The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-12-26
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Teit, 7. A. Thompson, Townsend, Walker
Wakefield, Way. ''
Mr.. Northrup voted for Mr.. Ramsey.

left, 7. A. Thompson, Townsend, Walker
Wakefield, Way.
Mr. Northrup voted for Mr.. Ramsey.
Whole number Of votes polled. ..........1l6
' Snis,os received .....-.-.......- 81 votes
Mr.. Hun received. ......... 81
The Convention then proceeded to the
election of Surveyor General for the first
district, when Albert Simpson, of Stillwa-
water, received 100 votes and Mr.. McKusick.
4.
Mr.. CRUTTENDEN offered the following
resolution
ResOlued, That it is the wish of this Con-
vention, that Henry NJ Rice represent the
State of Minnesota in the Senate of the Uni
ted States foa the long term.
This resolution created some feeling among
the special friends of each. Several of the
anti Rice Democrats objected to the Resolu-
ton.
Mr.. STARKEY moved that the resolu-
ton lie on the table. Lost-Ayes SO, noes
II.
Mr.. STREETER moved an indefinite post
ponement of the resolution. Lost-ayes 80,
noes &c.
Mr.. STREETER moved to adjourn. Lost.
The question was then taken on the reso-
tion and decided in the affirmative. AYES
ga, noes 81. ..l...
The Convention then adjourned till 10
o'clock on Monday. aol.ff
.. MONDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1857
SENATE.-The Senate was called to order.
Mr.. COWAN, of Nicollet, in the Chair.
NOTICE OF BILLS.
Mr.. ADAMS: A bill to amend the laws
Of the Extra Session of this year.
Mr.. NORTHRUP: To locate the county
seat of Mile Lac Co. at Mile Lac.
REPORTS. ~ iu
Mr.. VAN ETTEN, from select commit
tee. presented q. report on the resolutions in
troduced by Mr. Norton, in reference to the
qualifications of Territorial officers to hold
their Offices under State government, pre-
sented report which was,
On motion of Mr.. JONES, ordered print
ed.
Mr.. FOLSOM gave notice of minority
report
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. SOMERS: That the Senate, with
the consent of the House, adjourn sine die,
on the 23d inst. at IL NJ.
Mr. FOLSOM moved that Mr.. McKunes
resolution in relation to dispensing with the
Printing be taken from the table, pending
which,
On motion Of Mr.. HALL, of Ramsey,
The Senate adjourned to 60 into Joint
Session with the House.
HoUsE.-The House met pursuant to ad-
journment.
Mr.. CRUTTENDEN, from the committee
on credentials, reported that j. II. Talbert
had presented regular certificate and was
entitled to his seat as member of this
House. Report accepted, and Mr.. Talbert
sworn in.
The House then took a recess for few
moments, when the Senators appeared in the
hall, and the two Houses went into
JOINT CONVENTION,
For the purpose of electing Surveyors OF
Lumber for the Cd, Sd and 4th districts.
Mr., VAN ETTEN moved the Convention
adjourn till the eth of January. Lost.
| Two other motions for adjournment to a
specified time were also made and lost.
Mr.. BATES moved that tho Convention
now 60 into the election of Surveyor Gen.
eral for the Cd district
Various other motions were made when
Mr.. FOLSOM moved the previous question
on Mr.. Bates motion.
A call of the Convention was made. and
but 81 members answered to their names.
The Sergeant-at-Arms was directed to no.
thy the aosentees to appear in their seats.
Two hours having passed and the Ser
geant-at-Arms not having made any report,
the roll was again called and GO persons an
swered to their names.
Further proceedings under the call we're
then dispensed with, and the Convention then
proceeded to the election OF a Surveyor Gen.
eral.
Mr.. BATES nominated Geo. A. Camp.
Mr.. BRAY nominated Albert Gowan.
These who voted for Mr.. Camp were,
Messrs. Bates, Beman, Chase, Cook, Fol-
som, Hodges Hudson, McKune, Northrup,
Phelps, Reiner, Redpatb, Smith, Somers,
Thomas, Watson, Bacon, Balcombe, Bartlett,
Bevans, Burgess, Campbell, Chowan, Dun
ham, Gaskill, Gibson, Clover, Hanson, Hink-
ley, Heyd, s. r. johnson, Smith johnson,
Keith, Leonard, Libbey, Lord, Lyle, Parker,
Peckham, Petite, Power, Randall Seeley,
Simpson, oheetz, Tattersall. Stevens, Tefft, S.
A. Thompson, Townsend, Walker and Way
So.
Those who voted for Mr.. Gowan were.
Messrs. Cowan, Richardson. Bray, Chase,
Otis, Talbert and the Speaker.
Mr.. Camp was then declared duly elected
Mr.. CHASE, of the House, moved that the
Convention do now proceed to the election
of Surveyor for the 4th district. Carried.
Mr.. NORTHRUP nominated J. R. Per-
kins.
The vote was taken, when Mr. Perkins re-
ceived Sc votes and j. B. Dixon !.
A quorum not having voted, it was decl ar
ed no election, ...-' ...-
A call of the Convention was again called
but the Convention soon after adjourned.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1857.
SENATE.-Senate met President in the
Chair. ts G. Eatgf '.,.1 =
Journal read and corrected. ..t.