The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-02-17
Territorial Matters.

A large number of the journals that we're compelled
t. suspend last fall, owing to the hard times, have again
ben resumed. 1t is thus evident that business ha.
begun to revive throughout the State. A deserved
compliment was passed upon the Minnesota press in the
Legislature, by a gentleman, in a recent debate on en-.
c~oursging emigration be said that to it, more than
to any thing else that could he devised, were we depen-
d Mt in building up the country and that as a class.
our progress we're superior to those Of any other State in
the Union. 1t is evident their usefulness is recognized in
the benefit they are comforting on their respective local.
tiles and that usefulness will be according to the in
terest taken in it by the local residents.
In our Legislature there seems little of importance
transpiring: the delay by Congress in admitting Min.
nesota into the Union has had an unfavorable effect. A
few ordinary bills are passed weekly and second i'm.
portant ones discussed, but none as yet adopted.
The Bill to loan Eve million dollars by the State to
enable the land grant railroad companies to 60 on with
the construction Of the various roads, has been warmly
Without this public aid, with all the advantage of the
grant Of land BY Congress, not one Of the
roads will be commenced, probably for several years
The difficulty Of raising money is too great in these
times to hope for such extensive work. being undertaken
on individual responsibility. But without these roads
sre built, Minnesota will not be able to maintain y fair
competition with other States, whose roads have been
in most instances fo,tered by public patronage, even in
times that were prosper rus. At pr,sent the financial
condition Of the country does not warrant the outlay
il 10 therefore = risk on the direct effect of these roads
to build up the State, by which the treasury would be
replenished, that 10 held out as a proper indictment to
become 30 heavily involved.
The Homestead Bill IL progressing favorably, and
will soon be ra.sed.
The Enigrsnt Stay Law is not 30 ~favorsbly received
as was anticipated; its fate is doubtful. Several plans
have been suggested to attract emigration to this State !;
the Stay Law seemed suited for the times of disaster
that have fallen heavily on the unfortunate business
the protection Of two years from the demands Of their
creditors, and at the end of that time prepared them
selves to meet all legal claims.
The following bills were passed in the House on the
9th inst. "A memorial to Congress for the relief OF
such settlers - have lost their elaine by the passage Of
the Land Grants. To amend the act Incorporating the
Nininger, St. Peter, and Western Railroad Company.
Feb. l0-To confer the power for changing the names
Of persons, towns and villages upon the District Court.
TO requisite the sppoiutn ent and prescribing the duties
of State Librarian. For The preservation Of fish in
certain lakes aud streams.
A bill was also introduced to amend the boundary
line between Scott and Dakota counties.
FoRr RIPLEY TO BE RE-occur1Ep. The correspond
ent of the Pioneer remarks The Fort Ripley sale has
not yet been approved. l understood to-day that the
government has determine to permanently reoccupy
that pc I. This will be good news to the settlers in the
northern portion of Minnesota.
The important case Of the sheriff titles Involving
property in this city st Anthony to the amount OF
several hundred thousand dollars-has at last reached a
final decision at Washington. by a paper received here
to-day, we IRE informed that judgment has been render.
I'D hv tho 11MitoI Stofoc S,p rn mn fNr,a~t ooior.Snr tM.
judgment Of the Supreme Cour. Of this Territory, anu
ccnfrming the title Of Franklin Steele. In the rem IVA.
Of the cause Of this unwclcotns contest, the last obstacle
to the purchase Of property and settlement in St
Anthony has been removed, and tie most 10. foot title
can b granted b the Mill Ue~mpauy.-Evsniuy News.