Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-09-23
Missouri Legislature...Extra Session.
JEFFERSON CrTY, Sept. IL.

Mr.. Young suggested that there would |
probably be minoriiv report from the COM
mittee. He had no objections to a majority
report being now offered but would prefer
a recess TO enable the minority to prepare
their report, and both be presented at the
same time. After some debate the Senate
took a recess.
Upon re-assembling, a resolution, calling
upon the Governor for information, in SUBJ
stance the same as was passed this morn
ing in the House, was introduced BY Mr..
Young, and adopted.
Mr.. Allen, from The Committee. then pre-
sCnted report of the majority of the rail
road committee which was read and is as
follows.
Mr.. President The select committee tc
whom were referred the Governors Mes
sage, and memorial from the Pacific Rail-
road Company. and bill to accept and ap-
ply the lands granted to this State by the
Congress of the T. S., in aid of the con-
struction of certain railroads in this State,
have instructed me to report, that, in the
opinion Of this Committee. it was the inten-
ton of Congress TO grant the lands referred
to for the purpose Of aiding in the construc-
ton Of those roads. which have been Under
taken by the Pacific Railroad and Hannibal
and St. Joseph Railroad Companies; that
the State is to be regarded MS the recipient
Of the legal title TO said lands, rs the medi-
um or agent of the General Government;
that it is her duty to applvthe same only for
the purpose of aiding in the construction of
those railroads. and that the State may trans
fer thc said lands 10 the Railroad Company,
to carry out the objects of the acts of Con-
gress; that it is not sound policy for the
State TO engage in the construction or man.
agement of such works, but rather. by lib
eral acts and paternal care, TO simulate pri-
vate enterprise engaged in them; that the
State is TO be greatly benefited by the grant
OF lands, from the effects 10 follow the con-
struction of these railroads, to which the
said lands are applicable, and that if she has
any further beneficiary interest in said
grant, small per ccntum reserved to her
out Of the net earnings of the roads ought
under all the circumstances, TO be all that
she should require, after taking care that
the act of Congress is faithfully complied
with. That the State is placed under no pc
cuniary ability by the act Of Congress; and
that thc only consequence TO attend non
compliance with the act is a reversion of the
lands TO the United States. In the opinion
of the Committee, the proprietors of these
works have been actuated by a public spirit
which seeks the advance and glory of the
commonwealth, and that they ought TO be
met by the Legislature with fostering kind
ness and liberality.
The Committee, therefore, have instructed
me to report bill transferring all the title
the State has in these lands TO the Pacific
Railroad Company, and the Hannibal and
St. Joseph Railroad Company, and recon-
mend the passage thereof. All of which is
respectfully submitted.
THOMAS ALLEN, Chairman.
Also, a report and bill favoring the build
ing of the Iron Mountain and Pilot Knob
Branch. The minority report was then
read, and is in substance as follows:
The minority report in substance, objects
TO the report Of the majority, because it en-
braces certain objects not submitted to the
consideration of the committee, such as re-
lates to making branches; and because it was
not the wish, nor was it expedient to devise
and mature an internal Improvement system.
The minority report objects to lending the
credit of the State TO any of these roads.
and advances the idea, that this Legislature
is bound to fix the western Terminus Of the
Pacific Road-considers any appropriation
as illegal; until the terminus is determined.
The m no 'ity report is predcated on the
sectional feelings of certain individuals. -
Said report winds up with the declaration
that the Pacific Railroad has been located
through jackson county, and that no move
mont in regard TO said road could be tolera-
tel unless it be terminated al the Kansas -
The minority report is signed by Young,
Broolling and Drake of the Senate, and
Woodson and Holden of the House.
HousE.-Mr. Minor introduced resolu-
tion requesting the Governor TO furnish the
House, if in his possession, statement of
the amount of money subscribed in good
faith to the Pacific Railroad COMPANY. the
manner in which it has been subscribed,
the terms and conditions of subscription,
and what amount OF bonds of The State has
been issued to the Pacific Railroad Compa-
ny upon the credit OF the State.
Mr.. Hamer moved 10 amend by ms ,rting
at the end Of tho resolution, "a, d what
amount of money has been expended on the
Pacific Railroad which amendment was
accepted and the resolution adopted
The House then took up the contested
election case. The whole morning was
consumed in discussing the power of the
Legislature an determining the validity and
force of the evidence.
Considerable discussion cnsued upon {
resolution offered by Mr.. Sims which wa:
finally laid on the table.
The question then recurrcd upon the ori,
glnal resolution, which was adopted. The
resolution merely prescribes the manner o
proceedings. Counsel were introduced.
| EVENING SESSION,
SBNArE.-Mr. Young offered a resolution
to re-commit the majority and minority re-
ports TO the committee, with instructions II
report terminus of the Pacific Road, anc
insert clause rsserving to the use of tn,
| Ctata al the res aaypinos Cf tho pao;6o ,o,,