The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-01-05

The Legislature.
Both Branches of the Legislature were full
yesterday morning, with the exception o
the Councillor and one Representative from
Pembina, (who have not yet arrived) ant
the Representative from Mower, who, al
though in the city, has not yet taken his
seat on account of some informality in his
credentials, which we presume can be recti-
fled by simple vote of the House.
We think the present Legislature, although
composed of many new and inexperienced
members, will be found in the end-gene-
rally speaking-to be no disgrace to the sew
eral constituencies who have sent the men,
bers hither. We hope at least that such
may prove the fact at the close of the ses-
sion.
Every man elected as straight Repub-
lican" is at his post. They are all true men,
who are prepared to stand by their princi-
Piles in any emergency-a course which must
command the respect and admiration of their
opponents as we'll as the full approval of
their political friends. They are formida-
BILE band of intelligent men-of honor and
character-who are prepared to do what is
right on all questions that may arise, wheth-
or by that course they may in the end be
placed in the majority or the minority. We
are pleased to find, also, that about all those
members who were elected as neither Re-
publicans, .sRice men" nor "Olmsted men,"
are entirely disposed to act with the Repub-
licans, and give their full aid and assistance
to humiliate and check the political progress
of that arrogant clique Of corrupt politicians
who have Dragged that by use of their mon
ey, if by nothing else, they will control leg
islation to suit their own selfish ends.
We find also much legislative experience
among our friends. Prominent in this re-
spect is Maj Van Worries, of Saltwater, a
gentleman whom we first knew fifteen years
ago this very winter, as member of the
Ohio House of Representative. After his
term of service in that capacity, he served
two terms in the State Senate, and was a
prominent member In those times, when
the old Wing and Democratic parties had it
"neck and neck" in Ohio, the Major, al
though not considered a brilliant member on
the floor, was always regarded-on account
of his proverbial honesty, cool and moderate
temperament and excellent judgment-one
of the safest CT advisers in all things per-
tanning to State policy and party manage
ment. We have often known those members
who, ON the floor, could command the ap
plause of ''listening Senates" and full lobbies
to pause in the counsel room when asked
their opinion upon a question, until they
could "see Van Worries"
OF those who have also heretofore beer
members of Legislative bodies, we may mum
Der among our political friends, Mr.. Mobiles
of the House and Messfs. Ludden and
Thompson of the Council. Mr.. Taylor, also
of the House, Speaker two years ago) We
should hope to number in this category, but
as yet he has taken no stand with any party
now represented here. He was elected as
an "Independent," and SO far has stood alooi
from minglirg in any conclave or caucus
We are assured, however, that his sentiment;
are strongly "anti-Nebraska."
The ''Olmsted" branch of our political OF
ponents number among them two of the mos
experienced and clear-headed legislators o
Minnesota-Mr. Norris of the House ane
Mr.. Rollins of the Council. Laying polite.
aside, were We wishing to command correct
thought and action upon any purely munich
pal or local matter, we do not know the mar
in the Legislature whom we would sooner
consult in relation thereto, and abide by hi:
opinion, than James S. Norris.
The Rice faction also embodies consider
able legislative experience in both branches
numbering among its members Mcssrs. Haus
Lott, Setter, Freedom and others.
The eldest man in the Legislature is per
haps the venerable Judge Dooley, Republican
Councillor from the Sixth District Thu
Judge, not wishing to be disturbed by the
noise and excitement of hotel life during hi,
soiourn in st. Paul, has taken lodgings at thu
residence of his friend, Mr.. Mobiles. OWN:
to the Judges age, clear intellect and forme
position in public affairs, we think tn
Younger members should look up to him a
counsellor as well as councillor.
The youngest man in either branch w
take to be Mr.. M. G. Thompson, of tn
House, from Houston. The most portly ant
largely proportional member is Mr.. lde, VIII
represents in the House the Banner Republi
can County of the Territory at the late cleo
tion-the County of Rice. This county
having resolved to give tall majority agains
its recreant godfather, it was meet that SD
should send hither her tallest citizen as Re
preventative.
"Who is the handsomest man in the Legis
lature 2" the ladies will ask. They mus
determine that matter themselves.
* We learn by gentleman iron
Shakopce, that the Independent, publishes
at that place, has passed into the hands Q
F.S. Gable, Esq, formerly editor of the ST
Croix Union.
II if those who are united solely b,
affection are not the best, they are certainly
the happiest portion Of society: