with overlapping jurisdictions. Until the adoption of the constitution of 1875, probate courts were established by special acts. Frequently the probate court of one county had a different jurisdiction from that of another county. The constitution of Missouri...

Text from Introduction: "The purpose of this paper is to determine so far as possible the inf1uences responsible for the provisions in the Missouri Constitution of 1875 dealing with the organization and functions of the ...

In February, 1850, Thomas Hart Benton was defeated for reelection to the Senate of the United States. This defeat of Benton marked the culmination of one of the most exciting senatorial campaigns ever waged in the state. ...

In order to present an intelligible account of the necessity of a Provisional Government in Missouri; and the policies, actions, and results of such a government, it will be necessary to devote attention, to the political ...

Railroad construction in Missouri was undertaken by private companies who expected to finance the roads by subscriptions to the capital stock by individuals, towns and counties. Early in 1851 the people realized that the task was too great...

Text from page 1: "It is the purpose of this paper to give an account of the Executive Department of the Government of the State of Missouri as considered in the Constitutional Convention in 1875 and as finally adopted by ...

"Thus, the years from 1860 to 1865 saw the downfall of the old political organizations, the triumph of the Unionists, their split over the emancipation question, into Radicals and Conservatives, the victory of the ...