The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-03-15

order, and the roll called.
The Joint Convention then proceeded to the
nomination and election of Superintendent of
Public Instruction.
Senator Cleveland nominated Rev. E. D.
Neill, of St. Paul; Representatives Hoskins,
Cheadle and Smith nominated John NJ. Berry,
j. q. Wakefield, and A. w. Adams of Scott
county; and Representatives Tefft and Hayden
nominated MyrOn Colony, and G. Il. Day of St.
Anthony.
The roll was called, with the following re-
suit: Rev. E. d. Neill 55 votes; J. NJ. Berry q,
Cheadle and Mantor); Colony 2, (Tetft and Sar-
geant.)
Mr.. NELL was then declared elected Super
intendent of Public Instruction for two years.
[Applause].
The Convention then proceeded to elect a
Surveyor General of Logs and Lumber OF the
Sixth District (Lake SUPERIOR, just created.
Henry W. Wheeler (RepubllcaD and VIM.
NettletOn (Democrat), both OF st. Louis coun-
ty, were nominated.
Mr.. Wheeler received so votes, and Mr.. Net
Teton votes.
Mr.. WHEELER was declared elected.
The Joint Convention then adjourned.
HOUSE BILL PASSED.
An act to amend the Banking Law.
BILL INTRODUCED.
By MIR. DRISCOLL, to amend the Banking
Law, so as to allow the Auditor of State to
receive stocks paying less than to per cent. in
.terest.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
A bill granting to the "Orphans' Home"
Trustees, of St. Paul, and similar Benevolent
Institutions, certain powers relative to Orphan
children under their charge.
An act to amend the Act relative to the
Foreclosure of Real Estate.
For an act relative to the redemption of lands
sold for taxes, [abating all interest except
seven per cent, and all penalties if paid with
in certain time.
To authorize the Clerk of the Supreme Court
to administer Oaths and take Acknowledge.
ments.
Relative to the Finances of Ramsey county.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
Several local and unimpOrtant bills were put
to sleep on the table.
The House at one o'clock took a recess for
an hour and half.
AFTERNOON SESSION..
Messages were laid before the House, an
nouncing the veto of the Todd county bill.
THE PIONEER GUARDS.
Also, transmitting resolutions of the Pioneer
Guard, announcing their determination not to
disband, Notwithstanding the failure to secure
State aid, but to sustain their organization at
all COSTS to protect the lives and property OF
ened. [Applausel
They were ordered engrossed on the journal
Mr.. PAULDING of st. Peter, moved the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted.
Whereas, The Pioneer Guards of the city of
st. Paul have by set ofresolutions announced
their determination to maintain their Organi-
cation and assist in the protection OF the lives
and property of our fellOw-citizens and
Whereas, We fully appreciate the impor-
lance of some military organization as nucle-
Gus around which may gather in time of COM
mon danger a more numerous force, and
Whereas, We feel a common pride in the
gallautry, enthusiasm and appearance of this
admirable company of our Capitol be it there
fore
Resolved, That we thankfully accept the
tender of their service and renewed allegiance
to the State, expressing the hope that at no
distant day the State through her Representa-.
tives may be willing and able to afford such
material aid and encouragement to them and
others similarity organized as will enable them
to more easily perfect the object OF their Or
ganzatiOn.
THE CIRCUMLOCUTION POLICY.
The resolutions of MIR. WOOD, of Rice, were
taken up, as follows:
Whereas, Bonds to the amount of 81, 275, 900
denominated Minnesota State Railroad Bonds,
have been issued to certain Railroad COmpa-
MES, therefore,
Resolved, That it is the sense of this House
that said Bonds be equitably adjusted with a
view of paying The bona tide holders the amount
actually paid by them, with interest, and that
such adjustment should be made Immediately,
and that the State should provide for the pay
ment OF the interest on the bonds thus adjust
ed, as soon as the financial condition OF the
State will justify.
Resolved, That the Committee on Railroads,
no to mil far hQ ito 10
adjustment of said bonds.
On motion of MIR. MORRISON, they were in.
definitely postponed. !.
The Appropriation Bill, amended in the
Senate, was taken up for concurrence, and
about two hours spent III consideration of the
same, and about half the amendments con.
CURED in.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
The County Auditor Fee Bill.
The House at SIX o'clock took a recess until
half. past seven, P. NJ.
EVENING SEssION.-After some time spent in
call OF the House, quorum appeared, and
the House
Senate Bills To extend the rights of citizen
ship to civilized Indians, ayes 70.
10 open Seventh street in the city of St.
Paul, from St. Peter street to intersect with
Fort street.
To authorize reassessment and reopenng of
Fort street, st. Paul.
To Establish Bureau of Public Lands.
Ayes IS.
NEBRASKA AND SUPERIOR RAILROAD.
Mr.. CuRNELL, from the Committee of Con.
ference on the disagreement Oh N. and s. Rail
road Bill, made report, stating that they were
ut able to agree, and recommended the House
to adhere to It's position, i. e. to have the road
cross above Anoka. which provision the Sen
ate stru out.
The question being on the adoption of the
report OF the Committee, and the yeas and nays
being called for and ordered, there were yeas
~, aud nays Is, as follows:
YEAs--Baxter, Cathcart, Chamblin, Cornell,