The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-03-09

whom was referred the matter of the con-
tested seats of Messrs. Holley and Wells,
Senators from Fillmore county, by Messrs.
/. O'Ferrall and o. B. Bryant, submitted a
report. The Committee were unanimous
in reporting that the evidence would not
sustain Messrs. Holley and Wells in retain~
ing their seats. The report contained q
large mass of evidence taken in the case,
and is almost as voluminous as the cele.
brated "Koad"
The report was ordered to be printed, and
made the special order of the day for Nom
| day afternoon.
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The bill for an act concerning judicial
ana mortgage sales of property and re-
demptlon thereof, being substitute for the
Redemption Bill" was under considera-
ton. This bill provides no real estate or
interest thereon shall be sold under FORE
closure of any mortgage, either by adver-
tisement or otherwise, or upon any execu-
ton or any judgment, order, or decree, or
writ of any court, or for the satisfaction of
any execution, judgment, order, &c., until
published for two successive years, at least
every six months during said term of two
years in newspaper published in the
county where said promises are situated.
The former redemption bill has passed,
and is held in the hands of the enrolling
committee, and it is understood that it will
not be presented to the Governor for his
signature, until the fate of the one above
named is settled. If this one passes, it is
the intention to recall the first, or permit
the Governor to veto it.
Mr.. COWAN made an earnest speech
upon the subject of the relief measures. He
admitted the necessity for them, but was
not satisfied with any of the bills which had
been before the Senate.
Mr.. ROBINSON also spoke in opposi.
ton to the bill under consideration.
No conclusion was arrived at when the
committee rose.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. HALL: Prohibiting the sale of
intoxicating liquor to Indians.
A joint resolution requiring the Secretary
of State to have Immediately printed a
pamphlet containing the township organi-
cation act county do; county auditor and
| treasurer do; and several others necessary
to be circulated as soon as possible. Ad.
| journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House was opened at the usual hour.
FORT STREET.
Mr.. ACKEk, from the Ramsey county
delegation, reported back the bill in relation
| to the Fort street eXtention, recommending
its passage. Adopted.
NEW COUNTY.
The bill for the formation of a new coun-
| ty, named Dayton, out of portions of Fill
| more and Mower counties, containing twelve
townships, was reported back by Mr.. Sher.
wood, and the bill, after being voted on
once and lost, was finally passed, yeas SO.
PETITIONS.
By Mr.. STEAKNS: Of citizens of
North Pine Island, in reference to vaca.
ton of certain lots.
| BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. STEARNS A bill for an act
to vacate certain lots in the town of North
Pine Island.
By Mr.. WALKER: bill for an act to
provide for the interest on the $25OOOO
loan in July l, 1860, and January l, 1861.
A bill for the appointment of State
Geologist.
Joint resolutions to have certain laws
published by authority in the newspapers of
the State.
PASSED.
A bill for an act to vacate certain lots in
the town of North Pine Island.
To authorize the county commissioners of
Douglas county to issue bonds, yeas so.
To repeal the charter of the city of West
st. Paul. and provide for the extinguishment
of its debt.
RAILROAD MATTERS.
Mr.. SWEET offered the following reso.
luton:
RESOLVED, That this House will not consider
| any proposition providing for, or savoring of,
Republication in any shape or form whatever, of
State.
On motion of Mr.. SECOMBE, it was
laid on the table.
The House then took recess.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The House went into Committee of the
Whole, Mr.. Hayes in the chair, to take up
business referred to same.
The bill providing for the publication of
tuc Ueneral Laws III Ine newspapers OF Cne
State, was debated sometime, and recon-
mended to be passed.
A bill for an act relating to mortgages
and other securities. To be passed.
A bill for an act to regulate the sale
of property under foreclosure. To be passed.
For the election of Court Commissioners.
TO be passed.
A General Incorporation Bill for Rail-
roads. To be passed.
To authorize married women to carry on
business in their own name, as sole traders.
| To be passed.
The committee then rose, and after adopt.
ing the report, the House adjourned.
SENATE.
ssy @ SATURDAY. March 8.
The Senate met and Was called to order