicky being called on to address the
meeting, began by saying that be was de-
voted 10 the Union, and intended to fight
under the glorious cid flag that has fer
more than 80 years foated triumphantly
tover the land of the free and the home Of
the brave" and was reioicsd to find the
people Of his good old native State Tennss-
see, and the Missourians, Of one mind and
soul in respect 10 the Union. After speak
ing something like en- hour, he closed
amidst the greatful applause Of the assem-
bly,. 20 % ga 7sh'1. 'a5Ta i' error
Captain Hackly being called on, respon-
ded-- attempted. TO make disunion speech,
but somehow or somehow else, the old
Captain could not we'll get his mouth of;
bat after frequent efforts, and hard trials,
he succeeded in saying some very good
things, and upon the whole, We confess that
the old Captain is q straddle Of the fence.
Having resumed his seat, frequent calls
were given fer John F. Williams, in an
swer 10 these Mr.. Williams took the stand,
and made enc Of the most conservative and
/ appropriate speeches that VIC have as yet
heard in defense of The Union. Mr.. Will
liams literally demolished every argument
the old captain had produced. Having
spoken something like two hours, he left
the stand amid the cheers and grateful ap-
plause Of The spel-bOund assembly. After
which, Mr.. Hicky teok the s,snd-oGe<ed
/ his thanks TO the ladies for their presence
and manifested desire for the prsservaliOn
Of the Union; congratulated the old Captain
1 for his Union sentiments, and declared that
he (Csptain) did not look like disunion-
lst, and did'n. smell like disunionist; and
then read the following resolutions: ..
WHEREAS, breaking up of the bonds Of this
once glorious Union is seriously threatened and
/ deyoutiy advocated, by men of power and ge-
| MUS, and whereas State Convention has been
/ ordered by an enactment Of the Gener al As
sembly no y in session, to take place the 2sth
of this month, to take steps, and if possible,
hasten speedy adjustment of the.trouDles
which now threaten to involve the whole I'm
ion in civil war and bloodshed, and TO sap the
4 foundation of the Union for which Washington
4 fought and Jefferson maintained, and thus de.
| stroy the bulwark of our national existence
the palladium of our civil Liberties; therefore,
I Resolved, That this government was ordained
and established by the sages of the Revolution
and cemented by the purest blood that eyeI
flowed from the veins of man; that the tree oi
liberty which is now full leayed and well nigh
grown, was planted amid the furious storms and
Tagging tempests OF the Revolution; was nurturet
4 in its inciPiency by the blood Of the martyrs Of
The liberties we now enjoy, and that we are Who'll
ly unprepared, on account of any alleged griev.
ances from either section Of this Union to aid in
iemolishing the old temple Of liberty that wa.
reared by our forefathers, for the indwelling Of
grateful posterity, -,- a.
Resolrcd, That we hail the names Of STERLING
i Price, VIZ. A. HALL and THos. SHAcKELFoRp
rs candidates fer the Convention with rehewec
appreciation, and that we as citizens, loyal to tht
Union and Constitution, pledge our undivided
support to those gentlemen, believing they vii
not be warped or biased by the wrangiings ant
:. tangling alliances of either section of the Union
but will stand firm, rmmovable and mistaken b,
the Union, Constitution, and the Rights of Mis-
sour, one and inseparable, now and forever.
ReSolred, That the remedy for redress of griev
ances ought 10 bessought for IN the Union, an,
in the mode and manner prescribed in the Con
: stitution. ..i...-..L ..-..
Resolvsa, That the actions of our sister borde
slave States, meet our cordial appreciation, an,
that we are ready and willing 10 join them, hear
possible, restore peace, prosperity and happines
: to the distracted country. ts=lf a5l =
!, RESOLVED, That we will heartily cooperate wit
:. the conservative States of this Union in urging
!, speedy repeal of the so-called Personal Libert.
Bills Of the free States. and that we insist on tn
adoption of the Douglas, Crittend en- proposition
] as the fundamental principle upon which equalit
Of rights and privileges can be guaranteed; orde
/. preserved; peace promoted; happiness. loyalt
and integrity, secured to every section Of this fed
erative Republic. ,v. v0 az t.fF. r-f
Resolved, That the proceedings Of. the meetin
. be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, an
that copy Of the same be sent to the Howar
County Banner and Glasgow Weekly Times, fe
publication. sal r,se - 7sfr. ai ~,
: The report was unanimously adopted
the old Captain not excepted. "ss a'
, On motion, the meeting adjourned sin
j die. '' MARTIN GREEN, Chm.
. ]. M. HIcKY, Sec'y. ID Z, sod
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