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The Dakotas Joint Committee for the Division of Property began on July 16, 1889 and dissolved on July 31, 1889. It allowed for delegates from both the North and South Conventions to meet in Bismarck and negotiate the splitting of the Territory of Dakota.
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Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: E. W. Camp, of Stutsman County, Chairman Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] Alexander Griggs of Grand Forks Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] John W. Scott of Barnes Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] B. F. Spalding of Cass Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] W. E. Purcell of Richland Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] Andrew Sandager of Random Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] Harvey Harris of Burleigh Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] A. G. Kellam of Brule County, chairman Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] V. T. McGillycuddy of Pennington Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] Henry Neill of Grant Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] E. W. Caldwell of Minnehaha Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] William Elliot of Turner Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] Charles H. Price of Hyde Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the South Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: [...] S. F. Brott of Brown Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Joint Commission, consisting of the following members of the North Dakota Constitutional Convention, to-wit: E. W. Camp, of Stutsman County, chairman; Alexander Griggs of Grand Forks, John W. Scott of Barnes, B. F. Spalding of Cass, W. E. Purcell... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-16 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, we appear to be all here of each Commission, and at the suggestion of Mr. CAMP, the chairman of the North Dakota Commission, I will call the Joint Commission to order, and suggest that if any organization is necessary, different... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Elect Mr. Kellam as Chairman of the Joint Commission for the Day Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen, you have heard the motion that Major KELLAM act as temporary chairman of the Commission. All those in favor of that motion say aye; opposed no. The ayes have it and the motion prevails. Major KELLAM is elected the temporary... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen, you have heard the motion that Major KELLAM act as temporary chairman of the Commission. All those in favor of that motion say aye; opposed no. The ayes have it and the motion prevails. Major KELLAM is elected the temporary... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Have the Secretaries of the the Respective Commission to Keep Joint Records of the Proceedings Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Elect Mr. Sandager as one of the Secretaries of the Joint Commission Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved that Mr. SANDAGER be elected one of the Secretaries of this Joint Commission. As many as would favor this motion will please say aye; those of the contrary opinion, say no. The motion prevails, and... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved that Mr. SANDAGER be elected one of the Secretaries of this Joint Commission. As many as would favor this motion will please say aye; those of the contrary opinion, say no. The motion prevails, and... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Elect Mr. McGillycuddy as one of the Secretaries of the Joint Commission Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. That is chief secretary of each Commission? Mr. CALDWELL. Yes, if that will be satisfactory to the gentlemen of the Commission. Mr. ELLIOTT. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I second the motion. Mr. GRIGGS. I don’t understand. Mi. CALDWELL. At the time the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. Before that goes to a vote, Mr. CHAIRMAN, I will suggest that I am not a very rapid writer, and you had better have a better writer. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved and seconded that Dr. MCGILLICUDDY be elected one of the Secrtaries of the Joint Commission. Those who would favor the motion say aye; those opposed, no. The motion prevails, and Dr. MCGILLYCUDDY is... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion that a Majority in Both Constituents of the Commission Must be Secured in Order for Any Proposition to Carry Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. It might be well to amend that so as to cover any disagreement. Mr. PURCELL. Would it not be well, on all questions, to have a vote so as to show that it received the sanction of the Commission, recorded to show that a majority was... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Have Mr. Caldwell's Motion in Writing Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL reduced his motion to writing [...] Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Requisite Majority Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, you have heard the motion, the adoption of which Mr. CALDWELL moves. Are you ready for the question? As many of you as are of the opinion that the motion prevail will say aye; those opposed say no. The ayes have it,... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion that No One Shall be Present at Meetings of the Joint Commission Except Members, Clerks and Stenographers, and Guests Invited by a Majority Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion that No One Shall be Present at Meetings of the Joint Commission Except Members, Clerks and Stenographers, and Guests Invited by a Majority, Including Such Witnesses as Either Side May Deem Necessary to Call Before this Commission Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for a Roll Call Vote Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to have the Motion to be Reduced to Writing Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The motion was reduced to writing by Mr. PRICE [...] Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Attendance of Joint Commission Meetings Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. And I want to state again, my only object in introducing this resolution is this: this is merely a matter of business to us, and I think if we are left alone to do it, we can do this work expeditiously and avoid delay—that is the only object... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, the question is upon the adoption of the resolution offered by Mr. PRICE. Are you ready for the question? The Clerk will call the roll. Upon a call of the roll the members voted as follows: Messrs. Camp, Harris,... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, you have heard the motion. Are you ready for the question? Mr. SCOTT. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I am not so sure that motion should prevail. It may be necessary in our deliberations to call in some person as a witness in order... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: With the understanding, of course, that after the information which it is desired to procure from the witness, that the witness would of course withdraw. Mr. HARRIS. Certainly. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. CHAIRMAN: It seems to me if we... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on Permissible Witnesses Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Camp's Resolution: Mr. Spalding's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, is there a second to the amendment? If not, the question is upon the adoption of the original motion. Are you ready for the question? DELEGATES: “Question; question!” [Editor's Note: Mr. Spalding's amendment was... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Clerk will call the roll. Upon a call of the roll the following members voted yea: Messrs. Camp, Griggs, Harris, Purcell, Sandager, Scott and Spalding, of the North Dakota Commission; Messrs. Brott, Caldwell, Elliott, Kellam, McGillycuddy, Neill... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Camp's Resolution on the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Postpone Consideration of Mr. Camp's Resolution Until the Next Session Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The CHAIRMAN of the Joint Commission: Mr. PRICE moves that this motion of Mr. CAMP be made a special order for the next meeting, at the opening of the session. As many as are in favor of the motion will say aye; contrary, no. The motion prevails, and... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Meet at 10 o'clock in the Morning Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Meet After the Adjournment of the Convention in the Same Room at 3.30 pm Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved and seconded that Dr. MCGILLICUDDY be elected one of the Secretaries of the Joint Commission. Those who would favor the motion say aye; those opposed, no. The motion prevails, and Dr. MCGILLYCUDDY is... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved that the Chairmanship of the Joint Commission alternate from day to day between the respective Chairmen of the North and South Dakota Commission. As many as are of the opinion that this motion... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved that the Chairmanship of the Joint Commission alternate from day to day between the respective Chairmen of the North and South Dakota Commission. As many as are of the opinion that this motion... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-17 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Wednesday, July 17, 1889. The Commission met at 2:30 p. m., Mr. CAMP in the chair. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Select Two Assistant Secretaries Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Which motion was carried. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Nominate W. G. Hayden as Assistant Secretary Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Nominate L. M. McClaren as Assistant Secretary Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
W. G. HAYDEN was nominated by the North Dakota Commission and L. M. MCCLAREN by the South Dakota Commission, and both were elected. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
W. G. HAYDEN was nominated by the North Dakota Commission and L. M. MCCLAREN by the South Dakota Commission, and both were elected. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution to Communicate any Agreement upon Public Records of the Territory to the Respective Conventions Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Lay Caldwell's Resolution on the Table Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Upon motion of Mr. PURCELL, the resolution was laid on the table. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Informal Discussion on the Division of the Territory, Public Institutions, and Bonds Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-17 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The motion was seconded and carried. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Order of Business: Unfinished Business Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
[Editor's Note: The Commission subsequently votes on Mr. Camp's resolution, showing that the call to consider this resolution was adopted.] Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-19 Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Friday, July 19, 1889. Commission met at 5 o’clock p. m., Mr. SPALDING in the Chair. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Order of Business Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. In your balance did you take into consideration the $10,000 spoken of? Mr. HAYDEN. No, we did not. But that $10,000 has never been used. Mr. PURCELL. Anything in relation to the $12,000? Mr. HAYDEN. No, we have not had time to examine;... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Resolution Regarding the Assuming of Debts of the Territory Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. Any further remarks? If not the Clerk will call the roll. All those in favor of the resolution will answer aye; those opposed, no. Camp, absent; Harris, no; Purcell, no; Sandager, no; Scott, no; Spalding, no; Kellam, no; for the reason... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee of Four on the Settlement of Public Buildings Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Statement of Amount of Bonds Issued for Each, Premium, Report of Unexpended Balances, etc. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Debts of the Territory Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Before the motion is put I want to say a word very carefully in behalf of our own Commission. Two or three thoughts have occurred to me with reference to facilitating our work. We know we have been getting along slowly. We, of course, have... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-18 Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Which motion prevailed and the Commission adjourned. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-20 Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Saturday, July 20, 1880. Commission met at 10:40 o’clock a. m. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All members present except Messrs. GRIGGS, SPALDING and CAMP. All South Dakota members present. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM in the chair. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Friday, July 19, 1889. Commission met at 5 o’clock p. m., Mr. SPALDING in the Chair. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. As I understand, that is the same in effect, we have under consideration. Mr. CALDWELL. I thought I would formulate something and then let others be also considering. Mr. PURCELL. I do not think that at present we of the North are prepared... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 1 p.m. Tomorrow Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. Adjourned until to-morrow at 1 o'clock, July 19th. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM I think you will begin to see that if it is a possible thing you ought to give us more time. It was 4:30 this afternoon and we have not been in session two hours. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 10 a. m. Tomorrow: 1889-07-19 Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. Those in favor of the motion will say aye. The motion is carried and we adjourn to meet at 10 o’clock, July 20th. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-18 Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 2:30 p. m., Mr. CAMP in the chair. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. I was going to say I simply introduced this resolution for the purpose of bringing the matter before the Commission, and if there are any suggestions in the way of amendment or anything like that, it would be a proper proceeding, of... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. Is it not proper that we should do that? We don’t want any question to arise. We don’t want any question to arise but what North Dakota will pay half. Mr. NEILL. This is the point, whether we are going to make any disposition of these... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. I am not in favor for the reason above stated. I don’t believe we are ripe for that yet. I don’t believe we can draw up a resolution that will be carried, at the present time. I think it would only be labor for nothing, until such a time as... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Thursday, July 18, 1889. The Commission was called to order at 3:30 p. m. A. G. KELLAM in the chair. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
A. G. KELLAM in the chair. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Owing to an error, which I had no opportunity for knowing, there was a very large bull in the figuring I stated to the Commission yesterday. I stated here yesterday that there had been paid for South Dakota institutions, for instance, on... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Informal Discussion on Unadjusted Claims and the Transcribing of the Records Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Neill's Resolution on the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. I would say there is upon the Files of this Commission a resolution covering this matter which is upon the table for consideration. Mr. NEILL. This is simply whether we are going to do anything with the records or not. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read Camp's Resolution on the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Clerk read the resolution as follows: Resolved, That any agreement hereafter arrived at by this Commission relative to the records of the Territory of Dakota shall be reported by the committees from North and South Dakota to their respective... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. Mr. Hayden, in making up your report upon the indebtedness of North Dakota, how much did you figure the bonded indebtedness of this building? The Capitol. Mr. HAYDEN. We figured in those warrants at the face of them. Mr. PURCELL. Is it not... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Amendment Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Substitute to the Resolution Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE read as follows. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Joint Commission that the Commission should make disposition of the records, archives and books of the Territory, as provided in section six of the Enabling Act; that they determine what... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Until 2 p.m. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Kellam's Resolution on the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Offer the Original Resolution Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. That it be made a part of the Schedule and Ordinance? Mr. KELLAM. That such agreement adopt the resolution of Mr. CAMP, and shall be reported by the committees from North and South Dakota to their respective Conventions, with the... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Mr. NEILL’S resolution says we shall make disposition. Mr. NEILL. I don’t care for my resolution. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee of Three to Create a Resolution on the Public Records of the Territory Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. And that the Chairman be on the committee. Mr. ELLIOTT. I agree to that. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. As many as are of the opinion this motion should prevail, say aye; opposed, no. The motion is carried. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP offered the following: “Any agreement hereafter arrived at by this Commission relative to the records of the Territory of Dakota shall be reported by the committees from North and South Dakota to their respective Conventions with the... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, this Committee, the appointment of which is imposed upon the chair. Have you any suggestions? Mr. PURCELL. We suggest Mr. SCOTT on our side. Mr. ELLIOTT. I think we had better appoint two on our side. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. Might... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-20 Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The motion is seconded and carried, and Commission adjourns. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-22 Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Monday, July 22, 1889. The Commission met at 10 o’clock a. m. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All the members of South Dakota Commission present; Messrs. Spalding, Camp, Griggs and Scott of the North Dakota Commission absent. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
In the absence of Mr. Camp, Mr. Harris takes the Chair. Monday July 1889Committee: Special Committee on the Public Records of the Territory
Mr. KELLAM. In view of the last expression from Mr. CALDWELL, the chair will appoint Mr. CALDWELL [Editor's Note: Appendix B does not list Mr. Caldwell as a member of this special committee. However, due to the Journal of Proceeding's conflicting... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Informal Discussion on the Meeting Time of the Commission Saturday July 1889Committee: Special Committee on the Public Records of the Territory
Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. I suppose it was agreed upon that each section should bear half the expense. Mr. CALDWELL. That is to be arranged in the recommendation to the respective Conventions. Mr. PRICE. That is all right—so it is understood. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. There is no quorum on the other side, but I presume there is no objection. Mr. HARRIS. I think that will be satisfactory to everybody. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Informal Discussion on Various Matters Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 2 p.m.: 1889-07-22 Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
After discussion the Commission adjourned to meet at 2 o’clock p. m. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order at 2 p.m.: 1889-07-22 Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Commission called to order at 2 o’clock p. m., by Mr. CAMP. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Commission called to order at 2 o’clock p. m., by Mr. CAMP. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All South Dakota members were present. All of the North Dakota Commission were present except Mr. GRIGGS. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Order of Business Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP [...] The Secretary will please call the roll. Mr. HAYDEN called the roll. All South Dakota members present. Mr. GRIGGS of the North Dakota Commission was absent. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion, gentlemen. The roll will be called. The roll was called and all members voted aye, except Mr. GRIGGS, who was absent. Mr. CAMP. Under the rule the resolution is adopted. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee of Two on the Division of Records Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. And what is necessary to be transcribed? Mr. PRICE. Yes. Mr. CAMP. In carrying out this resolution? Mr. PRICE. Yes, sir, and the cost of the same. Motion is seconded. Mr. SCOTT. Would it not be better to make it a committee of two from... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution to Appoint a Committee of Two on the Transcription of the Record Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion. Are there any remarks? If not, the Secretary will call the roll. All members present voted in the affirmative. Mr. GRIGGS was absent. Mr. CAMP. Under the rule the motion is carried. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Under the rule the motion is carried. I will appoint as that committee, from South Dakota, Mr. CALDWELL, and from North Dakota, Mr. HARRIS. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Under the rule the motion is carried. I will appoint as that committee, from South Dakota, Mr. CALDWELL, and from North Dakota, Mr. HARRIS. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Resolved, That a committee of two, one from each Commission, be appointed to examine and report to the Joint Commission what books and records it will be necessary to transcribe, and to also report the probable expense of the same. [...] Mr. CAMP.... Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Resolved, That a committee of two, one from each Commission, be appointed to examine and report to the Joint Commission what books and records it will be necessary to transcribe, and to also report the probable expense of the same. [...] Mr. CAMP.... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Excuse Mr. Harris and Mr. Caldwell Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You are excused. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Dispose of the Record as to the Possession of the Original and the Copies Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. I second that motion. I can speak for myself, and say, as far as I am personally concerned, I don’t care how these records are divided, whether South or North Dakota has the transcribed records. I should be perfectly willing to cast lots to... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution to Now Determine as to Who Shall Have the Copies of the Public Records and Who the Originals Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Lay the Resolution on the Table Until the Committee Examines the Records Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard Mr. CALDWELL’S motion, the Clerk will call the roll. The roll was called and those voting in the affirmative were: North Dakota—Messrs. Camp, Harris, Purcell, Sandager, Spalding—5. South Dakota—Brott, Caldwell, Elliott,... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard Major KELLAM’S motion. If there are no remarks the Secretary will call the roll. The roll was called, and all members voted in the affirmative. Mr. CAMP. The motion is carried. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SCOTT and Mr. KELLAM will comprise the Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SCOTT and Mr. KELLAM will comprise the Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Public Library
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SCOTT and Mr. KELLAM will comprise the Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Public Library
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SCOTT and Mr. KELLAM will comprise the Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Order of Business: Question on a Committee on Loose Property Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee of Two on Militia Property Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. BROTT. Why not have it include the other property? Mr. CAMP. I think, perhaps, they would have a good deal to do to find out just what property belongs to the malitia [sic], and that would be sufficient for them. The Secretary will call the... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion; are there any remarks? Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. I would like to ask Mr. SCOTT if that provides for disposition of all the records. Mr. SCOTT. That is intended. I take it for granted South Dakota should have such records as... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee to Examine the Public Library and Public Documents and Report their Condition and Value Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. NEILL. The Secretary of State? Mr. KELLAM. Yes. Mr. CALDWELL. He is the Librarian. Mr. KELLAM. I don’t make it as a motion, but as a suggestion to see whether any gentleman has any different views of the easiest way to get at that matter. Mr. CAMP.... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. I suppose there is some property belonging to the militia. Mr. CALDWELL. It might be in the Adjutant General’s report. There is some little property connected with these headquarters—such as Railway Commission, Commissioner of Immigration,... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. If there is no objection we will vote viva voca [sic], and roll call will be suspended. Those in favor of the motion will say aye; those opposed, no. The motion is carried unanimously. I will appoint Mr. SANDAGER and Mr. MCGILLYCUDDY as that... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. If there is no objection we will vote viva voca [sic], and roll call will be suspended. Those in favor of the motion will say aye; those opposed, no. The motion is carried unanimously. I will appoint Mr. SANDAGER and Mr. MCGILLYCUDDY as that... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. If there is no objection we will vote viva voca [sic], and roll call will be suspended. Those in favor of the motion will say aye; those opposed, no. The motion is carried unanimously. I will appoint Mr. SANDAGER and Mr. MCGILLYCUDDY as that... Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Militia Property
Mr. CAMP. If there is no objection we will vote viva voca [sic], and roll call will be suspended. Those in favor of the motion will say aye; those opposed, no. The motion is carried unanimously. I will appoint Mr. SANDAGER and Mr. MCGILLYCUDDY as that... Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Militia Property
Mr. CAMP. If there is no objection we will vote viva voca [sic], and roll call will be suspended. Those in favor of the motion will say aye; those opposed, no. The motion is carried unanimously. I will appoint Mr. SANDAGER and Mr. MCGILLYCUDDY as that... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee on Miscellaneous Property Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Any choses in action. Mr. KELLAM. Different property distributed around. Moveable property. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion is seconded, and carried unanimously. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion is seconded, and carried unanimously. Mr. CAMP and Mr. NEILL appointed as such committee. Mr. CAMP. Mr. NEILL and myself then, will constitute that committee. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion is seconded, and carried unanimously. Mr. CAMP and Mr. NEILL appointed as such committee. Mr. CAMP. Mr. NEILL and myself then, will constitute that committee. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Miscellaneous Property
Motion is seconded, and carried unanimously. Mr. CAMP and Mr. NEILL appointed as such committee. Mr. CAMP. Mr. NEILL and myself then, will constitute that committee. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Miscellaneous Property
Motion is seconded, and carried unanimously. Mr. CAMP and Mr. NEILL appointed as such committee. Mr. CAMP. Mr. NEILL and myself then, will constitute that committee. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Discussion in Reference to the Omnibus Bill Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee of Two on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion; are there any remarks? If not, those in favor of the motion will say, aye; those opposed, no. The motion is carried unanimously. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-23 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Commission met pursuant to adjournment. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-23 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The various committees not having completed their respective reports, no business was transacted, and the Commission adjourned to meet July 24th. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SPALDING and Mr. PRICE will comprise that Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SPALDING and Mr. PRICE will comprise that Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SPALDING and Mr. PRICE will comprise that Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory
Mr. CAMP. Mr. SPALDING and Mr. PRICE will comprise that Committee. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Committee of Two on Federal Appropriations to the Agricultural College and Experimental Station Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. As that pertains to a matter which has been postponed, why it would seem to me to be a proper thing to have that come up when the matter of Public Institutions come up. Mr. SCOTT. That will take time and we might as well have the facts... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-25 Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 10 o'clock a.m. E. W. Camp in the Chair. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All members present except Messrs. HARRIS and SPALDING. [Editor's Note: Although the Journal records both Mr. Harris and Mr. Spalding absent, the Appendix only records Mr. Spalding absent, therefore, Mr. Harris has been marked as 'uncertain' in the... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the First Statement Again Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-24 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Bismarck, Wednesday, July 24, 1889. Commission was called to order with Mr. Kellam in the Chair. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The roll was called, and all members present except Messrs. GRIGGS and SPALDING of the North Dakota Commission. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Proposition of North Dakota Again Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Postpone Further Consideration of the Propositions Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for Copies of the Propositions be Made for Each Member Thursday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Mr. HARRIS. Mr. CHAIRMAN, AND GENTLEMEN OF THE COMMISSION: Mr. CALDWELL and I, with the assistance of the Assistant Secretary, have gone through all the offices and made a list of all the property, records and vouchers contained in the Secretary’s... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Report of the Committee on Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Recommit the Report of the Committee on Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 3:30 Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion; all in favor say aye. Carried. The commission stands adjourned until 3:30 o'clock p.m. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-25 Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 3:40, Mr. CAMP in the chair. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-25 Thursday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Report of the Committee on the Transcription of Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on the Transcription of Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Now we have a definite proposition from each side, and, of course, the propositions will be more fully and intelligently considered after they have been discussed by each side by ourselves, and it occurs to me perhaps we better take a... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. All in favor of the motion say aye. The motion is carried. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
South Dakota members all present. North Dakota members all present except Mr. Spalding. [Editor's Note: Although the Journal records Mr. Spalding absent, the Appendix records all members as present, therefore, Mr. Spalding has been marked as... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. You have our recommendation of what matters should be copied, and the other matters referred to the Commission. Mr. SCOTT. Hadn’t we better report, and the report be placed on file, and then discuss the matter, item by item. If the report... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-26 Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 10 o'clock a.m., with Mr. KELLAM in the Chair. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All South Dakota members were present. Messrs. HARRIS, SPALDING, SANDAGER and PURCELL, North Dakota members, absent. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-26 Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
There being no quorum, the Commission agreed to meet at 3:30 p.m. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I understand the question under discussion is the motion for adoption of the report. Mr. PRICE suggested he would withdraw it, but it could hardly be withdrawn without the consent of the Commission. I don’t care what particular question is... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Consider the Report of the Committee on Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. I understand that was the report that was referred to the Commission. Mr. CALDWELL. That is unquestionably the case, Mr. CHAIRMAN. The discussion now is upon the motion to adopt the report. Mr. PRICE. I am not particular at all. The object... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion that any Remaining Records Not Distributed by the Committee be Divided Equally and by Lots Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Mr. CHAIRMAN: It seems to me that, perhaps, at this stage it is hardly necessary to refer the matter back to the committee. It seems as though we might take up this matter. I was about to move we consider the report, but this I cannot make as... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Secretary read as follows: Resolved, That it is the sense of this Joint Commission that in execution of the duty imposed upon it by the act of Congress under which it was created, relating to the disposition of the public records of the Territory,... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Balance of the Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Secretary reading: And that an agreement be made by this Commission as to the disposition of both original and copies. And that such agreement shall be reported to the committee from North Dakota and South Dakota to their respective Conventions,... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. When we come to a consideration of these several items we can allot it to this general basis. When you take up a single item you can tell what comes next. Mr. CAMP. I think we could determine a general principle, and leave it to the... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. You provide in there for the disposition of those records not necessary to be copied? As Mr. CALDWELL explained, there is a large matter that does not apply to any section. Mr. CAMP. I am willing to add, that all other records not... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Recommit the Report of the Committee on Records so they may Suggest the Records that are Necessary to be Transcribed Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. Just there. That would simply apply to the records. Mr. CALDWELL. I think there is some others. Mr. PURCELL. Would it be well to have the assessment roll? Mr. CALDWELL. The assessment roll is entered upon the books of the Treasurer we... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. I would like to ask Mr. CALDWELL what records will be needed for immediate use by the State, we will say of South Dakota, before the first Legislature can meet. Mr. CALDWELL. Well, I should say those for immediate use and which would be... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Distribution and Copying of the Records of the Territory Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. I would like to have some gentleman go ahead and tell us how to get out of it. Mr. KELLAM. My own judgment is that this motion should be recommitted, upon the basis that we all agree upon as the proper motion. The report of this Committee is... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution to Make a Complete Copy of All the Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Let us see what condition we are in. The question before the House is the adoption of the report of this committee. Do you offer your motion as an amendment? Mr. CALDWELL. As a re-amendment of this report. Mr. KELLAM. If it is a motion to... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Previous Motion Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
“I move you that the committee to which was referred this matter of securing a list of books and records, be requested to suggest to this Commission such books as are absolutely necessary should be transcribed in order that either State should be in... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The CHAIRMAN. The question is upon the motion of Mr. CALDWELL to recommit this report. Are you ready for the question? The Clerk will call the roll. Purcell, yes; Sandager, yes; Scott, no; Spalding, (absent); Kel-lam, no; Brott, no; Caldwell, yes;... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. I want to offer an amendment. Mr. PURCELL. Except those records pertaining exclusively to North Dakota or South Dakota. Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Miscellaneous Property
The Committee on Miscellaneous Property submitted the following report. [Editor's Note: The committee presents their report on July 24, 1889 to the Commission; therefore, it can be assumed that the committee referred the report after they had drafted it.] Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. That seems to be all right. Mr. KELLAM. It seems to me the only difficulty that we encounter now, we encountered from the start, and it will be constantly with us—the original question as to what is the power and duty of this Commission in... Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Miscellaneous Property
Report of the Committee on Miscellaneous Property Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
MR. PURCELL. What was the purpose of the committee? Mr. HAYDEN. To ascertain the value of any other property not enumerated in those assigned to other committees. Mr. KELLAM. Have you the Adjutant General’s statement? Mr. CAMP. Ninety-five dollars. We... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the Adoption of the Report of the Committee on Miscellaneous Property Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. In these returns did the several staff officers inventory the property or give the value of it. Mr. CAMP. They inventoried it. Mr. KELLAM. It is not material. The only thought I had was we could then determine each item. Mr. NEILL. They are... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, the motion is upon the adoption of the report of this committee. As many as are of the opinion the motion should prevail, say aye. The motion is carried. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-27 Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Saturday, July 27, 1889. The Commission met at 9:30 o’clock a.m. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 2 o'clock Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
No meeting was held in the morning, the two chairmen still consulting and not ready to report. Agreed to meet at 2 o’clock p. m. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on Miscellaneous Property Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-27, Afternoon Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 2:30 o’clock p. m., with Mr. CAMP in the chair. Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen of the Commission, you will please come to order. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 2:30 o’clock p. m., with Mr. CAMP in the chair. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Clerk will the roll. Camp, here; Griggs, here; Harris, here; Purcell, (Mr. Griggs presented the following proxy signed by Mr. Purcell, and votes yes. “I hereby authorize delegate ALEX. GRIGGS to cast my vote on all questions before the Joint... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Proxy for Mr. Purcell Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. I don’t know of any question that will arise. I don’t think it will make any difference with the majority vote. Mr. GRIGGS. In case we come to a final settlement Mr. PURCELL will be in at the death. Mr. CALDWELL. I don’t know anything about... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Make the Vote Unanimous Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the Chairmen of the Respective Commissions to Prepare and Present the Final Agreement Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion. If there are no remarks, all in favor of the motion say aye; opposed, no. The motion is carried. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Verbal Report of the Committee on Public Library Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I was going to suggest to Mr. SCOTT we have a little more time in detail. I don’t know any other way than before we get through with this work for each party to put in a sealed bid (as we understand what that means) for the Library; the one... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Postpone the Verbal Report of the Committee on Public Library Until it be Reduced to Writing Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The motion was lost. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The report was adopted. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. There are some guns out here. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. I don’t know who they belong to. I don’t know who is responsible for those arms. Mr. SCOTT. I suggest the committee report if they ascertained where there is anything due from the United... Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Public Library
Report of the Committee on Public Library Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on Public Library Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. That report includes those books in Yankton? Mr. SCOTT. No. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. Appoint a committee to hunt them up. Mr. NEILL. How would it do to make Yankton a present of the library? Mr. SCOTT. I would say the Secretary made a statement... Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Militia Property
Progress Report of the Committee on Milita Property Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Report of the Committee on Public Records Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the Original Records to be Retained by North Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Resolution on the Records and Books Pertaining to North and South Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Postpone Further Action on the Report of the Committee on Public Records Until 9:30 on Monday Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Postpone Further Action on the Report Until Monday and to Refer it Back to the Committee on Public Records with Instructions on what Books are to be Copied Saturday July 1889Committee: Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory
Mr. HAYDEN. Committee on Claims—Mr. PRICE and Mr. SPALDING—is the next one on the list. [Editor's Note: The committee gives their report on July 24, 1889, to the Commission; therefore, it can be assumed that the committee referred the report to the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Progress Report of the Committee on Milita Property Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Records and Books Pertaining to North and South Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. [...] The theory of this is: There shall be copied only such books as would be immediately necessary; then, that the records pertaining to North Dakota institutions shall be left here, the records pertaining to South Dakota institutions... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. BROTT. How will they be any nearer Monday? Mr. PRICE. Well, stay here. Mr. BROTT. Decide now as well as we can Monday. Mr. CAMP. I suggest we better refer it back to the committee again and see if they can draw up a plan that will be acceptable by... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The motion is that further action be postponed until Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock, and at that time the committee, consisting of Messrs. CALDWELL and HARRIS, report to this Commission what books and papers it will be necessary to have... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Grant the Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory Further Time to Report Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. NEILL. I would like to inquire what the status of a claim would be if the claim should be presented after the Territory had been divided. Where would they come in? Mr. PRICE. For fear I might be on the bench I decline. Mr. SCOTT. They would be in... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Instruct the Committee to Prepare a Written Report Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I think the suggestion of Mr. PURCELL is a good one, that so far as this committee can get information about existing claims it would be well to present them to this Commission, so we can have some idea of what they are, and then if we want... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. Very well, we will make a written report. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Separate the Statistics of the Auditor's Library Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Discussion on the Library in the Auditor's Office Saturday July 1889Committee: Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory
Progress Report of the Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Progress Report of the Committee on Claims and Accounts Due the Territory Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I believe it has been settled as a fundamental principle pertaining to the powers and duties of this Commission, that it must make an absolute, definite and final disposition of all these things; and it would seem to me that... Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Federal Appropriations to the Agricultural College and Experimental Station
Committee on Federal Appropriations—Messrs. PURCELL and ELLIOTT. [Editor's Note: The committee gives their report on July 24, 1889, to the Commission; therefore, it can be assumed that the committee referred the report to the Commission.] Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-30 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 10:30 a. m., with Mr. KELLAM in the Chair. Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen will you come to order. Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Federal Appropriations to the Agricultural College and Experimental Station
Progress Report of the Committee on Federal Appropriations Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Progress Report of the Committee on Federal Appropriations Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Clerk will call the roll. All members were present except Messrs. Spalding, Purcell, and Scott of the North Dakota Commission. All members of the South Dakota Commission were present. [Editor's Note: Despite the record in the Journal of the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Report of the Committee on Records Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Copy the Records Before They are Divided Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. NEILL. Well, I withdraw my motion. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Until 3 o'clock: 1889-07-30 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the Offices of the Libraries Be Considered Part of the Records Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Defer Further Consideration of Mr. Price's Resolution Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. All in favor say aye. The motion is carried. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Message from Lewis McLouth of the Dakota Agricultural College of Brookings Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Report of the Committee on Records Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on Records Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. ELLIOTT. You offer that as an amendment to the motion made by Mr. KELLAM at our last meeting; you know there was a motion made to this effect at our last meeting, and in order to vote intelligently upon that motion the committee was reappointed to... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. It has been decided that we separate them. Mr. CALDWELL. No, it has not been decided to separate them. Mr. KELLAM. If the idea has prevailed that the records of each office shall be kept by themselves, and they are kept at one place or... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. The language of the act would indicate that this property is not, to any extent, whatever the property of the Territory, nor would it become the property of South Dakota. It remains the property of the United States; and upon the division... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Report of the Committee on Federal Appropriations Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Have the Committee Put the Report in Writing Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. I withdraw the motion then. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. I withdraw the motion then. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for Each Delegation to Prepare a Proposition on the Settlement of Remaining Matters Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. That could not be of any value unless it should go quite largely into the details as to consideration by which the respective parties had arrived at a conclusion. Mr. SCOTT. You can state the reasons which induced you to arrive at your... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Can’t we have a meeting this evening at 7:30 o’clock. Mr. PURCELL. We have a meeting of the Legislative Committee at that time. Mr. CALDWELL. There is Ordway’s reception. Mr. HARRIS. That is to-morrow night. Mr. HARRIS. If this proposition of... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. The motion of Mr. SCOTT is that each section of this Commission submit, at the next joint session to-morrow morning, a proposition of settlement involving all matters except the distribution of the archives and records of the Territory. The... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Now, gentlemen, how long will it take to finish up this sub-committee business? Mr. CALDWELL. I should say probably four or five hours. Mr. HARRIS. I think so; we will have to go into the offices and examine more carefully. We were to meet at... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. [...] It is to be understood that each side will get down to a candid, actual business proposition, not merely to make a proposition for the sake of doing up the other side particularly. It seems to me that would be a very fair way of... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-24 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The motion was seconded and carried, and The Commission adjourned. Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Federal Appropriations to the Agricultural College and Experimental Station
Motion to Have the Committee Put the Report in Writing Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-31 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
BISMARCK, Wednesday, July 31, 1889. Commission met at 11 o’clock, a. m. As the Stenographers were still at work on the agreement an informal meeting was had. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Adjournment of the Joint Commission Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Which resolution was carried unanimously. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
A vote was called for, and the resolution was lost by the following vote: South Dakota voted yeas, 2; nays, 5. North Dakota, yeas, 6: nays, 1. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. If there is any business we can transact, any further talk we can have together that will bring us nearer a basis I am sure we are ready to spend an hour. Mr. CALDWELL. It is a fact that the figures that are presented here, only thirty-four... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. If there is no objection the motion to adjourn is withdrawn. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. If there is no objection the motion to adjourn is withdrawn. As I recollect the $25,000 appropriation, I recollect, I think—for what institution was it? Mr. PURCELL. For the Reform School, miscellaneous expense Mr. KELLAM. Expenses don’t... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. I would suggest that during the recess, if possible, each Commission consider the question of proposing to this Convention a basis of settlement which will cover the whole field of the Territorial assets, liabilities and indebtedness. Mr.... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Until 3:30: 1889-07-31 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
[...] and the Commission adjourned to meet at 3:30 o’clock. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-31 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
AFTERNOON SESSION. The Commission met at 2:30 o’clock with Mr. CAMP in the chair. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 2:30 o’clock with Mr. CAMP in the chair. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All members present. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I suppose a very essential preliminary will be to arrive at what is the understanding of the Commission as to its powers under the act which has provided for its existence; and I suppose that it would be proper, and possibly... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Price's Substitute Resolution on the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. The question is upon the adoption of that resolution. That should be considered, gentlemen, in connection with the resolution offered by Mr. Camp. Mr. CALDWELL. “Resolved, That it is the sense of this Joint Commission that the Commission... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. In view of the last expression from Mr. CALDWELL, the chair will appoint Mr. CALDWELL. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Appoint a Sub-Committee to Recommend What Records Should be Copied Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I want to say a word. I don’t like any of these resolutions, and I don’t mean to be hypercritical. I think this, all there is between us grew out of heated expressions. I would not be in a rush to resolve it is the sense of this Commission... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I want to say in regard to this motion now, I thought if there was somebody here who could agree upon that, they could be at work as soon as we adjourn. We cannot do very much at this session. Mr. PURCELL. Does your motion limit the... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The Stenographers have that motion, but perhaps it would be as well to have it in writing. [Editor's Note: We have decided to drop the motion in its current form at this point, in order to represent it as a written resolution.] Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The motion is carried. Of how many shall the committee consist? Mr. KELLAM. I think two would be sufficient. I suggest Mr. PRICE of the South Dakota Commission. Mr. PRICE. I was just fixing that up. The majority suggest Major KELLAM on the... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Nominate Mr. Spalding Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Nominate Mr. Price Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
[Editor's Note: As Mr. Price was successfully elected, we can assume that his nomination was seconded.] Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-27 Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. All in favor of the motion say aye. The motion is carried and we stand adjourned. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Take Up the Report of the Committee on Records and then Refer it Back Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. I think the best plan to pursue is Mr. NEILL’S, and then the actual manual labor can be performed in the manner suggested by Mr. CAMP. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Price's Substitute Resolution to Recommit the Report of the Committee on Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Camp, yes; Griggs, yes; Harris, yes; Purcell, yes; Sandager, yes. [...] Mr. SCOTT. I vote yes. Spalding, (absent); Kellam, yes; Brott, yes; Caldwell, yes; Elliott, yes; McGillycuddy, yes; Neill, yes; Price, yes. South Dakota, seven yeas. North... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Resolution on the Disposition of the Public Records of the Territory of Dakota Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HAYDEN then read the following report: Resolved, That it is the sense of this Joint Commission that in execution of the duty imposed upon it by the Act of Congress, under which it was created, relating to the disposition of the public records, it... Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. It was the purpose of the committee in the discussion of these various points to make a suggestion, and as a matter or suggestion, or as a matter pertaining to the disposition of these records I will make a statement followed by a motion... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The CHAIRMAN. The question is upon the adoption of the substitute. Are you ready for the question? Question. Question. Mr. KELLAM. The question is upon the adoption of the substitute. The clerk will call the roll. Camp, yes; Griggs, yes; Harris, yes;... Wednesday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Instructions to the Committee on the Disposition of Public Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Grant the Committee on Militia Property Further Time to Report Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Supreme Court Records: With regard to them I don’t know what would be absolutely necessary to be transcribed. The Committee asked Mr. HAYDEN to see the Superintendent of Public Instruction with regard to the records in his office, and he... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on Public Records: Mr. Price's Amendment Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-29, Morning Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 10 o'clock a. m., but as the Chairmen were not ready to report, no session was had. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-29, Afternoon Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 2 o'clock p. m., but as the Chairmen were not ready to report Monday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Report of the Committee on Public Records Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. That doesn’t show where the arms are. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. They got them from the Adjutant General. Mr. KELLAM. Do you know how many companies are in the Territory? Mr. HARRIS. Twenty-one; eight in North Dakota and the balance in South... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-29 Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on the Transcription of Public Records Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Kellam's Resolution for the Division of the Records Pertaining to Exclusively to One of the States Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Final Agreement Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion—are there any remarks? The Clerk will call the roll. All members voted in the affirmative. Mr. CAMP. The motion is unanimously adopted. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Apology of Mr. Spalding Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. I don’t think sickness needs any apology, Mr. SPALDING, surely. I rather think that you performed your share of the labors. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-30 Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Militia Property
Report of the Adjutant General Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 2 o’clock p. m., but as the Chairmen were not ready to report the Commission adjourned to meet at 10 o’clock a. m., July 30th. Monday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Postpone the Presentation of the Agreement from the Committee on Records Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Militia Property
Mr. CAMP. There is the matter of the militia, and we can’t make a final agreement until we know about that. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. Here is the report of the Adjutant General. Mr. MCGILLYCUDDY then read the following report of the Ad-jutant General: Report... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. [...] Motion is lost. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Present the Agreement from the Committee on Records Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. [...] Motion is carried, and report of such committee will be the order of business. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Adjutant General Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to Both States Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Leave the Matter of How to Dispose of the Records to the Two Chairmen Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 2 o'clock with Mr. KELLAM in the Chair. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. [...] Does that omit anything? Mr. CALDWELL. I don't believe it does. I believe that covers everything. Just to show how our ideas had followed along the same plan after such discussion has been had, I will read such part of my resolution... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All members of the Joint Commission were present. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. When we adjourned the matter of public records was before the Commission. Mr. SCOTT. What progress have you made? Mr. KELLAM. It is very difficult to tell. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read Mr. Kellam's Resolution Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Perhaps it would be well to state that we discussed the matter in a general way through the forenoon, and finally the proposition which is now being called for, was written as covering, I think, the drift of the sentiment. But nothing was... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Clerk read the resolution. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 9 p.m: 1889-07-31 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion, gentlemen; all in favor of the motion say aye. The motion is carried. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt Kellam's Resolution and Refer it to the Committee on Final Agreement Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Now it strikes me we have not got far enough with such resolution— Mr. KELLAM. I suggest, Mr. CALDWELL, that you limit your motion to the adoption of the plan outlined here. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt Mr. Kellam's Resolution for the Division of the Records Pertaining to Exclusively to One of the States Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-31 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
EVENING SESSION. The Commission met at 9:15 p. m. in the parlors of the Sheridan House, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen of the Commission, please come to order. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen of the Commission, please come to order. The Clerk will call the roll. All members were present. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Sign the Article on Territorial Debts and Liabilities Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion, if there are no remarks the Clerk will call the roll. All members voted in the affirmative. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution to Thank the Chairmen, Clerks, and Stenographers of the Commission Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. [...] As this is a matter in which the present Chairman may feel some delicacy in presenting it to the Commission, I would assume the temporary chairmanship. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Resolution to Thank the Chairmen, the Clerks, and Stenographers of the Commission Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
It is unanimously adopted. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, you can consider my hat off. Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen, I thank you heartily for the kind resolution you have passed. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion, gentlemen. If there are no remarks, all in favor say aye. Unanimously adopted, and I hope the Clerk will make proper record that can be presented to the Governor. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Draw Lots Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. That, perhaps, needs this explanation to such of you as were not here. The matter was left to a committee consisting of Messrs. HARRIS and CALDWELL to report to this Commission the books that seemed to be necessary and indispensable for the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentleman, you have heard the motion, are you ready for the question? The Clerk will call the roll. Camp, yes; Griggs, no; Harris, no; Purcell, yes; Sandager, yes; Scott, no; Spalding, yes; Kellam, yes; McGillycuddy, yes; Caldwell, yes;... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. GRIGGS. I think it is a mistake—in some things right. Mr. PURCELL. We will have to copy— Mr. GRIGGS. If you refer it to the Legislature, you know what they will do—they will copy everything. Mr. SPALDING. If they want to take the responsibility... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the North Dakota Delegation to Express Thanks to the South Dakota Delegation Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Gentlemen, it has been moved that the Committee of North Dakota express their appreciation of the manner in whicn [sic] they have been met by the South Dakota Commission, and I think it would be proper to drink to the Committee of South... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Agree to Mr. Price's Remarks Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, you have heard the motion expressed by Mr. CALDWELL. As many as are of the opinion the motion should prevail will rise. All members arose. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Journal Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. MCCLARREN then read the Journal of the afternoon’s session, which was corrected. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Journal of the Joint Commission Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Approve the Journal Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion; all in favor of the motion say aye. It is unanimously adopted. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-31 Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion; all in favor of the motion say aye. The motion is unanimously carried, and The Commission stands adjourned. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Refer the Question of Records to the Chairmen Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Address by Mr. Price Thanking the North Dakota Delegation Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. Do you think it necessary to name the records? Mr. CALDWELL. No, only those to be copied. I think now by distinguishing them as records of the respective offices that everything in the way of records in the Territory is disposed of. Mr.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, the question is upon referring this matter that has just been disposed of to Mr. CAMP and myself to be incorporated in the agreement. Are you ready for the question. Question. Question. Mr. KELLAM. As many as are of the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Consider the Articles of Agreement Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the Committee on Military Affairs to Furnish the Chairmen with Battle Array Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Your respective Chairman don't know any more than— Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Division of Books and Records: Lot One and Lot Two Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt Division of Books and Records: Lot One and Lot Two Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, the question is upon the adoption of the report of Mr. CALDWELL and Mr. HARRIS you have just listened to. The Clerk will call the roll. All members voted in the affirmative, except Mr. SPALDING, who was absent. Mr. KELLAM.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Consider the Report of the Committee on Military Affairs Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Well? Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. I was in hopes of receiving something by today's mail. We have not made a report. In fact there is all the report we have to make. Mr. KELLAM. Isn't it in addition to what you received the other day. Mr. KELLAM.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. McGILLYCUDDY then read the following report: Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Make the Agreement on the Records Separate Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Draw up the Agreement in the Form of an Article for Adoption by the Two Conventions Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Purcell to Draft Two Articles Regarding Territorial Debts and Liabilities Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. I think it is a very wise suggestion. Mr. PRICE. I can see no harm in making two. Mr. PURCELL. There could be no objection to that part of our report which the court would hold we had a right to make, and, of course, if we exceeded our... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. GRIGGS. Then you think the whole of that article should be embraced? Mr. CAMP. I mean as to archives and records. Mr. PRICE. You see if it was incorporated in the main part of that you have already drawn they could hardly fail to ratify it. Mr.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I think that is a very good suggestion. Gentlemen, we shall consider it as a motion made and seconded. All in favor of drafting the article which this Commission shall recommend with reference to the debts and liabilities, will manifest by... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 9:30 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn until 11: 1889-07-30, Evening Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, if there is no objection we understand the Commission stands adjourned until 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution that the Chairmanship of the Joint Commission Alternate From Day to Day Between North and South Dakota Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Temporary CHAIRMAN. Gentlemen, it has been moved that the Chairmanship of the Joint Commission alternate from day to day between the respective Chairmen of the North and South Dakota Commission. As many as are of the opinion that this motion... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. What remains undone is the report with reference to the records and property. Mr. KELLAM. If any gentleman thinks of anything else, it would be in justice to ourselves and the Stenographers to have time to make good clean copies. Mr.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. I would suggest that we meet in the Attorney General’s room instead of here. This may discommode the Governor. Mr. CALDWELL. He has given us permission to meet here, and he is away. Mr. PURCELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I make a motion that we meet... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Meet After the Adjournment of the Convention in the Same Room at 3 o'clock Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. BROTT. Why can’t we have a two-hours’ session in the morning? Mr. KELLAM. It may be that your committee meetings are arranged for to-morrow so that you cannot avoid them; but if the gentlemen of this Commission can reasonably be excused from their... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Until 3 o'clock Tomorrow Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The CHAIRMAN of the Joint Commission: The question is now upon the adjournment until tomorrow afternoon at 3 o’clock at this place. As many as are of the opinion that the motion prevail will say aye; contrary no. The ayes have it; the motion prevails,... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 10 o'clock a.m. E. W. Camp in the Chair. Thursday July 1889Committee: South Dakota Commission
Proposition of the South Dakota Commission on the Division of Territorial Property Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Proposition of the South Dakota Commission on the Division of Territorial Property Thursday July 1889Committee: North Dakota Commission
Proposition of the North Dakota Commission on the Division of Territorial Property Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Proposition of the North Dakota Commission on the Division of Territorial Property Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. How about the Public Library? I presume that is generally understood? Mr. CALDWELL. That would come here on report of the committee. Mr. CAMP. We are perfectly willing to let the Public Library go as suggested. Mr. SCOTT. Yes, that was... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I have been giving considerable time to considering this proposition as submitted by North Dakota, and, as is always the case in consideration of any document, there may arise questions as to construction, and, so far as I... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. I suggest our Clerks be instructed to make copies for the use of the respective members of the Commission. Mr. PRICE. Each member would like to have one. Mr. CALDWELL. Yes. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. McGILLICUDDY: [...] I don’t suppose when we get that report we will know any more than we do now. Mr. KELLAM. I suppose Mr. CAMP—I noticed the reading of this by Mr. HAYDEN—I suppose this exception of military outfits applies to both... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 3:40, Mr. CAMP in the chair. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission met at 10 o'clock a.m., with Mr. KELLAM in the Chair. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. It is a fact the general government appropriates so much each year. I was talking to the Colonel of the First Regiment here—North Dakota—and he stated to me there was an appropriation of $6,000 from the general government each year. We had... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Call to Order: 1889-07-26 Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
All South Dakota members present. Messrs. SPALDING and SANDAGER of North Dakota Commission, absent. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion for the Chairmen to Confer and Report to the Commission Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentleman, you have heard the motion; the question is upon the motion of Mr. CALDWELL. Are you ready for the question? Mr. HARRIS. Quesiton. Mr. KELLAM. The Clerk will call the roll. Camp, pass; Griggs, yes; Harris, yes; Purcell, yes;... Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn: 1889-07-26 Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Do we want to know anything more? Mr. CAMP. I don't know. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. The question is upon the motion to adjourn. As many as are in favor of the motion say aye. The motion is carried, and we stand adjourned to meet at 9:30 o'clock a. m., July 27th. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt Resolution for the Division of the Records Pertaining to Both States: Second Paragraph: Mr. Caldwell's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. NEILL. Does that cover the whole ground? Mr. CAMP. Well, I think so. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Harris' Resolution for the Division of the Records Pertaining to Exclusively to One of the States: Mr. Caldwell's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adjourn Until 2 o'clock: 1889-07-30 Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Will there probably be a convention of your men this afternoon? Mr. CAMP. Well, there ought to be. Mr. KELLAM. What is your judgment as to time? There is no use adjourning until 2 o'clock if you are sure you could not get here. Mr. CAMP.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The motion to adjourn was seconded and carried, and the Commission adjourned until 2 o'clock p.m. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt Mr. Harris' Resolution for the Division of the Records Pertaining to Exclusively to One of the States Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. BROTT. That is in addition to those recommended to be copied. Mr. CALDWELL. That is what— Mr. GRIGGS. There is no time specified. Mr. CAMP. The Legislature may at any time, at a session of the Legislature of South Dakota, may demand them and... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. How would it do to let this go over until the afternoon session? It looks to me that there is a little lack of harmony in the South Dakota Commission. Mr. HARRIS. My idea is that we know what it relates to; if we pass this, you and Mr.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the Mr. Kellam's Resolution for the Division of the Records Pertaining to Exclusively to One of the States Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report from the Adjutant General Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. I suppose the distinction he makes, the 45 caliber rifles were issued to the militia, and the other in possession of the Territory and not intended for use. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. Yes, and they are, I suppose, issued to the militia for their... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. GRIGGS. That is all left to the Legislature. Mr. KELLAM. Left to the Legislature to make copies; but if any man of South Dakota should want a copy of an article of incorporation he would apply to the Secretary and pay when he gets it. Mr. PRICE.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Second Paragraph Again Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. All records pertaining exclusively to institutions in South Dakota shall be delivered to South Dakota. All records pertaining to institutions in North Dakota shall be left in North Dakota. All other records shall be grouped in lots so the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
At 4:10 o'clock the roll was called, with Mr. KELLAM in the chair. Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. "And files." I will just insert that. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. I believe there is nothing before the House. We decided this morning that copies should be made of certain records in the Treasurer's office and Auditor's office, and it still undecided as to who has the original and who is to take the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentleman, you have heard the motion of Mr. CALDWELL. Are you ready for the question? Question, Question! Mr. KELLAM. Mr. HAYDEN, there are two pieces of paper, one marked "North Dakota" and one marked "South Dakota," and if he draws... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Militia Property
Report from the Adjutant General Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The Commission was called to order at 2 o'clock with Mr. KELLAM in the Chair. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. “Each State shall take the institutions located within its boundaries, with its appurtenances, furniture, etc., and shall assume the payment of all indebtedness against the Territory on account of each institution respectively. That any... Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The proposition was re-read. Thursday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The commission met at 3:30 o'clock and had an informal discussion for a time without a record being made of the same. At 4:10 o'clock the roll was called, with Mr. KELLAM in the chair. Friday July 1889Committee: South Dakota Commission
South Dakota's Bid for the Public Library Saturday July 1889Committee: South Dakota Commission
Here the two committees retired for consultation, and upon re-assembling the following bids were opened and read: The bid of South Dakota for the undivided half of the Territorial Library is $4,000. A. G. KELLAM, Chairman. [Editor's Note: The bid was... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
South Dakota's Bid for the Public Library Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. Mr. CHAIRMAN: It seems to me quite clear what was intended by this act; and it seems to me that section five was intended to be read in connection with section six, and that the intention was that it should mean the same as though it read... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. I talked with the Auditor about this when the matter was under consideration, and he told me there was a good many vouchers in the office of a general nature that could not be divided— those relating particularly to certain institutions... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. Price. [...] I will explain about these warrant registers. These warrant registers show number and date of the issue, to whom issued and on whose account. Now, these stubs, my friend has a notion to divide into groups. They don’t show when the... Saturday July 1889Committee: North Dakota Commission
North Dakota's Bid for the Public Library Saturday July 1889Committee: North Dakota Commission
Here the two committees retired for consultation, and upon re-assembling the following bids were opened and read: [...] The North Dakota Commission value the Public Library at $1,500, and will pay South Dakota $750 for her half interest. EDGAR W.... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
North Dakota's Bid for the Public Library Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. As that resolution under which this committee was acting merely called for a statement as to the books which were absolutely necessary to be copied to enable the States to begin business, we have stated the books there that would be... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Take the Former Resolution from the Table Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The first motion is in order. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read the Second and Third Paragraphs of the Resolution Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: I am not now prepared to vote for that report as it is, notwithstanding my name was signed to it. Mr. PRICE. I think we will settle this thing quickly if we decide who is going to have the originals and who the copies. Mr.... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. There is a matter not covered, pertaining only to public institutions; there are many records, for instance, special charters of cities, in the Secretary’s office. Mr. KELLAM. Public institutions—it provides for institutions in North and... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. "All records pertaining exclusively to to [sic] institutions in South Dakota shall be delivered to South Dakota. All records pertaining exclusively to inititutions [sic] in North Dakota shall be left in North Dakota. All other records shall... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities
Mr. CAMP. I suggest that Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Purcell be a sub-committee to draft two articles which we shall agree upon—two articles which we shall report, one to each Convention, with regard to the Territorial debts and liabilities which the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Report of the Committee on the Transcription of Public Records Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. The Secretary will read the resolution. Mr. MCCLARREN here read the resolution as follows: Resolved, that the committee be requested to make examination and report such books and records as it will be necessary for each State to have to... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities
Mr. CAMP. I suggest that Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Purcell be a sub-committee to draft two articles which we shall agree upon—two articles which we shall report, one to each Convention, with regard to the Territorial debts and liabilities which the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Instructions for Messrs. Kellam and Camp to Prepare a Basis for Settlement Friday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Proposition of the South Dakota Commission on the Division of Territorial Property Friday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to North and South Dakota (Revised) Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to North and South Dakota (Revised): First Paragraph Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. NEILL. Why not add to it the report of this Commission pertaining to the records? Mr. KELLAM. And that the books and records be as follows: Mr. NEILL. In so far as that resolution was postponed to get this information, I think now is the time to... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to North and South Dakota (Revised): First Paragraph: Mr. Caldwell's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. Well, I support that motion. Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, listen to the reading of the motion. Mr. GOODNER reads: "Provision be made by this Commission for copying such books and records as those which are specified in the report of the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Proposition of the North Dakota Commission on the Division of Territorial Property Friday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Messrs. Kellam and Camp of special committee presented the following report. [Editor's Note: The report was presented in to the Commission on July 27, 1889; therefore, it can be assumed that the report was referred to the Commission by the committee.] Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
General Plan of Agreement Proposed by the Special Committee Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt the General Plan of Agreement Proposed by the Special Committee Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. You move the adoption? If you are sure the Stenographers have that. Gentlemen, Mr. CALDWELL offers as a substitute the resolution just read by the Stenographer, and moves the adoption; Mr. PRICE seconds the motion. Are you ready for the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. You move the adoption? If you are sure the Stenographers have that. Gentlemen, Mr. CALDWELL offers as a substitute the resolution just read by the Stenographer, and moves the adoption; Mr. PRICE seconds the motion. Are you ready for the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. In order that there may be an exact understanding as to the signification of certain references in the report, I would call attention to the fact that there is—that railroad taxes may possibly need be determined in one or two ways; that... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
General Plan of Agreement Proposed by the Special Committee: Mr. Griggs' Amendment Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I will not charge up anything. Mr. SCOTT. Our original proposition was $100,000, and, of course, that is on our record, as it is on yours. Naturally, when it comes to be investigated and looked over, the question will arise, how is it the... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The question is on the amendment to the motion to adopt the report. Any further remarks? If not the Clerk will call the roll. Camp, I would like to pass; Griggs, yes; Harris, yes; Purcell, yes (by Griggs); Sandager, yes; Scott, yes;... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
[...] The question recurs upon the motion to adopt the report of the committee. If there are no further remarks the Clerk will call the roll. Camp, yes: Griggs, ---- Mr. SCOTT. I would suggest the Clerk call the names of the South Dakota Commission... Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. BROTT. I can stand all the glory I will get. Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report from the Committee on Militia Property Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, my recollection is that the business of the Commission stands about in this shape: There is a pending resolution—a resolution adopted by the Commission, asking the Committee on the Records to make a report, and it was also... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Camp's Amendment to the Draft Article on the Division of Militia Property Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
[Editor's Note: Camp read his proposed insertion to the draft article on the division of militia property to the Joint Commission on 1889-07-30.] Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Camp's Amendment to the Draft Article on the Division of Militia Property Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Articles of Agreement Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Draft Article on the Division of Militia Property Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Draft Article on the Division of Militia Property Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. No, he has no arms in his charge. Mr. CALDWELL. Bentley. Mr. CAMP. All 45-Cal. rifles heretofore issued to the Bismarck company. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. And there is a stand here in the Capitol. Mr. CAMP. All 45-calibre rifles and... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
[Editor's Note: The articles of agreement are discussed by the Joint Commission on 1889-07-30; therefore, it can be assumed that the committee referred the article to the Commission.] Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission) Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. Have you any provision each State shall assume and pay one-half of all claims existing against the Territory? Mr. KELLAM. We have an article intended to cover that. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article I Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, are there any suggestions or changes of any character on the article just read? Will Article I be adopted? Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Adopt Article I Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentleman, I think if there is no objection to any article it should be considered as adopted. Mr. ELLIOTT. Yes. Mr. PURCELL. Yes. Mr. KELLAM. Gentlemen, the first one is considered as adopted. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article II Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Is there any changes suggested with reference to this article? If not we will pass it. Approved. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article IV Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Is there any objection to this article? It stands approved. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article V Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Omit the Reading of Article V Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The only question is whether everything is included. Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. HAYDEN and I have examined it. Mr. KELLAM. Have you examined it since the agreement was framed? Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. HAYDEN says he has. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article VI Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Are there any objections to Article II? Mr. SPALDING. There is where a question arises in the names. Does the Enabling Act fix the names as “states”? Mr. KELLAM. No, sir. Mr. CAMP. Then we will insert the words “North Dakota” and “South... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article III Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Is there any objection to this article? Pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. I suppose in case where it has been paid in the Treasury—as the $7,000 of the Bismarck Penitentiary, it becomes a part of the general fund of the Territory. That is, by the adoption of this we would not, we could not have any power to... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article VII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Are there any objections to this article? If not, we will pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article VIII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Any objection to this article? If not, we will pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article IX Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Any objection to this article? No objection. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article X Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read Article X Again Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Article X was read again. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. That is right—the current indebtedness. Mr. KELLAM. All right if limited to that, if you add there "except as otherwise herein specifically provided." Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XI Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Any objection to this article? If not, we will pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. Is that who the trustee shall be? Mr. CAMP. Yes. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XII: Mr. Caldwell's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. So the blank before the word “Dakota” be filled by inserting the word “North.” As many as are of the opinion this should prevail, say aye. Carried. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I would state that the special reason I would have in so suggesting such insertion would be that—well I will not state it either, after all. I think the reason that was left blank was the records were not disposed of, and there seems to be... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XIII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Any objection to the article? There are some of the appliances I think of, of certain of these offices still here; but the word “pertaining” is inserted with the understanding it covers that. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PURCELL. What do you mean in Article XII by the words: “Save as it may be necessary to apply such proceeds otherwise in order to carry into effect the provisions of Article ——?” Mr. CAMP. For this reason. In looking over Article XXI, it is numbered... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XIV Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLEM. No objection to that. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XV Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Now, the Federal reports of officers and things of that kind for the general public. Mr. KELLAM. I think this largely refers to the Compiled Laws. Mr. CALDWELL. They being distributed to the general public— Mr. SCOTT. When sold the money... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. If there is no objection to the article we will pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XVI Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XVI: Mr. Camp's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XVI Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SPALDING. I think these are not rifles, they are muskets. Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. MCGILLYGUDDY thinks they are all rifles. Mr. McGILLYCUDDY. All rifles, yes. In contradiction to carbines. Mr. CALDWELL. That article all right then? Mr. KELLAM. The first... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. If there is no objection to the article we will pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XVIII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. I don't know what other— Mr. CALDWELL. Neither do I. It leaves nothing hanging in the air. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
No objection. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Any objection? Mr. KELLAM. That includes the liability of North Dakota on the Capitol lots which have been sold, and I presume all of our members understand that. Mr. SCOTT. Yes, we don’t want any liability on that account if we can get out of it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XIX Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. If there is no objection to the article we will pass it. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XX Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXI Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Read a Portion of Article XXI Again Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The article was re-read. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXIII Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXII: Mr. Purcell's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentleman, is that article satisfactory now? If there is no objection it will be passed. [Editor's Note: No objection to this amendment is recorded in the Journal of the Joint Commission, and the amended text matches the final version of... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. Right there— Mr. HARRIS. Mr. CALDWELL, I believe it was, called the particular attention of this Commission to that question as to whether the agreement submitted by Messrs. KELLAM and CAMP should cover the gross earnings tax paid in 1888,... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Mr. CHAIRMAN: The point which is raised by the gentleman may be better understood from this statement: At the time of the first semi-annual payment by the railroads, they paid all arrearages. At the second semi-annual payment they pay... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXI: Mr. Camp's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. Gentleman, is that article satisfactory now? If there is no objection it will be passed. Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement [Joint Commission]: Mr. Kellam's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. That will be all right—that is exactly my idea. Mr. KELLAM. Has any gentleman a different idea? Mr. CALDWELL. It was my original idea that this agreement in its entirety be incorporated in the Schedule and Ordinance. Mr. KELLAM. We have... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. I think that is a very good suggestion. Gentlemen, we shall consider it as a motion made and seconded. All in favor of drafting the article which this Commission shall recommend with reference to the debts and liabilities, will manifest by... Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities
Instructions for the Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities Tuesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
The balance of the report of the Chairman as to phraseology of the agreement was read, informally discussed and adopted article by article [...] [Editor's Note: The articles of agreement were read and informally discussed in the Joint Commission on... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. KELLAM. What’s the object of reciting this act of March 7, 1889? Why is it not covered by making all taxes on gross earnings for the years they became due prior to the year 1889, divided equally, and all subsequently paid? Mr. CAMP. Because the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. Referring back to Article XXI Are there any balances running farther back than last March? Mr. SCOTT. There was an item of the Sioux Falls Penitentiary, and it may be an unexpended appropriation. Mr. PURCELL. This restricts it to the XVII... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. This is quite a conflicting provision, and I believe this is what was meant by the provision as provided by Mr. HAYDEN, to which reference was made in the original agreement, and I would ask if this is something like the understanding.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXIV Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission) Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The balance of the report of the Chairman as to phraseology of the agreement was read, informally discussed and adopted article by article [...] [Editor's Note: The Articles were sent a final time to the Committee of the Chairmen for enrollment and... Wednesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
Engrossment of the Articles of Agreement Wednesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
The final agreement as prepared by the Commission was submitted as follows: Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Sign the Articles of Agreement Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. You have heard the motion; if there are no objections the Clerk will call the roll. All members voted in the affirmative. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. BROTT. Have a rising vote. Mr. CALDWELL. Are there any remarks. Wednesday July 1889Committee: Special Committee of Chairmen
[Editor's Note: The final version of the Articles of Agreement was submitted to the Joint Commission on 1889-07-31; therefore, it can be assumed the committee referred the agreement to the Commission.] Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. SCOTT. Referring to Article XXII. Should not we go on and state how the balance should be paid, if it is not paid in that way? I presume it would— Mr. PURCELL. Why not let us fix it? For instance, let us pay for our own copying; why make that a... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement [Joint Commission] Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement [Joint Commission]: Addition of Signatures Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
And thereupon said agreement was proplerly [sic] signed in duplicate by all the members of said Commission. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. Oh! I was in hopes it was the other way. Mr. KELLAM. What is next? Mr. HAYDEN. The balance of the resolution, who shall take the copies and who the originals. Mr. CALDWELL. Copies would be taken by the other side from which takes the... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. What record is there of the disposition of that? Mr. KELLAM. My recollection is that someone made a motion that the further consideration be postponed until the next session. Mr. CAMP. This being the session that takes place of the Monday... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to North and South Dakota (Revised): Second Paragraph Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to North and South Dakota (Revised): Second Paragraph: Mr. Caldwell's Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Resolution on the Division of the Records Pertaining to North and South Dakota (Revised): Third Paragraph Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. HARRIS. [...] Now, Mr. CHAIRMAN, in my judgement the meaning of that resolution is just this; that the records not included in the first clause, which we have already passed and approved, shall be divided into lots so not one office shall be... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Motion to Consider the Report Article by Article Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The only question is whether everything is included. Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities
Mr. CAMP. There is another matter and that is the reading of the Journal and approval of the report of the committee appointed to draw up an article on the Territorial debts and liabilities. The following report was then read by Mr. HARDEN and Mr.... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CALDWELL. [...] I have introduced in there, Mr. CHAIRMAN, the limitation “except as herein provided for,” because the resolution by its own terms provided for division of the records from pertaining specifically to any particular institution. Mr.... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. PRICE. Then do I understand that the records of the Secretary's office shall be grouped together; all the books and papers, one committee should select one lot. And the Auditor's shall be grouped in one lot? Mr. CALDWELL. Yes that can be done. The... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The preamble was drawn up by Mr. KELLAM. WHEREAS, By an act of Congress approved February 22, 1889, entitled “An act to provide for the division of Dakota into two States and to enable the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and... Tuesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Mr. CAMP. The question is, gentlemen, upon the adoption of the report of the committee appointed to draw up an article concerning the debts and liabilities of the Territory of Dakota, which this Commission recommends the Conventions to incorporate into... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Report of the Committee on Territorial Debts and Liabilities: Members' Signatures Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The article is now signed by the members. Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Additional Articles Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
Articles of Agreement (as Amended by the Joint Commission): Article XXI: Mr. Camp's Second Amendment Tuesday July 1889Committee: Committee on the Disposition of Public Records
Instructions to the Committee on the Disposition of Public Records Saturday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
The balance of the report of the Chairman as to phraseology of the agreement was read, informally discussed and adopted article by article [...] [Editor's Note: This amendment has been added to incorporate the final two articles of the Agreement.... Wednesday July 1889Committee: The Joint Commission
[Editor's Note: The report was sent to the constitutional conventions of North and South Dakota. Attached were the articles of agreement, the article respecting territorial debts and liabilities, and the agreement concerning the records, books and... Wednesday July 1889