Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-01-28
THE LEGISLATURE
Bill to Restore the Death Pcnalty-Look-
ing Little Out After the Swamp Lands.
THE HOUSE.

When the clock in the hall of tho House
of Representatives pointed to the witching
hour of $3.50 o'clock yesterday afternoon
the clock is seven minutes fast--the mem
bers present we're called to order by Mr.. w.
M. Campbell, who modestly claimed their
attention to the words of the chaplain.
Speaker Gilman not appearing after the roll
call, which showed only quorum present,
MIR. Campbell stuck to the chair, and Off
ciated very acceptably. The result was that
the business was rushed through in good
order and right speedily till general orders,
when, owing to the small number present, it
was deemed expedient to adjourn.
was joint resolution by Mr.. Jones direct
ing the judiciary committees to inquire as to
the condition of the swamp and overlooked
lands of the State and report as to whether
a sufficient amount could not be realized
from those lands remaining to the credit Of
the State to build respectable capitol build
ing. The resolution went through booming.
MIR. McCracken also offered bill restoring
the death penalty for murder in the first
degree, and judging from the significant
mods exchanged during its reading, there
will be strong vote in favor of it's adoption.
Routine Report.
The House was called to order at $3.50 P. NJ.
Monday, W. M. Campbell, Speaker pro tenn,
in the chair.
After prayer the roll call showed but fifty
four members present-a bare quorum.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. M. Anderson presented petition from
the people Of Fergus Falls asking that the
wheat tester be abolished. Referred.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Jones offered Joint resolution directing
the Judiciary committees of the Senate and
House to inquire into the legislation affecting
the swamp and overfowed lands of the State,
with a view to disposing of that which still be-
longs to the State, the proceeds to be used for
the erection of a new capitol building.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. Mead-In relation to executions on
judgments obtained out of the State.
By Mr.. Shanks-To appropriate money to
build a bridge across Elm creek, Martin county.
By Mr.. Bertrand-To appropriate money to
persons who have complied with the act relat-
ing to tree planting.
By Mr.. McCracken-To amend the law relat-
murder in the first degree,
By Mr.. Donohue-To locate q State road in
Sibley county.
By Mr.. James Smith, Jr.--To authorize the
st. Paul 4 Duluth railroad to condemn prop.
erty the same as other public corporations.
Also to legalize the record of certain certif-
Gates.
Also to amend the law relating to corpora
tions, permitting them to use such parts of
public streets, roadways and navigable streams
as may be necessary for their purpose and pre-
scribing the manner Of procedure.
By Mr.. Bissell-To appropriate money to
build a bridge across Sank river, Stearns
county.
BY Mr.. Hicks-Relating to actions concern
ing real property.
THE STATE PRISON.
The Senate amendments to the joint resolu-
ton relative to the investigation of the State
prison were received. and on motion of Mr..
Donohue the amendments were concurred in
and the resolution adopted.
SENATE BILLS READ.
Senate bills were read to repeal the act pro-
hibiting the killing of deer in Houston county
authorizing the construction Of mill dam in
Morrison county; protecting fish in Wright
county; and authorizing independent district
No. n, in Mower county, to issue bonds. Ad-
iourned.