Daily globe., 1879-02-13
THE ST. PAUL DAILY GLOBE

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cruelty as Terrence McDonough was treated
were not fit to be in charge of the States nm
tortunates, and that DR.. Bartlett was responsi-
pie for this cruelty, because he should have
known What was going on. He said that
Dr. BARTLETT was not qualified for the position he
occupies, and that it was due ito the dignity
M ana lnGegrlty OF the State that every officer Of
1ne asylum should be dismissed. He recon-
mended that the two asylums should he nnder
separate management, otherwise it would grow
INTO an autooracy, and this creature of legisla-
tive enactment would be wealthy and strong
enough to defy its creator, and dictate it's own
terms to the legislature.
- senator Rlce offered a substitute for Mr..
Powers resolutions:
ReS0lued, That it is the sense of tho sanoto
that the present trustees of the insane asylum
OF tnls State have been guilty of mismanage-
menu, and have been faithless to their trusts.
ana that tho best interests of the State impcri-
uVely demand the reorganization of the insane
asylum 30 that the management of said insti-
eutlon may be placed in the hands Of persons
IN Wh"m the people of the State have implicit
and unbounded confidence.
eenator Miller did not wish tho resolutions
10 pass until after the standing committees had
reported.
Senator Rice reviewed in lengthy address
tne crueltles practiced by the attendants, ia
Vorltlsm purchased by presents, and the gen
eral management of the asylum. He had no
doubt that the Governor would appoint new
board OF trustees that would be acceptable
senator u. Buck moved to postEone till 2:3O
o'clock on Tuesday next. Carried.
senator Doran said he desired to say few
words before the matter was postponed. He
OF disrespectful silence by sending the report
OF The committee without word of recon-
mendatlon as to what should be done, and con-
trasted the lnaction of Gov. Pillsbury with the
course taken by Gov. Davis in the McIlrath
case.
Senator J. B. Gil6llan-Well. what was done
about it?
Senator Doran-If there was nothing done
about az 1t 1t was no fault of the Governors. s..
Ihe whole sum and substance of the matter is
that the Governor is afraid to act.
Senator McCrea, of the standing committee
on insane asylum, explained that the commit
tee were not yet prepared to report on Rice's
reorganization bill, but that they would be by
Tuesday.
Recess till 8 o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
FIRST READING OF HOUSE BILLS.
Amending the special laws of 1867 incorpo-
rating the village of High Forest.
Amending the special laws of 1878 relating
to the running at large of cattle.
Amending the charter of tho city of Roches-
ter.
Authorizing the commissioners of Douglas
county to levy tax for the purpose of build
ing jail. Passed under suspended rules.
Amending the charter Of the city of Winona,
and authorizing the erection of workhouse.
Relating to the incorporation of the village
Of Morristown.
Amending the charter of the city of Owa-
tonna.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Amending the general statutes relating to the
encouragement of higher education.
Amending the general statutes relating to
the distribution of public documents.
Changing the boundaries Of certain school
districts in Scott county.
Detaching certain territory from school dis
tricts in Scott county.
Amending the laws of 1867 relating to pub
lie schools.
Amending the actof incorporation Of the vii
lage OF New Prague.
Repeating the act authorizing the commits
sloners of Carver county to fix the salaries of
county officers.
10 prevent the transportation Of game out of
the State
Amending the general laws of 1878 relating
to the preservation of game.
A COMMUNICATION FROM THE HOUSE
was received asking what had been done with
the House joint resolution relating to discrimi-
nation by railroads.
Senator G, F. Beck asked the President what
had been done with the resolution.
The President informed him that it had been
referred to the committee on railroads.
Senator G. F. Beck then moved that the
House communication be referred to that COM
mittee with instruction to report as soon as
possible. Carried.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Authorizing the city Of st. Paul to aid in
the construction of roads leading to said citv.
To change the time Of holding court in the
Third judicial district.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Senator Brown-To amend the general
statutes relating to the allowance of claims.
Also, amending the general statutes relating
to the disbursements of county funds.
Also, to change the name of Il. l.. Tobiason
to Lars Larson Brakken.
Also, to change the name of Darien in Stew
ems county to Darnen.
IN COMMITTEE OF TIE WHOLE,
Senator E. M. Wilson in the chair, the bill
proposing an amendment to the constitution
relative to the sale of intoxicating drinks was
considered.
Senator Powers approved of the general
spirit Of the bill, but he did not approve of the
clause confscating the property of persons
where Intoxicating liquors are sold unless they
were aware of the business carried OH.
Senator Buell. wanted to kave the bill laid
aside until it should have been printed
Senator Williams made neat little speech
in behalf of his bill, after which Mr.. Buells
motion was carried.
Committee rose and Senate adjourned.