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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-01-20
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT

The committee recommended that the
memorial be referred to the committee on
Indian Affairs
An act to regulate interest on notes and
mortgages, judgments and foreclosures.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
S. F. No. So, regulating the rate of in
terest on money, goods or things in action,
was also referred to the same committee.
The bill providing for the destruction of
blackbirds, and other vermin, was referred
to the Committee on Agriculture.
The bill to authorize the formation of
companies for the recovery of stolen horses,
cattle and sheep, and the apprehension of
thieves, and to insure against the losses of
the same by being stolen. Referred to
Committee on Judiciary.
A bill providing for the Government and
Regulation of the University of Minnesota,
was amended and recommitted to the Com
mittee on University and University Bonds.
An act for the relief of the creditors of
the State coming up, the interest clause was
inserted by large majority in committee,
but in the Senate the yeas and nays were
called, and the members were not willing to
"face the music" and voted it out again,
and on motion of Mr.. Hodges, the bill was
indefinitely postponed.
Other bills were considered, and various
recommendations made, which were con-
Cured in by the Senate.
The Senate then nd journed.
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SEN ATE.

MONDAY, Jan. l6.
The Senate was called to order by the
President, and after prayer by Rev. j. D.
Pope, the journal was read and approved.
BILL INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. CLARK An Act regulating
and prescribing proceedings against garni-
shoes. Referred to Committee on Judici-
ary.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Mr.. WELLS of Fillmore county in the
Chair.
The bill to regulate companies for manu-
featuring and mining purposes, coming up,
the committee was addressed by Mr.. Clark,
of Lake Superior, in an interesting manner
in relation to the mining interests of Lake
Superior, and the Importance Of a geological
survey of the State. We hope to find room
for his remarks to. morrow,
A memorial to Congress for the removal
of the Winnebago Indians and the indemni-
fication of the early settlers upon their res
ervation, was under consideration.
Mr.. ANDREWS felt compelled to op.
pose the passage of the memorial because
it asked the President to depart from the
established policy of the general govern
ment in regard to Indian civilization.
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Indiana Democratic Convent on.
The ticket nominated at Indianapolis is
constituted as follows:

The ticket nominated at Indianapolis is
constituted as follows:
GovernOr-Thomas A. Hendricks.
Lieutenant GOvernOr-David Turpe.
Secretary of State-Wm. A. Schlater.
State Treasurer-N. F. Cunningham
Attorney Generally. B. Hoard.
Superintendent of Public Instruction-S. L.
Buoy.
Clerk of Supreme Court -Corneliu O'Brien.
Reporter for Supreme Court--Michael Kerr.
A majority of the candidates on the
State ticket are Administration men. The
resolutions adopted are very long.
1st-Favors the strict construction of
the constitution, and that it is inexpedient
and dangerous to exercise doubtful cOnstitu
tional powers.
2d-Repudiates all sectional parties and
platforms, concerning domestic slavery.
3d-Indorses the principles contained in
the organic laws, establishing the territories
of Kansas and Nebraska
4th-Says that it has been fully demon
strated that by the uniform application of
this Democratic principle to the organiza-
states, with or without slavery as they may
elect, the equal rights of all the states may
be preserved intact.
5th-Refers to the contest now going on
for the speakership at Washington, and calls
on the Democrats from Indiana to stand
firmly by the regular nominee of the Demo-
cratic party.
6th-Discountenances the political agita-
ton of the slavery question.
7th-Favors the honorable and peaceful
acquisition of Cuba.
8th-Denounces the laws recently enacted
in Massachusetts in regard to foreign born
citizens.
9th--Opposes efforts of the so called
Republican party to kindle anew the fires
of tanaticism, and the establishment of laws
calculated to infringe on the rights of the
people.
lOth-Wishes success to the administra-
ton of James Buchanan, and on all proper
occasions will defend his actions when
carrying out the principles of the Demo-
cratic party against the unjust attack OF the
Republican party.
llth--Indorses the administration of
Governor Willard.
l2th--Instructs delegates TO the Charleston
COUCcUtOFt " OOtc 10 u UNu /OI OtePHcH II.
Douglas for candidate for President.
l3th-Protests against all acts or inf1am-
matory appeals which tend to make the
Union less perfect, or jeopardize or disturb
domestic tranquility, or mar the spirit of
harmony, compromise and concession upon
which the Union was formed by our fathers.
14th--Denounces the Harper's Ferry
raid.
l5th-Favors homesteads to actual set
tiers on public lands.
l6th-Accepts the decisions of the Su.
preme Court as the best evidence of the
true meaning of the Constitution.
17th--Re a6irms the principles of the
Cincinnati platform, as e1pounded by Mr..
Buchanan's letter of acceptance.
l8th-Opposes the re-opening of the
African slave trade.
l9th-That naturalized citizens, after
declaring their intention to become citizens
of the United States, are entitled to Our
protection in foreign lands, the same as
native born citizens.
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bridge is designed to cross the river at Tray
erse de Sioux, and simply provides for the
extension of time in which said bridge shall
be built. Recommended that it pass.
A memorial to the Post Master General
for the increase of mail service on certain
routes. Same recommendation.
Several bills relating to State roads were
recommended TO be passed.
A bill for an Act regulating the sale of
real estate upon execution. This bill pro-
vides Tor appraisers on property to be sold
under mortgage or any other lien, and that
property shall not be sold for less than two
thirds of its appraised value. The COM
mittee reported progress, and asked leave to
sit again.
S. F. No. 43, was recommended to be
indefinitely postponed.
The bill to provide for the regulation and
by Mr.. VIM. The committee reported
progress and asked leave to sit again.
The memorial for the occupation of Fort
Abercrombie was recommended to be en-.
crossed.
The bill to amend an Act entitled can
Act relating to the terms of the District
Courts, &C." This bill fixes the terms in
Wabashaw county to commence on the third
Monday of April and first Monday in Oc-
tober. Recommended for athird reading.
The bill to provide for the collection and
publication of statistics.
Mr.. ROBINSON moved to limit the
term of Office of the Commissioner from five
years to one year.
Mr.. AVERILL thought the time should
not be so short. The collection and publ
cation of statistics was laborious work,
and that no man could accomplish much in
that time. The measure was an important
one to this State, and if faithfully performed
would result most beneicialIy to Cur future
prosperity.
Mr.. WYNN made lengthy argument
in favor of the general features of the bill.
The amendment was lost, and the committee
recommended the reference of the bill to a
select committee.
On motion the committee then rose, and
their report as to the disposition of the above
bills was concurred in.
Mr.. ROBINSON moved a reconsidera-
tion of the vote by which the bill authorizing
the issue of scrip, &C., was indefinitely post.
poned: Carried.
The Senate then went into Executive
session, and soon after adjourned.
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SENATE.

SENATE.
TUESDAY, January II.
The Senate was called to order by the
President. After prayer, the journal of
yesterday was read and approved.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. EDGERTON A bill for an act
to provide for the opening and alteration of
State Roads. This bill gives power to
County Supervisors to open, work or alter
State roads.
By Mr.. BALDWIN, of Sherburne: TO
change the boundary line of Sherburne
county.
By Mr.. GALLOWAY: A bill for an
act prescribing Sheriffs' fees.
By Mr.. ROBINSON TO amend Sec
ton 81, page GO, of the Revised Statutes.
By Mr.. EVANS: 10 regulate the COM
pensation of the officers and members of the
Senate and House of Representatives.
By Mr.. MLAREN 10 provide for the
manner the court shall enforce specific per-
Torrance, and to iamend section SO, page
go Of so called public Statutes.
RESOLUTIONS.
By MIR. KENNEDY For the appoint-
ment of special committee of five to con.
slider all bills after their second reading. not
introduced by any standing committee, and
in their report recommended such disposi.
ton to be made of them as they NAV deem
expedient and proper. The resolution was
lost.
BILLS PASSED.
An act providing for the election and
prescribing the duties of the Treasurer of
State.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Mr.. COWAN in the Chair.
The following bills were considered:
To amend an act, etc., " to incorporate
the Minnesota Bridge Company. This
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representation in the Legislature to remain
for another year, on the ground that the
Democratic leaders in the last canvass had
advocated the reduction of the members of
the Legislature, as one of their methods of
reform.
Mr.. KINKEAD, of Douglas, proceeded
to defeLd the twenty second district from
the imputations and filings of the Republican
members, in charging him indirectly with
representing no constituency. lie proceed
ed to statistical statement of the number
of voters in that district, showing that there
were over 500 voters in the district. whose
votes had been returned to Otter Tail at the
last election.
Mr.. TROW further continued the dis.
cussion, against Mr.. Stevens amendment.
Mr.. ROBERTSON urged the amend
ment OF MIR. Stevens, because there were
grave constitutional doubts as to the man.
ner and time of apportionment, and although
Democrats and Republicans were in favor
of reduction OF the Legislature, be was
satisfied that fair OR legal apportionment
could not be made in the manner proposed
by Mr.. Secombe.
The motion to refer to the next Legisla-.
ture was then lost.
The motion of Mr.. Sanborn was then
adopted.
The committee then rose and reported its
action.
The question coming up for action IN the
House, Mr.. SECOMBE called the yeas and
nays, and the recommendation was not
adOpted-yeas %, nays 80.
The bill was then laid upon tae table
After which the House took a recess,
having occupied the forenoon in legislatng
how not to do it.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Mr.. SECOMBE moved to go into COM
mittee for the consideration of an act to
establish the County of Monroe. This bill
takes in about four townships of Benton
county and about six townships of Mile
Lac county, and makes Princeton the county
seat. The committee considered the bill and
recommended its passage, which was agreed
to by the House.
Upon motion, the bill was read third
time. THE haste with which this bill was
forwarded through the House, in violation
of the constitutional provisions concerning
legislation, would indicate that it was for
the benefit of some town site SPECTATORS.
The bill was then finally passed by yeas 81 ,
nays 7.
Mr.. HULETT moved to reconsider the
vote on final passage
Mr.. ROBERTSON moved to lay the
motion for consideration upon the table,
which was agreed to.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
House File No. 80, providing for a town.
ship organization, was taken up and con.
sidered until the hour of adjournment.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

SATURDAY, Jan. IA.
The House opened at the usual hour with
prayer by the Chaplain.
FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL.
Mr.. ACKER introduced bill to protect
the rights of persons claimed as fugitive
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

Mr.. SANBORN offered the following
resolution
Resolved. That the House take a recess at
half past four in the afternoon, to meet again
at seven o'clock P. NJ, for the transaction of
such business until otherwise ordered.
The resolution was adopted.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole, to consider the Township Or
ganization Act, and at half past four
o'clock the committee rose, reported pro-
gress, and the House took recess until 7
o'clock.
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EVENING SESSION.

The House went into Committee of the
Whole on the Township organization Act,
and continued so until 9 o'clock, when the
HOnse adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,

MONDAY, Jan. lG, 1860.
The House opened at the usual hour, with
prayer by the Chaplain.
A petition and remOnstrance from citizens
OF Fillmore county, were referred to the
members from that county.
The amendment of the Senate to House
bill providing for the Governor to make
application for the five per centum of the
proceeds of public lands in this State, was
agreed to by the House.
FRAUDULENT DEBTORS.
Mr.. MITCHELL introduced bill to
give the RICH. of action against fraudulent
debtors on demands not DUE The bill pro-
vides that upon any fraudulent action, suit
may be instituted and attachment issue, the
same as though the demand was due and
payable at the time of the fraudulent action
or intent.
FEES OF COURTS, &C.
Mr.. ACKER introduced bill regulating
the fees of Justices of the Peace. The bill
provides that all summons, attachments &c.
shall cost Is cents; oaths, 10 cents exam
nations, &C., 8 cents per folio; performing
marriage ceremony, 81 ; Acknowledgements
of Deeds &c, 25 cents against each grantor.
Also, bill prescribing the fees of District
Courts and Supreme Court Clerks. This
bill provides for reduction of fees of about
SO per cent. on the present amount charged.
Also, bill fixing and regulating tue
fees of Judges of Probate. This bill re.
duces the charges sufficiently to allow an
estate of ST. 900 to realize something more
than the costs Of administration.
Mr.. TROW introduced bill regulating
and prescribing the fees of Register Of
Deeds. This bill reduces the charges on
the average about so per cent.
THE TOWNSHIP ORGANIZATION ACT.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole, to consider House Bill No 80, in
troduced by the Judiciary Committee, pro-
viding for Township Organization, and
remained in committee until the hour
of recess, when the committee rose to re.
port progress.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1860-11-07
A FINE Lot Of No | guagei Shingles
~ always on hand nj
GEO. G.. BR ASINGTON'S.
Butler. =. T.. Oct. 10, 36tf
STEA VI MILL NOTICE.

THE undersigned hereby informs his
patrons that his Steam Saw Mill has lately
undergone thorough repair. is now in steady
operation, and Bills are being filed rapidly.
Persons who have handed in bulls will please
send for their lumber az soon rs convenient.
There is large lot of Lumber on hand of
various descriptions both good and refuse
Persons can either hr accommodated from
this, or bills 10 order will be filled at short
notice. JAMES VI. INGRAM
Oct. 81, 1860. 3Ttf
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GROVER Il BAKERS
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FOR PLANTERS USE.

The very great success of the Grover
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n machine that will sew the finest fabrics
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Notice.

{ NERTAlN irresponsible persons have
~ been for some time past engaged in
Telling timber OF the lands known as the
"CaIjt"rniH Place" and converting the same
iHto shingles and other kinds of material
for sale. Now notice is hereby given to all
reSppHNi6le persons not 10 purchase or re-.
move such material from the sald lands, cx-
cept with the permission of Mr. J. a. Cum
ningham cs myself upon pain Of being trca-
ted aud dealt with as 'rrespassers
J. T.. CURETON.
Ang't, lst 1860, 25-tf
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FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
for 1860 and 81.
AT
PLEASANT HILL, =. e..

NTE ARE NOW RECEIVING A Full
w Supply of Goods suited TO the sea.
son and wants of our custamers Our stock
has been carefully selected and will com
pare favoratly with any in the Village or
District. Ii is unnecessary u enumerate
the different articles and expatnte on their
utility and superiority (that can be done
verbally when required) We would only
saw that we have received our usual supply
Of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, which
we will sell on as favorable terms TO the
buyer as can be obtained anywhere in the
State. Call and examine our stock and we
will sell you good bargains.
MAGII.b g. BEATTIE.
Oct 18th, 1860. 36-U
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Notice.

I FOREWARN all persons from trading
l. for NOTE given by me and Thos. j.
C!yOurn security, to Las Es;ridgc for eigh,
hundred doIlars dated day 1860.
Duc lst January next, the consideration
for which said note WAS given having failed.
AIN determined not to pay said note un.
less compelled by law.
WILSON HOUGH.
July 4th 1860. altf
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Notice.

MY NOTES AND ACCOUNTS HAVE
vi been left with B J Witherspoon, Esq.
for collection. Persons knowing themselves
to bc indebted 70 NC VIII please call and
pay, fJf ga IA neci VI iit money
GEORGE SINCLAIR.
Oct 10, 1890 -35if
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Stage Accommodations.

Stage Accommodations,
TNlE undersigned, contractors on the
L mail route from Lancaster TO Camden,
respectfully notify the public that they
have made arrangements for running Il
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gers on said route, three times per week
and back. The Stage will leave Camden
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and
arrive 1T Lancaster &. IL, same evening"
Will leave the latter place on Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, and arrive in
camden same evening.
They will also convey passengers from
Lancaster {. H., 10 Pinevile, on the Char
I"tte u ). &. Railroad, two times per week.
y hack will leave Lancaster on Monday
and Thursday arrive at Pinevile same
day. Leave PjmeviIIe on Tuesday and Fri
day arrive at Lancaster &. H., same day.
They believe that their arrangements are
such rs To insure prompt execution Of the
above plan, and TO the perfect satisfaction
OF those who may 90 upon these routes.
sHS Packages will be promptly convey.
cd upon either ruutc.
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Juiy Is, lS59-22-tf
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-12-06
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