Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-01-09
MISSOURI.
Inaugural Of Gov. WOOdsOn.
Tbe united states senstcrship.

inaugursted at Jefferson City to-day and
read his message. During the reading,
thirteen guns were fired in commemora-
ton of Jackson's victory at New Orleans
Many ladies and prominent gentlemen from
different parts of the State were present
The Governors inaugural opens by saying
that in November last the people OF Mis-
souri,, for the first time during the last de-
cade, elected without let Or hindrance the
men of their choice IS officers OF the gov
ernment. He then refers to the complaints
which have been made against those who
have moulded and shaped the policies OF
the recent past in Missouri, meaning the
proscriptive partizanship in the enactment
and enforcement of laws, and says: Unless
we adopt different policy, the sape evilr
suits viii follow us that have followed those
that preceded US. He strongly appeals to
the Assembly to sink the partisan in the
patriot, legislste only for the common good,
and pledges himself that while he Is Gov
ernor the interests, the honor and the pros
perity of the State will alone control his
official acts.
He discusses the Constitutional Conven-
tion question at considerable length, and
while admitting that the present Consti5u-
ton contains many objectional features, he
opposes convention as a remedy for the
evil. He says the Republicans and the
Liberal Republicans of the State are opposed
to Convention, aIs2 t9.eEt sTsstM M laapT ot the
Democrats. Therefore a Convention
would be partisan, and q constitution
should never be framed by partisans, or for
partisan ends. He also opposes the mea-
sure f1om an economical standpoint. He
thea proposes q committee or beard OF
Constitutional reVisors, consisting OF i've or
seven of the most distinguished citizsns OF
the State, to be chosen By the joint vote OF
both houses, or appointed by the Governor
who shall meet il the Capital at once, take
the whole matter into consideration, pre-
pare such amendments to the Constitution
as are demanded by the people and perfect
the organic law.
He alludes to the great cost to the State
and counties of criminal cases and asserts
that thousands of dollars are annually
stolen from the Treasury in the making OF
cost bills by sheriffs and county clerks, and
recommends the passage of q law declaring
that no costs in criminal or penal cases
shall be paid out of the State or County
Treasury. The Governor closes as fol-
lows:
"The eyes Of the nation are upon US. All
power in Missouri in every department of
the government is in the hands of The Dem
ocratic party. Such is the case in q few
other States in tie American Union. Cur
political enemies at home and abroad viii
scrutinize all our acts and take advantage
of every error We may commit. We can
perpetuate our power ouly in one way, ano
that is by doing right and showing by our
works that we, as a party, have been In
earnest in all our pledges Of economy and
reform. Let US calmly pursue the
line of policy l have indicated
and never be driven from it by the menaceS
of enemies, the persuasion Of friends, or the
seductive influences Of individual ambition,
and you may rest assured that Heaven will
bless and the people approve our course"
Frank BIair's Successor.
Ameating of the Democratic Senators and
Representatives was held at Jefferson City
last night to d4termine whether a caucus
for the nomination of U. S. Senator shall be
held; if so, when; aud whether the major
ty or the two-,hirds or toe three-iifths rule
shall prevail. After some discussion com.
mittee was appointed to draw up rules for
caucus committee, to report Friday night
Senatorial aspirants were invited to address
tie meeting; whereupon Col. 5. V. Bogy
and Ex-Governor Reynolds, of st. Louis
Col. Geo. G. Vest, of Sedalia, Judge Napol
and Gen. Edwards made speeches express
i've of their views on national affairs.
Neither Senator Blair nor Gen. Phelps were
present, both being too sick to attend.
Proposed Railroad Legislation.
DISPATCHES say there is prospect Of a
large railroad lobby at Jefferson City this
winter, the greater part Of which will be
attracted By a bill which will soon be intro
duced to establish board of railroad COM
missioners. This board, according to the
proposed bill, will constitute court before
which may be laid all complaints relative to
the MANAGEMENT Of railroads, including un-
lust Determinations in tariffs and over
charge, in addition to the comforts Of passeG-
gers and carelessness in running trains,
This commission which is to consist OF
three gentlemen appointed by the Govern
or, will have power to make police Tegula-
tions and to have complete control over the
| roads, They will stand between the indi-
viduaI and the corporation, and assist the
former in the fight against the latter. As
in the case Of murder the State assumes
charge of the prosecution, pays its expenses
| and furnishes the prosecutors, so the COM
misSoners after hearing the Individuals
complaint will prosecute it for him. 1t is
asserted here that this bill or something
ike it viii pass this session, owing to the
Indignation which is expressed over the
ALLEGED mismanagement Of some of our
roads.