The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-18

Mr.. HAYDEN, of Hennepin, would 60 earn.
estly and heartily for the resolutions. His
greatest fear as to the secession movement,
was that the leaders at the North would yield
a compromise and thus sacrifice their princi-
pies. As much as he feared the consequences
of civil war, he dreaded worse the results of
concession. He trembled with Jefferson, for
his country, when be thought that God was
just. That little Abolition party which com.
menced its operations in New England, in 1889,
was the germ of the party which won its victo.
ry in November last. They had been mis-.
represented, as the Republican party had but
Notwithstanding this, there were as noble men
engaged in that reform % ever trod the soil of
the nation. They demanded that the Constitu.
ton should be interpreted as its trainers con.
strued it, and not as pro-sIavery politicians in
terpreted it. Secession was upon Us, and for
this cause. The4country had been ruled for
nearly one hundred years, by 100000 slave
holder; and because they had at last lost the
sceptre, they claimed the right to secede and
break up this government. He defended the
Republican psrty. and said it was misrepre.
sented at the South, and this was the
cause the masses of that section followed the
beck of ultra leaders. He referred to the ag-
gressiye acts Of the South, and instanced the
repeal of the Missouri Compromise. He was
one of the 5000 New England clergymen who
protested against its repeal, and he was proud of
the act He claimed the present crisis was
caused by the North resisting the aggressive
acts of the South. He said civil war seemed
imminent; but he said the present c0ndi-
ton of the South was analogous to that of an
unrnly child. 'Spare the rod and spoil the
child" The North could not retreat from its
position, without SHINING against High Heaven.
The speaker favored coercion, on high moral
grounds, and argued at length in support of his
~ n mnDncoxy
Mconciliation" be stricken from the resolution.
He was not in favor of Cancellation" when the
sound of cannon was booming in our ears, and
insults to our flag are daily committed. Lost.
Mr.. HAYDEN suggested thatthe words de
structlOn OF traitors be changed to punish.
ment of traitors" Lost.
The resolutions passed-ayes AZ, nays 0.
EXECUTIVE REPORTS.
Reports were laid before the House from the
Attorney General, Warden of the Penitentiary,
Regents of the University, and Adjutant Gen.
eral. The subject of the printing Of these re-
ports, together with those of other State officers
was referred, on motion of Mr.. MORRISON, to
the Joint Committee on Printing. The Speak.
er thereupon appointed Messrs. Acker and
Petit members of the Joint Committee on
Printing.
Notice was given of the introduction of a
large number of bills, mostly on subjects of
speclal leglSl8uOn.
RAILROAD BILL.
Mr.. BANNING introduced his railroad and
State bond bill, which was read by the Clerk
Mr.. Banning moved suspension of the rules.
and the bill was referred to the Railroad Com
mittee.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. DRlSCOLL: to amend an act to de.
fine the duties of District Attorneys. By Mr..
HARKlNS: to amend an act regulating gar
nishee proceedings.
On motion, the House adjourned.
SENATE.
TUESDAY, January Is.
Prayer by the Rev. Mr.. ERDMAN. Chap
lain.
PRINTING THE MESSAGE.
Mr.. HOLLEY'S resolution to print one thou.
sand copies of the Governors Message in the
Norwegian language was taken up and passed.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. WATSON: For the;appraisal, sale and
leasing of School Lands, and the investment of
the funds accruing therefrom. By Mr.. REIN
ER, to amend Article two, chapter fifteen of
the General laws. By Mr.. NORTON, to amend
section five of article three of an act entitled,
&C., ito provide for the laying out, altering,
iscontinuing, working and repairing roads and
bridges also, for an act in relation to enter
ing and recording the satisfaction of mort
cages. By Mr.. BALDWIN, to punish the fraud
ulent issue of warehouse receipts; also, to
amend an act relating to auctioneers, passed
March 4, 1854.
A number Of bills were read second time.
PASSED.
The memorial to Congress, introduced by
Mr.. HEATON, for an appropriation of money
for the improvement of the navigation of the
Mississippi river between the mouth of the Min
nesota river and Sank Rapids.
Joint resolutions on the State of the Union.
upon the passage of these resolutions, Mr.
BARNEY, of Blue Earth, said he was in favor
of sustaining the Union and the laws, but con-
tended that the legislature was not called
upon by the message of the Governor to pass
resolutions of this character. He was unwil-
ling to pass such q law with such provisions as
are contained in the fourth resolution. He con-
sidered it declaration of war against q sister
State, by rendering men and money. 1t was q
challenge of war. It was inexpedient to take
this action at present. If it had been necessa-
ry. the Governor would have called upon the
legislature to do it. He would have sent, or
may yet send special message calling upon
us to pass such an act. The President of the
United States would have called upon the Gov
ernor of the State for her pro rata of men and
money. He was, however, in favor of the rest
OF Mr. irs M sf1ssi then renewed bis amend.
ment offered yesterday, pledging the State to
the support of all the laws under the Constitu-
ton. This was rejected by the following vote
YEAs-Messrs. Baldwin, Barney, Bennett,
Cook. Fake, Gibbs, McRoberts, Norton and
Sanborn-9.
NAYs-Messrs. Cleveland, Galbraith, Hayes,
Heaton, Holly, Lynd, McLaren. Pell, Reiner,
Smith and Watson-ll.
Thus it appeared that only nine Senators
were in favor of the proposition to uphold
the constitution inviolate and to enforce all
laws passed pursuant to the provisions of such
constitution"
The resolutions were finally passed. after
unimportant amendments, Messrs. McRoberts