The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-12-19
NUMBER ID.
tendance OF witnesses in case of the contest
ek seat OF Mr.. DUNHAM.
WM: SMITH, of LeSeur Couney was ap-

tendance OF witnesses in case of the contest
ek seat OF Mr.. DUNHAM.
WI. SMITH, of LeSeur Couney was ap-
SPECIAL RESOLUTIONS
Mr. PETITE introduced the follow reso-
lutiOns.
kesolred, That We earnestly desire the an.
piIcation OF the fundamental nrinc;ples of the
ordinance OF 1877 to the Territo ries of the
United States touching the question of Sla-
very-that while we respect the on;n;on. of
those who MAINTAIN that Slavery IS local
institution, which cannot exist without lep;s.
iatlve sanction. and over which even CONGRESS
has no control net, we maintain that Gon-
gres, has derived this power direct from s.;d
Ordinance of 1877, and the Constitution f Of
the United States; and that it is it's duty to
prohibit by law the introduction or EXTENSION
Of Slavery througout any of the Territories of
quired. Therefore
Rsso'oea, That our Senator's, when recog-
nized oy Congress, be instructed, and onr Rep
resentatlves be requested to use all honorable
means to accomplish the objects expressed in
ths foregoing resolution. And it is further
Resosrsd, That the recent conduct of His
Exccllency, Robt J. Walker and Hon. F. P.
stanton in defending the Constitution. vim
dicat'ng the rights OF the people and main
tanning the purity of the ballot box IN Kan
sas, commands our approval and challenges
our admiration
Mr.. KEITH said that as the principles in
volved in the resolutions were very impor-
tant, he would move a reference to a special
committee OF five to give time to discuss the
matter.
Mr.. DOW moved to lay the resolutions
on the table. Lost-ayes "a, noes AZ.
Mr.. STARKEY was in favor of the refer
erce. He did not think the majority had
treated their opponents fairly. He was, at all
tunes, In favor of free discussion-it was the
prerosative of free people, the rights of q
Tree man. He was ready at all times to meet
every question as it came up, and if there
was any good in it, adopt it ifnot, reject it.
/ Mr.. DOW said the State of Minnesota
could not afford to discuss this au estion at
| this particular time. Some of these oues-
tlons were long since decided BY the Iegis-
lation of the county; and how could We
judge of the action of Gov. Walker before
we know what that action was. He depre-
Gated all action on the subiect-whenever it
till then let it alone. When the minority in
troduce resolutions of this sort, he hoped
they would be voted down. 1t was the only
safe course for the majority to adopt; and
when they talk of the usuai courtesy of ma
Jorlties, he rejoiced that we have the power
to thus summarily dispose of these factlous
questions. He wanted no Buncombe speech
es here on these abstract questions, and
charged it upon the minority that they only
introduce the resolutions for the purpose of
agitation and delaying our admission into the
Union. Why else do they continue thus to
act If this is not their purpose ? The dis
cusslon OF this topic was ridiculous-it was
contemplate.
MIR. ID. was willing when the proper time
came, for the minority to expend all their ex-
ira gas-till then let them mind their own
business.
Mr.. BALCOMBE did not care about dis
cussing the resolutions. We had all made
up our minds on the question, but lie con-
Tended that 1T was his privilege to vote upon
II, and ne did not want the subject evaded
oy the table dodge. The gentleman preced-
ing him had several times charged the minor
ity with attempting to delay the admission
ol minnesota into the Union. The charge
was unfounded. 1t was only necessary to re-
Ter to the Constitutional Convention last
summer TO show the personal and party sac
rihces the Republicans have made to insure
the speedy admission of Minnesota as tate.
Ihe Republicans on this floor had made no
factions opposition to the majority. but ever
since the session had began had been content
to express their opinions on questions as
they came up, by yea and nay. But be
warned the gentleman if he continued in his
course OF spriging the previous question and
tabllng resolutions, thus gagging tn. min orr
ty, he would find such factious minority
thatit would be dificnlt to secure to seizure
his partizan ends.
The question was further debated bv
Messrs DOW aed BALCOMBE. when.
without the question being taken, the House
adjourned till afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
d O'CLOCK.
The SPEAKER announced the order O f
business to be on the resolution offered by
the gentleman (Mr. P*ttie) from Wabashaw.
Ar. BEARCE moved that they be indefi.
nitely postponed. Carried-ayes Al, noes %.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
Mr.. RAUCH introduced resolution that
committee be appointed to act with SINH
lar committee of the Senate to procure the
translation of the Governors message in
German, Norwegian and French Adopted.
MIR. RUTAN offe ed resolution author
lzlng the Clerk to employ such additional
help as was necessary. Adopted-yeas 81,
nays 9.
Mr.. PIERCE offered resolution author
izing the Clerk to issue his certificate to each
member emitting them to $40 worth of post
age stamps.
Mr.. SHEETZ said it would be no use to
issue the certificates, for if he understood the
matter, the Postmaster would not sell stamps
and take House Scrip for his pay. He could
only let them go for q. s. coin.
Mr.. RUTAN was aware what the gentle
man had stated was correct, but he thought
the members might take these certificates
and buy something with them to reimburse
themselves for the necessary outlay of post
age
The question was taken and the resolution
lost.
Mr.. RUTAN introduced resolution al
lowing the Chairman of each committee $l5
worth OF extra stationary, and every other
member S5 worth. Laid on the table.
Other resolutions. of trivial Importance,
were proposed and voted down or laid on the
table, when the House adjourned.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1857.
SENArE.-Senate was called to order by
the President, and opened by prayer.
Roll called and journal read.
The report OF the Committee of the Whole
yesterday was adopted.
BILLS INTRoDUcED-rrRsr READING.
by Mr.. COW AN: A bill to provide for
the election Of Senators to represent the
state OF Minnesota in (.onoroos