The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-02-05
SENATE.
MONDAY. Feb. /, 1861.

ENDORSING ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Mr.. NICOLS offered the following resolu-
tons, which lwere ordered to lie over and be
printed
Resolred by the Legislature Of the State of Min
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 fort
ress 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.
Resolved, 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 rgidly 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.
Resolved, That we cordially endorse the am
nesty proclamation, believing it the best plan
proposed for re-establshing 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.
CLAIMS PRESENTED.
By Mr.. NORTON-The claim of James F.
Towns. for services in the Indian War.
By Mr.. LINCOLN-A claim of Robert Ken
needy.
By Mr.. WILSON-A claim of the Mississippi
Bridge Company.
The above claims were all referred to the
committee on that subject.
PETITIONS.
By Mr.. NICOLS-Of John Ledden, for paw
ment of claims transferred to him by Joseph
Eigle, for services in the Sioux War. Referred
to Committee on Claims.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. PORTER-S. F. No. AZ, a bill for an
act to authorize the county of Blue Earth
to issue bonds for the erection of certain
bridges.
b Mr.. BERRY-S. F. No. 40, bill for an
act relating to common schools in the city of
Faribault.
Also-S. F. No. so. a bill for an act author
izing the Attorney General to commence suit
on behalf af the State in certain cases, and ap-
propriating money to pay the expenses thereof.
By Mr.. OTTMAN-S. F. No. 81, a bill 70
prohibit Notaries Public and other officers
from atfixing their signatures to acknowL
Judgments, DC, unless the parties executing
the same shall appear in person before them.
By Mr.. NICOLS, s. F. No. 81, a bill for au
act to amend the g Act to authorize the city of
st. Paul to issue bonds for the purpose of aid
ing in the construction of railroad bridge
across the Mississippi River, approved March
6, 1863" ~,
Also,-S. F. No. So, bill for an act to au-
thorze the city of st. Paul to issue its bonds to
provide for the purchase of Depot grounds,
and right of way, for the use of the Minnesota
Central Railway.
SENATE BILLS PASSED. .se
s. F. No. 80, bill for an act relating to Tax
es and Tax Sales. approved March 2, 1862.