The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-02-13

REPORTS.

REPORTS.
The Military Committee reported the bill for
an appropriation of 81, 900, for the repairing OF
the bridge across Blue Earth river, with re-
commentator that 81 900 be appropriated for
the amount.
Mr. WISWELL moved to amend the report.
by inserting 81, O00 and urged his motion upon
the attention of the House, on the ground that
it was an absolute necessity rs war measure
that the bridge should be repaired, and that
bridge were not built before the breaking up OF
the river, the settlers on the west side OF that
river would leave that portion Of the State, be-
cause of the impossibility of escaping from the
country in the event of an invasion by the
Sioux, or the rising of the WinnebagOes; and
that in such an event it would be impossible
for troops to be sent to the west side OF the
river until the bridge was built.
The Chairman of the Military Committee
stated there was an urgent necessity for this
bridge and accepted the amendment of Mr..
Wiswell. s
The report was adopted, and the bill referred
to the Committee on Military affairs, for furth-
or amendment. The bill was afterwards re-
ported back with the amendment, and the bill
was referred to Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. FURBER, from the Committee on Pub
lie Lands, reported joint resolution directing
the Commissioner of the Land Office to make
selection of the lands donated by Congress
for an Agricultural College.
Also reported back the petition praying for
q memorial to Congress in relation to settlers
upon railroads, with a recommendation that
legislation is inexpedient Report adopted.
Mr.. TEACHER from the Committee on
Taxes, to whom was referred a petition of citi'
zens of Ravenna for authority to raise money
for the support of the poor of the town, re-
ported by bill, which was referred to Commit
tee of the Whole.
TAKEN FROM THE TABLE
Mr.. HART moved to take from the table
the Senate bill amending the law in relation to
NOtaries Public, allowing banks to act as No
taries, which was agreed to.
Mr.. WAIT moved that the bill 20 again to the
Committee of the Whole, which was agreed to.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. MURRAY, a bill to extend the time
of the construction of the Lake Superior and
Mississippi Railroad, which was read first
time and ordered printed.
ADDITIONAL CLERKS FOR BOARD OF AUDITORS.
Mr.. WALKER introduced resolution that
the Board of Auditors employ five additional
clerks to record claims acted upon by them, SO
that they can make full report at an early date.
The resolution was read a second and third
time under suspension of the rules and passed.
SENATE BILLS IN PROGRESS.
4 bill to repeal chapter 14S of the Special
Laws of 1858, Incorporating the town OF Owa-
tOnna, read second time.
HOUSE BILLS IN PROGRESS.
Joint Resolution for the appointment of a
Commissioner to proceed to Madison and pre-
sent the memorial of the Legislature of this
State for the cession Of Douglas county to the
State of Minnesota. Read second time
The bill providing for the levying of a poll
tax for State purposes coming up on third
reading.
Mr.. THACHER moved that the bill he re-
ferred to a special committee OF one for an
amendment.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Senate bill to amend section 81 of chapter 81
of the Compiled Statutes, relating to who may
be witnesses, being the special order at this
time,
Mr.. WISWELL moved that the bill be read
a second time which was adopted.
On the question whether the bill should be
engrOssed for third reading,
Mr.. KIDDER opposed further action 10y the
House upon the bill in an elaborate argument.
The debate was continued by Messrs. Brisbin.
Buell. and Thacher, after which the yeas and
nays were called, and resulted in the vote OF
yeas 49,, nays %. so the motion to engrOss was
lost.
Mr.. KIDDER moved to reconsider the vote,
which was lost. yeas 10, nays %.
The House then adjourned.
SENATE.
ST.. PAUL, Feb. 8.
REPORTS.
Mr. MCCLURE, from the standing Commit
tee on the Judiciary, reported in favor of the
passage of the House bill amending chapter 81
of the Compiled Statutes relative to District
Courts, and the Senate bill for an act for the
protection of bridges.
Mr. NASH, from the same Committee, re-
ported favOrably on the bill for the relief of the
estate of Lyman Ruby, deceased.
THIRD READING AND PASSAGE.
Senate bill for an act for the relief of disabled
citizens or the widows or children of citizens
of the State, who have been massacred in the
late out break of Sioux Indians. Passed-ayes
IA, nays /.
Senate bill for all ACT for the protection of
bridges. Passed-ayes II, nays l.
Senate bill for an act for the relief of the es-
tate of Lyman Randy, deceased. Passed.
House bill for an act amending chapter 81 of
the Compiled Statutes relative to District
Courts Passed.
House bill for an act for the relief of sufferers
by the fire in the city of WinOna, July 5tll,
1862, by authorizing alaremenJ OF taxes.
Passed.
Senate bill for an providing for the publica-
ton of the decisions and regulations OF the EX-
ecutvc Department in regard to the school and
tax laws. Passed
House memorial TO the Legislature or Wis.
cOnsin, relative to the cessiOn of Douglas cOun.
ty, Wisconsin, to Minnesota. Fassed-aycs II,
nays !.
COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE.
Mr.. BERRY offered Il resolution that a com
mitice be appointed by the Senate to act will
similar committee on the part Of the House
in reference to the disagreement between Tho
two Houses Oh the memorial to the President
of the United States for the execution Of the
condemned Sioux now imprisoned at AlanllatO
Adopted and Messrs. Berry. Dana and CLARK
were appointed said committee.
After brief session iii Committee of the
Whole, and an Executive session. the Senate
adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
The House met at ten o'clock. Prayer b,
| the Chaplain.
| Gil ....f f..u PETITIONS. .
Mr. WISWELL presented petition from
citizens of Blue Earth, for Il state road iron
! Garden City to Wilton.
REPORTS.
! Mr. TEACHER, from the joint Tax Com
mittee, reported a bill to amend an act lcSaliz
ing the action of County Commissioners in is
suing bonds or scrip for the payment of sol
! diers' bounty Referred to Committee of til,
| Whole, .-l lsHE