The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-01-09

his industry and toll, or that Il could
consent that his homo should be sold
over his head, and his land put up az
open sale, to be struck off to the highest
bidder, without regard to his equitabIc
interest and Just protection.
In this matter, both the general inter-
ests Of the country, and the interest and
protection Of the settler, require action,
and doubt not, that if proPcr repre-
sensations are again made by the Leg
islative Assembly, Congress would give
to them the most favorable considera-
ton.
These hardy pioneers, who at the sac
rifice of many of the comforts OF life
have passed the frontiers OF the Union,
and with us, are moving steadily to the
waters of Hudson's Bay, Constitute the
rank and file of that great army of
peaceful progress, which has shed bright
or lustre on our name, than all the
fields, red with carnage, that have wit
messed the triumph of our flag. They
bring with them to the wilderness, which
they embcIlish and advance, maxims Of
civil liberty, not engrossed en- parch-
nents, but inscribed in their hearts
not as barren distractions, bat as living
principles and practical rules Of con-
duct They cost the Government Meth
er monthly pay, nor raiions--they soho
it no bounty-they expect no hospital
privilegcs-but they make the country,
its history, and its glory. Extension to
them of the prescription privilege would
be an act Of peace and repose. IL
would quiet titles, avoid excitement,
perplexity and Inconvenience, give a
substantial cha ra cter to frontier improve
ments, and secure to the cntc Uprising
settler the undisturbed possession ana
safe ownership of his home
The act Of Congress, approved June
lIth, 1850, appropriating the sum Of
twenty thousand dollars to be applied
by the Governor and Legislative Assem-
bly, of the Territory Of MAN esota, at
such place as they may select in said
Territory, for the erection Of pcuiteu-
tiary, imposes the necessity of imrne~
date action in selecting a site, and tax
ing the necessary steps to secure an
early completion Of the building, upon
plan most consistent with recent im-
provements in the construction Of houses
of correction Atthis time, there is NOT
one safe place Of confinement in the
Territory, and but for the accommoda-
ting disposition manifested BY the officers
at Fort Smelling and Fort Ripley, VIC
should now be without means OF securing
or Furnishing offenders against law. 4
liberal appropriation has been made,
subject at any time to our DRAFT, aud il
it hoped that the requisite legislation
will shortly supply the grave deficiency
in our criminal police, which thus far
has rendered the penalties Of the law
comparatively imperative.
By the same act, authority is aivento
the Governor and Legislative Assembly
to expend the appropriation made "a sec
ton I3 of the organic act, 'for the cree
ton of suitable public buildings ~ the
temporary seat of government Of sad
Territory, at such time as they may
: deem proper, any previous law to the
contrary Notwithstanding. L IS 10 be
regretted that incipient steps for the cree
ton of these buildings were not takon
at the las. session Of the Legislative
Assembly, trusting to Congress to ratify
the proceeding, ifsuch ratification should
be necessary. with all propcr expedi-
ton, the completion of these buildings
{ can hardly be attained in less than eigii-
teen months, and in the mean time the
safety of Territorial records and other
property, must be entrusted t. such tenn
porary accommodations as Can bc pro-
cured. Another reason for regretting
| the delay is the postponcment Of the in
direct advantage which would accrue
from the expenditure Of the money in
f country where the currency Is cramped
and the circulation both Of paper and
; coin extremely contracted. In this mat
ter respectfully urge early and decie-
E i've action, trusting that every legislative
guard will be thrown around the Geo
nomical disbursement of the appropria
, ton.
The memorial of the Legislative As
sembly, for the removal of the Ch.ppc-
was from their cedcd lands, was favora-
bly, considered by the President of tho
United States, who was pleased to IN
struct me to notify the tribe, that thn
privilege of hunting, fishing, and gather
ing wild rice on lands, which had been
sold to the United States, would cease.
The removal has not yet been entered
upon, owing to the latcness o. The day
at which Congress made the necessary
appropriations; but the Indian Bureau
will doubtless order the prompi proscca-
ton of the movement early in the spring
The treaty for the purchase Of the
Half-Breed lands on Lake Pepia, which,
If exposed to settlement would "a, mra-
sure satisfy the wants Of our increasing
. population, has not been rati6ed by the
Senate Of the United States, OWING i, Is
reported to a constitutional objection
If such be the case, it is to be hoped
that the difficulty may be surmountcd
or avoided, and region, rich 10 agri-
I, cultural and mineral resources, opened
! to the industry and the enterprise Of the
:. American people.
The HaIf-Breeds at Pembinn hsyo