Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-04-04
Inc Speaking At lsystte on konaay-
And the xsetine.

C"scAsiofo speak, pursuant
to notice Published in the county papers.
Thets was I good crowd q p.opl. in
sswn; and the principal theme Il eonver.
'ation was the political ,tatu, If Tie osun.
try-ths aetien of the Convention, and the
position u our delegates: Some aii.s. to
discoye! wide difference in The sctior and
position Of our delegates to the Convection,
whereas, the truth is, they consulted freely
together, and on oil matters OF IMPORT, vo,-
ed together: When .h.y, failed 10 tsot. To-
gsihsr, it was on soma side proposition or
m0e'sn' involving ne principle. They
heartily concur in the resolutions adopted
by the Convention, and will defend the
principles Of those resolutions. and their in
dividual action, Oh Ill rfopsr occasions.
As in the canvass, there 10 now more
clamcr against Judge Hall than the other
two gsa,lsnsh-althouEh they stood togeth.
or in tbs csnta.i--stood together in the
Convention, and stand together now
Much Of the opposition to Judge Hall, in
the canvass; and now, originated farther
back in the history and politics Of this State
than We choose 10 travel; nor il II heeesss-
ry. When the Convention was called. at
the solicitation of friends, he became a
candidate. Having grss. respect for his
talents, and confidence in bis patriotism.
We advocated his slection. We were sat-
isfied with his position in the canvass, as
We were with those Of his colleagues, sad
We stand prepared to defend their course in
the Convention. No man Of unbiased judg.
nent, who voted for them, and has it in his
heart to do them Justice, has any cause to
turn against them now-and none such
will, after they have heard detailed histo.
ry Of the action Of the Convention. and the
circumstances attending the various votes,
on the various propositions. Judge Halls
rather dry, Legal mode Of expressing hi.
thoughts, gives shallow minds room for
clubbing, &hils his sssrn devotion to law
and what he holds to Be his duty as 1 oiti-
zen, cramps the conscience Of politicians Of
the secession school. aa- SCI,
But, to get back to the proceedings Of
the day. At The ringing Of the ball, the
people repaired to the Court Hsass, and al
Mr.. 3hackslford was about to ascend the
stand, ii was suggested that an organisa-
ton be had. No special objection being
urged. on melton Of Col. Elliott. Capt, J.
F. Finks was called to The Chair. He ex.
plsined, (as We understood hin) the OBJ
iect of the meeting to be, for the people tc
express their approval or di.approvsl Of ths
course Of our delegates to the Convention
30. Mr.. Randall was chosen Secretary
| Having made the appointment for Mr.
| Shaokelferdto address his fellow-citizsn'
90 that day and, having no public notihca.
ton that meeting was called for any 9TH
er purpose, and Recognizing the jus.io'
and propriety Of the people hearing pub
lieserssnt before spproving or eondemninR
We objected to the announcement of the
Chairman, and favored hearing Messfs
Sh.okelford and Hail. (both Of whom were
present. before Undertaking to pass juds'
nsnt upon them. II that was the object oil
the meeting, the people were iguofsst Of it,
SO.
The excitement and tumult thst sson en-.
sued, clearly conyinesd Us Of what We were
before pretty well ss.isfied,viz: that private
efforts had been made To- get together q
crowd On that day, to prenounes judgement
upoa Judge Hall, at least, il not the ether
delegates. The noise, confusion and az.
element that prevailed passes description.
sundry gentlemen spoke, whsn they
could get chance, and some spoke who ne
one heard OF understood. 49, - - -
Gen. CLARK opposed the nesting. and
spoke eloausntly against the injustice Of
the move, prosouneing 1t unprecedented
Messrs. Prswitr and Herndon also spoke
In the same strain. Msssrs. Elliott, After
bury and pethspa others favored the meet
ing. ryvz- YAK
During the discussion, Judge Hall got
the stand, spoke at some length. He nsi.
Their knew that he was criminal, nor that
| he was to Be tried that day. All who had
taken part in organizing the meeting oppo'-
cd his election. He was not aniensbls to
them, bu. he was TO the people 81 Howard.
He was willing 10 meet the people after
dus nosios, 70 speak TO them, and abide
their decision. He wanted time and public
notice given, 50 that the people might know
whist was propoasd to be done, and when.
The 6rss Monday 10 May was the earliest
d.y his Official duties would pesnit him 10
snaouce. That day vas finally os1ssd up
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