The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-01-20
SENATE.
TUESDAY, January II, 1865.

|t.. RESOLUTIONS. ''t
Mr.. MORRISON offered series of resolu.
tions calling upon the Attorney General for in
formation concerning certain railroad compa-
MES, the text of which was the same as that
offered by Mr.. Stowell In the House of Repre-
senta.ives on Saturday and published in our re.
port on Sunday morning. The resolutions were
adopted.
Nj. BAXTER introduced the following,
which was adopted:
Resolved That o select committee of three
be appointed to inquire into and report upon
the following to wit:
LIST. Whether In or by any of the calls which
have been made upon the State Of Minnesota
to furnish men fOr the military service of the
United States the quota assigned to said State
has been in just proportion to the number Of
men In said State subject to or competent for
such service compared with the number of like
men In other States.
I'd. Whether each call or quota of men re-
quired Of this State has or has not been made
upon the same basis.
Sd. Whether in drafting men into the said
service the proper and full credits for volun-
teers previously mustered into said sesvice
have been allowed and that said committee
report with al convenient speed.
The President appointed a. such Select Com
mittee Meesrs. Baxter, Thatcher and Nicols.
Mr.. HcKUSICK offered resolution fixing
s40 poy Va suo OCCtCtety ouO A1OI0toub OeCI0-
tary OF the Senate at six dollars per day, and
the pay Of all the other officers at three dollars
per day. Passed. 49,, .4er.sf +. i,
BuIA, INTRODUCED AID READ FIRST rInE.
By Mr.. PORTER-A bill to incorporate the
village of Nankato, in Blue Earth county. Re.
ferred to Committee on Corporations.
The dispatch announcing the capture Of
Fort Fisher was here read 70 the Senate, and
received with applause. ,.r,.
A bill for an act to amend section Is OF chap
ter go of the public statutes, In relation 70 the
Committee on judiciary.
% A bill to amend section 100 Of chapter 50 Of
the public ssatutee, In relation to repleyin in
Justices Court Referred to the Committee on
judiciary. ass4. 80 no
A bill for an act limiting the time for setting
aside the sale Of property on foreclosure Of Z
mortgage. Referred TO the Committee on Ju-
dietary.
By Mr.. BAXTER-A bill for an act to amend
chapter 60 Of the compiled statutes, in relation
to Warrants Of Attachment Referred to the
Committee on Judiciary. tys
By Mr.. NUTTING-A bill amending an act
relating to the Faribault School District Re-
ferred to the Committee on Education.
By Mr.. NORTON-A bill for an act to change
the name Of John James OBrien to that Of
Archibald Beach. 5s
IAkl<ODOnI-d Uul au dCt 10
amend an act incorporating St Anthony. Re.
ferred To the Chmmittee on Corporations.
By Mr.. SHILLOCK-A bill for an act chang
ing and defining the boundaries Of Redwood
county and adjoining counties and to establish
Redwood county. Referred to special com.
mittee, consisting of the delegations from
Brown and Nico'let counties, and. ordered
printed. aH %.
. THAMES TO OUR SOLDIERS AND sAnoRs.
Mr.. THATCHER offered the following Joint
resolution, which were read the first time:
Resolced That the heroic achievements of the
Army and Navy of the United States during
the past year, challenge our highest admira.
ton and demand our most grateful scknovl-
Resolred, That the soldiers of Minnesota, for
their heroism, bravery and endurance, are en-
titled to, and are hereby rendered, the warm
est thanks OF the Legislature and people OF
Minnesota. az 80 ~
NUMBER or BILLS TO BIZ PRINTED.
Mr.. DANIELS offered a resolution that one
hundred copies Of bills ordered printed be Is.
sued, unless otherwise ordered. Passed.
NAVIGATION OF THE MIssKsorA.
Mr.. DANIELS, from the Committee to whom
was referred the bill for the improvement of
navigation on the Minnesota river, reported 1t
without recommendation. The bill was then
read the second time, and referred to the Com
mittee of the Whole.
FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS.
A bill Furnishing interference with workmen.
RECONSIDERATION.
Mr.. MORRISON, at the request OF the SEN
ators from Ramsey county, moved 70 recon
slider the resolutions which he offered az .ne
opening of this mornings session, caiilng
upon the Attorney General for certain inIor-
nation. So .rsrsrfM -
Mr.. NICOI.S said that the resolutions were
int{bduced before he came in, and that he
would like to have them lie on the table until
he could examine them. As the Attorney Cen
eral is absent, he sid that 1t would occasion
no delay.