Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-02-02

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ing tone ofryoice, which reminded one Of Henry
Clay, mas sxcsedingly gratifying 10 his friends,
and drew them to him with hooks Of steel.
Mr.. Fuller also did himself great credit BY his
free and unrsserved replies. In fact, the friends
Of each we're we'll satisfied with the manner in
which they went through the ordeal, and neither
candidate lost or gained thereby single vote. oo
is The practice of getting up, during roll call,
when ones name is called, and making ten min
utes speech, is one which violates all parliamen-
tary rules, and which win not be tolerated when
some one is placed in the Chair whose duty it
will be topreserve order. And If he 10 qualified
for the position, he will at once abate the nui-
sanee, and put q stop to. the unjustifable prac-
tice Of smoking within the Hall ,out side of the bar
from whence the smoke rises into the faces of the
ladies in the galleries. An old member, who
was here many years age. remarked the other day,
that if any one had attempted to smoke within
the Hall when he was member, he would hare
stood in danger of being expelled for bad man
ners, and a breach of propriety. What is the
matter have American gentlemen less regard
for, or a more obtuse perception of propriety and
good manners than they formerly had, which is
the cause of their so disregardns the propricties
Of life and the laws of politeness, or what is the
reason? The fact cannot be doubted and yet.
these gfnflemen do not seem to be aware that they
are guilty of that which twenty years ago would
have caused them to be looked upon as any thing
but wcll-brcd gentlemen, and appear to be on
most excellent terms with themselves.
Some Of the interrogatories proposed to be pro-
pounded to Mr.. Banks, were Of SO q ridiculous a
character, Kennett, of St. Louis, rose and said he
hoped some one would ask the candidates wheth-
er they believed in a neutral state and if that
question should be answered afirmatively. then he
wished them to answer whether they believed that
to be Free State or Slave State? 81 s.f
a., This proposition hit the laughing spot of the
House, and was followed by loud and long con-
tinued merriment. But in the midst of the bois-
ferrous lau hter, Mr.. Barksdale, OF Miss, who had
prepared these absurd questions, came over near
Mr.. KS seat, and in great heat of temper declar-
ed that if he, Mr.. K, intended to cast ridiculs
upon his interrogatories, he hurled back the rid
icule with scorn and contempt. Order order
order! was the general cry, and several personal
silence anI draw him away. Mr.. K. rose very
coolly, ami said he had no apology to make to
the member from Mississippi, and he could tell
him that he was not to be intimidated by loud,
threatening ,boisterous language. lie made the sug-
gestion ocularly to the House, because he thought
it the best way to treat some of the interrogato-
res which the member himself had prepared and
ocrats will soon agree to the plurality rule, or ut
read. ,, .a,,r ., ..-..r
So Mr.. D., of Mississippi, took nothing by his
motion except the feeling manifested by the House.
Had he treated MIR. KS proposition with pleasant
ry and joined in the general merriment, he would
have shown himself much sciser if not better
man, than he is now thought to be. q. --aa
There is an impression abroad, that the Dem
least permit it to be adopted, which would immc-
diately bring about an organization of the House.
What foundation there is for this, If any,
do not know.
The belief is becoming general that Frank
Pierce will be re- nominated, by the National Con-
vention at Cincinnati, on the 1st Monday Of June,
the day fixed for that Convention to assemble.
We have had very severe winter weather du-
ring the past week but to day it has changed and
moderated. It is now quite mild, and the snow
melts rapidly. MINNEToNKA.
gl THE EMIeRAnr AoEsr-We. observe that
an effort is now being made to Increase the
salary Of our present emigrant agent, Mr..
Burnand. We should liketo inquire how much
it costs the Territory to keep this Office in ex-
istence! If we understand the matter, Mr.
Burnand is now advertising in foreign papers
and sending away pamplllets,--is this at his
own expense or at the expense Of the Terrific
rya II at the expense Of the Territory. then
Il costs us in the neighborhood of $2500 or
$4,000 per year, and this is altogether too
large sum to throw away on an Office Of this
character. We have already expressed the
belief that the Territory would be better. with
out the office than with it, and recent events
strengthen that belief. Let US send our Ger
man paper into the domains Of the old world,
and the circulation Of that will do more good
than dozen emigrant agents. ''sd 'se" z s'e
p, A FLurrERisc.--Ri Richardson, the present
NOMINEE Of the Democrats for Speaker, in de-
fning his position in the House Of Representa-
tives, took occasion to remark, that Congress
had the power to legislate on the subject Of
Slavery, but he did not think it proper for it to
exercise that power. This was bitter pill for
the Southern members who Immediately bolt
ed, and at present great efforts are being made
by Northern doughfaces to induce them to re-
turn. The last ballot for Speaker clearly indi-
Gates that they are still wandering. Oh! De-
mocracy democracy - lsse7ag' s1s'fs -
AcArs IN THE FIELD.--We observe that
the Know Nothings of Connecticut have NOM
mated their old ticket FOR State officers, withthe
exception Of two new candidates. Miner isup
for Governor, and Sperry for Secretary Of
State. Resolutions were passed at the meet
ing which nominated these gentlemen, endors-
ing the course pursued BY their Representatives
in Congress, on the Slavery question. e8
&c "a subscriber and citizen Of St. Paul
for years." is informed that it is against our
rule 10 publish anonymous communications
The name Of the author is necessary. not for
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