The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-06

1NraoDuorloN AND r1Rsr REAp1Eo.

INTRODUCTION AND nRsr READING.
BY Mr.. DANE, bill for an act In relation to
highways. Read twice, ordered printed, and
referred to the Committee on Towns and
Counties. ift.ttt tt.t
BY Mr.. McKUSICK, a bill for an act to pro-
vide for the government of the State Prison.
Read twice, ordered printed, and referred to the
judiciary Committee.
By Mr.. LINCOLN, bill for an act for the
relief of the estate of Lyman Ruby. Read
twice and referred to the Committee on Ju-
dietary.
House memorial to the President for the ex-
ecutiOn of the condemned Sioux at MankatO.
Read u first and second time, and the Senate
memorial on the same subject ordered printed.
House joint resolution in reference to the dis
trlbution OF the the school fund in the border
counties.
House bill for an act to repeal chapter IL
OF the compiled statutes in relation to county
roads.
House memorial for tbs entire removal of
all the Indian tribes from this State. Read
twice.
House bill to amend the act relating to
township organization Read twice, and re-
ferred to the Committee on Towns and Coun-
ties.
House bill to change the name of Lucius
Beatty to Lucius Fry.
House bill fixing the time of holding courts
in various counties in the third, fifth and sixth
judicial districts. Read twice.
REPORTS.
MIR. SMITH, from the select cOmmitte to
whom was referred the House bill legalizing
conveyances, &C., reported substitute and
recommended that the original bill be laid on
the table. The report was adopted.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. CLARK offered the following resolution,
which was adopted
Resolved That the committee on State Affairs
be instructed to make inquiry as to the exped-
ency of any further legislation on the part of
this State in order to secure the prompt loca-
ton of lands apportioned by an act of Congress
granting public lands to the several States
and Territories which may provide colleges for
the benefit of agriculture and the mechanical
arts, and report by bill or otherwise.
The Senate then adjourned till two o'clock
on Monday.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at the usual hour. Prayer
by the Chaplain.
REPORTS.
Various Committees reported back bills with
favorable recommendations.
The Judiciary Committee recommended the
indefinite postponement of the bill in relation
to jurors and witnesses before Justices Court.
Report adopted.
The Judiciary Committee reported the bill
amending the Dog Law, with amendments.
The report was adopted.
The Select Committee reported back the bill
making an appropriation out of the Internal
Improvement Fund for the La Crescent and st.
Paul road with recommendation for passage.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Committee of Ways and Means, bill to
provide for the assessment and collection of a
poll tax.
By Mr.. CAMPBELL, a bill to allow Town
Supervisors to levy q school tax
By Mr.. HAYES a bill to provide for the col
lection OF special school taxes in Dakota county.
BY Mr.. BRISBIN, bill to amend section 3,
OF chapter Z, of the General Laws of 1860, re-
latinG to service of summons in garnishee cases.
BY Mr.. BACON, bill to repeal the Dog Law.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. MURRAY offered resolution that the
Judiciary Committee inquire into the prOpriety
of a revision Of the Statutes. Adopted.
Mr.. WOOD offered a resolution that the
Board OF Auditors on War Claims be requested
to make full report to the House Immediately.
Adopted
Mr.. FURBER moved that when the House
adjourn, it be until Monday at two o'clock
Adopted
Mr.. BUELL. offered a resolution that the
Committee onJudiciary be requested to consider
the expediency OF purchasing 500 copies of the
Compiled Statutes, at an expense not exceeding
So in State orders.
SENATE BILLS IN PROGRESS.
y bill to amend the Notary Public law. Read
a first time.
A bill to repeal chapter 14S Of Special laws of
1898, incorporating the town of Owatonna.
Read q first time.
A bill to amend the act creating the Board
of Auditors Read first time.
A bill to amend the Town Charter of Chat
field. Read q second time.
PROGRESS OF HOUSE BILLS.
\ bill to amend section 81, of chapter 81, of
the Compiled Statutes relating to competency
Of witnesses. Read a second time.
A bill for the relief of sufferers by fire Of WI
mona, July 3, 1862. Read second time
a bill to amend section % of article of
chapter 4. of the General Statutes, for 1860 re-
lating to Pupbc Roads. Read a second time.
A bill to establish the price Of advertising for
the State Departments. Read a second time.
4 joint resolution relative to the fees of sur
veyors Of Public Lands. Read second time .
Statutes, relative to a petit jury.
A memorial to the Postmaster General for
an increase of mail service between Usage and
Owatonna. Read o third time and passed
A bill to amend section 3 of article 3 of chap
ter t, of the Session Laws of 1860, relative to
laying out Township Roads.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The House spent an hour and n half in Com
mittce, and then adjourned until 2 O'Clock On
Monday.
n Good Move.
From the Faribault Republican.
Senator Daily has introduced bill in
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