Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-03-13

From the St. Lqv;s Republican,

From the St. Louis Republican,
The Radical leaders in Missouri are deter
mined to maintain themselves in power
here, il tyrannical legislation, authorizing
the use Of force and the interference of the
one man power" can eject it. Two
measures looking at this object are now be-
fore the Legislature. One of them is bill
which has passed the House. authorizing the
Governor TO call out at least 80 men (it may
be 500, ON complaint of a Sheriff or any
civil officer IN a county, that ordinary pro-
cesg OF law cannot be executed in that coun-
~. These men are TO be armed and paid as
militia, and their services are TO be paid for
by a tax on the county. In addition, the
Sheriff may appoint as many deputies as the
Governor may direct, and these deputies are
10 be paid at the rate Of $40 month cut Of
the State Treasury.
Mr.. Babcoke Enthusiastically said, when
that bill was introduced, it was Just the one
that was wanted. So said Mr.. Monks, p
kindred spirit. The object Of it is to aid in
the persecution of all men not willing 10
keep in power tie men who have now seized
power in the State 1t will be good en-
gine to work just before elections, as il will
provide force of armed Radicals 10 over
awe the polls, and prevent opponents from
voting.
Another measure, brought forward by Mr..
Newcomb, in the shape of amendments 10
the Registry law, proposes that Sheriff may
report to the Secretary of State that the pro-
visions OF the law cannot be carried out in
his county (all, Of course, owing 10 the ter
rible rebels). When Secretary Rodnan has
received any such report he shall examine
into the case, and may, il he chooses, reject
/ the votes cast in any precinct or district. But
this rejection shall not deprive the district
or precinct Of its officers, for the Governor is
authorised 10 appoint them, and they are to
hold till the next election Ii does not
clearly appear that this appointing power
does not extend TO Representatives and Sem
ators. Looking at the drunken excuses
into which the Radical party are plunging,
il would not be astonishing il il were intend
ed TO give 10 the Governor the power to APP
point members to the Legislature.
OF course If such a government as the
Radical leaders are giving our people is a
republican government" then is almost any
government you can name republican. A
member of the House proposed 10 call the
bill that passed that body "An act TO enable
the Radical party 10 carry the next election
in this State" These measures look in fact
TO a perpetuation of power in one Of the
most tyrannical and malignant factions that
ever cursed State. The leaders hope by
terror, intimidation and every sort Of vio-
lence, and by authorizing executive usurpa-
tions on the citizens, 10 maintain their pow
er not only at the next election, but at all
future ones.
We have not the shadow of doubt that
this Radical faction is violating shat article
Of the Constitution which guarantees to each
State a republican form Of government. 1t
is flying in the face and eyes Of the most
sacred principles which underlie our institu-
tions. Is there no remedy2