The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-25

vote. Mr.. BARNEY, Of Blue Earth, declined
to vote, because of his objections to the
fourth resolution. He was not willing, how
ever, to impair their moral force by inter-
posing single negative voice. The amend
ment of Mr.. McRoBERrs could well have
been conceded by the majority, and would
not have weakened, lin the slightest degree,
the expressions of fealty to the Union, and
the determination to resist secession. ut
simply pledged the State to uphold the
Constitution inviolatej and to enforce all
laws passed pursuant to it's provisions--a
pledge that could have been made with
propriety, while demanding the same Of the
other sections Of the Union. 1Gsi srph
AMENDE.-In our report we give Mr..
Galbraiths correction Of a remark,
imperfectly understood at the the time it
was uttered, about whipping South
Carolinians, while at the same time we must
express the opinion that be has not mended
the matter much, by the explanation of
what be did actually say. 1t was only
quoted, in the first place, as an example of
bad taste in the treatment of the subject.
This paper has never INDUCED in the
levity, attributed to it by Mr.. Galbraith.
1t has only endeavored to have the voice of
Minnesota, in favor of the Union and the
enforcement of the laws, expressed in such
terms as would not excite the mrtl, or
contempt of its sister States, or by futile
menaces to further inhame the Southern
mind.
ELECTION LAw.-Mr. Sanborn has
compiled in one bill, the various election
laws of the State, and reduced then to a
harmonious whole. They are now so
conflicting that the judges of election are
utterly unable to comprehend all their
provisions, and they made their returns at
the late election in such an illegal manner
that had it been closely contested, the votes
of half the counties of the State would have
been thrown out. The bill should receive
the careful consideration of every member
of the Legislature.
MARRIED WoMEN's R1aHTs.-A bill was
introduced into the House yesterday ,giving
married women the sole right to manage or
dispose of their own property, without in
reference from any one, and having the
sole title thereto. This still farther extends
their legal abilities, the act relating to
Femmss Couerts, passed last session, being
q commencement. - 81 ~
The TEMPERANCE MovEMENT.-An effort
is now being made to repeal the law to
encourage the manufacture Of pure Lager
Beer" passed last session, which provides
that those selling beer manufactured in this
State only, shall not be required to pay any
license therefor. There are two opposite
classes urging this. One is the rigid tee
totallers who aver that Lager Beer is in
toxicating; and the others are importers
and dealers of foreign ales, who wish to
break down the protection afforded in the
bill to homemade ales and beer. At the
Estate Temperance Convention" held in
this city day or two since, it was resolved
to take the first step towards prohibitory
law, by asking the repeal of this Lager
Beer Law" There are numbers of temper
ance men who claim that the law in ques-
ton would really promote temperance, and
it was SO stated at the time of its introduce
tion.ia ot 70, good o ii a'ee e-e tt.sm
TooMBs CoUNrY.-A bill was introduced
into the House yesterday by Mr.. BANNING,
changing the name Of Toombs county to
that Of Anderson county," in honor Of
the Hereof Fort Sumter. 1t passed almost
unanimously. As the change would subject
the county to some expense in changing its
seals and blanks; notice Of a bill to pay the
same from the State Treasury, was given
by Mr.. GREGORY. 'ioii pig -e a9G3b. a' 1e!
INTERNAL IMPRovEMENrs.-The approach.
ing incoming of new Administration has
given the advocates of river improvement
fresh hopes. Two memorials to Congress
one for the improvement of the upper Mis-
sissippi, and one for the improvement o
the St. Croix, have passed, but not beer
signed yet. +
BIG F1sHINa.-There is small lake {
short distance below Shakopee, in Henne
pin County, that is said to contain immune