Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-01-23
Cry OF JEFFERSON, Jan 8, 19


Cry OF JEFFERSON Jan 8, 1871.
On to day the House Of Representatives did
not meet but adjourned to froc on account Of its
being the Sth Of January. Much time, lol sew.
era days past, have been consumed in idle dis
cussions Of two bills and two resolutions respec-
ting the celebration of the glorious victory. In
each House much precious time was killed in
this way. The debate was principally, confined
to the members Of the dominant party and was
very violent and iliberal in its character. There
appeared to be strong schism among the party
whether the day should be celebrated with alow,
sperm, or gun powder, and they finally agreed
10 try both. The loss of 10 day, and the loss OF
several days in the discussion on the subject, will
cause the celebration OF the 9Th to cost several
thousand dollars. Such propositions and resolu
tions like many others, are thrown into the Leg
isAture as fre.brand, 10 excite partizan feelings,
inhame old party pre- udces and rally the mem.
bers of the party round their most violent and
reckless leaders. There are always some who
have no qualifications whatever for the transac.
lion of useful business, and who know that their
only chance for fame and notoriety is to keep up
constant party excitement. If the action OF
the legislature were confined TO the transaction Of
the necessary business Of the country, these men
would sink into insignifcance and contempt
or this character is resolution that occupied a
great part OF the time OF the House Of Repfesen-
tatives for three days, viz to expel from the House
Mr.. Green, the Reporter Of the Missouri Re.
publican. He is one Of those kind of men who
is in the habit Of saying what he thinks, and thin,
king what he pleases; and such men are always
odious to tyrants. He had been in the habit OF
writing freely, expressing his opinion OF men and
measures boldly, and calling things by their
right names. He is blunt man, not polished
enough 10 make political hypocrte or subser,
Went Reporter. lie would have been much more
popular, if he had aattered and bowed the knee
to men without meri;t, and if he had expressed
great respect FOR persons for whom he entertained
no respect whatever he acted on the sound
republican principle, that member {! Inc Legs
lature is no better than any other man, ana
that all public men ana measures are fair SUI
iects for public scrutiny and free discussion.
For exercising his rights as freeman, he was
expelled. The public interest requires that The
Of our legislative bodies should be
free and open, in the fullest sense Of the term,
and every facility should be given to have all
their proceedings reported with the utmost free
dom. 1t is valuable check upon tyrannical con-
duct. Such reports should not be made alone by
the parasites Of the maj ority, nor by men who
are afraid 10 speak out, nor by men who will
pick end mince their words to avoid giving OF.
fence to those in power, but they should be made
by men who would speak in the true spirit of
liberty, by men who at the threshold OF power
would declare boldly their opinions Of men and
measures, however unacceptable the same may
be to those who hold the reins Of power. But
all this may be prevented if the privilege Of re.
porting is confined to those who are afraid te
utter their sentiments boldly or if all who exer-
else the liberty of the press as freemen ought to
do, are brow beaten, ntinidated and driven from
the Hall. The expulsion Of Mr.. Green was in
the true spirit of the Seduion lalV, and proves
that the liberty Of the press is not further viola.
ted, only because it is guarded by the law and
constitution, and is as yet beyond the control OF
arbitrary power. 1t is no matter whether mans
opinions Of men and measures be erroneous or
not whatever they may be, he has right to express
them, and public liberty requires the press should
not be gagged either directly or indirectly, and
more especially when speaking Of the public
deliberations Of the General Assembly. No
true republican can approve OF slRh hgh-handed
proceedings. A lick'spttle reporter is nuts.
anco; it is the bold, rough, independent reporter
that guards the public interest, and prevents pub
lie abuses.
On yesterday, in the House, Mr.. Wells in the
cndf, kept much better order than heretofore,
drew tighter rein and enforced the rules Of the
House much more strictly, and by SO doing he
has effected much good If he continues to do
50, he will save much time, prevent many I'M.
pleasant occurrences, and keep under proper re-
straint, those who need constant curb to keep
them in order.
On today, the Senate met and transacted a
good share Of business.
A bill 10 guard the community against frauds
by corporations, was introduced by Mr.. Hunter.
1t is most Objectionable bill. 1t violates
nearly all the charters heretofore granted inds.
nterleres most unjustly with cor
porate and vested rights, and would do much to
niure the prosperity and credit OF our State, il
t should be passed.
Mr.. Cam pbel introduced a bill respecting
elections.
Mr.. Allen introduced bill respecting the fees
If the Clerk OF the Circuit Court and Court OF
Common Pleas Of ST. Louis.
Mr. EIlet introduced bill for the relief Of the
Collector OF franklin county, which was passed.
Mr.. Harvey introduced resolution respecting |
he publication Of the report Of the board Of in.
ernal improvement, civil engineer and geologist |
Mr., Gillian introduced resolution to illum.
late the State House, which was passed.
A bill respecting the road and canal fund of