The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1862-10-03
SENATE.

MONDAY, September 30.
Tie Senate was called to order at O'Clock.
Mr.. WEBER offered the following concur
rent resolutions relative to the policy Of the
Presidents
WHEREAS In tie progress of the war for the
restoration Of the Union the President Of the
United States, has deemed it necessary to issue
Il Proclamation cOnditionally cmancipatin@ the
slaves, and coniiscatng the property OF all per-
sons engaged in the rebellion, therefore,
ReSotred By tie Senate, the Uouse concuyriag,
That in this great act of his able, popular
and efficient administration, Abraham Lincoln
has adopted line of policy which strikes the
very cause of the war, and must cventuate in
the sudden overthrow OF this wicked rebellion.
ReSoiced, That this act of devotion to
country increases our confidence in the ability
and integrity of the President, and comments
his administration to the earnest and Individual
support OF all loyal people and the gratitude of
a civilized world.
Resolced. That the Secretary Of State is re-
quested to forward copy of these resolutions
to the President OF the United States. Adopted
BILLS SIGNED.
An act to provide for the organization, equip
lncnt and discipline Of the military forces OF
the State.
An act to authorize the Commissioners Of the
County OF Ramsey to issue bonds to fund the
indebtedness OF said County incurred for mill
tary and other purposes.
All dCj 10 ClllOlC CltlZCllS Oh llllS St:lC VINO
are or may be engaged in the military or naval
service Of the United States to vote in the cleo
ton districts where they reside, at the general
election to be held in the month of November
1862, and at all subsequent general elections
during the continuance of the present war.
An act to change the name OF Evelinc E. Dow
to Evelinc E. Ireland.
Also. !; Joint resolution of the Legislature of
the State of Minnesota, in relation to the notes
in circulation of the Peoples Bank of st. Peter
An act for the relief OF the sufferers from the
Sioux war.
An act to attach the county of Renyile to the
county of Nicolet. for judicial purposes.
An act to provide for the organization, equip
ment and discipline of the military forces of
the State.
Also a memorial entitled "a memorial to the
President OF the United States and the Secreta-
ry of the Interior
Mr.. SARGEANT offered Il resolution author
ling the Secretary of State to have printed in
pamphlet form for distribution among the regi-
nicnts from this State one thousand copies of
the bill allowing soldiers to vote. Adopted.
Mr.. CLEVELAND offered Il resolution that
the State printer be instructed to publish in the
official paper of the State the laws passed this
session at the earliest possible day. Adopted.
The Senate went into executive session for
the purpose of electing Commissioners as rec
commended by the Governor to receive the votes
of citizens engaged in the military and naval
service of the United States who are residents
of this States. The following were the names
recommended by the Governor:
For the Western Distsict, Messrs. Abncr Lewis
of WinOna county. and E. \. McNlahOn Of Ohm
Sted county.
For the Eastern District, Messrs, John NJ.
Gilman Of Ramsey county, and F. NJ. Stoevell
of Anoka county.
For the State Messrs. E. 0. Hamlin of Benton
and VIM Schimmel of Nicolet. The above APP
pointmcnts were conformed in by the Senate.
The usual resolutions returning thanks to the
President, Clerks, Reporters, and other officers
of the Senate were presented and adopted.
There being no further business before the
Senate, on motion of Mr. WEBER the Senate
adjourned sine die.