Weekly Minnesotian and times., 1859-12-31


pensated, has no terrors for any Republican
in these Halls: for there will be wide space
between that important period and the pres
ent. In my judgment, the trump of Gabrie
is as likely to blow, as that verdict ever vii
be rendered by the.people of this State, that We
have not performed a public duty in decapi
tating this leech upon the public treasury
One of the very objects for which this Legis
lature has convened, is to reform these glaring
abuses, and put stop to extravagant expend-
itures. We came here instructed on this point
by the omnipotent voice of public opinion,
and unless we discharge our duty in this re-
spect, who of US would have the boldness to
return home and face our constituents.
Let the fact be known in all quarters-the
position which has been taken upon this ques-
ton by the Democracy in these Halls. They
seem to argue that however monstrOus or dis
honest this much-vaunted contract may be,
and to as great an extent as the people are
liable to be plundered under it, that there is
no remedy; that the hands of the people are
completely tied; that we are entirely given
over to the rapacious NAV of this political an
aconda. | spurn and deny this idea that
there IS no remedy. The people in forming
our Constitution, never did, nor never meant
to surrender up the rights which were inhe
rent IN them, to be thus betrayed and tram
pied under foot We come here as their i'm
mediate agents and representatives, and de-
mand in their name that these abuses may be
reformed. We deny that we are interfering
with any right the Judiciary in putting an
end to this ill-advised contract. The highest
motives ofpublic policy require that we should
act, and act promptly and fearlesslv upon
such subject as this. The Democracy have
taken position on this question which would
make contract for fifteen or twenty years
rs binding as this one.
While Goodrich and the Auditor were en-
terlng into this contract, they might have as
well arranged this law so as to make it an
swer for the next generation as well as the
present. How absurd, how utterly untena-
able Is this doctrine, which has been set up
by the champions of Democracy, that the act
Of one legislature can bind and control the
action of subsequent one, in matter of this
kind. With all the apparent show of legal
points upon this subject, it will not stand the
test of legal investigation. 1t is tyrannical,
unjust, and at war with every principle of a
Republican governments destructive of the
public interests, and at war with reserved
rights of the people retained in the constitu-
ION. Let the Democracy shoulder it. and de-
end their position before the people if they
'an. 1t is heavy load to carry.
Mr. IL. here read some scathing extracts
rom the st. AnthOny Express, as showing the
light in which this contract of Goodrich's is
'eggarded by large portion of the Democracy
themselves. He hoped no one on the oppo-
site side would dispute the authority. Con
Inuing, he said: | hope we shall now proceed
'aimly, wisely and deliberately, to make f.
lal disposition of this matter-to cut off at
'nce and forever the hold this vampire has so
ong retained upon the public crib. Let the
execution 10" take place, and if the Democ-
'acy have any tears to shed he would say to
hem, "prepare to shed them now."
Mr.. MACKUBIN moved to refer the ma.
ority report of the committee to select
of three, to enquire whether the
contract entered into by the Auditor with
Earl S. Goodrich was valid, and binding on
he Senate. The motion was lost.
The question recurring upon the adoption
# the report, and the ayes and nays being
allied for and ordered, it was adopted by the
Glowing vote:
AYEs-Averill, J. F. Baldwin, Bartholo-
new, Bishop, Cook, Evans, Frost, Galloway.
iluck, Heaton, Hodges, Kennedy, King. Nc,
Iusick, McLaren, Robinson, Rogers, Stan
'ard, Stewart, Watson and Winn.
NAYs--Andrews, Bryant, Clarke, Cowan,
jruttenden, Edgerton, Hall, Mackubin, Mel
on, Norris, O'Ferrall, and Petit.
On motion the Senate agreed to adjourn,
when it do adjourn) to meet on Tuesday, the
'7th inst
Mr.. COWAN offered resolution, (the
louise of Representatives concurrng) that
he Senate, on Tuesday next, adjourn tomeet
N the second Tuesday in January, at 12M.
MIR. STANNARD moved to amend, that
Turing such interval the members should re-
eive no per dsem.
The resolution was laid over under the rules.
On motion the Senate adjourned to meet on
tuesday next,
HoUsE.-The House was called to order at
he usual hour, and opened with prayer by
he Rev. j. +. Chaffee, of the jackson street
H. E. Church
Roll called, land Journal read and corrected.
REPORTS.
Mr.. WALKER from the majority of the
Committee on Elections to whom was referred
he petition of Messrs. Hayes, Bixler and Cas-
Key contesting the seats of Messrs Waldler,
Barton and Newell, reported favorably to
he claims of one of the Contestants, and re-
a resolution declaring Mr.. A. NJ.
Hays entitled to the seat of Mr.. Barton.
Mr.. BUTLER, Chairman of the Commit
zee, presented minority report, recommend
ng the admission of all three of the petition
ers, and removal of Waldier, Barton and
Newell
The reports were laid on the table and Or
1ered to be printed, and made the special Or
der for Tuesday next
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By the Committee on Judiciary-a bill fix
ing the per diem of officers and members of
the Legislature, and providing for the contin-
gent expenses of the session.
By Mr.. SECOMBE-
A bill to district the State, and apportion
the Representation in the Legislature, and fix
the number of it's members.
S. F. NO. 2. a bill to regulate the Traffic
in Spirituous Liquors.
BY Mr.. CLEVELAND-a bill to amend
Sec. & of an act to provide for Sessions of
the Legislature.
SECOND READING.
A bill to amend the act relating to JUSTICES
Courts.
An act to amend the Homestead Bill.-Re-
ferred to the Judiciary Committee.
An act to authorize the State to receive the
5 per centum due the State from sale of Pub
lie Lands therein.
A bill to create board of Emigration, and
appoint an Emigrant Agent.-Referred to
Committee on Emigration.
An act to amend an act entitled an act to
regulate the Traffic of Logs and Lumber
creating 9TH lumber district.-Referred to
Committee on Internal Improvement.
An act to prevent and punish Election
frauds Referred to the Committee on Elec-
tions.
A bill to amend the act incorporating the
Town of Maritzeous. to the Judi
ciary Committee.
A bill to locate State Road from Mime
iska to Beaver.-Referred to the Committee
on Roads, Bridges and Navigable Streams
An act to prevent and punish Indian De-
predations. Referred to Committee on Indi-
an Affairs
bill relatinp tn the nnhlication of tho Su.