The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1852-01-08

sH IARRfs0N UP THE nfN NEsoT AhNEA.
I'VE should like 70 know IL the Government
does not contemplate est. blishins 4 military pos,
up the Minnesota river? The Indiass are there
and nore Of them will soon be there; and at least
preliminary measures ought nor to be taken. to
build fort there, ciiher "a the moatk Of the Blue
Earth river. at Lac-qui-Parle, or at some other
eligible point. sl.- f-f
SrrAMBoATING TroM Sr. PArL TO THE
FALLs OF ST. CRoIx.-A genileInaa at Willow
river writes US as follows:-"I have received 4
letter from Mr., Hotalng. who is running = steam
boat on Lake Winnebago; he will send 4 boat to
run probably the st. Croix and 10 ST. Paul,
early in the Spring. if we think business will
warrant and encourage him 10 do 50. i am OF
the opinion that boat in that trade would pay
reasonably well; and if the friends at St. Paul
are Of the same opinion, and are disposed to aid
him by their influence, think he would under
take the enterprise. II you have the leisure, will
you talk upon the matter, and send me word rs
TO conclusions, that / may inform him at early
day as possible
We think extremely we'll Of the above men
toned steamboat enterprise. II is "a excellent
opening fUr small boat, and next year will sup
port two.
TRrIr, AND SEA- correspondent Of the
Pioneer, who evidently considers himself some, ="
writes Of himself thus:
II might be n sharper or Senator. n plenipo-
Tertiary or pick pocket l might be Rowland
Stevenson or Washington Irving. might be Nor
gan. OF Sir Humphrey Davy, or the Wandering
Jew. might be vampire or sen,riloqust. |
might be Cooper the novelist, for he is sometimes
"a travelling bachelor or l might be Cooper, the
tragedian. | might be Captain Symmes going to
the inside Of the world. or Mr.. Owen, going
according to circuUsta nces---and, after ALL no.
body know uOthin about it.
/ If there are any Of these distinguished charac-
tiers in st. Paul, in cog, we desire TO know it.
The Legislature.
, THURSDAY, January s, 1852
The House me, pursuant to adjournment, aud
was called TO order by the Speaker.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Hobart.
The roll having been called.
Messrs. Black, Day. Farnham, LcavIt. Lud-
den, Murphy, and Taylor were reported absent
The Journal of yesterday WAS then read.
The Sergeant-at-Arms, pro. tenn ID, announced
committee from the Council consisting OF
Messr. Forbes and Iowrie, who informed the
House that the Council had orga aized ,emporari-
: ly. and were ready to proceed 10 business.
They then withdrew.
On motion Of Mr.. SeIby,
The rules Of last session were adopted tempo
rarily for this session.
The Serseant-at-Arms was directed TO notify
tn absent members to appear in their seats.
Mr. Murray moved the House now proceed IL
the election Of Speaker.
Which motion did not prevail.
Mr.. Boal moved tina, the House adjourn unit
2 o'clock Tomorrow.
Which motion was negatived.
Mr.. Murray moved that a committee Of two b.
appointed TO inform, the Council that the Hous'
had formed temporary organization, and wer'
prepared to receive any communications from
: the Council.
Which motion prevailed.
Mes.rs. Murray and Day were appoiu,ed sal'
committee.
Alter a shor. absence the committee reported
that they had performed said duty
Mr. Murray moved that the House adjourn.
Which motion did not prevail.
Mr.. Boal moved a reconsideration Of the VOTE
for the election Of Speaker.
Which motion prevailed.
Mr. Boal moved that the House proceed 10 th'
election Of Speaker.
Which motion prevailed.
The roll being called, the vote resulted AZ iol