The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-01-18
Minnesota legislature.
THURSDAY, Jan. 10.

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SENATE. n1.lr
Prayer BY Rev. Mr.. ERDMAN.
Mr.. HEATON introduced Q memorial to
Congress, asking for an appropriation Of 900
for the Improvement Of the navigation of the
Mississippi River between the mouth of the
Minnesota and Sank Rapids. aosl ygiwai5
Notice was given of the introduction of sew
eral bills, among which was one for the reor.
ganization of the militia Of the State; abolish
ing the Office of State Printer; to amend County
Organization Bill, &c. eIlji
. m PUBLIC PRINTING. a5
By Mr.. BALDWIN, Of Hennepin: a, ~
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Printing
of the Senate be, and are hereby instructed to
receive proposals for the incidental printing of
the Senate, and to make contract for the
same, until some other permanent arrangement
shall be made with the party or parties who
shall offer to do the same on the best terms for
the State, subject to the ratification of the
gether with all offers received by them to the
Senate. $500
Mr.. SANBORN of Ramsey, offered the fol-
lowing substitute: E -fefT
RESOLVED, That committee of three be ap-
pointed TO meet with similar committee on
the part of the House, to inquire into and as
certain the lowest rate or rates for which the
printing for the Legislature and State can be
done for the ensuing year; also to report
whether or not it is expedient to repeal Chapter
SS of the laws of 1860; with instructions to re-
port to the respective branches of the Legisla-
ture on Monday next; and that the election Of
public printer be postponed until after such re-
port is made---prOvided that the Secretary of
the Senate procure the necessary incidental
printing to be done in the meantime.
After some debate upon the subject of the
resolutions, they were laid on the table by
common consent. .-f
Mr.. LYND offered resolution that so much
of the Governors Message as refers to the
state of the Union be referred to a committee
of three to report their action by resolution or
otherwise to the Senate.
Mr.. HEATON offered resolution, as an
amendment, that a committee OF three be ap-
pointed to divide and arrange the Governors
Message for reference to the several commit
tees to be appointed therein.
Mr.. NORTON though that all the questions
in the Governors Message should be referred
to standing committees.
Mr.. SMITH, of Ramsey county, advocate
immediate reference. 1t was important that
the voice of Minnesota should be heard at once,
if at all.
Mr.. HEATON then withdrew his amendment.
Mr.. CLEVELAND was for immediate action
on national affairs, for the purpose of giving
our members of Congress support and encOur-
agement in sustaining northern rights.
The resolution of Mr.. LYND, was adopted
and the chair appointed LYND. HEATON and
MCROBERTS as that committee.
PRINTING THE MESSAGE.
The subject of printing the Governors Mes
sage coming up, resolution was offered, that
eight hundred copies OF each of the daily
papers at the capital that printed the message,
be purchased at price not exceeding five
cents each, for the use of the members OF the
Legislature. Also, that eight hundred copies
be purchased of some German paper that
printed the message at ten cents each, the
paper to be furnished in wrappers.
The resolution was adopted, and the Secre-
tary was requested to notify the House of the
passage of the resolution, on motion of Mr..
McLaren.
Mr.. REINER, from the Committee on Rules
reported the rules of the last Senate, with
adopted as the permanent rules of the Senate
REPORTS.
The reports of the State Treasurer and State
Auditor were received and laid on the table.
The Senate then adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,. rA
Mr.. Banning presented the following resolu-
tions, and stated he did not desire vote upon
them to-day, but that he would call them up
hereafter;
RESOLVED. by the Legislature of the State of
Minnesota, that the time has fully come when
men and States, irrespective OF Geographical
position, should promptly and firmly decide
upon the great question of preserving the Union
and the adoption Of such measures as shall in
sure its preservation.
RESOLVED, That we hold the National Gov
eminent to be one established by the people
at large of the United States, and to the full
extent of the powers invested in the Federal
Constitution, its laws and authority are to be
respected by, and enforced against, all persons
within the United States and that all State
laws and enactments contrary to, or in opposi-
ton to, its authority are null and void and
that secession, on the part of any of the States
is revolutionary and rebellious and any overt
act, of any Individual, to carry out such trea.
the revenues, the protection of the national
forts, and the property of the United States,
or other resistance to the laws of the Federal
Government, is in no way excused by any such
act of secession.
RESOLVED, That any amendment to the Con-
stitution, whereby the Union shall be divided,
would destroy all confidence in free institu.
tions, and place in jeopardy the wealth, pow
er and liberties of this people. . b.
RESOLVED, That while we earnestly counsel
and advise that no just means be left anem-
ployed to conciliate and avoid impending dan
ger. we, at the same time, by all lawful and
just acts, and in accordance with our oaths,
pledge firm and prompt support to the Con-
stituton of the United States, and in sustain
ing the government and authorities thereof, in
all constitutional measures necessary for the
administration of the Federal laws, the destruc.
ti0n of traitors, and the preservation of the
Union; and, farther, that this Union, which has
cost so much blood and treasure to our ances.
tors, imperatively demands, when the dread
necessity shall arise, as large sacrifice to de.
fend and maintain it, and that Minnesota, to the
extent of her ability and means, is ready to re-
spond.
RESOLVED That We caution our fellow citi.
zens of the States meditating secession, to be.
ware of the counsels of the willy politicians
who are seeking personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT by
the ruin of the republic, and cordially invite
them to unite with us in our determination to
do all in our power, no matter what the cost,
to save for our pOsterity the Constitution and
the Union, as we received them from our
fathers. c a8-d 5..a ~
The SPEAKER laid before the House the re.
ports of the State Treasurer and Auditor. Laid
on the table. s... rI t39.3 b 81 ..-.jsr
Msssrs. Sherwood and Petit were appointed
to act with Senate Committee on Joint Rules;
and Messrs. White, Cathcart and Hayden q
Committee to ascertain and report the mileage