Armstrong created consensus among the St. Louisans , then persuaded the full convention to support the proposal .
The negotiations on how to proceed among the St. Louis delegates stalled , however , until the arrival of David H. Armstrong , a well - respected politician .
politician created consensus among the St. Louis   , then persuaded the full convention to support the proposal .
The negotiations on how to proceed among the St. Louis delegates stalled , however , until the arrival of David H. Armstrong , a well - respected politician .