Weekly Minnesotian and times., 1859-12-24
MONDAY, Dec. 10, 1859.
SENATE-Met pursuant to adjournment

SENATE-Met pursuant to adjournment.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr. CLARKE-That the committee on
Harbours be requested to enquire into the
legislation had by Congress in regard to
Light Houses, at certain Harbors on the
Minnesota coast of Lake Superior, and report
by memorial or otherwise. Also
That this same committee enquire into the
present condition of the Ports of entry on
Lake Superior, and report by memorial to Con-
gress for the establishment of a Collection
District for Lake Superior and the Northern
boundary of the lakes. The same were adop-
ted.
By Mr.. Concurrent resolutions
of the Legislature of Minnesota on the recent
Insurrection at Harper's Ferry.
Mr.. ARNOLD moved they be referred to
the next Democratic State Convention.
The resolution was laid over.
By Mr.. TAYLOR-That the Secretary pro-
cure one hundred printed copies of the Rules
of the Senate, Joint Rules, also standing COM
mttees and the Constitution of the State, and
furnish a copy of the same to each member.
Laid on the table.
By Mr.. GLUCK-That any member of
this body absenting himself from the Senate
more than two days, without leave, except in
case of sickness, shall not be entitled to his
per diem for the time he is absent. Referred
to committee on Jurisdiction.
| BY Mr.. PETTIT-The House of Represen-
tatives concurring, that the present Session of
the Legislature be brought to close on the
18th OF February, 1860. Laid over under the
rules.
The resolution allowing mileage to the off,
GERS of the Senate was rejected.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. HALL-An Act proposing an
amendment to sections five and twelve of the
schedule of the Constitution, and providing
for the submission of the same to the people.
REPORTS
Mr.. MACKUBIN, from the Select Com
mittee on the bill relating to the collection of
State Taxes, presented minority report.
The majority of the Committee asked fur
ther time, which was given.
The minority report was referred back to
the Committee.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The Committee had under consideration
the bill introduced by Mr.. Petit, to amend
an act, &c. to regulate the traffic in spirituous
liquors. Without definite action, the Com
mittee rose, and, on motion, the bill was re-
ferred to select committee ofthree-Messrs. of
Petit, Averill and Clark.
The Senate adjourned.
HOUSE-The House was called to order
at the usual hour, and opened without prayer.
Roll called and Journal read.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. McDONOUGH presented the petition of
the Town of LIE Sueur, relative to state road.
Referred to the committee on that subject.
RESOLUTIONS.
By Mr.. SHREWSBURY in accor-
dance with custom, a Chaplain be elected, and
Wednesday fixed for the time of electing-
Lost.
The committee on Elections submitted a re-
port on the contested case of Robert E. Jeffer-
son VS.. Nettleton, member from Lake Superb
or. The report embraced resolution appoint
ing Luke Marvin a commissioner to proceed
to the District and take evidence, returning the
same by Jan. Z, and being allowed the same
per diem and mileage as members.
MIR. SWEET wanted the present member
retained, and contestant allowed per diem and
mileage.
Mr. SECOMBE opposed this, and moved
that Edmund F. Ely, a resident of the Dis
trict be substituted in the place of Mr. Mar
vim. |
The subject was laid on the table for the |
time, some members of the committee on elec- |
tion being absent.
MILEAGE.
The report of the committee on mileage was |
presented in amended shape, accepted and |
adopted, and the Clerk ordered to issue GER
tifcates conformably thereto.
THE RAILROAD QUESTION.
Mr.. ROBERTSON, of Ramsey, moved the
adoption of resolutions authorizing an irquiry,
for theproper information Of the House into the
axact legal liability of the State concerning
the loan of credit made to railroads. If this
is complied with, data will be furnished so as
to give more ineligible idea to all the men,
bers in regard to what legislation is necessary
to put the complex affair in shape for settle
ment. The resolutions were tabled, and or
dered printed.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. STEPHENSON, of Ramsey, offered
! series of Joint Resolutions in reference to
Harper's Ferry. Read by title and tabled.
By Mr.. SWEET-A Joint Resolution to
tx the time for adjournment of the present
session. Read by title and adopted.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. ACKER-A bill to punish election I
eturns.
By Mr.. SECOMBE-Ab bill to amend Art. {