Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-02-25
THE SENATE.

The Senate convened last evening after an
adjournment of two days, and the Senators
appeared refreshed and good as the
result of their vacation. Nearly a full at
tendance were present in their seats, and
business was dispatched with promptness
and with but little discussion. About q
dozen bills were introduced, and as many
more put upon their final passage. A long
list of bills was considered in committee of
the whole, and disposed of according to their
presumed merits. This leaves the tables en-
tirely clear, and everything in good condi-
ton for the anticipated rush of business in
cident to the approaching close of the
session. condition of things upon which
the Senate and its officers are to be con-
graduated.
Routine Report.
Sc nate met at 7:3O P. M. Reading of the
scriptures and prayer by Rev. E. R. Lathrop,
of Zumbrota. :
BILLS INTRODUCED.
BY Senator D. Buck-Prohibiting combina-
tons by railroad corporations in carrying
freights.
BY Senator Page-To amend the constitu-
ton and provide for the disposal of State
swamp lands and the expenditure of the
moneys arising from that sale. The bill pro-
vides for a constitutional amendment. sub
stanially the same as is provided for the dispo-
sition and safety in the hands of tho people of
the 500, 600 acres of internal improvement lands,
that is that the swamp lands inurlng to the
State by act OF Congress, not hitherto disposed
of or which may be hereafter recovered, shall,
if approved by the people, enjoy the same
status as the internal improvement lands at
this time.
By Senator II. B. Wilson-To enable the CITY
Of Red Wing to subscribe for capital stock of
the Minnesota Central railway.
By Senator G. D. Gilfllan-To amend the
general school laws of the State, relating to
public schools in the city of st. Paul. Passed
under suspended rules.
By Senator E. NJ. Wilson-To confirm the
grant Of the city of Minneapolis to the Min
neapolis Street Railway company. Passed
under suspended rules.
By Senator MISUNDERSTANDING to the in
dependent school district of st. Cloud. Passed
under suspended rules.
BY Senator Simmons-To reimburse the
the trial of Justus A. Wilson for the murder of
Patrick Egan.
BY Senator Castle-To authorize the board of
education Of the city of saltwater to issue
bonds. Passed under suspended rules.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Senator G. D. Gilfllan, to whom was referred
the bill authorizing the issue of bonds to the
city of st. Paul to the amount of 5000 for
the erection of high school building, reported
the same back with an amendment reducing
the amount to $4,000.
PASSED UNDER SUSPENDED RULES.
Senator G.. D. Gilfllan, from the Ramsey
county delegation, to whom was referred the
House bill relating to the clerk of the board
of public works and the city treasurer, report
ed the same back, with the recommendation
that it pass. Passed under suspended rules.
To amend the charter of the village of Morris.
To authorize the board of education of the
city Of st. Paul to issue $50, 900 in bonds for
the purpose Of erecting a high school building.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
Amending the general statutes relating tc
county commissioners.
To provide for the collection of taxes fol
1878.
To authorize the city of Austin to aid in the
construction Of railroads by an issue of bonds.
10 authorize the commissioners of Meekel
county to abate certain taxes.
Providing for the binding of the census re
turns.
To amend the statutes of 1874 relating t.
the condemnation of land by railroads.
To detach the county of Murray from Cot
tonwood county and organize the same for ju
dicial purposes.
SENATE BILL LOST.
To remove the county seat of Lincoln county
from Marshfeld to Morse. Yeas, 6; nays, rs.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
To amend the charter of Rush City, Chisage
county.
To establish the county of Candy and to To-
cate the county seat.
IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,
Senator II. B. Wilson in the chair, a large mum
Der of bills were taken under consideration
and disposed of in various ways.
Committee rose and Senate adjourned.