The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-02-07

ult. II is very long paper, and ably discusses
the affairs of the Territory. Since the adjourn
ment of the first Legislative Assembly, he says that
practical and successful test has been made Of the
navigation of the Mississippi above the Falls of St.
Anthony. A great seal has been adopted--the
counties erected by the last Legislature have been
organized, and elections held therein. publica-
ton of the laws Of the late Territory of Wisconsin
which are in force in Minnesota, is recommended;
and the interests Of education and agriculture arc
strongly and eloquently urged upon the attention
OF the Assembly and Council.
Various wise improvements in and additions to
the local laws of the Territory are suggested. A
large part of the message is occupied with urging
measures for the improvement of the navigation Of
the Mississippi river above and below the Falls Of
st. Anthony, as also that of other streams; tele
graphic communication between the capital of
Minnesota and various points east and west advised;
and it is proposed to memorabilia Congress for the
grant OF township Of land, to be applied to the
purpose. 1t is stated that the half breeds at
Pembinc have manifested a deep solicitude to
participate in the full benefit of our liberal inst
tutions.
With regard to the temper and condition of the
large Indian tribes in tho borders Of Minnesota,
Gov. Ramsey says:
ssPeaceful relations have been preserved with
them during the past year, with the exception Of
few outbreaks in Benton county, directly traceable
to ardent spirits, with which, notwithstanding the
wholesome Legislation Of the last session, these
people occasionally supplied. To this ruinous
agency. and to the facility and frequency with
which they TO the east side of the mississippi
is attributable much Of our Indian troubles and
disturbances"
With view to the endowment of a college, il
is proposed to memorabilia Congress for grant of
100, 900 Of land, applicable and available at
future day. Respecting the finances the message
says:
"The total amount of orders or warrants drawn
by the auditor upon the treasurer of the Territory
10 6l,03l 80. This includes the salaries OF the
territorial officers, and it is believed, oil debts due
from the territorial treasury.
"Returns have been received at the Office OF the
territorial auditor of property assessed in the
counties of Ramsey, Washington, Wabashaw, Da-
kota and Wahnahta From the other counties no
returns have been made. In the counties returned,
the total assessed value of property ia as follows:
1928 $50 AS; Wabashaw, $33, POS; Dakota, $751;
.O20; Wahnahta, $36,0l5; total, $8O5,4l7 48.
"Upon this assessment, tax Of one mill on the
dollar would yield revenue of SS05 Al; and as
the taxable property in the Territory will unques-
tionably increase in much greater ratio than the
drafts upon the treasury, do not deem it advisable
to recommend any increased taxation for terrific
rial purposes"
Reference is then mado TO the prosperous and
peaceful condition of the nation, Notwithstanding
The dangers which threatened its Union few
months ago; and the message concludes by invok-
ing a continuance Of the Divine blessing on the
people and institutions of the United States.
Phila. North american.