Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-17
the expression of the real sentiments of the

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peoples and
WngREAs, 1t is alleged that in the pend
ing senatorial election certain members of
this legislature have been improperly and
cerruptly influenced by promises of money.
public office, or other valuable consider
ations. for certain candidate for United
States senator,-now therefore;
Resolved, That special corrmittee of
seven senators be appointed by the presid-
ing officer, whose duty it shall be t. thor
oughly investigate such charges in this re-
gard. as may be brought before them,
with power to compel the attendance of
witnesses, and send for persons and
papers.
Adopted.
By Senator Peck-To amend the general
statutes relating to mandamus.
By Senator Crosby-To amend the char
ter of the village of Worthington.
By Senator BilIson-To amend articles
of incorporation of religious and educa-
tional societies.
By Senator Billson-Memorial to con-
gress asking appropriation for the I'M
provement of the harbor of Duluth.
Passed under suspended rules.
THE UNITED STATES sENAToRsHIP.
At u o'clock noon, the hour fixed by
law for the senate to vote for candidates
for United States senator, Senator Z. u.
Gilfillan moved that that order be taken
up. Agreed to.
Senator G. D. Gilfllan then moved that
the roll be called, which was done, and all
the senators responded to their names.
Thereupon Senator G. D. Gilfllan nomi-
mated Hon. VIM. Window as suitable per-
son for United States senator for the en-
suing six years.
Senator Castle inquired if senator's
would be allowed to explain their votes
during the calling of the roll.
President Gilman said that he should
decide that the senators could explain their
votes.
Senator Hollister nominated Hon. M. Il.
Dunnell for United States senator.
Senator OBrien nominated Hon. @. K.
Davis.
Senator Buchanan nominated Hon. G. +.
Kindred and made a neat speech eulogistic
of that gentleman.
Senator Castle nominated Judge Wilson,
and said that he regretted that the gentle
men making the first nominations had not
seen fit to speak a good word for their
candidates, as he desired to make some re-
marks concerning the fitness of Judge
Wilson for the Office of United States SEN
ator and of his valuable public services
heretofore.
The president said that he desired to
correct what might be an erroneous i'm
preston. 1t would be proper to eulogize
candidates at the time of their nomination,
and it would be proper to explain any I'M
usual circumstance bearing upon the vote
of any senator during the taking of the
vote, but that he should rule it out of Or
der to make speech extolling the virtues
of candidates during the taking of the
vote.
Senator Houlton said he came to the
capitol this winter to do his duty accord
ing tothe light of his own conscience and
for the best interests of the people of the
state. He had been to no caucuses and
was under no pledges to anyone. 1t was
much more difficult for him to occupy this
independent position than he had antlci-
pated. He had been counted by the
friends of Mr.. Window, but he did not
think the best interests of the state re-
ouired that gentleman's election, and that
he should vote for an honored member of
the senate to-day and IN the future ne
should vote for such persons as seemed to
him fittest.
Senator Blake, in a few we'll chosen re-
marks, nominated Hon. Gordon E. Cole.
Senator Hickman seconded the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Dunnell and extolled him as
the friend of the frontiersman and poor
man everywhere.
Senator Peterson nominated Governor
Hubbard.
Senator Clark, by way of explanation,
said he Occupied a perfectly independent
position with regard to candidates. He
was unpledged and unbound by caucus &C
ton. He came to the capitol entirely
friendly to all the candidates, but that in
looking up the records of prominent can
didates he had concluded that he could not
support Mr.. Window, and to-day he should
vote for Mr.. Cole.
The roll was then called and those who
voted for William Window were: