The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-06-17

other States, the responsibility IA placed
upon the Governor Of deciding when the
State should meet the expenses Of such re-
QUESTIONS | learn that there are already
some outstanding claims against the State.
under the Territorial laws, for the pursuit
Of fugitiyes from Justice, which yet remain
unpaid.
have received reliable information, that
the sum required to purchase three hundred
and twenty acres Of land, 20 comply with
the terms OF an net establishing State Ag.
ricultural College at Glencoe has been rais-
ed by the public spirited citizens Of the county
Of Mcleod. In addition TO 5000. subscrib.
cd for that object $500 has been obtained
for the purpose of breaking up the prairie
land, and TO forward other prelminarics con.
nccted with the importaSt institution named
Situated in u central position in one oi the
finest agricultural counties in the State.
there is every reason TO anticipate that the
enterprise will be successful, and be the
means Of advancing the great interests Of
husbandry. The State should foster and IN.
courage an institution which bids fair 10 be-.
come emincn,ly useful 10 a large class Of the
citizens.
have issued proclamation and caused
it TO be published in mos, OF the papers Of
the State, commanding all the officers Of the
law to be active in apprehcnd'ng and pros
ecuting Indians, Of whatever bands. who
may comm, murder upon other Indians, or
depredations upon the property oi,hc whites
within the limits Of the State. a copy OF
the proclamation ia herewith transmitted.
Immediate and energetic action by the State
authorities, is necessary 10 put M end 10 the
massacres 50 often perpetrated by war par
ties Of savagcs upon each other. as well Us
upon deicnoeless women aud children. The
local law is operative M well upon them US
upon whites but as there IL "A doubt Of this
upon the minds Of some. il would be judi
cious 10 place il beyond question, by the
passage 0i an act 10 extend the laws oi the
State over all the Indian tribes within our
boundaries, and to coninc them to their own
lands, unless allowed by special exception TO
be absent from their reservation for II limited
period. Acts Of theft and robbery are now
complfiDcd OF by our citizens. which have
been committed by the Indians, who have
! hitherto been allowed to roam unrestrGiDcd
through our settlements. The best interests.
not only Of the State, ut Of the Indians
themselves, will be promoted, by restricting
them within their own limits, as much as
possible.
Daring the Grst par, Of the session, an ap-
preparation ol $500 IVES placei under the
direction OF the Governor. 10 be expended
for repairs and care Of the Capitol, Upon
q thorough examination of The condition OF
the building the sum granted proyed 30 bc in
sufficient and ask for further appropria.
ton Of 1852 10, 10 enable me TO pay for nd.
di,ional repairs, which sum inclndcs SIP
for cases, desks. and other articles for the
Auditors Office The bills Tor the amount
VIII be found herewith Mmt oi the work
has been performed under my personal gu.
pcryIsion, and with strict attention 10 econ.
Omy
transmit. also, copy Of n coinmuDica.
ton from the Secretary Of State, showing
The Necessity Of hi being furnished with an
assistant and othcr clerk hire, and with II
sum sufficient for the contingent expenses
oi his Office
Al-o, a copy Of a communication from
tie State Auditor 10 the same effect, in
which be demonstfa,s, very plainly, his in
ability 10 perform the duties Of his Office
.thou, additional force. nDd an increased
appropriation for nec' ssary expcrses.
Also. copy Of a communication from The
state Treasurer asking for the sum Of 81
l2j. 20 be appropriated 10 pay for the trans
porta'ion of s250.O00 IN coin from New
York 70 st Pau, by the Express Company,
IN case Of tbs negotiation oi the loan by the
Treasurer and myself 10 the former city, &C.
cording 10 The published proposals. The
amount ia absolutely required az no part ol
toe money received can be used for that OBJ
ject without an appropriation for the pur-
po.e. The price charged by the Express
Company IL $3.50 per 81 900, which u 81
iess pr thousand than the ordinary rates
for the transportation Of srecie. ] recon-
ncfd, also tha, means be provided for sup
plying the Auditor with fire-popf safe, for
the protection Of The vouchers and other
important papers OF the State, and tba, q
small appropriation be made 10 purchase,
iDr the Office Of the Attorney General suit
abe furniture, and 70 meet the necessary
c0ntingsnt expenses of that Office.
be snfm required Tor thee different Oh
jecv are Indispensable 20 enable the State
ohoers properly 10 discharge their duties.
and u the appropriations are made, most OF
The funds can be paid, after the treasury
.aall have bseo repenishsd by the reoeip, oi
tates.
No law has been paasssi. authorizing the
employment by the Goyernor Of a Private
secretary, and ! ak an appropriation of
$50, ior the psymept Of sucb an officer, ior
,te current year.
The Consultation ruqaires ,bA, laws shsll
te pa.~ed q, the frs, ss7sion 10 carry out
,bs provisions Of The Article m the KIeca
use department. The duties u such oi the
STATE Osfiorr' shall b. defined a. minu,ely "a
po~sbe. 40 A. 70 ensure unity Of acton