Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-01-20

the county--shoud be made elective.
Mr.. Gordon objected TO the passage of
the bill, among other reasons, that the people
did not demand it. This thing Of elections
has been carried too far already. If this bill
is adopted, the time will not be far of be-
fore we will have plenty of leg Treasurers.
The candidates who hold the office will go
before the people, in many cases, election
eering with the peoples money. He spoke
of the Treasurer of his county, who, he be-
lieved, was the choice of the people and
highly honorable man. He would net go
before the people to electioneer for an office.
Mr.. Kelley said, when the question pre-
scented itself 10 him, whether three men
should appoint the officer, or the people,
he would not hesitate 10 decide how to
vote. He contended the people were capa-
bic of selecting their officers, and adduced
several points in support of this position.
Mr.. Minor opposed the bill, and said if
it was adopted, he should be compelled 10
bring in bill for his own county.
On the indefinite postponement, the vote
stood ayes 81. noes 81.
Mr.. Tompkins offered an amendment that
the bill be referred to Committee of the
whole House, and be made special order for
Friday, next. Lost by 81 to 90.
Mr.. Frstoe moved to amend that the
Treasurer shall hold mis- office within one
mile Of the county seat. ..
Mr.. Hunter said there was much said
about the ''dear people," and taking care of
their interest, and yet it is proposed here 10
require person TO live within one mile Of
the county seat, thereby preventing all per-
sons living outside of the limits of the one
mile from becoming candidates, or holding
tho office.
The amendment of Mr.. Fristoe was then
rejected.
Mr.. Sims then moved to amend, requr-
ing the office to be held at the county seat,
and residence in the county. Agreed TO.
1t was moved TO exempt the counties of
Lafayette, Galloway, Boone Camden, Lin
coin, Jefferson, Cedar, Audrian, Rails,
Green, Carroll, Marion, Cole, Saline, and
some few other counties. Laid on the ia
BILE.
Mr.. Sims said This was the last office CT
any importance that the people are denied
electing. He is an officer now unknown to
the people, except SO far as getting the
money and placing in vaults. He then asked
if the principle was right to elect all 9TH
er officers, why not elect this officer? For
a long time we were prevented from elect
ing our cabinet officers, but the force of pub
lie opinion had carried the measure, and il
has been fully demonstrated the people are
> capable of sell-government. He hoped this
Legislature would now pass the bill, ant
place this Office within the hands Of the PEG.
. pie, and the last relic Of arstocracy and o.
appointing power'may go down this evening
Mr.. Maupin would remind the gentleman
there was such relic as demagogucry, 4,
well as aristooracy. lie then argued
against the amendment.
Mr.. Frost moved 10 amend so as to bring
on the election of this officer in August
1854, and every two years thereafter.
Moved to lay the amendment on the table
. Lost.
Adjourned.
= TUESDAY, Jan. II, 1858.
! SENArE-The Lexington and Davies.
County Railroad with the House amendment
= was passed.
On motion Of Mr.. White. the Missis
e sippi Railroad bill was taken up. TT,
= this bill, Mr.. Young had previously Offered
. an amendment, excluding the State credit.
Mr.. Lindsay offered substitute TO thi
bill as an amendment.
i The substitute provides for the con
e tinuation OF the St. Louis and Iron Mountai.
C Railroad from Pilot Knob in Madison coun
\ ty, 10 some point on the Mississippi river
below the mouth of Apple Creek, in Cape
Girardeau county, and asked for the extern
i sion Of public credit of 100000 when
=, like amount is raised in good faith by indi
Nldual and county subscriptions.
Mr.. White spoke Of the importance o
the road, and urged the passage of the bill.
o Mr.. Roberts argued that there was n,
d analogy between the cases Of Illinois anc
i Missouri in railroad enterprises, and tina
Missouri was secure from all danger of loss
Mr.. Allen said that the Legislature hac
/ no more right to charter this company, thai
II to assist in CONSTRUCTING n rnod f-n,o 81 IN,
5, to Kansas, making Jefferson City point
~ than to build this road from the Pilot Knoll
. TO the Mississippi river. He was opposed
TO extending the public credit, and also t.
ID the bill itself.
Is The question then REQUIRED on Mr.
r. Whites motion, TO lay the amendment c
, Mr.. Young on the table. The motion pre-
: vailed by the following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Brooking, Chew, Grow
E. Grover, Jackson, James, Lindsay. McCo,