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AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Senate was called to order at half past
wO o'clock.
The House bill making appropriations for
the State Government for the ensuing year. was
taken up, amended, read a third time, and
passed
Mr.. HEATON, from the Special Committee
to whom was referred the Senate's Joint Reso-
tuition in relation to the State University, and
management of the University Lands, made
report recommending the indefinite postpone
ment of the Joint Resolution.
The report was not adopted, and the Joint
Resolution was read third time and finally
passed
The House bill to appropriate money for de-
ticlencieS and other purposes, was taken up and
read first and second time, and referred to
the Committee of the Whole.
Mr.. MCCLURE, from the Committee Oh Fed
eral Relations, to whom was referred the
House bill for an act to punish injuries to Real
Estate, reported the same back with an amend.
ment and recommended its passage.
The Senate then went into Committee of the
Whole on the deficiency appropriation BILL Mr.
DALEY in the Chair, but without completing
the consideration thereof, the Committee rose,
reported progress. and asked leave to sit again
Mr.. BERRY, leave having been granted, in
trOduced Il Joint Resolution. asking for the con-
firmation of Brig Gen. Sibey, which was read
twice.
Mr.. MCCLURE, from the Committee on Ju-
dietary, reported tavOrably to the passage of
the Senate bill for an act in relation to Sheris.
The Senate then adjourned.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
re EVENING SESSION.
THURSDAY, March 5.

Mr.. KIDDER introduced the following reso-
luton, which was unanimously adopted:
Resoiucd, That the thanks Of this House are
due to the Hon. Charles d. Sherwood, for the
able, dignifed and impartial manner in which
he has presided over che deliberations of this
body; and, that in returning to our homes,
we tender him our heartfelt wishes for his flu
ture prosperity. di@1a
The Speaker then addressed the House rs
follows:
Gentlemen Of tie House of Representatives.
In response to this additional mark Of your
kindness, manifested by the adoption Of the
Resolution offered by the honorable member
from Ramsey, (Mr. kidder) feel called upon,
in justice to myself, as we'll as to the Honorable
House of Representatives, to return to each
and every member upon this floor my most
heartfelt thanks for the uniform courtesy and
kindness which l have received from them
during this session which is now well nigh
drawn to a Close
And, Gentlemen, it is with glowing pride,
that never during my Legislative experience
have before seen so much friendly feeling,
kindness and courtesy, as has been mutually
displayed by the members and officers Of the
House, during the deliberations of this session.
Hereafter, when we shall refec: upon the acts
which we have here performed as the represen-
tatives offs worthy people, we shall, l trust,
find our sweetest reward for our nearly COM
constant aim and purpose to promote peace
and harmony in our counseis, and to faithfully
and honestly perform the duties assigned to US
by our confiding constituents. And now.
Gentlemen, wishing each and every one of you
"God speed in your journey onward
through the boundless future before you, /
again thank you for your kindness.
Resolutions rendering the thanks of the
House to the Clerks for the very efficient man
ner in which they had discharged their res
pective duties, were unanimously adopted.
Similar resolutions were offered and adopted
in reference to the newspaper reporters.
An interesting and spicy debate sprang up
in cOncurring with the Senate amendment on
the bill to change the name OF the county of
g looms" to candy johnson, " between Messrs.
Murray, Kidder and Yeomans on the one side
in favor ofnaming it ''Ansel Smith, and Messrs.
Thacher, Bacon and Mitchell in favor of candy
JOhnsOn"-in which the speakers took occasion
to define their positions.
Mr.. KIDDER called up the Joint Resolution
requesting the United State Senate to confirm
General Sibley as Brigadier General, and moved
the suspension of the rules, and the resolution
was unanimously adopted.
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That commissioner from this State be ap-
pointed by the Governor to act in conjunction
with the commissioners from the State Of ni-
nois, and from such other Northwestern States
as may appoint like commissioners, with pow
er to confer with the States Of New York and
Pennsylvania. and the Government of Canada
in relation to increased facilities and reduced
charges in the transportation of Western pro-
ducts to the Atlantic ports and the Governor
Is hereby instructed to notify the Governor of
each of the Northwestern States of the pur-
pose of these resolutions. t-.'s1
Referred to Committee of the Whole.
FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS.
A bill for an act to attach the County of Ma
nomin to the County Of Hennepin for certain
purposes. .F.
Referred to Committee of the whole
A Joint Resolution authorizing the Governor
to appoint additional Commissioners to take
soldiers votes r
Referred to Committee of the Whole.
A bill for an act in relation to land sold for
taxes. .-r
Referred to Committee on Taxes.
A bill for an act to authorize the City OF st.
Paul to issue its bonds for the erection OF
Railroad bridge across the Mississippi River.
Referred to Committee of the Whole.
The House took recess until halfpast two
AFTERNOON SESSION.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
The House resolved itself into Committee of
the Whole. ... -...
Mr.. HAYES in the Chair.
The Committee had various bills under con-
sideration. On the rising of the Committee
Mr.. KIDDER moved that the rules be sus-
pended and the House take up the Minneapolis
and Cedar Valley Railroad, which was read
third time and passed. ..
A bill for State road from Yorkville in Car
yer county to Bloomington in Hennepin county
was read second and third times and passed.
The appropriation bill was returned from the
Senate with 10 amendments, which were con-
CURED in. .... ~
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DIED.

Ii ST. Anthony, on March 9th, john AMBER
son, father of Mrs David Edwards.
On the 9Th inst, at the residence of his
brother in this city, of consumption contracted
in the army Of the Potomac, WILLIAM GORDON,
aged 23 years.
at Glencoe, on the 4th inst, oftyphoid fever,
ALBERT CoLGRAvr:, of Company G, Sixth Reg
i,nent, aged 81 years.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.

AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Senate was called to order by the Presi-
dent pro tenn.
On motion of Mr.. SMITH. the House bill for
an act for the punishment of injuries to real
estate, was taken up and passed-ayes 13,
nays l.
On motion of Mr.. HEATON, the House bill
for an act to regulate the introduction of the
insane of this State into the Insane Asylum of
the State of Iowa, was reed second and third
time, and passed.
House bill for an act amendatOry of the Stat
utes in relation to the erection of county build
ings, was read first and second time, amended
and passed.
House bill for the collection of special
school tax in District No. &c. Dakota county,
for the year 1862, had its several readings, and
was passed.
House bill for an act to grant swamp lands
to aid in the conjunction OF a railroad from the
forks of Root river to MankatO, was read a
first and second time and referred to the Com
mittee on Roads-ayes 10, nays 6.
House bill for an act to authorize the collec-
ton of all personal property taxes by town
and city treasurers OF the State, was taken up
and passed.
House bill for an act to amend the statutes in
relation to the duties of County Treasurers, was
read third time and passed.
The House Joint Resolution authorizing the
SCaCe AuQlCOr 10 COQCracC LOT Cn6 transportation
of moneys belonging to the State, from the sew
eral County Treasurers, was taken up and had
its several readings, and was passed.
House bill for an act prohibiting the granting
of special privileges by certain corporations,
was read first and second time.
The House Joint Resolution, for the payment
Of special messengers from Fort Abercrombie
to st. Paul, in August. 1862, had its several
readings and was lost. Ayes s, Nays Z, for
want ola constitutional majority.
House bill in relation to the filing and effect
of certain afdavits, had its several readings and
was passed.
House bill to provide distribution of the In
ternal improvement fund among the different
counties Of the State and was passed.
House bill to authorize Catherine F. Fuller
ton to convey certain real estate in Minneapo-
lis as q femme sole, was passed.
On motion of Mr.. SHILLOCK, the De-
ficiency Appropriation bill was taken up, again
amended, and finally passed.
House bill appropriating $175, 900 out of the
money recently appropriated by Congress, for
the payment of Indian war claims adjusted
by the State, was taken up, amended, and
passed.
The Senate then went into executive session,
after which they took recess till halfpast 8
o'clock
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
The House met at the usual hour.
THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS.
A bill in reference to proceedings under tax
sales Passed.
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MINNESOTA DISQUALIFICATION Session
SENATE.
ST. PAUL, March 4, 1868.

ST. tAUI, MdICu =, AOoo'
The Senate met pursuant to adjournment,
and was called to order by the President pro tenn,
Hon. H. A. SWIFT.
Mr.. SMITH introduced bill for an act to
authorize the City of St. Paul to issue its ponds
for the purpose of aiding in the construction of
a railroad bri ige across the Mississippi River,
which had its several readings under suspen-
sion of the rules and was passed.
Mr.. BALDWIN introduced joint resolution
for the appointment Traditional Commission
ers to receive the soldiers votes which had its
several readings and was passed by the follow
ing vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Baldwin. Berry, Clark. DALEY.
McKusek, Mcclure, Miller, Nash, Ottman,
Shillock, Secretary Smith, Swift, and Warren,
III.
Nays-Messrs. Dane. Irvine, and Lincoln-3.
House bill for an act to change the name of
Andrew Thompson to that of Endre THOMPSON
Remen. The bill had its several readings and
was passed-ayes II, nays1.
House bill for an act to appropriate money
for the payment ofmilitary claims, incurred by
the State of Minnesota. in the Sioux war was
read first and second time.
House bill for an act to amend section of
chapter 1872 of the Session Laws of 1856, incOr-
poratine the Little Falls Bridge Company, WAS
read twice.
House bill for an act to disqualify deserters
from holding offices of honor or trust or exer-
clsing the elective franchise, was also passed.
THIRD READING AND PASSAGE.
House bill to locate a State road from Gar
den City in Blue Earth county to Wilton in
Waseca county. Passed.
House bill for an act to authorize the County
Commissioners of certain counties to abate the
taxes on property destoyed during the Indian
war. Passed.
House bill for an act to repeal chapter 20
of the General Laws of 1862, relative to the
issue of orders by County Commissioners
Passed.
The Senate then went into Committee of the
Whole, Mr.. Dane in the chair, on the general
file of bills, and ON the rising of the committee
the Senate adjourned till Afternoon
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MAR RIED.

In st. Cloud, on the LIST inst, by the Rev.
David Lowry, Mr.. JAMES B. MILLS to MATTE
WyMAN, ell of St. Cloud.
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Il special arrangement, we publish, erclxsiuely,
the CARD PHoToGRAPus of the LILLIpUTIAN WEDDING
PARTY, as follows: i.
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Mr.. and Mrs. GEN. TOM THUMR in We'd
ding d-ess 25
COMMODORE MUTT and MISS MINNIE,
goon,smas and bridesmaid. ............... 90
Mrs. GEN. TOM THUMB in celebrated Re %,
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Misses LAVINIA and MINNIE WARREN Is
The whole BRIDAL PARTY GROUP Of FOUR,
Card 50
The BRIDAL PARTY tStereoscopic picturel. 50
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The price of card pictures colored, will be 12K
cents extra.
Can be sent by mail on receipt of price and postage
stamp.
None genuine unless stamped with our trade
mark, EA in circle, on the front of the photograph
Beware of spurious copies made from engrav-
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AFTERNOON SESSION

Mr.. MURRAY introduced a joint resolution
for the payment Of special messengers to and
from Fort Abercrombie, which was read. under
a suspension of the rules, q second and third
times and passed.
Mr.. YEOMANS introduced resolution with
a preamble, stating that as the Legislature had
given away all the lands of the State for rail-
road purposes, that it would be eXpedient to
establish mail route via st. Paul, via the forks
of Root River, via St. Anthony, via st. Cloud,
and from thence to Superior, and that line of
balloons be placed on that route directly on the
adjournment of the Legislature. He said he
offered this resolution as fitting .JiaaIe 70 the
proceedings of the Legislature.
Considerable merriment was caused by the
introduction of this resolution, which was
further increased by the reference Of the bill
to the committee on banks, Mr.. Taylor, the
surveyor of logs and lumber for the sixth dis
trict.
On motion of Mr.. BRISBIN, the bill provi-
ding for the issuance of bonds by the County
of Ramsey for the completion of the Fort
street road, was, under suspension of the rules.
taken up and passed Adjourned.
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DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF GRAIN,
VIII store FLOUR GRAIN. or any kind of pro-
duce, and will make liberal advancemsnts on the
same.
OATS, BARLEY AND RYE WANTED.
For which the highest market price will be paid.
sg- UPPERWAREHOUSE, on UPPER LEVEE,
St. Paul feb15- d2tw3m
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And shall be accompanied by, substantially the fol-
lowing vouchers, to wit:
L. The oath or affirmation of the party presenting
the claim, his agent attorney, or some other per-
son having knowledge of the facts, follows, to wit
STATE OF MINNESOTA, }ss
County of -,
On this - day Of =, D. 1863, personally ap,
peared before me, the subscriber a - -, in and
due form of law that the within claim is correct and
just, and that the amount charged for the same is
reasonable.
2. The certificate upon honor of the proper officer
in command in or upon which the services were rem
dered material furnished that the same just and
correct which certificate shall be substantially In the
following form, to wit:
certify on honor that the above bill Is just ana
correct and that the service therein named was per-
formed and that the articles mentioned were deliv-
cred to me- and that the prices charged for the same
are reasonable, and the lowest said service could be
had and the articles be obtained at the time in this
market
further certify that said service and articles
necessary for the public service, and rendered 90 by
the following circumstances, to wit:
Second. When it shall appear to the Board by the
affidavit Of the claimant or his agent or attorney
that the certificate Of the proper O1cer cannot be
procured, as required in the preceding subdivision
the claimant may introduce such oral testimony or
affidavit shall satisfy the Board of the justice of the
Third The pay of officers and soldiers of the vol
unteer militia, raised by order of the Governor for
the suppression of the Indian raid on our frontier
shall correspond with the pay proper allowed by the
United States to our volunteer forces now in the
field.
Fourth. The following schedule Of prices is
adopted by the Board:
For horse team, wagon and driver, per day. SO 90
without driver, per day. 90
For horse team, per day. 50
For OK team, wagon and driver, per day....... 50
" Z" g without driver, per day.. l 50
" IS - per day. ......-............... 90
For horse neutrality-suspicious.. 50
For wagon. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so
Saint Paul March ed, 1868.
MATTHEW DONOHUE
PETER BERKEY,
MARI d&vtoapl4 W. NJ NoCLUER
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..
FRIDAY, March 6.
The only business transacted in the House
yesterday was the reading of the report Of the
previous days.
At twelve o'clock the House adjourned size
dir
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SENATE.

ST. PAUL, March D.
The Senate met pursuit to adjournment, and
was called to order by the President pro tenn,
Hon. H. A. Swift.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
On motion of Mr.. SMITH, the Senate bill
authorizing Sheriffs to make judicial sales, was
taken up and read q third time and passed
ayes Is, nays 8.
On motion of Mr. BERRY, the Senate took
up the Joint resolutions relative to the contir-
nation of Brigadier General Sibley, which were
read amended and passed-ayes Is, nays /.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
On motion of Mr.. SHILLOCH, the Senate
went into committee oil the whole, Mr.. DIAL
LEY in the Chair, for the consideration of the
Deficiency Appropriation and other bills.
The consideration of the bill occupied the at
tention of the committee nearly all of the fore
noon when it was finally recommended to a
third reading.
The House bill in relation to County Treas
urers was next considered by the committee,
and recommended to a third reading.
House bill for an act to punish injuries to
real estate was next considered, the amend
ment proposed by the Judiciary Committee
adopted, and the bill recommended to a third
reading.
House bill to provide for the allowance of
claims against the estates of deceased persons
in certain cases, was recommended to 4 third
reading.
House bill to amend the chapter of the Com
piled Statutes entitled Civil Actions, was recon-
mended to a third reading.
House bill to amend the act defining the du-
ties OF the Supreme Court in certain cases, was
recommended to third reading.
House bill to amend the act to incorporate
the Little Falls Bridge Company, was,
On motion of Mr.. MOORE, recommended
to be Indefinitely postponed.
House bill for an act for the preservation of
fish in lakes Calhoun and Harriet, was
recommended to third reading.
House bill to amend the militia act of 1862,
in relation to the pay of a military storekeep-
er and armorer, was recommended to a third
reading
When the committee rose the several recon-
mendations were agreed to, with the exception
Of the Appropriation bill and the bill in rela-
ton to the Supreme Court.
On motion of Mr.. DALEY, the House bill
in relation to the duties of the Supreme Court,
was indefinitely postponed.
The Senate then took recess until half past
three o'clock.
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THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT

On motion of MI. TEACHER the rules were
suspended and the joint resolution auth0tixng
the State Auditor to contract with the North
western Express Company for the transmission
of moneys from the Tfeasurers OF the several
counties Of the State was taken from the Com
mittee of the Whole, and passed. ''Asl5''
,rii FIRST READING OF SENATE BILLS.
Joint resolutions relating to the State Uni
versity and University Lands, providing that
the State Auditor take possession OF the State
University and University Lands, and lease the
same The rules were suspended and the reso-
lutions read q second and third time and passed.
SENATE BILLS ON SECOND READING.
A bill to legalize conveyances heretofore
made, and to provide for the recovery of the
same, was, under suspension, read a second
and third time and passed. ra
A bill to enable the city of ST. Paul to issue
its bonds for the purpose of aiding in the con-
struction of railroad bridge across the Missis-
sippi river, was on motion of Mr.. MURRAY,
read second and third time and passed.
A bill for an act to attach the county of ManO-
min to the county of Hennepin for judicial pur-
poses, was read second and third time and
passed. . t..-. . -.a..a
THIRD READING OF SENATE BILLS.
A bill for an act relating to the fees of wit
nesses in criminal proceedings. Passed.
On motion of MI. THATCHER, thejoint reso-
luton tor the appointment OF addlu0nal COM
missioners to take soldiers votes, was, under
suspension of the rules, taken up, read a third
time and passed. - il
bill in relation to County Commissioners,
was, under suspension of the rules, read a third
time and passed. This bill increases the salary
of County Commissioners from $3.50 to $500
per day. E." 10
bill to provide for the payment of revenue
stamps to be affixed to certificates in certain
cases, was, under suspension of the rules, read
third time and passed. .o1
Mr.. THATCHER moved that the bill to pre-
vent the granting of special privileges to tele-
graph companies be taken from the table. ot
Mr.. BRISB1N moved call of the House.
Further proceedings under the call were dis
pensed with.
Mr. TEACHER moved to take up the bill.
Mr.. MURRAY moved the House do now ad-
jOurn.
Mr.. THATCHER moved that the bill be re-
ferred to the Committee Oh Interpretations.
Lost.
The previous question being called for, the
ayes were "a and the nays 9.
On motion, the bill was read second time.
Mr.. TEACHER moved that the rules be sus-
pended and the bill read a third time
The ayes and nays being called for there
were, ayes "a, nays 1850 the bill was read q
third time.
On the final passage, the yeas were "a, the
nays IL. So the bill was passed.
The House took q recess until half past two
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NOTICE.-The Board Of Auditors
y for the adjustment of claims for war cxpendi-
lures. will meet at the following named places,
to wit:
SdHt NtOuu luCSudy, III,
New glm.. Observation-Disclosures Thursday, g 10.
SAINT raul .InurSQay - Z6,
To continue in session in Saint Paul until all claims
are audited, their term of Office expires, which
will be on the 18th of April next.
The claimants at the above-named places respect
vely shall receive the attention of the Board in aud
iting their claims in preference to those from other
localities
Saint Paul. March 3d. 1868.
MATTHEW DONOHUE,
PETER BERKEY,
uari-td w. NJ. MCCLUER
RULES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
STATE AUDITORS
First. All claims presented to the Board shall be
in ripcate, and substantially in the following FORM
to wit:
The State Of Minnesota,
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AND THE NORTHwES
Time as fast, and rates lower than by any other
line Goods are delivered under the direct super
vision of our local agents and consequently in better
condition than by any other line Agencies will be
established and Offices opened for the transaction of
business at st. Paul and River points below before
the beginning Of Spring transportation. D." q,
Merchants and shippers Visiting the East are re-
ferred for rates. bills Of lading, and all information,
to the Company's ofices-in New York, at 1913
Broadway, j. c. Oatman Agent in Boston, at Is
State Street. j. S. Dunlap Agent or to L. w. Weeks,
General Agent, at Milwaukee. $50 l9- -" '
All claims for less or damage will be promptly ad-
justed at New York, Milwaukee, or St. Paul.
...-. ..,.... ..,.- ..-.s s.-.- o. L. w. WEEKS
President Central Express Company.
A. G. MAYl ........ -. a.. ..l..',-l :.
Secretary and Treasurer. MARI d&w2m.