CHAPTER 103. MEMORIAL OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF THE TERRI- To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the Your memorialists, the legislative assembly of the Territory of Dakota, would most respectfully represent, that the mail facilities afforded to the people of the Big Sioux valley are entirely insufficient to meet their wants; that the commercial and social interest of the people in that portion of the territory demand the establishment of a mail route, with weekly service on the same, from Elk point, via Brule creek, Calliope, Iowa, and Commerce city, to Sioux Falls city, Dakota Territory. Approved April 21, 1862. Route asked for, and benefits. W. JAYNE, Governor. MISCELLANEOUS. CHAPTER 104. [MEMORIAL] TO THE HONORABLE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, FOR A PORTION OF THE FUND APPROPRIATED BY CONGRESS TO ASSIST EMIGRANTS TO THE PACIFIC. The memorial of the legislative assembly of the Territory of Dakota respectfully represents : That parties are now being formed in the state of Minnesota for the purpose of organizing an expedition across the continent to the recent gold discoveries in Washington Terri Parties now forming. Part of appropriation asked for Dakota com Black hills. tory, known as the Salmon river gold mines, which are now attracting so much attention throughout the country, and already drawing great numbers to them from California, Oregon, and Pike's Peak. And further, that our own people in Southern Dakota, have pany to explore long contemplated an expedition westward, to a country as yet but little known except by the information gained from a few traders, trappers, and friendly Indians, who have invariably given it the brightest description, representing it as abounding in coal, iron, and gold. The presence of this latter mineral has been fully confirmed by Lieut. Warren, U. S. topographical engineer, in his report of 1857, of the Black hills. And further, your memorialists would represent that there is unity of action between those parties in Minnesota, who contemplate an expedition to the Salmon river gold mines, and the parties in Southern Dakota, who wish to explore the Black hills. That those parties from Minnesota go via Southern Dakota to the Black hills, from thence bearing northward through the Crow country, to Lieut. Mullen's wagon road pass, through the Rocky mountains and into the valleys of Snake and Salmon river. That parties from Southern Dakota wish to join and accompany them to the Black hills, and there make a satisfactory exploration of the country, of so much interest to every Dakotian, and gain that knowledge, by personal observation, so long desired, excited by the narrative of every returned adventurer. Your memorialists would most earnestly ask that, inasmuch as an expedition of this character must necessarily involve a great expense to all parties engaged in it, that a portion of the recent appropriation made by congress to assist emigrants to the Pacific, be set apart for the use of this expedition. And your memorialists, as in duty bound, will ever pray. Approved April 21, 1862. W. JAYNE, Governor. CHAPTER 105. JOINT MEMORIAL AND RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO A GEO- To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States in Congress assembled. vey necessary for Your memorialists, the legislative assembly of the Terri-Geological surtory of Dakota, respectfully represent, that a geological survey what purpose. should be made without delay. It is well known that extensive coal-fields underlay large portions of our Dakota plains and valleys, in places where timber is too scarce to admit of settlement, unless coal be procured for fuel. There are also valuable salt springs and salt lakes; and recent discoveries, by the American Fur Company, furnishes valuable proof that gold exists in dust and quartz, at the eastern base of the Black hills, in sufficient quantities to attract the attention of our government. Your memorialists believe that the time has arrived in our national affairs when the nation should turn her eyes for gold north of latitude 36° 30', and that a geological survey, by demonstrating the mineral wealth of this territory, would facilitate the settlement and sale of the public lands, by an industrious population, who would speedily develop the hidden resources of the North-West, which has hitherto been regarded as a barren waste. We, therefore, pray your honorable body to make a reasonable appropriation for a geological survey of this territory. Approved April 26, 1862. W. JAYNE, Governor. Tax to be retained from appropriation. CHAPTER 106. A MEMORIAL RELATIVE TO THE DIRECT TAX. To the Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives in Congress assembled. Your memorialists, the legislative assembly of the Territory of Dakota, respectfully request you to take out of the appropriation made by congress for legislative purposes for the Territory of Dakota, for the year ending June 30, 1862, the amount of tax due the United States government, from the Territory of Dakota, and your memorialists will ever pray, &c. Approved May 13, 1862. W. JAYNE, Governor. Enacting clause. Take effect, when. CHAPTER 107. JOINT RESOLUTION. Resolved by the Council and House of Representatives of the Territory of Dakota: 1. That hereafter the style of the heading of all laws of this territory shall be: "Be it enacted by the legislative assembly of the Territory of Dakota." 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately on its passage by the two houses. Approved March 29, 1862. W. JAYNE, Governor. CHAPTER 108. JOINT RESOLUTIONS RELATIVE TO THE REBELLION. Be [it] resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the Territory of Dakota: 1. That the rebellion existing in several of the states is without any adequate or just cause; that it was devised, organized, and armed for the disruption of the Union, the destruction of the government, and the abridgment or overthrow of the liberties of the people. Cause of rebellion. the war. 2. That the present war is prosecuted for the integrity of Prosecution of the union, the preservation of the constitution, and the supremacy of the government; and that the plain, simple, stern alternative is now presented to the people of crushing out treason, or yielding the national existence. advisers sus 3. That we fully indorse the policy of the administration President and in every particular; that we have the utmost confidence in tained. the wisdom, patriotism, and ability of the president and his constitutional advisers, and that as the great work of their administration is the suppression of the rebellion and the salvation of the country, that the administration deserves and ought to receive the cordial and earnest support of every true and patriotic citizen. ommended. 4. That the people demand and have a right to expect in Economy recthis extraordinary emergency, a system of most rigid economy and accountability in the public expenditures, in all departments of the national and territorial governments. rial officers commended. 5. That this territorial administration, by the faithful dis-Acts of territocharge of their duties in raising for the service of the general government all the troops required by the secretary of war, have placed the territory among the foremost of the territories of the Union, and are entitled to receive the highest commendation from every citizen. Thanks to sol 6. That we tender to all those noble patriots, whether na- diers. tive or foreign born, who are now battling for the maintenance of the constitution of the United States, the supremacy of the laws, and the preservation of the Union, our heartfelt thanks for their patriotic sacrifices. May their services ever be remembered only to be honored, and we wish them a happy and speedy |