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The organization of the courts of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
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...
The article of the legislature in the Missouri Constitution of 1875
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1919)
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 ...
Opposition to the reelection of Thomas Hart Benton in 1844
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1913)
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. ...
Hamilton R. Gamble and the provisional government of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1910)
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 ...
The development of railroads in Missouri to 1860
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1915)
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...
The article on the executive in the Missouri Constitution of 1875
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1918)
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 ...
The origins of the liberal Republican movement in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1916)
"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 ...