Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-03-14
therefor. vote against laying the resolution

'"e' soie 'o'e sSaihst laying Inc feso.ullof
on the table.
Mr.. CAN'T. wish briefly 10 state the
reasons why ! shall vote assins, laying ihi,
resolution on the table. Ii has been sa,t
that the message is not definite, and many
are doubtful as to its meaning. In whsl
better way can we arrive al the true con.
structiOn Of that message than by compar.
ing cur views each wilhihe other and dis
cussing the different interpretations that
may be put upon il, In The hope that az
opportunity may be offered TO do that, and
that the discussion may be-c,rried on In q
fair, candid and Haterhaf spirit, and That ths
messsgs may be cohsfdsredin all its psrts
that we may look 10 the whole for the
purpose Of ascsrtainiDg the meaning of each
sentence. 50 that we may arrive at tho les,
construction. and upon the most sure basis
come 10 conclusion as TO what is the mean
ing aof the man who new sits as Chief Ex-
scntivs in his seat at Washington; I'shall
vote hgainst sitting debate and laying shs
RESOLUTION on the table. ''Ts797E tf2T
rs Mr.. GRArrLLr. i desire 10 remark, That
in voting upon this question. on laying il on
the table, tisat7in voiing In the affirmative,
ddelnot desire 10 be understood as fdecisf.
ing the inaugural address is significant Of
war; but in order that this Convention may
proceed with the business which I think
now directly requires Rs action. I shall
vote aye. r'--.i3t -ai' .'-'--'' n'F .''
= MIR. HATCHER. Believing that there is
much truth in the statement made by q
gentleman on thi, floor yesterday, that there
are about as many opinions. in regard 10 the
Inaugural Address as there are delegates
to this Convention, and believing that this
Convention cannot easily construs its real
meaning, think II is best 10 let the Presi-
dents actions construe The Presidents
words. And IS SECTIONS speak louder than
words" ] propose TO wait until action on
the part Of the President win speak the
meaning ofthese words. II therefore vote
aye. .2as''' bar q, ora p 81.
. Mr. IRwiK. 4 shall vote for LAYING the
resolution upon The table, sir, and l shall
doit for the same reason which gave yes.
terday-against going INTO Committee Of
the Whole upon the inaugural Address
believe, sir, q discussion on thi, 1naugu-
raj Address will lead 20 purely political
discussion, and that there will be an unbe.
coming exhibition Of party feeling and party
spirit. take occasion TO remark, sir, that
however much | may indetse the senii.
ments Of that resolution. yet for the reasons
l have given shall vote aye.
Fl Mr.. LINTON: Regarding the INAUGURAL
as l do, as message Of peace, I shall vote
no. s2@i Isl .f'-A '
p Mr. MARAADuKt: In voting in tho ar
irmatire on this question sir, do not
wish 10 be understood tina, is offered for
the object for s!lnfilfng off the responsibility
OF the resolution on the one hand or obvia.
ting it on the other. have frequently ex-
pressed my opinion upon the Inaugural
1 regard q as q peace; but whether it 10 for
peace or war, think The discussion now
will have an unhappy tendency aud an I'm.
happy result on the action of the Conven-
tion and as | think The resolution i, prena. |
ture, ! shall therefore vote aye.
Mr., NoRroH: In voting against laying
the resolution on The table, do so for the |
purpose Of showing my feelings in favor Of
assuming the responsibility O. expressing
my views in regard 10 the construction 10
BE placed on that address shall vote no.
Mr.. OAR: It is stated here that the
bringing up Of this discussion will neces-
ariiy swsken party feeling. nope this i,
lot so. We shall certainly have 10 meet
his issue before we leave here, and know
10 better time to meet it than present. Il
'ote against laying the resolution on tho ia
lie, because believe the message 10 be a
'eaes measure, and because believe that
he people should know what we think a.
'ount II. 1t has been sisted that the people
re as competent TO form their conclusions
. we are, but we are sent here 10 take in.
o consideration our Federal relations. end
or this reason, vote no.
Mr.. PHrLLiPs. l will Just state that
10 not regard the message as being a war
Message; yet. sir, believing, as l do, that
mpis opportunity will be afforded before
be Convention adjourGs, for members to
iseuss this message in ITS details, and
linking that no harm can result from
Writing until The proper time arrives 10 dis.
uss it / shall vote aye. .i'.',' ''
Mr.. RAY. Understanding that a refusal
D lay the resolution on the table will leave
no question open for discussion, vote
Mr.. REED. view this message as
eciarstion Of war against the institutions
the South. In my judgement, it involve.
be doctrines Of George lit, and declares
aar in the same way he declared war
gainst the colonies. He avowed the pur.
oseto execute the law within the limits
nd the same kind Of a law, The law for The
Of taxes. $50 - <.s 80 - p,
The CHArR. will remark TO the gen.
eInen that he cannot enter into a discus.
ion of the merits Of the resolution. He
10 only give, in brief manner, his ,rea- 4
Ms Why he votes for or against laying The
on the table. 90"
Mr. REDD. was not about TO enter intot
~ argument to show my views are cor.
'ct. That was not my purpose. Twas
erely stating my belief as TO whether this
as war or peace measure.
The CHAIN. That, the gentlemen lias not I
e right TO give his reason, why he will
BE Tor or against IT, but he must not en-. :
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