Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-01-20
From the State Capital.
JEFFERSON ClTY, No., Jaa. Is. 81.

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HI. Registey-
The Thirty-first General Assembly
convened on the 9Th inst, at high
noon, and, after the qualification of
members, the message of Gov. Phelps
was presented, read, and ordered print
ed. AZ to its merits, strong points,
and leading features IA State paper,
fully coincide with the great majori-
ty of those who heard it read-that it
is . mastery rehearsal Of his actions
since his occupancy of the Gubernato-
rial chair; the condition of State, nor
NAL and district schools, State Peniten-
tiary, finances, &C., &c. AS to the
latter, however, am satisfied he is q
little off'-as relates to Mr.. Gates, as
doubtless you have already seen by the
papers.
On the 9Th inst. the Treasurer and
two Of his bondsn,sE deposited with
the Bank Of Commerce, st. Louis, the
Mastin deficit, together with the ac-
crued interest thereon, and by this ac-
ton has recovered to the State every
dollar belonging to it.
There has been bill introduced
which will giveto Mr.. Gates the States
right to sue the Mastins and the re-
ceiver Of the Mastin Bank, 20 that in
case the Mastin bond and bank are Of
any value, he may be able to recover
the whole or part thereof for his own
and his bondmeD's benefit.
This has been a gala day ia Jefferson
City. Hundreds, and even thousands,
were here to witness the inauguration
Of Gov. Crittenden. The Legislative
Hall could not hold even q ha II Of those
who sought admittance. The Govern
or's address was full Of sound logic, clear
reasoning, and was most elegantly de-
livered. Alright, following the inaug-
uration, came al informal reception al
Mansion. which Of course was numer-
ously attended, and at which was
most happy to meet Capt. Fred. Prince,
Adjutant of Washington Guards of st.
Louisa most handsome body of men
and finely drilled soldiers. Ireally adj
mire soldiers in time of peace, but in
war I actually think they are out OF
place, because they are too nice to shoot
down in cold blood.
Gov. Crittenden has announced some
of his appointments, as follows: War
den of Penitentiary, James Willis. pres
ent incumbent; John F. Williams, Of
Macon, Commissioner of Insurance.
The st. Louis Police Commissioner
ship. as usual, was greedily sought aft
er; and remarks made by disappointed
parties indicate Gov. Crittenden the
worst cursed man in Missouri. But SO
it always is In politics.
Yesterday the Speaker announced
his committees, and, am happy to
state, Southeast Missouri came out with
shining colors-and the member from
Iron was not forgotten!
There is considerable log-rolling by
agents of Insurance companies, and if
some members do not get $50 to 800
for their votes (if they want it I am
mistaken. The Mott bill is the signal
for attack, and all along the line benevo-
lent societies Of whatever name or order
will receive terrific charges.
Monday the member from Iron will
introduce q bill repeating the obnoxious
proviso in Sec. of insurance law as it
appears in Session Acts Of 1879. This
clause was placed there after it (the in
surance law passed the House and
Senate, as it is publicly known here.
But. 40 a certain editor often says, 1--WE
shall see what we shall see."
The weather here is very cold. Fine
sleighing and skating. Health of men,
bers very good. IRON.