Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1858-06-26
TUESDAY. JUNE 22, 1855.

at the hour appointed, and opened Win pray
er by the Chaplain.
MIR. COWAN, the temporary Chairman
made the following remarks:
Gentlemen of the Senate 1t is proper
in assuming the duties of President pro TEN
/ that should return my sincere thanks tor the
| honor conferred upon me in my election. 1t
| shall be my care whenever / may be called to
preside over your deliberations to act with
! fairness and impartiality the more especially
as | have received throughout the session
| many kindnesses and courtesies from the
members of the Senate irrespective Of par
| ty.
sha, endeavor 10 facilitate as far as
may the transaction Of the important busi-
| ness still devolving in this prolonged and ar
duous session, that it may be brought to a
close at as early day as comforts our duties
to the State.
To this end respectfully invoke your sup
port and cooperation.
The roll called, and Journal read.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. COOK A bill for al act amend
ing the act of Congress granting lands to
Minnesota Territory, read twice and ordered
printed.
BY Mr.. CuASE: 4 biz to declare rc ad
vhiC' ID teoa 'a;a C!s by private enieF-
prise a State road.
By Mr.. SMITH: A bill to provide for the
annual meeting of the Legislature, and the
administering of the oath.
Joint Resolution By Mr.. McKune,
Reso5ced, That the Legislature, the House
concurring, adjourn sine die on July 3D.
Read first time.
JOINT Resolution by Mr. FOLSOM, That
the Seal reported by select committee be
adopted by the Senate, and transmitted to
the House for concurrence. Read twice.
The Eugros ssing Committee reported sever
al bills in correct form.
The Committee TO whom was referred the
appropriation Bill made a lengthy report in
reference TO the matter of interest Tor bonds,
&c, which was received.
HOUSE BILLS ON FIRST READING.
H. +. No. 200, bill for an act to repeal
the act Incorporating the city Of ShRkcpee.
Ii. I. No. 215, Il bill for an act iLcorpora-
ting the City Of Anoka.
SECOND READING.
Several House bills were read second time
by title.
BILLS READ A THIRD TINE AND PASSED.
s. +. No. 23, memorial to Congress for
an appropriation for purposes named therein.
I J cas- 26.
SF. No. 1911, an act to declare vacant the
Offices of Notaries Public. Yeas 90.
THE BANKING BILL.
The hour having now arrived for the special
order, the Senate went into committee of the
| whole to consider the same,
Mr. Ridpath in the Char.
The bill was taken up, and after an hoar
spent in discussing the bill, the hour having
arrived for another special order, the COM
mittee arose and asked leave to sit again TO,
morrow at ten o'clock which hour was set
for lis farther consideration.
A call OF the Senate was had, and the
Sergesnt-at-arms sent for absentees.
The proceedings were dispensed with, after
some time Senate went into Committee Of
the Whole TO take up the II. II. Sibley Veto
Message.
Mr. SKINNER the Chair.
Mr. Norton entered into a lengthy argument
in relation to the bill proyidinglfor the proof
an acknowledgment Of deeds and other in
strunents o! writing WHICH Mr.. Sibley
had vetoed, and gave his reasons for wishing
it to pass in spite Of that person.
On motion of Mr.. ADAMS The committee
rose and recommended the reference to The
bill TO Select Committee, which was done.
On motion of Mr.. McKUNE,
s. L. No. 1873, bill providing for the or
rest any employment Of vagrants was taken up.
THE APPROPRIATION BILL.
r. +. No. 2S2, The appropriation bill was
tahen IN, and considered in Committee Of
Whole,
Mr.. HUDSON in the Char.
The bill was subjected to lengthy debate,
and amended slightly.
When the committee rose, the bill was re-
commended to be passed. The bill was
amended, and pnt upon its third reading.
! The bill was then passed, ayes "a, nays 5,
and the title amended.
| The Senate then adjourned.
| HOUSE met and was called 10 order by
the Speaker.
REPORTS.
| Mr.. STARKEY from the special commit
| tee to whom was referred the bill creating
the Office of Assistant Secretary of State, re-
ported in favor of creating that Office at q
/ >aafl Ol seScO per dl!uHl.
| The Judiciary Committee reported back
the bill for the inspection of alcoholic liquors,
reported adversely to the passage of the bill,
as the committee deemed it Unconstitutional
Report concurred In.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Mr. GRAHAM: TO regulate the man.
ner of taking up estrays.
By Mr.. BEVANS: A Memorial to Con-
gress.
By Mr. THOMPSON To authorise the
late commissioners of Blue Earth County to
borrow money.
BY Mr.. CARPENTER: To amend the act
creating certain Territorial roads.
BY Mr.. YOUNG: To preserve the mus
kets and other accoutrements in and around
the Capitol.
SPECIAL ORDER.
On motion OF Mr.. KEITH, the House re-
solved itself into Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. KEITH in the Chair. to consider the bill
to provide for the survey of Logs and Lum-
Der The bill was amended, and on the ris-
ing Of the committee. Ordered engrossed.
THIRD READING
House Bills: An act to order and regulate
Bridge Companies. Passed-ayes 40.
10 amend the act establishing the state
road from a point opposite Shakopee to Day
ton, Hennepin County Lost-ayes 3d. nays
15-not constitutional Majority.
To legalize the survey of the town plat Of
Minnesota. Passed-ayes A, nays /.
To incorporate the town of St. Lawre nc e
Passed-ayes 43, nays 7.
To amend the act establishing the county
of Kanabec. Passed-ayes 40.
To establish state road from st. Cloud
Passed-ayes 4s, nays S.
/ BILLS SIGNED.
A message was received from the Govern.
or, ad in-erina, VIM. HoLcoMBE, that he had
approved aud signed the bill to incorporate
the City of Hastings, and repeal its former
Charter