Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-05
ROutilae Report.

ROutine Report.
Called to order at 10 a. m. by the speak
er. Devotional exercises by the chaplain
and reading of journal.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION.
r. W. Jacklin, Democrat, LIE Sueur, sent
up and had read communication explain
ing that he was unable to be present Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday of the pres
ent week, By the existing storm, thereby pre-
venting his voting for United States sena-
tor, and that had he been present he should
have voted for Hon. d. M. Sabin. At his
request the communication was made part
of the record.
MORE CLERKS.
A resolution introduced by Mr.. Collins
was adopted authorizing the appointment
of clerk each for the finance and rail
road committees.
Mr.. Gregory announced a reception by
the chamber of commerce and citizens of
Saltwater, at the Opera house, that city,
Monday afternoon. and extended an invi
tation to the members and clerks OF the
house to attend, special train leaving st.
Paul at 2 o'clock being secured for the
trip. On motion of Mr.. Child, of Jack
son, the invitation was accepted.
NEW BILLS.
By Mr.. Dyar, of Olmsted-To amend
the general statues of 1878, relating to
cartways, roads and bridges.
By NJ. Van Dyke-To reimburse the
county Of Douglas for the extraordina-
ry expenses incurred in suppressing the
sntell-pox. 1t appropriates 500.
By Mr.. Baker, accompanied by petition
Authorizing the commissioners of the
county of Norman to issue bonds in $10,-
900 to pay existing Indebtedness. Passed
under suspension of the rules.
By Mr.. Cole-Appropriating 5000 for
the expenses of the lunacy commissioners
for the years 1881-23.
By Mr.. Sampson-Appropriating $1,000
for bridge across the Minnesota river,
between the counties of Chippewa and Lac
qui Parll.
BY Mr.. Wells-Authorizing the commits
sioners of Big Stone county to issue bonds
to fund its floating debt; the bonds so is
sued not to exceed IN the aggregate $12,-
600. Passed under suspension Of the rules.
By Mr.. Merriam, of Ramsey-Amend
ing the general statutes of 1878, relating
to banks.
By Mr.. Greer-To change the boundary
of the Lanesboro school district, Fillmore
county. Passed under suspension of the
rules.
By Mr.. DilIy-To prevent the destruction
of fish in Prairie lake in Dakota county.
Passed under suspension of the rules.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
For the issue of bonds to fund the float
ing debt of Polk county
Relating to the punishment Of the crime
of larceny.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED.
Joint resolution appropriating $3.50 to
pay the claim of Gen. John 4. Sanborn for
services as agent of the state in prescott
ing claim against the United States to
successful termination.
Amending the general statutes of 1874
relating to insurance.
Amending the general statutes of 1873,
relating to lien dockets in United States
courts affecting real estate.
Authorizing the drainage of lake in
Douglas county.
In committee of the whole, Mr.. Cole in
the chair. Mr.. Collins moved that ten bills
on general orders, named, be rec
commended to pass. Mr.. Child,
of Jackson, objected, and upon vote the
motion of Mr.. Collins was lost.
There were eighteen bills on general or
ders, twelve of which were recommended
for passage without discussion, further
time asked to FIVE; and the others, the bill
proposing the death penalty for a carnal
assault upon child of ten years; referred
to the judiciary committee.
The only other bill actually antagonized
was that introduced by Mr.. Merriam to in
crease the contingent fund of the public
examiner for clerk hire, ETC., from $500 to
$500, which gave Mr.. Brown, of Mankato,
an opportunity to again call attention to
steady increase of officers and officers
salaries, and general extravaganza in the
of public funds.
When the committee rose, upon motion
of Mr.. Collins, adjourned to Tuesday, at IL
o'clock a. n.
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