The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-01-12
Reported for the Pioneer.
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURES

Mr.. Brown moved that so much of the Journal as
relates to the election of James Starkey Secretary
pro. tenn, be stricken out.
Mr.. b. said that the statutes provided that the !
Secretary and Chief Clerk OF Legislature, should
act until the next properly organized. This pro-
vision OF law was overlooked by the Council yesteT
day. aud as its action then might be held prece-
dent, or construed into AN Interpretation Of the law
contrary the general understanding to its mean
ing he thought it would I've better to strike out all
that related to Mr. Sankey's election.
Mr.. Murray said that he had not been aware, yes
ierdav, when he made the motion Of the nterpreta-
ton put upon the statute booking at it, however,
he thought its wording might be construed to mean !
that the Secretary Of the last Council should only act
until any organization Of the body was had--tempo
rary or permanent. However, it would make bur
small difference, in this case, whatever course the
Council might take.
The motion of Mr.. B. 10 strike out was then
agreed to.
Secretary Pearson. of the last Council not appear
Ing, on motion OF Mr.. Brown, Dir. James Starkey
was again elected Chief Clerk pro. tenn
On motion of Mr.. Van Etten, the Council proceed
ed to ballot for FIesident-when S. Baldwin DIN.
stead was unann,susly elected, receiving s votes
Mr.. Olms;ead voting for Ar. Stimson, Of Saltwater
Mr.. Olmsoad having previously left the Presidents
Chair, the Secretary pro. tem designated Messrs
Murray aud ]. K. Brown to conduct the President
elect to his seat.
President Ohnsteal then remarked as follows:
Gensleacn Of tie Coamai--For the honor conferred
in selecting preside your deliberations da
ring this session, | tender you siDcerest thanks.
From the Iiule experience have had in legislation,
it is TO be expected, will commit many errors; but
have confidence that while endeayor faithfully 10
discharge the duties Of this position, will aiwats
fad you willing and ready TO aid me by your counte
nance and advice.
Gentlemen, allow NE again TO return YOU my SIM
thanks, and To you that this occasion Ill
always be remembered by me with feelings of graft
tuie.
On motion Of Mr.. Mover. a ballot was then taken
for Secretary of the Council which resulted in the
election of J. Il. Dixon, Of Saltwater, by unani
nous vote.
On motion Of Mr.. Van Eten, the Council baloted
for Assistant Secretary, when James Starkcy, Of St.
Paul, elected-receiv all the votes cast.
On motion of Mr.. Murray, vote taken for
Enrolling Clerk, when John Lamb, of St. Paul, was
Demonstrating 3 votcs-Mr. Stearns, Of St. An
,hony, voted for " b. Fredericks.
On motion Of Mr.. Van Eiten, the Council baloted
for Sergeant at Arms, when Warren ". Chapman
elected.
On motion If Mr. Brown, election was had for
Messenger, and VIM. NJ. Dwine was chosen--re-
ceiying votes to Tor &. B. Chapman.
On motion 81 Mr.. Kittson an election Cor Fireman
took place, when Lous Lasatie received votes and
VIM. Nevins votes, (Nlr. Freeborne aud Mr.
Steains)
iIr. Murray offered resolution that the Rev. Mr..
en-, session; which was agreed to, and MeSs-s. Mur
ray and Freeborne appointed committee TO inform
Mr.. Kern Of his election.
The officers having been sworn in.
Mr. Brown asked for the regular order Of business
and it called by the President.
Mr.. Brown offered a resolution, that committee
OF two he appointed TO act with similar committee
from the House, to prepare and report joint rules !;
which was agreed to, and Messrs. Brown and Slim
son appointed said committee.
MIR. Van Etten offered resolution. allowing each
member and officer OF the Couacii II newspapers
weekly.
An amendment offered by Mr.. Murray to strike on;
II and inser; 80 copies, lost, and the origna!
/ resolution carried.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Mrrrav, it was ordered. that
each member Of the Council be allowed 70 purchase
go worth Of stationery, FOR the OF his desk.
On motion. Messrs. Stimson, Brown and kittson
were appointed a committee to draft rules for the
government Of the Council.
/ On motion Of SIR. Van E,,on, adjourned ill 10 o.
/ clock tomorrow morning.
! THURSDAY, January 5th 1854.
! JIOCSE.-No business done in the ltoise to-
day. after granting the Of the Hall TO the Agi-
cultural Convention at O'Clock p NJ, an adjourn
/ ment was moved and carried.
FRIpAY, January Oh. 1854.
/ COUNCII..-After prayer and the reading and
correction of the Journal,
On motion Of Nj. Van Etten, the Reporters for
the psess were admitted to the privilege Of the floor OF
J The Council.
/ Ga motion or Mr. Brown, the Secretary was
directed 10 inform the House OF the permanent organ
ILaiion Of the Council.
On motion of Mr.. Van Etten the resolution adopted
Yesterday regard 10 the number of papers to he
furnished members, reconsidered aud Z" so cop
les" inserted instead OF ''tweivc,'' when the reso-
! luton adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Stimsor, i, was ordered, tha, a
committee Of two be appointed, TO act in conjunction
with a similar committee from the House. to wait
upon the Governor, and inform him the Legislature
WAS ready to receive any communications he may have
| To make.
Ga motion ofMr. Brown, adjourned Kill to -morrow
AT 10 O'Clock.
FRIDAY, January 9Th, 1854.
HOUc E.-After PRAYER by the Rev. Mr. Bradley
and the reading of the minutes, Mr.. Moot stated that
Mr. Lord, the member elected from Fillmore COUNTY
present, and moved that he lie lernilt,Gto take
his seat
The question being taken on aanttin, Mr.. Lord
10 a seat il decided in the negative.
Yeas Bartlett, DAVIS, Fisher, Moot and Sloan
5.
| Nsys.-Dav, Fletcher, McKusick, Morrison, No
bles, Plumner, Roette, Richardson and Watson-9
Ga mo,oa Of DR.. Fletcher resolution WAS adopted
in regard to supplying the members Nth Stationery.
On motion Of DR.. Day, the Chief Clerk was
directed to make arrangements with the Postmaster
III reference TO The postage oil members and officers O!
The House.
Mr.. Richardson moved, that the Secretary Of the
Territory be requested TO furnish the Hall of the
House with a clock
discussion on this motion, when the rcso-
luton ncyalived.
On motion of Nj. Fletcher, u newspapers were
ordered for each member and officer.
motion made to adjourn, till Monday al
10 O'Clock.
The motion TO adjourn not agreed to, Yeas
9; Nays-7.
Mr.. RoIette moved to proceed to an election for
Speaker, which agreed 10.
Mr.. Taylor having received majority of all the
votes cast declared duly elected.
The Speaker elect having been conducted to the
Chair by Messrs. Mobiles & Day, expressed himself
IS follows:
Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives:
| sincerely thank You for the evidence Of
confidence and regard manifested in selecting me
to preside over Your deliberations. The Office Of
Speaker Of the House of Representatives is Ger
lalniy one of great Importance and honor, and
should be filled by one who would confer honor
and dignity upon the House. | feel conscious
YOU have over estimated my ability to confer such