Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1857-02-21

Company" be stricken out, and .CfEce Of the
Exeoutive Department" inserted, TO agree with
the facts in the case!
The bill was further amended by striking out
the resolution Of the st. Peter Co.. and inserting
a proposition from the citizens of Shakopee.
The bill was then reported back with the rec
commentator that it pass. And the com. rose.
Mr.. King moved a call of the House.
In concurring in tho Amendment of the com. of
the whole, the ayes and noes were called with the
following result ayes Is, noes 20.
Mr.. Branch moved that the vote be reconsider
ed. Lost, ayes II, noes 20.
-. Mrs. Adams moved that the bill be read athird
time and put upon its passage.
a A motion was made to adjourn which was lost
'--ayes l6, noes 81, Ft8s ffA45
Mr.. Brown offered an amendment to the bill,
to strike out all after the enacting clause, and
insert sections providing for the election Of
board of commissioners to locate the permanent
seat OF government for the Territory or future
State OF Minnesota, in such a place as shall con-
duce to the best interests of the whole people.
At the conclusion, Mr.. Kingsbury moved an
Adjournment. Lost, ayes IL, noes l9.
Mr.. Greeley moved to adjourn to IL O'Clock to-
morrow. Lost.
The previous question ON Browns amendment
was then moved, and lost By q vote of ayes, Is:
nays, 10.
Able moved an adjournment, which was lost.
Hayden moved to amend Section LIST, by strik-
ing out ''St. Peter, in Nicolet County," and in
serting ''St. Cloud, in Stearns County," instead.
On the vote on j. R. Browns amendment there
were ayes, 10; nays, 10.
McYey moved that the bill be now put apon its
third reading and passage. 81
Which the Speaker decided to be out OF order.
Branch moved to adjourn. Lost.
The ayes and nays were taken on Mr.. Hayden's
amendment with the following result, ayes, II !;
nays, 20.
Chamblin suggested that the Sergeant arms
be instructed to furnish the House with beds and
supper.
Murray moved to strike out the words st. Peter
wherever it occurs in the bill, and insert ssNico-
let Island, between st. Anthony and Minneapo-
hs,' and also to strike out Section I'd, in said
bill: Which was lost. Ayes, Is; nays, 10.
Gere moved the previous question-that the bill
be ordered to its third reading
motion was made to adjourn. Lost, 16 to Is.
MIR. Branch moved that the bill be laid on the
table. Lost. n:l,ed
The vote was then taken on ordering the bill
to its third reading with the following result
Mr.. Bassen moved that the rules of the House
be SO far suspended as to allow the bill to 20
upon its third reading and passage now.
On this motion there were ayes 20, nays II.
1t needing a two thirds vote, the House refused
to suspend the rules. -as-f
On motion the House adjourned. as.
~ htefs.1 aaN seoa Wednesday, Feb. l8.
COUNCIL-Met pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the President.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
quorum being present, the journal of yester-
days proceedings was read and approved.
Mr.. Balcombe presented petition asking for
the organization of St. Charles County, which was
referred to the com. on county boundaries. sai
MIR. Lowry presented q petition to the Legisla-
nf fho noe
Stockton to the name of Springvale, which was
referred to tine com. on territorial affairs
MIR. Humphrey introduced a memorial for GER
tain mail service.
BILLS READ THIRD fME-PAssED.
An act relating to the county officers of the
county of Mower. ae
An act to ratify the official acts of the county
of Mower.
A bill to incorporate the Board of Trustees of
Hastings University.
A bill to amend an act relative to Free Schools
in the city of st. Paul. et
bill to incorporate the Anoka Academy.
A bill to incorporate Lake University in the
county of Freedom, NJ. T.
A bill to incorporate the German Land Asso-
citation. a tts sQG
A bill to incorporate the town of Cannon Falls.
49, + COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. gd
A bill to incorporate Chaska Company. r,,
A bill for the protection of house keepers.
Wednesday, Feb. 49,.
HOUSE.-Met pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the Speaker. IA
Mr. Whitlock presented q petition for change
Of name.
2 Also, petition for change of boundaries be-
tween Mower and Olmstead counties. aJ
Mr.. Black gave notice of a bill for certain
territorial road.
5 A Council bill to establish the county of Wau-
SEGA was laid on the table for amendments.
Several Council bills were then taken up and
read the first and second time. s Ill ea
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Whitlock, bill to change the name Of
Mary Farnham Mason, to Mary Mason Farnham.
ficting with the Constitution and Organic Act of
Minnesota. tt8 n 1fss 3a
Also, bill to incorporate the st. Paul Market
company.
By Mr.. Gere, a bill to incorporate the town Of
Union.
By Mr.. Plumer, bill to incorporate the Orono
Also, q bin to incorporate the University of
Minneapolis.
By Mr.. Black, a bill to incorporate the city of
Nininger. sU t9
By Mr.. Murray. bill providing for the incor-
poration of the st. Paul Literary and Dramatic
Association.
Also, a bill to incorporate the st. Paul Fuller
House company. Also, neG
A bill to incorporate the town of Columbus.
By Mr.. Berry, a bill to incorporate the Leroy
Academy.
Also, a bill to incorporate the Brownsville Sem
mary. H
By Mr.. Costello, bill to lay out certain terri
torial raads.
By Mr.. Wilson, bill to incorporate the Lake
Superior and Fremont city r. R. Co.
!. Also, bill to incorporate the Fremont City
Land Co. 1T
Also, a bill to incorporate the Fremont City
Literary and Scientific Association.
By Mr.. Bassen, bill to incorporate the Man
kato Coal and Iron Mining Co.
BY. L. NJ. Brown, bill to incorporate the
town of Blue Earth City,, e gr
90 COUNCIL BILLS ON THIRD READING.
A bill to legalize the organization of the Saint
Anthony Falls Water Power 90. Passed.
.. A bill to organize the Saltwater Bridge Co..
Passed. tsIas,1s 81 ta 81 asa .as1'.a -asa
A bill to authorize the running at large of hor-
SEES, cattle aud other animals.
On the passage of this bill, Mr.. Whitlock call
ed for the ayes and noes, and the bill passed, by
ayes FL, noes 10. sa as-aa -
An act granting to Amos CLARK the right to es-
tablish Ferry across the Mississippi River
Passed. ---
A bill to incorporate the Red Wing Literary
Association. Passed. ha Il ~
A bill granting to- David Murray and others
the right to establish Ferry on the Mississippi
at Pine Bend. Passed.
:. A bill to incorporate the town Of La Crescent.
Passed. css 4 ~ ts
is REMOVAL OF THE CAPITOL.
A bill to remove the seat of government of