The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-02-03
SENATE.
TUESDAY, January 30, 1865.
COMMUNICATIONS.

TUESDAY, January 80, 1865
CONCENTRATIONS.
Nj SMITH presented q communication from
u. II. Eldrich in reference to the Houae hill
requiring Registers of Deeds to keep refer
ence ledger. Referred to Committee on Towns
and Counties
Mr.. SMITH also presented a communication
from DR. w. L. Lincoln in reference to the bin
establishing an insane asylum, making some
suggestions concerning the locality which
should be selected. Referred to the Committee
on Charitable Institutions
SUFFRAGE
Mr.. SMITH gave notice of bill amending
the Constitution, by striking ont all distinction
pertaining to color, and providing that all who
vote shall be able to read.
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIONS.
Mr.. SMITH also gave notice of a bill regu-
iatlng the time and manner tor the commence.
ment OF actions to set aside the sale of real ca.
tate under foreclosure of mortgage.
BILLS INTRODUCED AND READ THE FIRST TIME
Mr.. BAXTER introduced bill to prevent
the running ct large of horses diseased with
CHAMBERS, or driving the same on public high
ways. Referred to the Committee on Towns
and Counties. -0"A'
Mr.: MILLER introduced a bill to amend sec.
uon z6, Of chapter 1855 of the Compiled Statutes
relating to Banks and Banking. Referred to
the Committee on Banks.
Mr.. PlLLSBURY introduced DILL amend
ing the act concerning the execution and ar
acknowledgement of deeds. ~
MI. fOkTER introduced bill accepting the
grant, and in execution of the trust. made and
created Dy Sec. of an act of Congress. ap-
proved May IL, 1864, entitled an act for A rront
OF lauds of the State of Iowa in alternate sec.
lions, 10 aid in the construction of railroads in
SAID State. Referred to the COMMITTEES on
Railroads. w
COMMITTEE REPORTS ON HOUSE BILLS,
Mr.. SMITH, from the Committee on Towns
and Counties, reported in favor of the passage
OF the Dill providing for the election of County
commissioners in counties having no township
organization.
And also bill amending Secs. and II of
Chap. ID of the Session Laws of 1863. :
The report was adopted.
:. MI NOIflNG, from the Committee on Pub
TIC LANDS reported back the bill appropriatinp
swamp lands to certain educational and char
liable institutions, with an amendment and
recommended the passage of the bill "a amend.
ed: The report was adopted.
MI. Baxter from the judiciary Committee
reported back the bill amending section of
cnaPter 10, OF Session Laws of 1860, relating
10 county Commissioners, with an amendment
ANA recommended the passage of the same
as amended e"''
ALSO OIL amending the act incorporating
the cannon Falls Manufacturing COMPANY with
Recommendation that it pass. p =,
ALSO bill amending secs. 5 and 6 of chan. 6O
OF the Public Statutes relating to the time of
the commencement of actions recommending
its passage.
Report adopted
MI. RICE from the Committee on Railroads
reported back the bill authorizing the Cover,
nor 70 release the title of the State to certain
public lands erroneously certified to the State
VIA amenaments, recommending it's passage
Also g; =. 49, the bill accepting the gran, of
Laaos ~ si0 W the construction of the Railroad
from y Paul to Lake Superior with rscom
mendation that it pass
Report adopted. ..f
Inc senate concurred In the House resolu.
uon Tor the appointment of Joint committee
70 examine the securities deposited with the
state Auditor, by banks and banking associa.
uons ana 70 examine the Treasurers aceounts.
&C Messrs. Rice, Wilson, Miller, McKusick
and Cameron were appointed on 'the Dart Of
| the Senate. - = - "-, pN'' VI
HOUSE BILLS READ THE FrKsr TIME.
A bill establishing, changing and vacatinp
County Roads. Referred to the Committee on
Internal improvements.
a OIL 70 AID the Southern Minnesota Railroad
IN the construction Of q branch road westward.
~ through Southern Minnesota. Referred q
the Committee on Railroads. - -
| bill authorizing the Supervisors of Chan.
nasean, carver County, TO levy tax to re-
oeem ponds Issued for volunteers in 1864,
a bill providing for special tax for 9
bridge across Root River, at Rushford. Re
ferred to the Committee on Internal Improve
ments. 4 - - =
A bill amending the immigration act passed