The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1877-11-13

repeating the resumption act. There is
a much larger majority for restorin: the
disnonored silver dollar and for stopping the
murderous policy oil contraction.
i roIIcy VERSUS POLITICS.
As . good sign Of what Is coming. il may
be remarked that Of the nearly 800 bills
offered and referred to Senate and House
Committees. scarcely one is upon the sub
ject Of party politics. 10th Senators and
Representatives seem % comprehend that
the country demands some wholesome legis-
lation upon subjects directly connected with
its natural interests. Hence, . large num-
Der Of the bills relate to to finance, currency,
internal improvements, tariff and other
kindred subjects. In this way the repre-
sentativ-s Of the people are inclined to ad-
vocate liberal policy to benefit the mil
lions-rsiher than partisan politics which
ends in mere scramble for power.
WESTERN AND SOUTHERN INTERESTS.
For the first time in the history oi the
country the West and South are well united.
rot in the spirit Of menace or antagonisu,,
but to ask and demand justice for all sec.
iions alike. The North is largely occupied
ir manufactures aid commerce. The West
and Sonih constitute the great producing
region al the c.atinent- Hitherto they
have been the humble vsssals Of a great
moneyed power. bui now they have grown
TO such strength oil population, that their
united action can secure favorable legii-la
ton for the West As we'll as for the Est.
The West and Southwest have this
year produced nearly :sO0, ,0o0 bushels
Of wheat, and large amount oiDrorn
! There is an immense surplus Of these
cereals that are needed in other countries,
but how shall they reach these foreign
markets! The Western farmer se~s his
wheat turned to chat and his corn TO h,,>k-
on their way to the Consumer. lie lo.k-
about ior the cause. and finds il in the lack
of cheap, safe and easy transport alton.
Hence came forward tie petitions for the
improvement 81 the water WAYS and exieB-
sion Of the railways in the West and
Southwest. The Mississippi, which, with
it's afluenis, furnishes nearly aO,OOO mile.
of navigable water, and touches or
traverse- twenty six great States and Terri
tories, Is, in its present condition, utterly
inadequate Ia the task Of doing even onc-
tenth part oi the work "f Western trans
portation, aud the people of that great
valley ask for the appropriation OF y few
millions to improve the channel of tLi.
river and ats principal tributaries.
I Then the Southwest, vastly rich in un-
developed mineral and agricultural wealth
prays for an open highway TO the Pacific.
and 10 achieve this great national work The
Texas Pacific Company asks not for money
ar bonds, but for countenance AID good
will oil the Government-a guarantee Of
interest On their own bonds, which il five
times secured. These measures are Wits,
to the interests Of the West and South. and
its early adoption would do more than any.
thing el-e TO restore general prosperity.
MISSOURI DELEGATION IL CONGRESS.
| Missouri has no occ aston to he arhamed
of her representation in Congress. Among
the fifteen Senators and Representative,
there Is not single Clay, Webster ar Ben
ton, but they all have u fair standing for
intelligence and culture. and still better
reputation N good, honest workers. Come
Ia think Of il, there are very lev orators in
Congress, and for prompt and judicious
legislation, the fever the better.
The Missouri delegation numbers two
Democrats in the Senate and nine Demo
Gratis and three Republicans in the House,
the seat in the third district being still in
contest be,Neen Mesars. Frost and Net.
calf Both the Senators and Repre-.
senfatives sre on the most friend
" terms socially. without re
gard to their politics, and seem
TO have sunk the politician in the patriot,
in order 10 work together moe earnestly |,
and efeciually in support of measures |
de~ien-d a. benefit the whole country. So 1
far rs can see every one Of them stand. |
ON that glorious elevation OF true states. |
manahip, where he sees beyond his own |
district or State AMI legisIaies for iorty-ive
millions instead Of two or three millions Of /
people. A p.ra2raphic sketch may not b. |
undressing 10 your readers.
Commencing alphabetically rs we'll as
senaioria,lv
Col d. II. Armstrong. as he likes to be
called instead Of Senator. stands at the head |
OF the list. lie ia entitled 70 the same
position from his clear conception Of the
wants of the country, hi. literal views
upon the national policy, his homes, iuten.
tons, his strong convictions and the power
TO impress those convictions ON tie minds
of Others. III. bristling hsir aud head q Ia
Jackson. remind you Of the iron will of the
old hero Of New Orleans. and you are no,
surprised 10 find a similar positiveness
of character and opinions. He is a life
long Democrat, q stern defender oi Demo.
cratic principles. and a hard worker in the
honorable position IN which he has been
appointed. His honest course and earnest
manner has already Won the good will of
the Senate, but
ne would nor hatier Neptune for his trident
Nor love for hi. thunder
Gen. F. N. Cockrell, the colleague of Col.
Armstrong. il a much younger man, but
not less devoted to binding M and
the best interests 81 the
This il his thirl year in the
Senate, and he il known and reputel in
that body "a . man whose head and heart
are in the right place man who devote.
himself TO the Interests of his St tie with
constant zeal and vigilance. while hi.
genial aud Courteous manner make friends
II men in all parties.
Col. I. I. Crittenden, of the House
vas member from the 9Th district Of the
I'D Congress, and the sobcr second Thought
II his people has aent him hack to continue
he good work. 40 weli commenced before.
he comes OF the best Kentucky stock, but =
lis relative. Hon. John J. Crittenden, the old
md honored Senator from that State, never
1orked more earnestly and efficiently for r
liz constituents than does his worthy
amesake Of Missouri. On all matters re.
atirg to the interests Of Missouri and the
Vest he is thoroughly posted. and r. in the
ront OF every movement that looks to u
'oral or nationa: progress. The beet b
vidence OF good service in Congress ~ the
ote that sent him back In iis halls.
Will complete these sketches in my next Al
tier. J. LIT. 81