The Worthington advance., 1878-01-31
MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.
wentieth An nualSessicn,

person to carry the mail to and from the post
office at compensation of $2.0O per day, was
defeated, and reconsidcred and laid on the
table. Several bills were introduced amend
ing the general statutes, and others of local
character passed. Senator Donnelly intro
duccd bill creating two new State Offices
one Of Commissioner of Agriculture, Rail-
roads and Forestry,and the other an Inspector
Of Grain Weights and Measures. A large
communication of the superintendent of pub
the text book contractor, was read and with
that Of Mr.. Merrill, referred to the special
committee on text books.
HOUSE, Jan. 22.--Mr Sanborn present
cd u long petition Of citizens of Mower county,
relating to certain acts and proceedings of
Judge Sherman Page, and praying for his i'm
peachnent. On motion of Mr.. Sanborn the
tee for investigation, with power to send for
persons and papers. Two thousand copies of
the Governors message in English, and one
thousand each in German, French, Nor
wegian and Swedc were ordered printed
for the use Of the House. Mr.. Lien intro
duccd joint resolution mcmorializing Con-
grcss to amend the laws relating to the grow
ing Of timber on the western prairics. Mr.
Mills, of Carver, introduced bill providing
for the completion and coditcation of the
statutes, and appointing Geo. B. Young, with
such others as he may name to assist him as
sucn cOQnyefs
SENATE, Jan. ga claim was present
ed by MIR. Iceberg, an ex-soldier Of the Fourth
Minnesota, for $19O0O, for property destroyed
by troops during the Indian outbreak of 1862.
Bills were presented to borrow $25O,OOO for
the purchase of seed grain; amending the
school text book law; TO provide for execution
of wills; to amend the charter of the village of
Wyk0tf: appropriating $152.02 to John Shre-
der for services as clerk Of the board of immi-
grafton, and appropriating $4,000 for the sup
port of Soldiers orphans.
HOUSE, Jan. 23-The bill relating to
the extension of time for building the Hastings
mittec consisting of Messrs. Anderson, Edison,
Levi, Stone and Bowler. The regular routine
OF business was pursued and closed at noon.
SENATE, Jan. -Mr.D Donnelly occupied
about an hour and a half in speech against
resumption of specie payments. Three new
bills were introduced. Memorial to congress
for an extension Of the time for building the
Northern Pacific railroad; to repeal the laws
Of 1877 relating to the redemption Of lands
money due the State by grasshopper pur-
chasers of State lands; for Minnesota repre-
| sentation at Paris; and for amending the CITY
charter of Austin. Mr.. Bonniwell's bill for
| allowing the commissioners of Mcleod coun-
| ty to compromise with the suretics of the de-
COuuCJ IItaSuICE Vi LiluG county was
passed. The senate passed the bill allowing
teachers Institutes to be held in public school
buildings; also to amend the charter of the
city Of Rochester; to authorize the board OF
education of Duluth to use certain funds; to
pay the state prison expenses of last year
also the house bill amending the charter OF
Plainview.
House, Jan. 24th.-The old railroad
bond question was brought up by the presenta.
te ton OF semmqnications from parties holding
bonds who asked relief, by Mr.. Rice. Mr..
Kinds gave notice of bill, ''for the recovery
| and destruction of what are known as the
Minnesota railroad bonds" A resolution by
Mr.. Mills, resolving that the legislation relat-
ing to railroads, be revised so as to equaize the
rates of carrying freight and passengers
| The resolution was adopted 50 ayes to 2 nays.
sion to prepare an exhibit of Minnesota pro
ductions at Paris. The senate joint resolution
memOrializing congress for an extension of
the time of building the Northern Pacific rail-
! road, was passed, as was !also bill of the
same nature introduced by Mr.. Felker
SENATE, Jan. 25th.-The Senate en-
dcavored to make up its mind as to whether it
is better to forcclose mortgages by action or by
advertisement, but after an hours debate q test
VOW was post poncd until next week. The
judiciary committee is instructed to inquire
whether the salaries Of the district Judges
ought not to be increased. The following are
the new bills Of the day: To reimburse Cover.
nor Pillsbury to the amount of $21350, the
amount expended for coal tar last summer.
To remove the county scat of Lincoln county
from Marshfeld to Morse TO lower lake in
Pope county. Amending the law relating to
the payment of debts and legacies Of deceased
| persons.
| House, Jan. 25.-Mr. Chamberlain
tried to take short cut for admission to the
bar, but he failed. The house puts it's foot on