The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-07-22
Committee of,he Whole and reported back,

n uM oha'uuiuS ~ W thV NV istu Stut-
utes of Minnesota. Ordered engroSsed
A bill amending the act Tor road from
Chatiield TO Winaebago city. Ordered en-.
crossed.
A bill granting TO John llasc privilege 10
maintain u ferry across the Minnesota at
Shakope. Ordered engraSsed
A bill authorizing the Supervisors of
Wright county 10 borrow money Ordered
cngrossei.
A bill providing for sessions OF the iHgls
lature. Laid on the table for the present,
A bill granting to Thomas McRobcris
the right 10 establish ferry across the
Mississippi at La Crescent Ordered en-
crossed Tor third reading.
A bill authorizing the Board Of Educa-
ton of the town of Minneapolis 10 borrow
money. Laid on the table,
A bill legaliaing certain acts ofthe Town
Council OF La Crescent. Ordered en-.
crossed.
A bill relating 10 territorial road from
Smilhtown TO Shakopee. Ordered cpgrosscd.
a bill concerning interest on money,
Laid on the table.
A bill providing Tor the election Of Coun.
ty Inspectors OF Weights and Measures.
Referred TO select committee of three
A bill changing the name of w, &.
Denver to ". &. Rice. Ordered engrossed.
A bill for a State road from Traverse des
Sioux to Corlova. Ordered cngroSscd
A bill TO authorize and regulate the bust.
ness of banking was reported back with the
recommendation that the bill be ordered en-.
crossed for third reading.
The Committee OF the Whole rose and re.
ported liz action, which were concurrcd in
by the Senate.
Mr.. MORTON called up the House reso-
luton. and moved the appointment ola com.
mittce OF six TO act In conjunction with u
similar committee from the House to consid-
er the minority and majority reports Of the
Code Commissioners. Tho motion was lost
and the resolution laid on the table
The Senate then adjourned
HOUSE.
Met pursuant to adjournment, and wa
called to order by the Speaker.
INTRODUCTION ~ BILLS.
BY Mr.. ATKINSON A bill entitled
an act to authorize the county Of Meker 10
borrow money 10 erect county buildings
by Mr.. POElILER-A bill entitled an
act TO incorporate the city Of Henderson,
and 10 repeal former charter.
by Mr., STEW ENS--Jont resolution
relating TO the promotion Of Lieut.. Maury.
The rules were suspended and the above
resolution was read second time
By Mr.. CHOW AN--A bill entitled au
&C, 10 prevent bulls from running at large.
Considerable time was occupied in the
second reading Of House and Senate file oI
bills.
Mr.. TOWNSEND presented petition
from the citizens Of this State protesting
against the passage Of n Stay Law, which
was read
The petition was numcrously signed
Also
A petition signed by two hundred Of TIN
citizens OF Minneapolis, protesting ngains
the same
BY Mr.. STARKEY:--Wheras, il IL Of
the greatest importance 10 the interests Of
Minnesota that the practiblity Of an Over.
land EmigraDt Route to British Oregon, by
way Of fthe valley Of the Rcd river Of the
north, and the Saskatchewan, should be as'
certained at an early day, therefore be il
kssoipsd, That u committee Of i've lac APP
pointed 10 act In conjunction with . similar
committee 10 be appointed by the Senate. IN
consider the practieability II said roIte, and
report on the ekpediency of said aid in iiitibg
cut an exploring party TO proceed forthwith Ia
Frazer River In British Oreg0n-said exploring
N natp Tnuintfz putyz pf the 4 q
through which the proposed route may run,
and every other information necessary 10 faoil.
itate the settlement aud development of o. ar
state, and the safety and convenience Of emf
grafton from a. Paul Ia Frazer River, OF any
other Intermediate point between thsso places.
The resolution was laid over under the
rules.
THIRD HEADING.
An act comforting the powers Of a Court
Commissioner upon Judges 81 Probate, and
prescribing their duties and ices. Yeas -,
nays 10.
A memorial for grant Of land 10 aid In
the construction Of the Hastings. Minnesota,
AMI Red River Of the North Railroad.
Passed
An act 10 extend the time for the collec-
ton Of taxes in the county Of Dakota.
Yeas ~, nays I.
A memorial ~ Congress for a certain
mail route Passed
COMMITTEE ~ TBE WHOLE.
The following bills were disposed Of 10
Committee OF the Whole.
A memorial 10 Congress. Recommended
engrossed.
An act 10 authorize the county Of ~.
Louis 10 borrow moDey--witbout amend.
ments, and recommended that il be- en-
crossed.
An act TO provide for the inspection Of al
cobolic liquors that may be imported into
this state-witbout smcndmcn,s Referred
TO select committee Of three.
An oct topr,Scrye Constitutional quo
rum Of the Legislature without amend
ments, and recommended that !, be en-
crossed.
An act TO SECURE the free passage Of logs
and lumber down tie several rivers ol tie
State. Referred " select committee Of
three.