Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-16

'On motion OF MI. holette the reading OF the
Journal was dispensed WITH '''
MIR. Speaker suggested the correction Of the res
olution adopted yesterday, with regard to the
number Of papers to be ordered for the use of the
House. He understood that there was q differ
ence of opinion az to whether the Dai.ics or Week
lies were intended. s-s s.,si = >. '.,'-. .1ti
On motion Of Mr.. Willim, the resolution declar-
ing the seat of Mr.. Fridley vacant was taken from
the table. s ..,.r M t.as
The original preamble and resolution was then
pusI. %. -a'a 'r.'a ..'@''2 et.t'f
Mr.. Rolette moved an indefinite postponement.
Mr.. Hanson in seconding the motion said =
The article referred to does not apply to this case,
because it has been fully decided that a Legisla-
tive officer is not serving in the capacity of civil
one. 1t is very clear then, that if this rule ap-
piled to members of Congress of the Unitad States,
it no less applies to all Legislative bodies. Mr..
H. quoted from various authors in support of his
position. r A.i-a: =
He commended that the only wise and safe way
was to follow precedents. In view of these facts
there is no gentleman here but would agree to an
indefinite postponement. tl5 a.4,,s 1a--.-sA =
Mr.. Sibley replied, this question has come upon
me, or upon those with whom am associated,
rather unexpectedly. l have no authorities here,
because did not expect to have the question
brought up here at this time. have no doubt,
but that upon reflection the gentlemen will view
the matter in proper light, and will concede the
point. No hasty action should be had, for upon
a deliberate examination of such authorities as a
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feeling should have mentioned the thing to the
House at the first moment, had not occupied the
Chair pro tenn. trust that we may have fair
discussion on the merits of the case and not by
irremediable action place it beyond our power.
Question called for-upon the ayes and nays it
stood as follows = s,. .7
Ayes.-Messrs. Dixon, Grant, Hanson, Regis
ter, Rolette, Stinch6eld, Thompson, Willim, Mr..
Speaker-9.
Nays.-Andros, Beatty, Brawlcy, Cave, Davis,
Haus, Lemay, Sibley-8. f9llI
Mr.. Dixon offered the following resolution:
Resolved.-That the clerk be allowed to pur-
chase $50 worth of Stationery for his own use.-
Adopted.
Resolution by Mr.. Willim-
That the clerk be instructed to inform the
Council that the House committee are ready to act
with similar COMMITTEE, to wait upon the Cover.
nor and inform him Of the organization of both
Houses.
Mr.. Dixon, Chairman of committee previously
appointed, to wait upon Mr.. Hodsdon and inform
him of his election as Chaplain, reported and the
committee discharged.
Clerk of the Council here entered and informed
the House that Messrs. Kitson & Van Etten were
appointed committee on the part of the Council,
to call upon the Governor.
Resolution by MIR. Davis, That the Chief Clerk
of the House furnish each member with 300 En-
velopes and 500 postage stamps-but upon a sug
gestion from Mr.. Sibley the motion was with
drawn.
MIR. Thompson gave notice of bill concerning
Records of the Counties of Fillmore and Winona.
The committee appointed to wait on the Gov,
reported that there being some typographical err
rors in the message, he could not then deliver it.
Mr.. Rolette moved an adjournment which was
carried.
Friday, Jan. IL. 1854.
HoUsE.-The House of Friday transacted q lit
tic business. Mr.. Hanson gave notice that he
would on some future day, introduce.
bill for the establishment and organization
of certain counties this Territory, and for other
purposes.
Mr.. Andres gave notice that he would on Mon
day next, introduce
bill for the organization of Cass County,
and for other purposes and also,
memorial to Congress, for the passage by
that body of an act negativing the charter of the
Minnesota and North Western Railroad Company,
approved March 4, 1854.
NJ Davis moved n recors; dnrot;on If tho reso
luton passed yesterday, allowing each member Of
the House thirty dollars worth of stationery.
The motion was aged to. }hH ss
Mr.. Davis then moved that the sum fixed in the
resolution pc amended from thirty to twenty dol
lars.
The resolution, as amended, passed.
The Speaker presented q communication to the
House from Daniel Stanch6cld, Lumber Surveyor
of the Second District, embodying the annual re-
port Of that officer.
On motion of Mr.. Sibley, the report was laid
upon the table, and ordered to be printed.
The Speaker announced the following Stand
ing Committees for the session:
Judiciary-Messrs. Sibley, Willim and Frid-
ley.
Agriculture and Manufactures Messrs. Beat
ty, Brawley and REGISTER.
Internal improvements Messrs. Dixon, And
ros and Rolette.
Territorial Afairs-Messrs. Davis. Hanson
and HauS.
Miitia-Messrs. Frdley, Andres and Lemay.
Common Schools-Messrs. Andrus, Cave and
Thompson. d,eei
Incorporations-Me Cave, Grant and Dix
on.
Territorial Roads-Messrs. Stanch6eld, Sibley
and Register. WIS .r.r 81
Printing-Messrs. Haus, Dixon and Stanch-
field.
Public Buildings-Messrs. Haus, Dixon and
Beatty.
Engrossed Bills-Messrs. Register, Cave and
Thompson.
Enrolled Bills-Mcssrs. Brawley, Rolette and
Frdley. . .l; .+r
Legislative observation-disclosures. Hanson,
Willim and Davis.
Territorial xpenditures-Messrs. Thompson,
Hanson and Sibley.
Estates and Escheats-Messrs. Rolette, Davis
and Lemay.
On motion of Mr.. Sibley,
The House adjourned until Monday next.
MONDAY, Jan. 18th, 1855.
CoUNcIL.-Council met at 10 o'clock-Presi-
dent in the Chair. Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Riheldaf-
er. Journal read.
Mr.. Van Etten gave notice that on the morrow
he would introduce memorial to Congress, to
annul the charter of NJ. and N. W. r. X. Co., if
it had not already been annuled.
Mr.. Brown gave notice that he intended to in
troduce resolution for the printing of the Rules,
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