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

On the "BiU to prsrent the circulatiol of an
authorized paper as currency.'
This bill, introduced by Dir. Nobles, of Shake-
pee, came Up for third reading on Thursday
last
Mr. Fletcher moved the bill be referred 10 ho
committee on interpretations. That gent smnn
said his motion was made not because I've y IS
lnImicai - the bill, but as some Of the mern-
ters Of the House did not clearly UNDERSIGNED all
i.s provisions, he was anxious they should have
ample time TO deliberate upon it and after duo
reflection be thus enabled 10 act under Januiogiy
upon the subject. This was his only reason Tor
wishing the reference.
MIR. Plummer opposed to the reference
and could not disguise his chagriu ai seeing gen
tlenien who had supported the measure ~ s ey-
cry Stage up 10 this time, now oppose il and rrgs
lis reference to a committee. lie stood here
the representative Of the ''toing H. oy,' and
could not bu, oppose any and every M assure jh,t
tended 10 rob them Of their industry and ,oi' and
place them in the lands Of those .yiosc Golfers
already groan with the treasures they eon'4in.-
Since yesterday he had seen species o. wire
pulling" going on that he could not Understand
lie had seen the friends of those who wish Ito
oil defeated bu,,on-h oleing member, and .s
was determined the people should knoN who
were willing TO stand GIn for their rig hls gaiust
the aegressions Of the monied arisiocracy. and
also who. when the hour in which a dead, blow
was attempted TO be struck upon them, tfenlbllag-
iy covered and forsook The post of du,y
Mr.. Fisher pleased TO hear the 'eaar- +
The gentleman who had just taken his -at, fyr
Plummer.) lie too, had the honor VI reyres .,-
ing the hardy yeomenry Of the countr} upon 'hil
floor His motto had ever been semi ilh.s
and privileges TO all--cxclusive pI tucEes 10
none;'' and in acting upon this priac Pc, I'D
batiling IN behalf Of tie ioiling million h- was
ready 10 stand or fall. ''Ine night is at,yat- e--
pedieni,'' and if the provisions Of It's BIB are
right, as he coniended they were, BE- TRUSTED no
time serving expedIency would allow members %
do otherwise lhan give 1t an snhusias q. seaport,
He was happy 10 believe that The bill vot.d PASS
the House truInphan,iy and nav The peo, N no
had elected the Legislative Asseub5 and placed
N their hands little brief authority. Nus. ''lo1t
to The CouncH," for the mainanaace Of ia-tc
rights. The gentleman from Shakopee .ir. Nc
b!es.) had introduced this bill in COCO f4i.a-- lal
he was sorry TO see Individuals cppose ,. 'lsrg
because II did not confer privileges upon capital
that the mechanic, the laborer-ate. Inst trs
producer cannot enjoy He would c.t t.r ire
ayes and noes the motion 10 .el,, SD order
thai the people might see who n.isrep-e rf,t 'e.r
wishes, we'll those who wero .-e 10 che
rus, reposed in them.
Mr.. Mobiles said he was anxious = lord
before the question was taken. IL bll .air'-
duced the bill after other gentere i45 rc.asad
to do so. He did il because he be e,ai - pro
visions rsht--and without fear or e. .t from a,,y.
His every act while acting upon til aosr oc1 3
be performed boldly, no mater whcu ia lAe DIS
charge o! his duy hose feelings be b -5, ard
or who he might please; and he JAW .'.io,
by his vote TO permit the people Of h' s-
TO be in danger of being iieeced, m .. .l. 90
few individuals more wealthy tin d no--
are Ask the mechanics, the far az .ol iae
labofng men Of Minnesota their Wi les -a1 ....
subject and an overwhelming ro~p.u.s WOULD
come up il favor of this bill. L.. ..- i.r- b.
careful how they vote for irrespon sues t
paper money. no mnter IN what Z f, Ie any
he clothed lie had seen he evils oi .- lau-
pering with the currency in Michgaa aac p. VS.
resolved Il. possible that snch :. oallt. Il. Id
befnl this Territory belel that S.
The question being taken. the lialse r'ed
by vote Of four to eleven to lay lie ,' r?oa
the 'able-and ii passed tina, body b, tsa y
decisive vote.