The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-08
HOUSE OF REPRE- SENTATIvES.

The House opened at the usual nOur.
The Chaplain, Rev. A. S. Fiske, addressed
an eloquent prayer to the Throne of Grace,
for the preservation of the Union, the supre-
macy of the stars and stripes-fOr peace and
quiet, and the speedy settlement of all our ma
tional troubles. -
QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE.
Mr.. TA1TERS LII rose to a question OF
privilege. The "otticial paper" had reported
INN as making motion to adjourn! H. did
not have that honor! 1t was somebody else
who was entitled to it!
PETITIONS.
By Mr.. HUNT, of citizens of Dodge county
in reference to School lands.
By Mr.. MORRISON, of citizens of Stearns in
reference to the same subject.
PAY OF THE CHAPLAIN.
Mr.. TEFF FIT offered resolution allowing the
Chaplain three dollars per day. Passed, after
some debate, ayes 81, nays II.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. KENNEDY, to establish the County
oil Sidney.
PASSED.
S. F. bills, to change the time of holding the
Terms of Court in Scott County.
To require publication of Local Laws.
H. r. bills, to provide for Janitor OF the
Capitol.
To locate State road from Minneapolis to
KandiyOhi. .e 4.' .. ....
To allow witnesses in criminal cases the same
fees as in civil cases.
House Joint resolution to add another star to
the Capitol Flag in honor of the admission of
Kansas. .... ......-.
.t THE STANDING RULES.
Amended, were reported back, and adopted.
A hundred copies were ordered printed.
The House then went into
COMMITTEE OF WHOLE.
Mr. MORRISON in the Chair, and spent some
| time in debate as 10 what question should be
| taken up. t- t-. p. l--t
Mr.. BANNING urged the Railroad resolu-
ton, others the Military bill. Finally, at IL
o'clock, the Military bill was taken up.
/ The rea ling was proceeded with. ..
Mr.. SHERWOOD moved to indefinitely post
pone the bill. alif)tO4 We. { - 1875 ~.
MIR. HlLDS was also anxious to kill the bill.
| He had already made up his mind as to it,. 1t
was humbug IN effect, and its Anticipated pro-
visions were exploded. 1t was unnecessary
in this State, and would be, onerous, even if it
would not he imperative. los. -f ..,...4 o
Mr.. TATTERSA ALL defended the bill. ~,
MIR. SAKGEANTJ wished Il the bill gone
through with. at least Du6igal .to.uu ~
Mr.. TEFFT said every member should have
read it through for himself ere this, and formed
an opinion on it. He had considered the sub
ject carefully, and was against the system. 1t
would prove very costly. II this bill had ref
| erence to South Carolina, we had better ex-
pend the amount for something practicable, >
bombshels, for instance. This law was cop.
led from the New York law. which became q
lnullity long ago. and is not enforced in the ru-
raj districts. .t
Mr.. TATTERSALL said we had plenty OF
time-we might sit again in the afternoon.
Mr.. HaNSCOME and several other gentle.
men followed, and attacked the bill, declaring
| = no inf of Of "a
passed.
Mr.. PAULDJNG defended it, and said the
bill would be needed. We might find it neces.
sary sometime to organize our militia. "a
MI. WHILE said this law was operative in
New York, and was enforced. -y. 8
M. BENSON was glad the. military commit
tee were not sensitive about its paternity, as
he should vote against the bill. He did no,
like the system, and as to details, he had read
enough to make up his mind. If any citizen.
wished to train. Or to contribute money fol
mill airy purposes, they could do SO anyhow
but he did not wish to see it made compulsory
on those who did not believe in fuss and feath
ers, and manoeuvres and military music. The
volunteer military could organize without th.
law. His constituents were patriotic, but die
not believe they wished to be created int
"Cornstaik Militia.' '13g0p ss q y"
Mr.. SHERWOOD said he made the motion
because he knew the bill would not pass, ant
thought no more time should be spent on it.
Il The debate was continued 10 much the same
tenor for some time. t
The question was then taken, and carried.
The committee thereupon rose and reported
The recommendation of the committee wa
agreed to SO the bill was killed,
Z Mr.. SHERWOOD offered q resolution pro
). vidiug for joint convention on Monday, t
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