Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-01-22

Mr.. Nourse sat down amid the most ire
menduous SILENCE L
Capt. MURPHY moved to adopt the Pream.
amble and Resolutions separately, which was
carried, some dozen or more voting.
The Preamble was read and adoption NOV.
ed.
Some one moved to strike out the word
!" Pregnant" (Roars of laughter) and the
motion carried.
The adoption of the first resolution was
moved.
q, Mr.. Geek, Ros.R spa11 took the Roer and,
offered the following resolution as an amend
ment: ..sz.rs g.. .... ....r., ...
ResoLued, That we do most earnestly deprecate
and denounce the action Of any set of men among
US which tends to impair public confidence in our
internal improvements, without an intelligent and
reasonable cause. SO long as we hold to the senti-
ment, vor R1pul, vos Dei. ,3-G nr. -.- a..
Some profane wretch in the crowd here
said: " Vor P1puli, Vor Del: what in HI is
that?" Shouts of laughter ensued, and cries
of Voz PopuI, Nor Dei!"] -a1 .-s
The amendment was declared lost, and the
first resolution passed. @ .s"
The second resolution was then read, when
Mr.. HEMIUP inquired if that was the way
to conduct meeting? Were they :aohite
men, to crowd things through in such man.
ner?
The resolution was however adopted, the
crowd laughing and yelling the meanwhile.
The third resolution was then called up,
and after ascertaining by diligent inquiry that
neither Mr.. CORNELL nor BABBrrT were pre-
sent, Mr.. Bates and Mr.. Nourse declared
themselves gerry anxious to hear something
from those gentlemen. Then came cries for
Taper: the choleric Taper: Captain Tap
per: the great gun of the Railroad interest;
but Taper "laid back and allowed his subs,
Bates, Cook and Nourse, to go ahead and win
all the glory.
The remainder of the resolutions were
adopted. r, - .r.
Mr.. HEMruP offered the following resolu-
ton, which was summarily rejected:
Resolued, That the citizens of Hennepin county
have lost their confidence in the Southern Mime
sofa Railroad Company, in consequence of their
violating their charter, and that this meeting re-
quest the Directors to resign.
Mr.. Cook, (Nor Populi,) offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
ResolUed, That, in any event, we do wholly and
emphatically disclaim any disposition or intention
under any and all circumstances whatever, of ever
Sn<Sv <hn l,D1n
any bonds or other legitimate evidences Of State
Indebtedness, so long shall be found among the
galaxy of States, forming this glorious confedera-
cy, the name of Minnesota.
Some one moved to strike out galaxy"
(Shouts of laughter.)
The resolution was adopted and the State
of Minnesota saved from reputation and dis
grace, until, Mr.. SEcoMBE offered the follow.
ing preamble and resolution:
WHEREAS, There is considerable doubt that the
| Railroad Companies to whom State bonds have
been issued by the State will pay the interest when
| the same becomes due; and, . ... .
WHEREAS, The only means by which the same
Of tax upon the people Of the State p''''
ResoLUed That it is the duty of the State at once
to raise such tax in order to be ready to meet the
payment of the said interest and save the credit Of
l Lne SCaCe anu
Resolved, That this meeting urgently request the
Governor of this State to convene the Legislature
Immediately for that purpose. ... r
Which soas ooted doom, amid the yells
groans and Kisses of this gathering of Rail
road patriots, who though veg anxious tt
preserve the credit of the State" so long
as shall be found among the galaxy of States
forming this ge-lorious confederacy, the name
of Minnesota" were by no means willing t.
pay tares! @- t.-., 3. -r. TO-.
Mr.. j. w. TAYLOR, of St. Paul, was called
for, who came forward, but soon left for "Sas
katchewan" and "the red valley of the Red
River of the North" The balance of his
speech may be expected on his return.
Capt. MURPHY attempted to speak, but the
people being already assured that the country
was safe, the Railroads in sure way of com
pletion, the State credit untarnished, and the
sentiment of Kor PapuH, Vor Del" firmly
established in the hearts of the people, almost
unanimously concluded not to hear him, and
the meeting adjourned.
AS farce, this meeting will take time tc
produce its equal, and as such it may pass
| egg .-. .... - REPORTER