Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1861-04-11
THE LATE CONVENTION
WHAT 1T DID.

WHAT 1T DID.
Below we give the resolutions adopted
bv The Convsntion-the leading amend.
m,n,, offered land the vote.s on amend.
ments and resolutions. It will be useful
for reference, Just now. and in the future:
Ist Resolped, That at present there is no ade-
hu,,e motive TO impel Missouri to dissolve her
connection with the Federal Union, but on the
contra she will labor for such an adjustment of
existing troubesas vii secure the peace as well
as the rights and equality Of all the States.
Adopted-syes SO, nays l..
ID. That the people Of this Slate are devotedly
attached to the Institutions OF our country, and
earnestly desire that by a fair and smicable ad.
present unfortunately distract us as people may
be removed, to the end that our Union may be
preserved and perpetuated, and peace and harmo-
nv be restored between the North and the South
Adopted unanimously-ayes 90, hays none.
srd That the people of this State deem the
amendments 10 the Constitution of the United
States, proposed BY the Hon. john J. Crittehden,
Of Kentucky, with the extension of the same to
the territory hereafter to be acquired BY treaty or
otherwise, basis Of adjustment, which will sue
eessfuly remove the causes of difference forever
Mr.. Bast Of Montgomery, offered The Following
Is an amendment:
Add The words: And in the event of a refusal
by the Northern States TO agree to such an ad-
justment Of the Slavery question, and our sister
States of Maryland, Virginia, Tennessee, Ken
lucky, Arkansas and North Carolina, shall decide
TO change their relations with the General Gov
eminent, the State of Missouri will not hesitate
to take her stand in favor OF her Southern b. eth
ien.
Amendment lost. ayes %, nays 10. Resolution
adopted, ayes SO, nays,4.
9Th. That the people Of Missouri believe that
The peace ana quiet of the country will be promo
led by Convention to pass amendments to the
Constitution of the United States, and this Con.
yeftion, therefore urges the Legislature Of this
State, and of other States, to takeproper steps for
calling such Convention, in pursuance of the fifth
article OF the Constitution, and 70 provide by Law
for the election by the people Of such lhumber Of
delegates as are to be sent TO such Convention.
AdOpted-ayes s., nayss.
9Th. That in the opinion of this Convention,
the employment OF military force by the Federal
Government to coerce the submission of the Sc
eeding States, or the employment Of military
force by the seeding States to asssll the Govern
ment OF the United States, will inevitably plunge
this country INTO civil war, and thereby entirely
e1tnguish all hope of an amIcable settlement of
the fearful issues now pending before the country;
we therefore earnestly entreat, we'll the federal
Government as the seeding States, to withhold
and stay the arm of the military power, and on
70 pretense whatever bring upon the nation the
horrors Of civil war.
Mr.. Moss of Clay, proposed to add to the res
olutioR the following:
"And further believing that the fate OF Mssou-
ri depends upon the peaceabIe adjustment of our
present difficulties, she will never countenance or
aid a seeding State in making war upon the Gen.
erai Government, nor will she furnish men and
money for the purpose OF aiding the General Gov
eminent In any "a tempt 10 coerce a seeding
State.0
Which wa, lost by the following voie-,ye,
90, nays 81.
Mr.. Shaekelford OF Howard, offered the fol-
lowing as an amendment:
And in order to the restoration Of harmony and
frs.ernal feeling between the different sections;
we would recommend the policy Of Withdrawing
the Federal troops from the forts within the bord-
ers of the seeding States where there Is danger
Of collision between the State and Federal troops.
Amendment adopted; ayes 81, nays "a, and the
Resolution, as amended, ayes SO, nays, 6.
9th. That when this Convention adjourn its
session in the city of st. LOUIS, it will adjourn to
meet in the Hall OF the House Of Representatives,
q. Jefferson City on the third Monday Of Deem
bar, 1861.
Adopted-ayes 70, nays 10. @
7th. That there shall be Committee, to con-
ss Of the President of this Convention, no shall
be a oticio Chairman, and seven members, one
from each Congressional District of the State, to
be elected by this Convention, majority of which
shall have power TO call this Convention together
at such time prior 10 the third Monday Of De-
eember, and at such place as they may think the
puohc exigencIes require; and in case any vacan-
cies shall happen IN said COMMITTEE, by death,
resignation or otherwise, during the recess of
us Convention .,fhe remaing members or member
ofsa.d Committee shall have the power to fill such
vacancy.
Adopted unanimously.
WHEREAS, 1t is-probable that the Convention
OF toe St'te of Virginia, now in session, will re-
Stsies, Tor the purpose Of devising some plan for
me adjustment Of our national difficulties; and,
whereas, the State Of Missouri participates strong
~ IN the desire for such adjustment, and desires
70 show respect for the wishes Of Virginia.
!. Be u Rssolped, That this Convention wiil elect
seven delegates, whose duty it shall be TO attend
ine convention of the State Of Virginia for the
meeting OF the delegates from the Border States,
and u there should assemble then and there dele
gates duly accredited from a majority of the
states invited such conference, then the dele
fsses from this Convention shall enter into con-
ference with them and shall endeavor to devise a
Psn for the amicable and equitable adjustment Of
~ matters In difference between the States of
ms Union. And the delegates appointed Under
nis resolution shall report their proceedings in
saeh conference and any plan that may be there
feee upon, to this Convention for ITS approval
Z Adepted-syess %, nsyss.