The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-03-07

TUESDAY, MARCH =.

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The reading of the Journal of Saturday
vas dispensed with, and the journal OF yes
terday was read. ;..;o,
The Speaker announced communo~.n,n
on the table from the Legislative Assembly,
of Nebraska. which stated that rnmor nao
reached them of the intention OF the state
of Iowa to cede that portion OF Minnesota
living ON the Missouri River to herself; the
communication was in fact Memorial to
Congress praying against the annexat on OF
the aforesaid territory to Iowa. Laid onthe
table and 100 copies ordered printed.
Mr.. Barruws introduced resolution de-
claring that the Chairman Of the Committee
on Enrolled Bills hid not reported back the
bill for the removal Of the capital, and d.
recting w. G. Thompson, Chairman OF the
House Committee, to procure certified copy
of the same and present it to mem"er Vi
the Council Committee, by him to De pre-
sented TO the President Of the Councli 'or
his signature. and to the Executive 1or MS
approval. so,,,t;on
on the table. Lost.
After examining the rules the Speaker de-
c;ded that that portion of the resolution
which authorizes the Enrolling clerk to i1r-
nish the Council with copy of the bill for
the removal. was out of order-it being In
conflict with the Joint Rules OF the Two
Houses. r
Mr.. King appealed from the decision OF
the chair. ,r,..
The question was argued by Messrs. Whit,
lock. Adams, and Gere in the affirmative, and
Mr.. Murray in the negative.
A vote being had upon the decision OF the
chair, it was not sustained, and the reso'u-
ton was adopted by vote OF ayes ~, nays
a.
Mr.. Wilson then rose to privilege OF
question:" and referred the House to an ar
ticle contained in the Minnesotian of this
morning, rejecting rather strongly on por-
ton of his course this winter. He defended
the Wilson family, pitched into st. Paul like
q mad bull. and closed with a statement that
he was willing to rest the case with the peo'
pie.
Mr.. Foster introduced resolution re-
auesting the committee appointed to inves-
tigate tue charges of bribery and corruption
to report to the House. Adopted.
Mr.. Whitlock introduced q resolution re-
ouesting the Governor to return bill incor
porating the Winnebago Water Power Com,
pany. Adopted.
Mr.. Murray presented communication
from the citizens of Minneapolis, in relation
to the proceedings of meeting held at that
place in regard to the removal OF the capt.
tai. Laid on the table.
Mr.. Murray presented a Memorial from
the Legislature of Nebraska in relation to
the construction of Railroad. Laid on the
table and ordered printed.
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questing the Mayor to withdraw his police
force now stationed at the Capitol.
Mr.. King stated that the people, papers,
and everything connected with st: Paul
were bringing about every means to bias the
opinions of members on the floor, and had
no doubt the intention, in ordering the police
to the Capitol, was to cast stigma upon the
members.
Mr.. Wilson moved to amend, by request
ing the Mayor to station the Pioneer Guards
at the Capitol.
On motion Of Mr.. Gere, the resolution and
amendment were indefinitely postponed.
j. r. Brown introduced resolution that,
the Council concurring, the two Houses adj
iourn on Thursday at IL o'clock, NJ, until tho
LIST Monday Of May, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ
Lost.
The rules were suspended and MIR. Smith
introduced petition from E. Case, and other
citizens of Hennepin county, praying for
removal Of the Capital by vote of the peo-
pie.
On motion of Mr.. McVay. the vote by
which No. 237, an act to amend the act in
cooperating the Minneapolis and St. Cloud
Railroad Company passed the House was re-
considered. and the bill re-c"mmtted to a
select committee Of three--MesSrs. Berry,
Black and Smith.
Mr.. Thompson, from Committee on en-
rolled bills, reported the bill for the removal
of the seat Of government as correctly en-
rolled.
Mr.. Murray inquired if it was the original
copy.
Mr.. Thompson answered that it was one
Of the original copies.
Mr.. Murray-The one Rolette ran off
with?
Mr.. Thompson-I can't say that Ro!ette
has ran off with the original copy. l have
not been notified by him that the bill was in
his possession.
Mr. Wilson asked leave to introduce a
resolution, which was declared to be out Of
order.
Mr. Baasen moved that committee of
three be appointed to investigate the charges
made against Mr.. Wilson in this mornings
Minnesotian.
Mr. Gere wished that the House would
not spend its time in appointing investigating
committees to pry into every charge made
in newspapers.
Mr.. Foster assumed a like position, and
the newspapers suffered considerably-per-
haps-at the hands of the gentlemen.
A vote being Lad the House refused to
adopt the motion.
N'r Murray hoped that the House would
reconsider this vote, so as to give MIR. Will
son chance to withdraw his m ,tion, as it
would appear badly on the Journal.
Mr.. Wilson-All l care about is to see
whether newspapers have the right to pub
lish any thing they please.
A motion was made to adjourn. Lost.
The House then adjourned until half past
two o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
HoUsE.-Met pursuant to adjournment
and j. r. Brown from Select committee to
whom was referred the bill organizing JEFF
ferson county, reported the bill back with
the recommendation that it be indefinitely
postponed. The bill was then laid on the
table.
Mr.. Whitlock appearing in his seat, the
bill organizing Jefferson county, was taken
from the table, and the amendments thereto
presented BY the committees, were concur
red in, after which the bill was indefinitely
poStpOned.