Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-01-17
From the National Intelhgencer.
DisuniOn Programme.

The spbjoined communication, disclosing the
designs OF those who have undertaken to lead the
movement now threatening permanent dissolu
uon OF the Union comes to US from distinguish
60 Sihzen Of the South, who formerly represen-
yea ms State with great distinction in the popular
Draneh OF Congress. Temporarily sojournihg in
ms city, heihas become automatically informed of
the facs recited in the subjoned letter, which, he
communicates to US under sense Of duty Jand for
tne accuracy Of which he makes himself respon-
sioie. Nothnlg but assurances coming from such
an intelligent, reliable source, could induce US to
accept the authenticity of these startling state
menus, winch SC deeply concern not only the wei.
rare opt Inc honor of the Southern people To
them we submit, without present ,om nent. the
programme TO which they are expected 70 Weld
their implicit adhesion, without any scruple, of
conscience as without any regard 10 their own
safety.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9; 1861.
charge that OIL Saturday night a caucus was
held in this city by the Southern Secession Sena-
tors from Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississin-
pi, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas, 1t vas then
and there resolved in effect to assume TO them
selves the political power Of the South, and TO
control allpolitical and military operations for
the pre.ent, they telegraphed to complete the plan
Of seiZlng forts, arsenals, and custom houses,
and advised the, conventions now.in session, and
soon to assemble, TO pass ordinances for immedi-
tons of the Government here, the conventions of
the seeding States 10 retain their representa-
| tons in the Senate and the House.
They also advised, ordered, or directed the as
sembling Of Convention Of Delegates from the
seeding States at Montgomery on the 18th of
| February. This can Of course only be done by
the revolutionary conventions usurping the pow
ers Of the people and sending delegates over whom
they will lose all control in the establishment
az a Dr.vic,apal Gouarpnanf ~hIrh IL the nj AN
This caucus also resolved to take the most ef.
fectual means to dragon the Legislature Of Ten
nessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas
and Virginia into following the secedins
States. Maryland is also to be inausnencet
by such appeals no popular passion as have LEI
10 the revolutionary steps which promise a
conflict with the State and Federal Government
in texas.
They have possess themselves of all the ave.
nues of information in the South-tbe telegraph,
inc press, and the general control of the postmas
tiers. They also confidently rely upon defec
| tons in The army and navy.
The spectacle here presented is startling 10 com
template. Senators, entrusted with the represen-
tave soverei gntY of the States, and sworn 10 sup
port ths Constitution of the United States, while
yet acting as the privy councillors of the Prcsiden
and anxiousIy looked 10 by their constituents tC
effect practical plan OF adjustment, deiiber-
ately conceive conspiracy fol, the overthrow oil
! tie Government through the military organiza
( tons, The dangerous secret order, the Knights o.
! the Golden Circle, COMMITTEES ossafety," South
ern leagues, and other agencies at their com
mand; they have instituted as thorough a military
and civil despotisn as ever cursed q maddened
country.
1t is not difficult to foresee the form Of govern.
ment which Convention thus hurriedly thrown
| together at Montgomery, will irrevocaby faster
upon q deluded and unsuspecting people. II
mus essentially be "a chy founded upon
military principles" or It cannot endure. Those
who uSurp power never fail to forge strong
chains.
II may be too late 10 sound the alarm. Moth
ing may be able TO arrest the action Of revols.
tionary tribunals whose DEGREES are principally in
"secret SESSIONS" But cal, upon the people
to pause and reflect before they are forced 10
render every principle of liberty, or 10 fight those
who are bece ming their masters rather than their
! servants. EATON.
As confirming the intelligence furnished by our
informant, we may cite the following extract
fronthe Washington correspondence of yester-
days Baltimore Sun:
1.-THE leaders of the Southern movement are
I consulting as 10 the best mode of consolidating
their interests into confederacy under a Proris-
ionGl Gorcrnn,snt. The plan is to make Senator
Hunter, OF Virginia, Provisional President, and
Jefferson DAVIS Commander in Chief Of the army
Of defence. Mr., Hunter possesses in a more emf
nent degree the philosophical characteristics OF
Jefferson than any other statesman now living
Col. Davis IS a graduate of West Point; was DIS
tlnguighed for his gallautry at Buena Vista, and
served as Secretary of War under President
Pierce, and is not second 10 Gen. Scottin militia
~ science or courage"