The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-02-12
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Feb. 4, ]
ELLIS INTRODUCED

BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. RICE-A memorial to Congress ask
ing for an appropriation for geological sur
vey of the north shore of Lake Superior.
Also S. F. No. SO, bill for geological sur
vey of the north shore of Lake Superior, ap-
propriating 81 900 to such purpose.
BY Mr.. WARMERS. F. No. go, a bill for
an act in relation to constables' fees for travel
in serving process.
BY Mr.. -MILLER-A petition of w. Gran
well and others, praying for some action on the
tentiOns of the bill introduced into the Senate
of the United States by Alex. Ramsey, of Min
nesOta.
By Mr. McKUSICK-Fromo officers of CHS
ago county praying for increase of tax. To
Committee on Towns and Counties.
BY Mr. PILLSBURY-From A. Camp, ask
ing for enactment of laws to prevent the sale
of liquors to Indians. To Committee on Indian
Affairs.
BY Mr.. CAMERON-a petition from 119
citizens of Houston County. praying for an ex-
tension Of the time to the Railroad to enable
them to comply with certain requirements pro-
vided in the act of 1868, pertaining to the
building of that road. The petition represents
that the road is graded and bridged for twenty
miles west of La Crescent, and that any and
all changes are only calculated to cucumber,
hinder and perhaps defeat entirely, the build
ing of said road. Referred to Committee on
Railroads
BILL PASSED.
s. F. No. 49-A bill for an act relating to
common schools in the town of Faribault.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The hour for the special order, viz Mr..
NICOLS' resolution endorsing Abraham Lin
coin and bis acts, having arrived, they were
taken up. The resolutions are as follows:
By the Legislature of the State of Minnesota:
ResOlced, That we have great confidence in the
sterling patriotism, the incorruptible integrity
and able craftsmanship of Abraham Lincoln.
That from the day he announced his purpose to
restore the flag OF our country to every post and
fortress from which it had been torn by traitor
hands, we have recognized in him the true rep
resentative of the Union sentiment of the ma
ton.
Resolred, That his Administration, generally,
deserves as it has, the hearty approval of this
Legislature, and the people of Minnesota.
Resolced, That as slavery is the great obstacle
to the restoration of peace, and the re-estab-
lishment of our once glorious Union, we sus-
tain his emancipation policy as the sure and
safe course, by which, if persevered in, the
country will be speedily rid of this great ma
tional curse, and having declared his determin-
alton to adhere rigidly to its provisions, we
believe it of great importance to the welfare of
the country, and to its future peace and pros
perity, that there should be no change OF Ad-
ministration in the General Government until
this policy is fully carried out, and until over
every foot of territory where her proud banner
shall wave and claim dominion, it shall guaran-
tee to every individual, however humble, en-
titled to its protection. the inestimable boon OF
personal liberty.
Resolred, That we cordially endorse the am
nesty proclamation, believing it the best plan
proposed for re-establishing loyal government
In the rebelliOus States, and that by following
its requirements the people of those States may
speedily restore them to their proper position
in the Union. That for these reasons, we
recommend our honored President to the peo-
pie of Minnesota, and the country, for re-elec-
ton to the office which he at present fills with
such distinguished ability.
Mr.. NICOLS made some remarks in support
of the resolutions.
SKIRMISHING.
Mr.. LINCOLN, Oem.) moved to refer the
| resolutions to the Committee on Federal Rela-
| lions. Lost
Mr.. BERRY called for division of the
question: so rs to vote on the resolutions serl-
atim 1t was so ordered.
The first and second iesolutiors were passed,
| but few ''noeS p" audible.
| The question being on the thlrd reSoIutlon.
| Mr. WARNER called for the ayes and noes.
| They were ordered.
Mr.. LINCOLN moved a call OF the Senate.
The roll was called, and several Senators re-
| ported absent.
The doors were closed.
Mr.. STEVENS moved that further proceed
ings under the call be dispensed with.
Mr.. WILSON (Dem.) called for the ayes
and navs. 1t was carried-ayes 10, nays 4:
Mr.. WILSON moved to adjourn, and de-.
manded the ayes and nays. Lost-yeas q
/ nays IT.
| Mr.. WARNER moved to reconsider the
vote ordering the yeas and nays to be called
! on the third resolution.