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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-29

at once ludicrous and pitiful. Their look Of
stupidity gave way to bewilderment, and
that to establishment, and that to mortifca-
ton, and that TO such madness of rage as
surpassed all the bounds of common lunacy.
From this point until the adjournment
for the day, the ceilings, shoutiDgs, and
howlings OF the Blacks exceeded any
thing which has been heard this side
Of a niger row on a niger holiday.
The business Of the Senate was proceeded
with, however, and there being sufficient
number Of Democrats present, the two
thirds rule was reconsidered, and the Senate
relieved from this incubus upon all attempts
towards legitimate legislation.
We congratulate the people Of the State
upon the fact that the Senate is at last re-
leved from the practical control Of the
Black Republicans under the workings Of
this two-thrds rule. Day after day, and al
most week after week, the Democratic ma
jority Of the Senate have been incapacta-
ted, through its operation, from carrying on
the business of the session. Thousands Of
dollars of the peoples money have thus
been wasted, by the Blacks, in order that
they night gain mean and temporary polit-
ical advantage. They have at last been de-
ieated in their schemes, and it is to be hoped
that the few remaining days Of the session
may be relieved from such scenes Of violence
as characterized the session Of yesterday.
Let the Republicans now act like men &C
knowledge their defeat unite with the De-
mocracy in a patriotic determination to
complete the public business and they may
recover in some degree from the odium
which must deservedly attach to them on
account of the outrageous conduct which
we have felt compelled, thus delcately, to
notice.
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RepubIican Iiossdy isna-The Senate Dis-
graeed by the Black.

The Senate, yesterday, was the scene OF a
most disgraceful outbreak on the part Of the
Black Republican members. In the course
of the morning session, Mr.. CowAN, Of Nj
collet, moved the reconsideration Of vote
which was had sometime since, by which q
rule was adopted requiring two-thirds vote
to suspend call Of the Senate. This rule
having been taken advantage of by the fac
tious minority Of the Senate, for the pur-
pose Of delaying ard defeating all legisla-
ton, and of visiting such detection of duty
upon the majority, who, under this rule, had
i n TACT, no control whatever over the actions
of the body.--it became necessary either to
abolish the rule, - to adjourn the session
without the accomplishment Of the work
which the people have right to expect,
and which the necessities Of the country,
and the requirements Of the Constitution,
demand.
All previous efforts on the part Of Dem.
ocrats to reconsider the vote by which the
two-thirds rule was adopted. however had
failed, on account Of the obstinate and
concerted action Of the Republicans.
II they could. under the rule, COM
pas the defeat OF all needful legsla-
ton, while the act was notorious that the
Democracy possessed clear majority, it
would, as they thought, substantiaie the
charge OF wilful neglect Of public duty, and
fasten upon the party an odium which it
would be hard to overcome. And 80, TO
maintain this advantage, and 10 futhcr these
ends, which were rs unpa,riotic as they
werc anmanly, the Blacks. have seized upon
every parliamentary trick which suggested
itself to their cunning or their Inscriptions
ness, whenever the question has been raised
on the rscinding Of the twoth:r,ls rule.
Yesterday, however, their wits seemed to
have gone . wool gathering. For. when
the previous question was called and order
ei on the reconsideration Of the vote by
which the rule was adopted, the Blacks neg.
lec,ed call Of the Senate until the stage
Of proccedings vas passed under which such
call IS psrmissibIs according to the russ Of
the Senate. When, at last, the knowledge
of this fac, broke in upon their darkened
understandings, they presented q spectacle
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Let the Responsibility Rest Upon the
Guilty.

A number Of Republican journals in this
State, ar. engaged at present in the pleas
ant labor, Of holding up to the people, the
Democratic members OF the Legislature as
being solely responsible for every disgrace
full act, either of omission or commission,
perpetrated in either the House or Senate.
To a certain extent the Republicans are
clearly right in making the dominant party
responsible; but we submit there is an end
to this rule, and especially in the present in
stance.
Let the people look at the action of the
Legislature upon one measure, and then de-
eide where the responsibility properly rests
for the most fragrant attempt Of the session,
to defeat important and necessary legislation,
and sacrifice, at the dictation of few town.
lot spectators, the time and money belong
ing to the people. The ridiculous Capital
removal measure was brought forward by
the Republicans as q party measure, and
was supported by every member OF the par
ty with one honorable exception. This
bill, indefensible in its provisions and cal
culated to impose heavy debt upon the
State, had its legislative origin in caucus
Of the Republican Senators. 1t received,
as we have stated, the united vote of the
Republicans, which with the votes of few
Democrats seduced into its support, would
have secured its passage, had not the minor
ity CALAMITY and successfully contested the
measure, inch by inch, and until they forced
the coalition TO abandon their pet project
The effect OF the introduction Of the Capital
bill was to delay all legislative action for
three or four days. The interests Of the
people of every portion Of the State were
held in allegiance, while the ridiculous farce,
concocted as party measure and for pc,
litcal purpose, in Republican caucus, was
being played out. The Republicans boldly
avowed that the reason for the proposed re-
moval was to be found in the fact that st.
Paul was Democratic city, whereas St.
Anthony and Minneapolis were Republican.
And to crafty the political malice engender.
cd by this state of facts, our opponents in
caucus, resolved to remove the Capital,
thereby not only imposing debt upon the
people, but consuming the remainder of the
session in politico-speculating swindle.
That Democrats aided the Republicans in
this warfare upon the interests Of the State,
and of Democratic city, is most humili-
ating fact.
Yet, according to the preaching of the
Republican journals, the Democracy are re
sponsible for the delay in legislation, caused
by the introduction Of the Capital bill. The
proposition is absurd. Let the people scru-
tinize carefully the votes Of their represen-
tatives, and rest their Indignation upon the
guilty and not the innocent. # this test is
applied, it will be found that while some
Democrats are at fault, many more Repub-
licans have exhibited throughout the session
a captious spirit but little calculated to pro-
mote the public welfare.
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The bill is therefore herewith returned to the
senate with the recotnme ndation that il be in.
definitely postponed.
Chairman OF Committee.
A re consideration Of the vote was moved,
when call OF the Senate was ordered.
The question finally recurring on the qaes.
ton 10 reconsider, il was lost.
Mr.. FOLSOM reported bill for the In
corporation Of River Improvement Compa-
MES, ~ q substitute for the bill organizing
the st. Croix Navigation Company, which
was adopted,
Mr.. COWAN arose and stated that in
order TO expedite the business Of the Senate
during the remaining days Of the session, be
would move reconsideration of the vote
by which the Senate adopted tie 9Th stand.
ing Rule requiring two-thirds vote TO dis
peense with further proceedings under the
call, and called for the previous question on
the motion.
A scene Of Undesirable confusion follow
ed this motion.
The Democratic members Immediately
rose 10 body TO second call for the pre-
yiOus question, and the Republicans we're
busily engaged in moving a call Of the SEN
ate
The Chair decided that the call for the
previous question had been seconded there.
fore the call Of the Senate was not in order,
and refused to entertain the motion.
A series Of shouts, oaths and incohercnt
speeches followed, and from the confusion
the words point Of order" put him out, '
where are our rules" and some very forci-
bic and striking language, were the only
portions the reporter could distinguish.
The question recurring on ordering the
main question, II was ordered by vote of
10 in the affirmative, no one uo,ing in oppo-
sition the talking and confusion continued
while the Secretary was calling the roll, and
the members blessed with the best lungs
lowered above those who were indignant
and consumptive, but each one did his duty
in that respect.
On the motion to reconsider, there were
yeas 10, and votes in opposition, cast by
Mcssrs. SMITH, SoaERs and WArsos, and
the motion was declared as being carried.
The Senate then adjourned in confusion,
and evident distress.
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Necessity for More Thorough Organi.
zattOu.

The fact is apparent to every one who
watches the course Of affairs at our Capitol,
that the Republicans are the only class
among the members who act in all cases
with political object, and who pursue that
object by the only certain way-through the
means Of thorough party organization.
Their differences are settled in caucus, and
their plans matured there and they possess
the same advantage, when engaged in the
business of legislation, that disciplined
troops always possess over the undisciplined.
The result is, that very frequently, and upon
important measures, they have gained their
points over Democratic majority in each
House.
We should have no cause for complaint,
at this fact, il this Republican organization
was likely to produce any benefit to the
State, through the passage of laws which
are demanded by the Constitution, and
which are necessary for the good govern
ment Of the people. But the advantage
possessed by them on this account, is used
to destroy, rather than to build up, to defeat
the passage Of laws absolutely demanded by
the people, rather than to unite in their en-.
actment. While this conduct deserves the
severest apprehension, on the score Of public
duty, we are forced to admit that the game
is shrewd one on the score of politics.
For they would need no better basis on
which to wage successful contest against
the Democracy, than the fact that with
working majority IN both Houses, the dom
inant party had permitted long session to
close without having performed the duties
enjoned by the Constitution, and which
are essential to complete our new system
Of State government. 1t is the scheme
Of the Republicans to produce just
this dsgraceful and disastrous state Of
things; and it would seem that there are
members enough in each branch OF the
Legislature, calling themselves Democrats,
who are foolish enough, or base enough, to
assist them in their double conspiracy
against the Democratic party, aud sgx;rst
the interests Of the people.
We are far from making these accusations
agains, the body Of the Democratic men,
bers. As a body they have labored man.
fully and zsalously to accomplish the bust
ness which they were sent here to perform.
But there have been enough, thus far though
the session, who by absence, or weakness, or
viciousness, have practically seconded the
Republican conspiraton in all their disor-
ganixing. anarchical schemes. II the penalty
for this political misconduct could fall alone
on the heads OF these who deserve il, we
would be glad to allow them to suffer 10
silence. But when the entire party, and
the people, are the ones to suffer for the
misconduct, Of the few, il is quite time that
the fact should be made one for public
animadversion. We are not willing tina;
the Democratic party OF Minnesota should
be damned for sins which, as q party, it is
not justly responsible. We shall not fail in
our duty, il this state Of things continues, TO
advise the people and the party, OF the
names OF those who have been so shameless
ly pegiect,ul of their duty towards both.
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We would call the attention Of Registers
o. Counties, Township Clerks, and others
c,ocernej, to the new form Of Assessment
Rolls just got out under the supervision Of
the Auditor Of State, which combines all
the taxes and assessments in one sheet.
They Are put up in q neat form, and at very
lovp-ice, so as to give all the benefit OF them.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-29

Cot. ALEXANDRA WILSON, who has been
appointed U. 5. District Attorney for Utah,
was formerly reporter Of court news for the
papers Of Philadelphia, and is said to be an
able lawyer and capable man.
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MospAv, July 20, 1858.
Sen ATE.

Senate met pursuant To adjournment, and
was called to order 10y the President.
After dsposing OF the usual preliminary
business, the Senate resolved itself into a
Committee Of the Whole for the consdcra
ton Of bill authorizing the city Of st.
Paul 10 issue bonds for certain purposes, In.
troduccd by Mr. VAN ETTEN this morn.
Ing. The bill was reported back with the
recommendation that Il he engrossed for u
third reading.
On motion Of Mr.. VAN EI'rEN the
rules were SUSPENDED, and the bill read u
third time and passed..
The Sentae. on motion Of Mr.. JONES,
resolved itself into Committee OF the
Whole, to consider certain House bills --
which were reported back IA follows:
A bill conicrring the power Of Court
Commissioners on Judges Of the District
Court. Amended and reported back with
its passage recommended
A blu amending the act authorizing the
business OF Banking amended and ordered
engros@d for third reading.
A bill defining the duties of Attorney
General of State; passage recommended.
nv tbtltnitttt W tif Wuot tftH Etst,
and additional amendments were proposed
and adopted to the several bills.
COMMITTEE OF rnE WHOLE.
The following bills were considered in
committee Of the whole, and reported back
rs follows;
A bill Incorporating the city Of Roches-
ter ordered cngrosscd.
A bin to extend the time Tor collection OF
taxes in this State. ordered cngroescd.
A bill authorizing the town Of Okerman
ordered engrosscd.
A bill to encourage the growth OF wool
in this State indefinitely postponed, as re
ommcnded.
A bill establishing the terms Of the Dis
trict Court in the State Of Minnesota. Or.
dered cngrosed.
A bill providing for the sale and reclaim
Ing Of swamp and overiiowed lands. Re
ferrod TO Committee on Public Lands
A bill authorizing the city Of Hastings
to convey real estate for county purposes.
Ordered cngrossed.
A bill for State road from Monticello
TO Superior ordered cngrossed
A bill relating to the construction OF the
Hastings and Rad River Railroad ordered
engrossed.
A bill for q State road in Olmsted coun.
ty ordered eugrosed.
A bill regulating the rate OF interest, no
recommendation.
A bill TO incorporate the town o, Bu-
chanan was oricrcd cngrossed for third
reading.
The committee OF the whole rose and AL,
jourued until 3 O'Clock. IN.
AFTERNOON sscsioS.
Three O'Clock. The Senate met and was
called To order.
Minority and majority IMPORTS, on the
bill amending the act granting lands 10 GER
tain companies to aid IN the construction Of
railroads were submitted and ordered
printed.
fsCikL ORDER.
The message Of the Governor yetoing the
bill for the ineoration OF Perseverance City.
vas then taken up having previously been
made the special order Tor tins day.
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SATURDAY, July "a, 1858.
SENATE.

Senate met pursuant 10 adjournment and
was called 10 order by the President.
After disposing Of the usual preliminary
business, Mr.. HALL introduced bill pro
viding for laying out State road in Fill
more county.
by Mr.. HODGES: bin relating to
District Judges, and providing for change
Of venue.
Mr.. HALL introduced resolution au
thorizing the Secretary TO procure such nd.
dtional help ~ may be necessary TO carry
On the business 0f the Senate
Mr.. FOLSOM offered a. o substitute
that the Secretary be authorized to employ
assistant Enrolling and Engrossing Clerks /;
the substitute was adopted.
Mr.. HUDSON offered a resolution au-
thorzing the Secretary TO Issue per diem TO
the messenger for three dollars per day, du-
ring the adjourned scssiOn--which was re-
ferred 10 q select committee Of three.
The Governors message vctoing the bill
incorporating Perseverance city, 10 Stevens
County, was made the special order for
Monday next.
A number Of bills we're read first and
second time
THIRD READING.
The following bills were read third time
and passed.
A bill Incorporating the town Of ADoka.
A bill providing for the election and du.
ties Of County Inspectors Of weights and
mcasures--not passed.
A bill granting TO John Huse the right
to establish n ferry at Shakopec referred
to special COMMITTEES.
A bill 10 locate portion OF State road
from 81. Cloud TO breckenridge laid on
the table for the present.
A bill incorporating the towns OF Fair
mount, jackson and Watonwan laid on
the table.
A bill 10 incorporate the 81 Croix Nav.
igation Company referred to u select com
inittcc.
A bill to incorporate the t,wn Of Wood
stock.
The bill providing for sessions Of the Leg
stature was then taken up, having already
been considered in committee Of the whole
and reported back with the recommendation
that il be cngrossed for third reading.
Mr.. HODGES moved that the report OF
the committee be accepted by the Senate
adopted.
Mr.. JONES moved that the committee
TO whom had been referred the Capital no.
moval bill. be instructed 10 report. On
this no motion. no vote was taken.
Mr.. VAN ETTEN moxed to reconsider
tho vote by which the Senate accepted thu
recommendation Of the committee OF ths
whole, on the bill providing for sessions oil
tho Legislature adopted.
The Senate adjourned
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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-06

n.y. The most beautiful women in the
United States, according to Caleb Cushing,
are to be found in that region of country
represented by!Philadelphia at one extreme,
running thence to Baltimore, and coming
down to Richmond. In an after dinner speech
at Richmond, the other day, he made this
remark, explaining it more fully thus -
GAS forinstance, for clsarness of complexion,
for delicasy of skin, for rounded contour
and outline throughout all the lines of form,
for health-everything, l say, as my own
observation, and with some little time and
taste for observation upon that subject, that
/ think that in all these respects that is the
region in which the physical beauty of
woman attains it's greatest perfection. And
with so abundant evidence of the fact all
around Richmond, l can say, too, that in
this region of the United States is produced
that other being, which, if without profana-
ton may say it is, is next in all conceiv-
able beauty to woman-that is, fine horse
Laughter and applause next in all the
elements of beauty which the eye COM
mands. / will not go further, am far
enough" CLaughterD
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AN IMMENSE WINDFALL.-The Cumber-
land, Nd, Alleganian says that an old man
named John Brobst, living in the Glades, in
that county, recently discovered that he was
the rightful owner of large tract of land in
the richest mineral region of Pennsylvania,
underlaid with immense sums of coal and
iron, and valued at $4,000, 900. Brobst, it
is said lived on the land fifty years ago,
became involved through his brother, mort
gagged his property to its then full value, and
came to Maryland, where he has ever since
lived in INDECENT circumstance. The pro-
perty subsequently passed into the hands of
his nephews, who afterwards sold it to a
wealthy company. The difficulty of giving
good title to the property led to the fact
that Brobst is still alive. He was searched
out, found, and taken to Pennsylvania and
according to the Ailegdnia'l, has sold out
all his right for the sum of $4,000, 900
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D6yr When New Mexico was acquired,
under the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo,
there was great outcry at the worthless
ness of the purchase, the sterility of the soil,
and the retrogressiveness and semi-ciyiliza-
ton of the people. Subsequently, when the
Mesilla Valley was added to our possessions
in that quarter, under the Gadsden negotia-
ton, these barren hills and desolate plains
assumed more interesting character. 1t is
only within a short time, however, that
any reasonable idea could be obtained of the
great value of that part of New Mexico
known as Sonora, which may be said to be
partially overlooked by American territory.
The intelligence which reaches us every
day increases the Importance of Arizona,
and hence Of Sonora, to our statesmen as
well as to our people. We are evidently on
the eve of new gold fever-not one like
that of Pike Peak mines in Kansas, or Fra
zer's River, in British America, but genu-
inc California with Australia to boot