The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-02-21
Minnesota State Legislature
SENATE.
SATURDAY, Feb. Is, 1862.
BILLS INTRODUCED.


BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. SMITH To change and estab-
lish the boundary line of Akin county. Re-
ferred to the Committee on State affairs.
By Mr.. MILLER For the consolidation
of the village of Chatfeld, for school, pur-
poses. Referred to Committee on Schools
By Mr.. SEE: To authorize County Com
missioners to bring suits against county
officers on their official bonds. Referred to
Committee on the Judiciary.
By Mr.. SWIFT To amend chapter 1O8
of the Revised Statutes in relation to De-
murers.
By Mr.. SWIFT: From the Committee
on the Judiciary, to amend the act in rela-
ton to Fees of Witnesses.
BILLS PASSED.
To amend the act relating to improve
ments in the City of st. Paul, approved May
%, 1857, and the act amendatory thereof,
der the same.
A memorial to the President of the Unit
ed States for a mail route from st. Cloud to
Fort Ripley.
To appropriate seven hundred dollars
out of the Treasury for the purchase OF mu-
steal instruments for the Third and Fourth
Regiments.
Memorial to Congress to indemnify the
State of Minnesota for certain expenses.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
A communication was received from the
Governor informing the Senate that he had
signed and approved the following acts:
An act suspending the privilege of all
persons aiding in the rebellion against the
United States-of prosecuting and defend
ing actions and judicial proceeding in this
State.
An act to change the name of Lawritz
johnson to that of Lewis Johnson.
An act amending the act relative to free
schools in the city of st. Paul.
An act to change the name of Edison Au-
gustus Vaughn to Edison Augustus Green.
An act to amend section IS, of chapter
60, ofthe Compiled Statutes Of the State, re-
lating to civil actions.
An act to change the number of Assessors
in the city of Rochester.
On motion of Mr.. IRVINE the Senate adj
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
PETITIONS.
By Mr. CARVER: A memorial from the
Minnesota and Pacific Railroad Company.
INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
House DILL tu dCU W CuC dCe
concerning alienation by deed Of the proof
and recording Of cOnveyances and cancel
ling of mortgages.
The Committee on Ways and Means re-.
ported the indefinite pOstpOnement of the
bill repeating the law providing for the Of
fee of the Bureau of Statistics. The Com
mittee reported that it would not be advis-
able at this time to dispense with the Bu-
reau of Statistics. Considered in pecunia-
nv point OF view, the Committee were fully
satisfied that the State has been more than
repaid for all the expenditures which have
resulted from the establishment and main
tenance of said Bureau thus far, and have
eyery reason to believe that if retained it
will prove powerful auxiliary in promot
ing the future growth and prosperity OF this
State. The report was adopted.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING.
By MIR. BOSTWICK: To establish the
County of Lyons out of parts of Fillmore,
Mower and Freedom Counties, with the
temporary county seat at Frankfort.
Senate bill to repeal an act to incorporate
the town of Minneapolis, and to provide for
the collection Of the delinquent tax OF said
corporation, levied for 1865.
Senate bill to amend an act in relation to
free schools in Minneapolis.
Senate bill to change the boundary lines
between Blue Earth and LeSueur Counties.
Senate bill to remit to the County of
Wright one-third of the State and School
tax levied for the years 1860 and 1861.
Senate bill to provide for the constructing
and keeping in repair of highways.
THIRD READING AND PASSAGE.
A bill to locate State Road from Elk
River to Rushseby. Passed.
A. bill to attach certain territory therein
named to the County of Meeker. Passed.
A memorial for a mail route from La
Crescent to Winnebago City.
A bill to provide for the opening, chang
ing and vacating of county roads. Lost.
Notice of motion for reconsideration Of
the vote was given.
A bill making appropriation to Charles
Scheffer for moneys advanced to defray mil
itary expenses. Passed.