The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-02-16

the Platte, there il not the slightest room
Of doubt. We have the facts from honest
sensible men, thoroughly acquainted with the
country, whose verbal assurances are as good a.
: their bond. All we ask is to give our route fail
trial, and none of Us are afraid 10 risk the ra
suit.
We would be happy to insert the remarks o.
f Hon. w. Ii. Mobiles and others to the meeting
but space viii not permit. Suffice it to say tha
the advantages tina, would result both to the em.
grant and to the Territory were very clearly
demonstrated by Mr.. Mobiles; and it is gratifying
10 know that the Legislature has caused his re.
marks 10 be printed for circulation that the pub.
tic may be made aware Of tho facilities for safe
expeditions and easy travel over the new route.
LEGIsLATIvE.-On the l3th Hon. NJ. Sherburne
gave his opinion Chapter So Of the Revised Stat.
utcs, entitled "of actions by persons holding claims
on United States Lands" Judge ChatGeld had pre-
viousy given his. The opinions Of the Judges were
also given as 4" the authority of the Legislative As.
sembly to sell or lease the school lands.
The following Bills introduced
A Bill Tor IN Act TO abolish imprisonment for
Debt, and for other purposes.
Bill for Act to establish certain c. unties and
for other purposes.
Bill COR an Act to amend the Revised Statutes
Bill for an Act 10 prevent the traffic in intoxica-
ting drinks in this Territory.
On Tuesday, Mr.. Watson gave notice that he
would ask leave 10 introduce Bill TO restrict and
regulate the traffic in intoxicating liquors in the Ter.
ritory OF Minnesota.
Bill to dissolve the marriage contract now ex.
listing between Narcssus Leroy and his wife Ann
Leroy.
The Governor signed the Memorial to Congress
Tor IA Military Road u Oregon and California; for =
Territorial Road from St Paul 10 intersect ia. Ter
ruorial Road from the Falls Of ST. ANTHONY TO the
Sibey County Line; act for the construction of a
lioad from Reeds Landing to the Iowa State Line
The Speaker signed the Joint Resolution for the
relief OF VIM. r. Dodi; an act to establish the
County Seat Of Hennerin County; a memorial to
Congress praying for pre-cmption rights on unsur-
veyed ands; for appropriation Of 25 900 for the
Improvement OF the Mississippi river above ST, An.
ihony; Joint Resolution relative to printing tho
Laws, Memorial, and joint Resolutions
These proceedings up Wednes lay Ii:h
foRr SMELLING REsERvE.-Mr. Douglas
has introduced into the Senate ''Bi!l to pr. vide
for The carly sale Of the lands lately included in
the Fort Smelling Reserve" We DO not know
what tho provisions Of the bill are, but it Of course
was introduced at the suggestion of our energetic
Delegate, and contains the necessary provision.
for the relief Of The settlers on that tract. Mr..
Rice knows what is wanted and will urge such
measures as the public welfare requires
| The Galena Jchersonian opposes the slavery pro-
vision Of the Nebraska Bill of Mr.. Douglass. The
Gaena Advertiser (Whis) thinks that "the editor
reflects the views Of large majority Of the party
with which he is connected.'' Be this as it NAV,
thing is certain he reflects the views Of major
ity Of the people OF the Northwest and should the
Bill he passed, the West will Ger cry which will
the fact ha, this Bill includes portion of Mnucs,fa1
Read it, and then trace out the lines the map and
the will soon become apparent. five are not
greatly mistaken, Mr.. Douglass has missed his mark
this time.
TIE Missouri CoxrRoMIsE.-The section Of
the act admitting Missouri into the Union in 1920,
known the "Missour Compromises reads as fol-
| lows:
AndJ it further rnacted That in all territory coded
by France to the United States, under the name of
Louisiana, which lies north of SO degrees 80 min
utes north latitude, included within the limits of
the State Missouri contemplated by this act .Si,
and inoiuntqrg SGuitude, otherwise than in the
punishment of crime, whereof the parties shall have
been duly convicted, shall be, and hereby
TIED FOREVER.
| Ii understand rightly, the bill introduced into
the Senate by MIR. Douglas contemplatcs repeating
this section, and thereby opening anew the Slavery
agitation. We hope that this is no, the case, but if
true, canno, believe that the Senate will concur
in the honorable members movement. 1t is too
preposterous to be entertained
| NEW MAIL ARRASGEMEYr.-Weu understand
that hereafter citizens have a mail from
Prairie du Chen every Monday, and from SILVIA
ter every Tuesday and Saturday, thus giving three
mails per week.
Brigham Young talks 10 the Indians Of Utah in a
style which is more iorcibe than elegant.
I" say to the Indians, as have often said TO the
mob, go your length. You say you a going 10
obterate the Laer.Day SAINTS, and wipe them
from the earth. Why don't you do it, you poor mis-
cradle curses!'
| lHE w Ak-In ne latest news ny the ASA -
war-like. TIE allied fleets have entered the Black
Sea, and the Turks have again been victorious on
the Danube, having beaten of their enemies in two
attacks on Kalafat, and put TO the sword $500
Russiana Attica. In Asia the news is not SO IA
vosable to the Turks, but great is promised
| IN the future. The Gar has consented to have an
other talk, but we entertain but little hopes Of an
amcabe settlement.
| FIRE AND Loss OF LiFE.-On the evening oil
the I'D ult., Mr.. Jarvis Parker, OF Oakland Mich .
left home with wife and child, leaving the
house in the care of his four children, the eldest OF
whom 10 years. During their absence, the
house took fire, and the same, with four children,
were consumed.--Galena Adv.
On the outside Of to-days paper will be found the
proceedings Of meeting of citizens held for the
purpose Of considering the propriety of opening an
emgrant route to California; also the proceednes
Of a meeting held at Prescott, Wisconsin, for the
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