The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-02-10

Tic buildings, ana ior the transportation Vi TIC
mails.
g. Resolrci, That through the exer,ons Of
the Delegate, the Indian tile has been extin-
guished TO millions of acres Of fertile lands, with
in our Territory not inferior in all the elements
necessary for agriculture manufactures, TO any
portion Of The American Union.
4. Resolred, Tint TO the unremitted exer-
tons Of our Delegate, may be attributed much Of
that widespread knowledge Of our Territory
abroad, which has led to our present Territorial
prosperity.
5. Resoluea. therefore, That the thanks Of The
people of this Territory are due, and by their
immediate representatives. in the popular branch
Of the Legislature, are hereby rendered to the
Hon. II. IL. Sbey, the Delegate in Congress
from this Territory for the ability and impariill-
~ with which he las performed his duties, and
for his hgh-nnded and honorable department at
Washington, which has raised up many warm
and fast trie, ds TO Territory, rs well In the
several departments Of our General Government,
as in the Senate and House Of Representatives
of The United States.
g. Resolrel, That the Chief Clerk Of this
House be instructed TO transmit copy of the
above Preamble and Resolutions to the Hon. Ii.
Ii. Sbey.
The question being on the passage Of the above
resolutions, Mr.. Ames, Of 'lennepn, rose and
spoke as follows:
Mr.. SPEAKER:-It is due on my part as
member and ii citizen, 10 make n few remarks
the merit and business Of The preamble and
resolutions now under consideration.
III am always happy and it is pleasure
for The 10 acknowledge my friends. 10 speak ia
vorahle Of thcni---and especially Of those e. tfu
nDi liz bn tt,air #
honor acted well their part and nobly served their
constituents. In this | am not alone-oihers
have done so ioo--our public Journals, the history
Of he United States, and every generous heart
bears out on the page Of memory, that our peo-
PIE are not unmindful Of their Giends who have
stood for The cause Of liberty in the hour of dan
ger, and fought calamity for counir,'s cause
and also, for those who have buckled on the ar
NOR Of oioquencc and untring zeal, and wor>ed
for their country in the darkest and most unprom-
ising hour.
What heart? what American heart is there.
that does not beat with deep emotions of gratitude
towards every public officer. who his done well
for our beloved country, and that too III en,bry otto
Minnesota.
These are ms feelings Of gratitude towards
every mnn who has discharged the duties Of
trust gwen him by the people IN Il faithful man
ner.
SIR:-These resolutions speak out the sen,-
nlents ofmy soul. Mr.. Sibley is Il highminded
and an honorable man. He has been entrusted
by line people Of this Territory, with an inpor-
tant position and that too in her most trying hour
Her interests have been observed and generous
~ cared Ior--not thing of importance have our
people asked for Of the general government ,ha,
has not been given
No time has been lost by Delegate, in
bringing forward before Congress, our wants and
our interests. lie asked at the most propit ous
and favorable time for liberal grants Of! public do
nm for schools and college purposes, which were
given; TO the latest time, along ,hc progressive
LIE Of our Territory, and the W hole existence cf
State officers, will HE rising generations of Min
nes0,a be blessed.
SIR:-ile a5ored with great ability and firm
mental energy to bring forward by correct steps,
and finally obtained the ratification of the treate.
with the Sioux Indians By The proper authorities
of State last year In this way has hoen hrough,
into cni existence for settlement and use, one
Of The best and mos, inviting agricultural districts
IN the world, which will soon bud and bloss Ia
" it'll profit and wealth, and manifest her intel
'ectuai and political strength in that way and
manner, that fillu and petulent s,riles will no,
rock this small sparcey settled portion Of the
promised land with wild tcmpes,s Of dlscord and
confusion: No sir; another Day will soon dawn
upon adopted country. This can be seen
without prophetic eye blessings nd ii state Of
majority f our Territory is at door; these
hopes have been brought before our nil. DIS, tn.
reality is crowding them by.
SIH:-i doubt much If that period will ever
arrive 10 the history or life Of Minnesota when an
opportunity will offer her Representatives or Sen
ators IN Congress 10 act so efficiently AMI do 40
much IN short time as Mr. Sillcy has DONE
W hat has already been done vi i'll effect our Fer
riiory To It's foundation and continne in all time
10 swell her lame, encourage industry. and in
crease in wealth. This uuiy is an enviabe po-
>Ion for any man--the servant is worthy of his
hire.
SIR:-I am grateful that Minnesota has been
made the happy recipient Of blessings, and that
she has bright future before her In addition
let me say, my heart beats with deep emotions
of gratitude 10 our Delegate, for what he has
to vote a vote of thanks TO MIR. Sibley in The res
ouions now under consideration before this
House.
The following was the simple. beautiful and touch
in, manner in which Daniel Webster directed a dy-
ing testimonial to BE- given to his faithful friend Pc
ter Harvey:
''lIy son, take some piece of silver; 1T it be
handsome. and put a suitable inscription on il, and
give it with my love, to Peter Harvey
DANIEL. WEBSTER.
Marsh6cli, October, %, 1872
Mr.. BADGER.--Thc confirmation Of the nomi,
alton of Mr.. Badger, Judge of the Supreme Cour,
had not taken place the 25h and the result in the
Senate is doubtful
GALENA THEoLoGIcAL SRMIyARY--An act
to incorporate this institution will no ,loubt rass the
Legislature Of Illinois.
The great hurricane which burst over EncIa,d
Christmas night, DESTROYED several fine sbips on the
Coast and Ill the Channel, and over 100 lives. The
havoc has not been exceeded by single storm since
1899
IMPORTANT DrofsioN.-In the case Of Morse
VS.. ORic.iy the L. >. Supreme Court have decided
that an ant cannot he patented. This impo, tant de-
c'sIon ioreShadows the result in any csse IN which an
art Is "A material element
SrRIKE-Ihe hands on the Contra! Railroad. q,
the section towards Dubuque, are on a strike. The
have been getting seventy-fvc cents day, but de-.
mand dollar ' "'
SAD CAsuALrY.-An interesting little son of Mr..
Fetch, in Harpersfelj, Ash,bula county svo,rs',iJ