Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-05-02
Mass nIeetlng in Fayette.

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y Pursuant to notice a large number sf the eiti-
sasas Of Howard county, met at the Court House
m Fsyetts, on Monday April 18th, 1861. Judge
Wade M. jackson was called TO the Chair, and
". c, Boon appointed Secretary. After few
spPsspriate remarks by the President, on motion
Of Col. N. G. Elliott, the Chair appointed a Com
mittee, eonsiatiae Of two from each Township tc
rsPortreselutions for the consideration of the
Meeting. Thefollow1ng named gentlemen were
appoinied. si-t IT = = s-'--~ p '--
From Richmond-Jno. B. Clark, Jr., Samuel
brown; Erankln-E. q. Elliott, r. II. Robin.
sop; BOonsiek DIR. j. C.. Hebsr!ins, JOS Cooper
Charlton Cenareye Jackson, John Cooper
'Prsirie-cspt J. F. Finks, Capt. L. Eddins
onne-Femme-Judge NJ. A. Taylor, Freeman
Ts5los; Monifean-Federal Walker, Gus Elgin.
On motion Hon. Lewis w. Rsbinson of Coop
er~asihsited to sddress the meeting during the
retirement Of the Committee, which he did IN an
able and eloquent manner.
The Committee on resolutions made the follow
ing report. s-p id-G -t
WHEnEAs, The just powers Of Government are
derived frexs end through the consent Of the
zerened: and whereas II is the duty, right and
privilege OF The people to assemble IN their pri-
mary capacity, TO declare their sentiments
whenever the public exigencies demand IT,
Therefore be ii Resolved, foa ~7s
s'1s.- That the power claimed by the Federal
government, and now being attempted to been-
forced, on portion Of the States is illegal and
unconstitutional. A usurpation Of power, which,
iftolerated will sutvert the berti es of the co.
pie. .zys7an .t-t-'
I'd. That Howard county is in sentiment and
interest slave holding County and its citizens
unequIrocally take position with the slaveholding
States, against the sectional war, which was un-
,consiiasiionaiy insngurated by the Black Repub-
lican standardization. ..---.t =
..Tast weappie.e Of the Governors proeIa-
mshon converting the Legislature, and that we
instruct our representative in bath branches of
tne Legislature to vote for law armlng and
equipping the militia Of the State fully adequate
Tor any emergency that NAV arise.
:, q. Ihat we cordially approve Of the answer of
me Governor OF Missouri, in refusing to furnish
ne o'aek kePuolican Administration one asa,l
10 slaughter our friends and kindred of the South
eFn States and 10 destroy their property and insfi-
tutions. 81
D. That the citizens Of Howard Will never con-
senl 70 take position of armed neutrality be-
twesstthe Administration Of LINCOLN and the
eenfeeefate States, but like freemen will take
part In the perils Of the conflict and share alike
whn then me misfortune OF defeat or the fruits
OF victory.
The hutfom fesoIafisas we're adopted without
= dissenting voice. Geni. Clark moved to amend
me ON Resolution by adding sitter the word con-
Lie !, ihe words 'sf come it musi,o the amend
meal y, was lost BY the following vote. Ayes I55,
'Hoes iIs. The original resolution was then .
copied ~ the vote Of $50 ayes to 1873 noes.
On motion she PToceedingsef the meeting were
e,oe'ed 10 be published ia the Howard County
1a3f1 glasgow Times, Missouri State Journal,
ahfSL oonsilIe Observer. ~ - ! - -. :. |
- VALE u. JACKSON, President.
VIC. Bssx, Secretary. -