The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-01-31

taking the census, and the formation of a
State government, back without amendment,
and with the recommendation that it should
pass.
The bill was then considered in Commit
tee of the Whole, Mr.. Humphrey in the
chair, and upon motion of r. Balcome, re-
referred to the Committee on Territorial
Affairs.
The message from the House was then
taken up, and on motion of Mr. Setter, a
Committee of Conference, consisting Of
Messrs. Setter and Balcombe was appointed
by the President, to confer with a similar
committee on the part of the House, in re-
lation to the rejection of the Council amend
ment to the joint resolution relative to the
printing of slips for the use of the two
houses.
Ms. Freedom presented the petition of f.
l.. Clark and fifty others for the incorpOra-
ton Of the town of Cannon Falls, in Good
hue county.
Mr.. Setter offered resolution, That the
Secretary be instructed to inform the Chief
Clerk of the House that the Council would
not receive bills from that body unless they
were properly engrossed and without inter-
lineations. Adopted.
Mr.. Humphrey offered a resolution that
100 copies of the Rules of the two Houses,
and tie Joint Rules, together with the
, standing committees be printed for the use
of the Council. Adopted
! Mr.. Bassett introduced bill to incorpo-
rate the Mississippi and Rum River Boom
Company. Laid on the table to be printed.
Mr.. Setter offered joint resolution that
the joint rules of the last session be adopt
ted for the government of the two Houses
during the present session.
On motion, the rules were suspended, and
the joint resolution was passed.
Mr.. Ludden, from the Committee on In
corporations, reported back the bill incor-
porating the Winnebago Water Power Com
pany, with amendments.
Ordered to be engrossed for third read
ing.
On motion of Mr. Rolette. the Council adj
journed until L o'clock tomorrow
HOUSE OF REpR EsENTATlvEs-Met and
was called to order by the Speaker.
The roll being called, quorum was found
present.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Kinney.
The Journal was read and corrected.
Mr.. 1letchman was excused from attend
ance for three days.
PETITIONS, ETC.
Mr.. Thomas presented a petition from
Levi Chase and others praying for tic estab
lishment Of Territorial roads in Southern
Minnesota.
Mr.. Keith offer ed a resolution requesting
the Building Commissioners to report to the
House, as socn as convenient. Adopted
Mr.. Brown offered resolution requesting
the appointment of q committee to inspect
the survey of the different roads from Min
neapolis to Fort Ridgley, and report which
is the most feasible and entitled TO the gov
| ernment appropriation. Laid OH the table.
NOTICE OF BILLS.
| Mr.. Smith gave notice Of bill incorpora-
| ting the city of Fremont:
Also, bill to establish the boundaries of
Monroe county;
Also, q bill incorporating the town of
Grow Wing West;
Also, a bill to organize tic county Of Rslf-
falO.
Mr.. Greeley, bill to incorporate the
Methodist Episcopal Society of Saltwater
MIR. Abbey gave notice of the following
| bills:
Incorporating the Swan River Bridge Co.;
For Ferry Charter to A. G.. Northrup
across Swan River;
Bill organizing the county of Itasca.
Mr.. Smith, bill for a Ferry Charter at
Minneapolis.
Mr. Baasen, bill to incorporate the town
of Red Stone
Mr.. Howell gave notice of bi to incor-
porate the Iowa Line and Hastings Railroad
Company.
Mr.. Hayden, bill to incorporate the Ere
mont University.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY MIR. Brown a bill incorporating the
town of Shakopec
By Mr.. Sweeney, bill to incorporate
Lake University in Freeborn county;
Also, bill for certain Territorial roa's.
BY Mr.. Able, bill for road from Win
nebago to Sioux City;
Also, from Winnebago to Grahams Point.
By Mr.. Gere, a bill to incorporate the town
of Chatfeld.
By Mr.. Costello, bill to incorporate the
Mississippi Valley Fire and Marine Insurance
Company.
BY Mr.. Pldmer, bill to incorporate the
Northfield Institute. Referred to committee
on interpretations.
By Mr.. Kingsbury, bill to incorporate
the North Shore Mining Company.
By Mr.. Plumer, bill to change the boun-
Diary of Morrison county.
By Mr.. Kingsbury, bill to incorporate
the Lake Superior and Red River Railroad
Company.
BY Mr.. Plumer, bill for road from
Manomin to Snake River.
BY Mr.. Gere, bill to provide for laying
out certain Territorial roads.
BY j. r Brown, 4 bill to incorporate the
Minnesota, Nebraska and Pacific Mail Trans
portation Company.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Ramsey from the committee on coun-
ty boundaries, reported back No. 0, bill
organizing certain counties on Lake Superior
without amendments. The report was ac-
certed.
MIR. Greeley, from Committee on Engross-
ed bills, reported the bill incorporating the
Hobart University, correctly engrossed.
MIR. Murray, from the committee to whom
was referred that portion of the Governors
Message relating to State organization. re-
ported and requested that the report be laid
on the table, and 100 copies printed
Adopted.
Mr.. Wilson from the select committee
Territorial Roads, requested that Committee
to meet at the Winslow House on every
Wednesday evening, until further notice.
Mr.. WhitlOck offered resolution that no
bills for ferry charters be received after the