Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-06-06


ing citizens Of Pike county, equally with
those Of every portion Of our State, the
absolute necessity Of speaking out bold
lyNthe sentiments that animate US, in
these, the most trying times of our cun.
try's history; therefore, be it
Resofred, !. That we deem il the true
interest of Missouri, in the midst Of the
dreadful clash Of arms, now raging around
her, TO renew her devotion to the Govern
Of our fathers, to cling to the Union of the
States, and TO sustain the Federal authori-
ties in the full length and breadth of their
constitutional power.
2. That in our feelings this day. we
know no Moth, no South, no East, no
West, aud we recognize no man as true
friend Of his country, whose patriotism is
cirrumscribed within geographical lines,
and whose affections are bounded by Sec
tional divisions.
3. The constitution Of the United States
declares that s'this constitution and laws Of
the United States, which shall be made IN
pursuance thereof, and all treaties made or
which shall be made under the authority Of
the United States, shall be the law of the
land, and Tie judges in every State shall be
bound thereby, anything in the constitution
Or laws of any State to the contrary not
withstanding." We therefore hold that ev
cry citizen of The United States, owes a
paramount allegiance TO the Federal Gov
ernment and is bound 10 render obedience
to its constitutional acts, at the peril Of
punishment by its laws, and no ordinance
Of secession, or legislative edicts, assuming
10 issue from the consequences flowing
from violation Of such paramou, law.
4. Holding these views, and regarding
secession a remedy for no evil, but an ag-
gravation ef all evils, and curse, which
il submitted TO, will forever blast the male-
rial interests Of the State, and bring shame
and disgrace upon the fair fame Of Mis-
sourians We announce our respectful but
firm determination TO resist, at every hszar1
an aci SO suicidal TO ourselves and the State
so wicked in itself, and SO destructive Of all
republican liberty as guaranteed 10 us by
the institutions of our common country.
5. That the constitution Of the State Of
Missouri requires that "all officers both
g vii and military, under the authority oil
this State, shall, before entering on the du.
tiss of their respective Offices, take an oath
or affirmation 10 support the Constitution
of the United States and of this State, and
to demean themselves faithfully in Office"
and in view Of the responsibility Of this
oath resting upon the members Of the Cen
eral assembly Of this State, we portion of
their constituents demand at their hands an
explanation Of the monstrous legislation a.
dopied at their recent session, which in
lhe same ensctments stamped themselves
with total disregard of this oath, and de.
nsnded perjury at the hand Of an innocent
and outraged people.
6. The Military Bill passed by said Leg.
so far as j, demanded surrender
of our fealty to the Federal Government,
md imposes upon US an oath not justified
by the laws of the land, and subjects the
,itizens 10 the unlimited control Of Gov.
Jackson, who in great measure has for
jorfsiied the confidence repossd in him by |
generous people, will not be obeyed by
he people Of Missouri. and we appeal TO
he authorities Of the State to desist from
,very effort 10 carry into effect that system
II measures said to be designed for arming
he State; and in bringing upon US the ven.
,eance of the Federal Government.
z. That willis. we deplore the existence
4 hos,iIi,iss in The shape Of civil war in
mr. land, and desire the restoration Of peace
lpon an, terms consistent with the honor
nd rights Of every section, yet, when war
as been forced upon US in an effort to o.
erthrow the Government, il becomes the
uty Of loyal citizens and good men to rush
the rescue and protect the ark Of our
afsty. the palladium of our liberties, the
Of the United States, from The
andall hands that would strike 1t down.
8, That whilst we will over jealOusly |
u.rd the birth-right OF every American
itizeu, as guaranteed by the lsws Of the
md, against any dangerous encroschmsnls
: the military power, jet We At the same
me sreeegnizs The. absolute necessity asl
mes a of ofresor.inE 10 it fort profession Of
fe and properly sgsinst Iswless violence !
id IN this view Of the matter we tender
.r heartfelt thsnks 10 Gene Wn. 3. Hsr-
", conuapding the Hsstsrn Department
.s. Arny Il St. Lsuis, for the bold snd K