Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-12

SENATE The Senate was called TO or
der at the usual hour, and opened with pray
er by the Chaplain.
The roll was called and journal read.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. BATES-That the Senate meet al
o'clock, A. NJ. every day. Adopted with
out debate.
The resolution of Mr.. ADAMS, offered
yesterday-That the Secretary be, and he is
hereby authorized, to subscribe for such
newspapers, printed in this State, as the mem
bers and officers may direct, to the number o
ten dailies, or their equivalent in weekiics
for each Senator and officer, was on motion
of Mr.. Cook taken up.
Mr.. STREETER'S amendment, three in
stead of ten, was considered, but not adopted
Mr.. HALLS amendment of five instead
of ten, was adopted.
From citizens of Washington county, pro-
testing against the division of that county
under the township organization act.
Mr.. BEMAN moved its reference to a
committee to consist of three of the I'm
mortal Seven.'
Amended by Mr.. HODGES, to be refer
red to the committee on township organlza-
ton, and carried.
The Committee on Ways and Means SUBJ
mitted report ON the subject committed to
them.
The report Of the Committee was accepted,
and $50 copies Of the report ordered printed.
On motion, the Senate then went into
COMMITTEE THE WHOLE.
Mr.. HUDSON in the Chair.
ST No. 166, bill to legalize the acts of
the Board of County Commissioners of
Stearns County, in reference to County Or
ganization.
On motion, the bill was laid aside, to be
referred to Select Committee of three.
S. F. No. l65, a bill authorizing the Regis
ter of Deeds of Freeborn County to copy
from the records of Dodge County. Re-
commended to be engrossed.
S. F. No. 16I, an act to amenl an act en-
titled an act to incorporate the Little Falls
Manufacturing Company. To be engrossed.
Joint resolution relative to obtaining ap-
preparations from Congress. 10 be en- ross
ed.
H. F. No. 207, bill for an act to confirm
the alteration of the survey and plat of Belle
Plain. To be engrossed.
The Committee then arose, and made the
above recommendations which were concur
red in.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. HULL. A bill entitled an act to
provide for putting shoots in Mill Dams
By Mr.. JONES: A bill for an act to le-
By Mr.. RIDPATH: An act granting to
d IL h., 81 IL ,<oI1 I'll,
ferry across the Mississippi river at Wata-
shaw.
Read first and second time, and ordered
printed, and referred to Committee OF
three.
The Chair appointed Messrs. Hudson, Rid
path and Bailly.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE.-The House met pursuant to
adjournment and was called to order by the
Speaker.
On motion of Mr.. EAMES, the House
proceeded to the election of Enrolling and
Engrossing Clerks to fill vacancies. The
first vote was on Enrolling Clerk.
Mr. STEVENS nominated James D. Craig
of Mcleod County.
Mr.. CHASE nominated j. A. Peckham.
The vote was taken and resulted as follows:
Craig 49, Peckham 33.
Mr.. PECKHAM was declared duly elec.
ted.
Mr.. POEHLER nominated Mr.. Esburc
for Engrossing Clerk.
Mr.. WILSON nominated Mr.. Sherlock.
Mr.. CARPENTER nominated Mr.. Friend
The vote was taken and resulted as fol
lows Esburg 33, Friend Z, Sherlock 19.
Mr.. Esburg was declared duly elected.
On motion of Mr. CHASE, the House pro
oeeded to the election of Messenger. Messrs
! Talbot and Shelley we're nominated.