The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-01-22

ton of emigration. Report adopted
ADJOURNMENT TO TUESDAY.
Mr.. RICHARDSON moved that the House
when it adjourns, adjourn to Tuesday next ct
IL o'clock A. NJ. Agreed to.
TUESDAY, January 49, 1864.
EMIGRATION.
The resolution offered by Mr.. SHILLOCK.
providing for Standing Committee of three
on Emigration, was taken up, and adopted
The President appointed Messrs. Stevens Shil-
lock and Wilson as such committee
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr. MILLER-requiring Revenue Stamps
to be affixed to Conveyances affecting real es-
tate before thev are recorded.
By Mr. BERRY-to amend an act entitled an
t to facilitate the construction of the Mime
apOls and Cedar Valley Railroad and to amend
and continue certain acts in relation thereto
approved March 20, 1862. Ordered to be
printed.
SENATOR RICE TAKES HIS SEAT.
Edmund Rice Senator elect from the First
Senatorial District. appeared and the President
administered the oath of Office to him when
he took his seat. The chairs are now all filed.
LEGISLATIVE MANUAL
Mr.. STEVENS. from the committee appoint
ed to report q form for a Legislative Manual,
submitted a plan for the same. which was
adopted, and so copies ordered printed.
RECEPTION OF THE SECOND REGIMENT, ETC
A message was received from the House, an
nouncing the passage Of a joint resolution ap-
pointing a committee of three to act with a sim
liar committee on the part Ofthe Senate. to con-
suit with the civic authorities of Saint Paul,
and prepare a proper reception for the soldiers
of the gallant Second Regiment and First Sharp
shooters. The resolution was unanimously
adopted, and Messrs. Daniels, Rice and Porter
were appointed on the part of the Senate.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Several bills were considered, and various
recommendations made.
BILLS PASSED.
House File No. Ia bill to appropriate mo-
ney for the per diem mileage, postage and sta
tiOnery for the members of the Legislature,
and for the per diem and stationery for the
officers thereof
There being no further business before the
Senate, on motion, it adjourned.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
TUESDAY, January 49,
| CLAIMS PRESENTED.
By Mr.. BUTTERs-of George H. Edwards,
| for advertising
By Mr.: sPEAKER-of A. G. spaulding for
advertising.
Both were referred to the Committee on
| Claims.
The petition of s. Rich and others, of Good
hue county, was referred to Committee on In
| corporations.
Mr.. BUFFERS, from Committee on Towns
legalize plat of High Forest, recommen ding
its passage without amendment To Commit
tee of the Whole.
| MISSISSIPPI AND LAKE SUPERIOR RAILROAD.
Mr. KIDDER from special committee-the
delegation from Ramsey cOunty-reported H.
F. No. 8, a bill to legalize the action of the
Common Council of St. Paul. pledging bonds
to the Mississippi and Lake Superior Railroad
Company, recommending its passage without
printing. To Committee of the Whole.
NOTICES OF BILLS.
By Mr.. SOULE-To amend chapter Is OF
session laws of 1868. Also, to amend the
game law.
Mr.. KIDDER-To incorporate the Galenc
Institute of St. Paul.
By Mr.. BUTTERS-For an act relating to
the asylum for the deaf, dumb and blind ut
Faribault, and appropriating money for its ex-
penses.
By Mr.. HILL-A memorial for mail route
from Faxon, Sibley county, to Hutchinson,
Mcleod county.
By Mr.. HUEY-To extend the time for the
collection of taxes in Sibley county.
RECEPTION OF The SECOND REGiMENT.
Mr. GATES offered q resolution requesting
the Speaker to APPOINT committee of three to
act with similar committee from the Senate
in confering with the city committee upon the
reception of the Second Regiment and Sharp
shooters. Adopted, and Messrs Gates Wiswell
and Kieter were appointed such committee.
INTRODUCED AND READ FIRST TIME.
By Mr.. MOULTON-allowing fees to wit
nesses ard jurors in criminal cases. To Judi
ciary.
BY Mr.. RICHARDSON, on leave for amend
ing act Incorporating St. Augusta. To Com
mttee on Towns and Counties.
| By Mr.. HUNT, to repeal chapter 8, 1868,
providing for assessing and collecting poll tax
for State purposes. To Committee on Judi
ciary.
By Mr.. FITZ, to legal:ze certain conveyances
READ SECOND TINE.
III F. Nos 2, 5 and 6, being memorials for
increased mail service, and H. f. No. 10, to
authorize a certain tax in MunsOn. were read
the second time
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Mr.. SMITH in the chair. When the COM
mttee rose, it reported back
Fl. F. No IL, to legalize plat of High Forest.
III F. No. 4, memorial for authority to raise
additional cavalry force, and
H. F. No. 3, legalzing the action of The Com
mon Council of St Paul in relation to bonds III
aid of L. 8 & Miss Il R.
Without amendment and with recommends
| tiOns to pass.
Mr.. SPEAKER, on leave. presented petition
of Supervisors of Grow, Anoka county asking
authority to levy tax for paying debts ana
expense of towns To joint Committee OIL
Taxes and Tax Laws
There were three hundred and eleven
deaths in Philadelphia last week, an Increase
of twenty over the week previous