Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-12-13
From Jefferson City.
ICorrespondence Of the Times
CRY OF JEFFERSON, !
December LIST, 1865. (

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use of one million of the State credit, to be
expended South Of the Hannibal and ST
Joseph Road, without an accompanying pri- |
vate subscription of five hundred thousand
dollars, as previously required by the Lill.-
This amount Of credit, thus secured, is TO
be expended in the purchase of iron and
rolling stock, upon which, as also upon the
road, the State is 10 hold lien. 1t is sup
posed that by this accommodation, thus
granted without any additional risk on the
part Of the State, the road will be speedily
completed 10 It's junction with the Hannibal
md St. Joseph Road. The bill, as ii stands,
also grants the use Of ore million, to be eX-
pended north Of the junction, upon condi-
ton chat five hundred thousand dollars shall
be raised by private subscription. With
this liberal provision, the Directors Of the
Road entertain the utmost confidence that
The entire road to the Iowa line will be COM
pleted and put in successful operation at an
early day.
Strange as il may appear TO those who are
aware er the vast advantages TO be derived
from a julicious and comprehensive system
Of Railroad improvements, the final passage
Of the bill is involved in some doubt. And
even Should it weather the opposition ar
royed against it in tho Legislature, a veto
from the Governor is not regarded as i'm
probable. Either a stolid Indifference or
most lamentable ignorance, appears to per-
wade the minds Of many in reference to the
practical operation Of the mode by which
means are 10 be provided for the construc-
ton Of these works. Visions of increased
taxation and impoverished Golfers take pos
session Of the Imagination, which the most
palpuble deductions of sober reason are
scarcely sufficient to dislodge. The indie
fatigable Rollins Of Boone, and Stewart Of
Buchanan, are the leading supporters of the
system, Having convassed it thoroughly,
and feeling confident Of the great results
which are to yindlcate its policy, no imped-
iments seem to dishearten them, or cause
for a moment the slightest relaxation Of their
untiring efforts. A grateful public will
hold them in remembrance.
Several gentleman from ST. Louis, Mr.
/. Knapp Of the Republican, and others well
known in the political circles there, have
been present with US for several days past
Their joint appearance here at this particu,
lar iuncture, was sufficient TO indicate tc
experienced rats some important political
movement in embryo; and sure enough there
soon appeared, placarled upon the doors Of
the two Houses, call for meeting of thC
Wing members Of the Assembly, and other
Wings Of the State who might be present
in the city. In pursulnse Of this call, the
Hall Of the House of Representatives was
crowded by dense throng at an carly hour
last evening.
Gen. Carson Of Marion, was called to The
Chair, and Secretaries appointed, when, on
motion Of Mr.. Guitar, of Boone, commit.
tee Of seven was appointed to draft rcsolu,
lions expressive OF the sense Of the meet.
ing. After the lapse Of brief period III,
Committee presented their report, simply
endorsing, in very general terms, the old ma
tional platforms Ct The Wing party, ant
concluding with resolution inviting tho
Wings of the State of Missouri TO send del
egates TO a State Convent on, TO be held il
the City Of St. Louis sometime in APri
next.
Mr.. Guitar d!ssen'cl ircn the majority o
the Committee in reference &c the propricty
Of calling a convention at the present time
and offered a substitute for Tie concluding
resolution, referring the matter of a conven
ton, as well as the general policy to be pur
sued by the party in the approaching can
vass, to the judgment of the people in thei
primitive capacity; thus leaving them free (,
pursue such course as future develop
Inents and the exigencies of the times ina,
dictate. An animated discussion immcdi
ateiy sprung up, in which various gentle
men present participated. Messrs. Rollin
and Guitar, Of Boone, Gen Smith of Pettis
and two or three others, well known to b
true to the ancient faith Of the party, adyo
Gated the substitute; while Gen. Robt. WI
son, Of Andrew, supported by Darnes, {
Scot, Nosely, Of New Madrid, and Hughc
Of Clinton, earnestly insisted upon the ca
o. a Convention,
Upon taking the vote The substitute wa
rejected, and the resolution Of the commit
tee sustained. Ayes l5--noes u! WIKI
avoie! Ont Of that vast assemblage
citizens and Representatives, only fiitec
Wings 70 be found in favor Of calling
State Convention. All others silent, indii
ferent, or opposed 10 the measure!
The veteran Gen. Wilson appearcd amid.