The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1856-01-10

directing our Delegate 10 Congress 10 lay he
fore the proper department, estimates for the
increased expenses Of the Legislative Assem-
bly,.
Mr.. Setter moved that the reports Of the
Committee on Contestei Election Gases, b
made the special order Of business for t%mcs-
row. The motion prevailed.
The Secretary OF the Council made report
in regard TO an arrangement he had made with
the Postmaster OF st. Paul, for the payment
Of the postage Of members, the same to be
paid for by the Territory.
On motion Of Mr.. Hanson The Council
adjourned until tomorrow at 2P.A.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at two O'Clock Pm.
After prayer by the Chaplain, the journal
was read and approved.
Hon. Charles Grant OF Pembina, appeared
at the Speakers desk, and took the oath OF
Office
Mr. Covills Of Newer county, also appeared
at the Speakers desk, and was sworn In ~
member Of the House.
Mr. Knauft, Of st. Paul,w moved that the
House proceed to second ballot for Speaker.
The Chairman requested the gentleman t
submit his motion in writing.
Mr. DE Ia verene offered the following reso-
luton
Resoved--That whereas, the Coaaty Of Mower 10
titled to but one member IN this House and whereas,
member Of the Legislative Asssmby from that county,
legally atss,et; therefore, Mr. Vaughan Is not At this
time entitled sest IN this noass.
Mr.. Holland moved that the resolution be laid
upon the table.
The yeas and nays were called on this motion,
and ordered. When the Clerk called Mr..
Vaughan's name,
Mr. Lott, Of st, Paul, rose to q point Of order.
He contcnded that as party interested in the
decision. he Mr. Vaughan) could not vote upon
the motion. He referred TO the rules Of the
House TO sustain his position.
Mr. Galbraith, Of Shakopce, Mr.. MOBILES OF
81. Paul and Mr.. Norris, Of Washington coun.
ty, contended that Mr.. Vaughan had right to
vote on the motion, and called for the produc-
ton Of the rule that forbid his voting.
MIR De IAVcrgne called for the reading Of
the credentials upon which Messrs Coville and
Vaughan claimed seats in the House
Mr. Ide, Of Rice, referred 10 the facts in the
the case and said that Vaughan had received
more votes than Coville, in Mower County
Mr.. Gere, Of Fillmore, explained that there
were three precincts in Mower county, two Of
which had made returns to the proper officer Of
Houston county, the senior organized county
and il was upon the certificate Of the judges Of
the other precinct merely, that Mr.. Vaughan
held his seat
Mr. DE In Vergne rccited the facts of the
case, upon which he based strong argument
in favor of the Justice Of Mr.. CovIle's claim to
evidence before the House be contended no other
I.ft tI,. l..,s 80.
Coville, who held certificate Of election from
the proper officer. II. as was contended by Mr..
Ide Mr.. Vaughan had majority Of the votes,
then he could contest Mr.. Covie's right 10 the
seat, but from the evidence before the House,
TO Judge Of the merits Of the contest, il was un-
doubtedly an act of justice to Mr.. Covie, in
admitting him to seat in the House.
Mr.. Mcleod deprecated the debate as entire
ly out of order, and calculated to do evil rather
than good He was in favor Of such action as
would render justice to all parties, and at the
same time secure an early organization Of the
House Entertaining these views, Mr. Mcleod
said that he also fit called upon to endorse
fully the positions Of his colleague (Mr. DE La
Vcrgne) which awarded to Mr. Coville the
seat in contest
VT ,"' ""f"" '"o ''"'' """" sup "' TUT
ther debate
Mr. bradey, m Henner,n county. madc re-
'n. ''"'''"s INV 'en' VI MI 'a"ghah 10
N. 3d., ,.,
uonso c,Ir;J N. Wausa VIM. "" RUIZ. .n VI .ne
W V" 1''' 'a"Rhh Young Oh the motion
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,n Iaan,so.,. 1Wup , " u;s Pos'',on, ans a'so
~. aa";s;"m '""'''"'' WHO" "'S'A''Su MN IN
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Inv Mr. ne Ia Vcrones rssoI,,;on o., a." 49,
'". MI ~ In 'etR~ Nsoutloh ON the taDle,
was then announced. rs follows.
Yesa--Messrs. Boutisr, Bradley Buck, cleveland
kn.un, Murphy, MOBILES, Morris, Pierce, Thompson,
'nof"ayAs; van r n'i..s
ham, G.rdner, Ger, Grant, H.rt:sscwsr, Habesi.
hus' lshn.oa Lott, MLsod s,ursis, Taylor, williamson
"a'o", ~, 'peAAe'-"
30 ,ne 'ouse reiased 10 lay the resolution on
Mr. Van Worries moved IN amen, the r,.solr
ton by Droyi,IinV fnr tho anY,o;n,,u.,t Of N
,,o,,,;,,., - a. A..
Messrs Coville and Vaughan. permitting Mr..
Vaughn however IN rrtnin his soat until tn,
contest was decided.
The amendment was lost-ayes, Is nays IT, |
The question recurring ON the adoption OF
Mr.. de Ia Nergnes resolution, it was adopted !
ayes 70, nays Is.
Nj. Vaughan then withdrew from the House, |
and Mr. ('nvilla fnat hia ,uut