The Hawk-eye and Iowa patriot. (Burlington, Iowa) 1839-1843, 1839-11-28

Remarks of Mr. Hall, favor of adopting the Minority Report
which recommended the speedy formation OF State Cons
ton.
Mr. CnsrnmAN-In offering the amendment and resolution now
before the committee, do not wish to be understood wishing
to force state government upon the people Of this
riory contrary their wishes But sir object is hav.
the subject fully discussed before this House, thereby preparing
channel through which this all important matter may pass directly
to the people for their action and decision
In treating this subject shall not attempt to enter ntoa
detail Illustrating the disadvantages of Territorial or the
babe advantages Of State Government but will merely
general view of the subject, order to the subject for
bate The principal made of in the report Of The
majority, sustain their position, exposition OF the pecu
Try circumstances of the inhabitants of community. This
sir, tier which entitled to due weight and consideration
formidable which those opposed to this question will
not attempt deny that be urged against becoming
be well acquainted with the necessary burthen which Be
borne by the people by taking upon themselves the responsibilities
OF State government as some other gentlemen on this floor
for my experience of this kind limited when com
pared with theirs, that it would be but presumption claim
to know much relation to matters of this kind those whose
age and experience have much the odds But sir as
this subject has before this House, and, believe, reached
without instructions from constituents at lca
can speak for one for know that have not any nsu
tons relation thereto then becomes me- mark out
myself the that will pursue which l-sha do according
to my better rdgmentaving in view the best interests Of The
whole Territory
Let for moment, Mr. Chairman enquire first what will b
the probable expense OF State government hold and
believe that calculation will bear ASSERT that for
y thousand dollars sufficiently adequate that purpose
Well. sir, the next enquiry to be made where
appear that have within reach sufficient
of that magnitude if, by ]evying moderate
tax the property Of individuals fell short. and the
pie willing to strain another point and bear the burhe
for the sake OF enjoying the privilege of living under free
dependent and say, dare question
their right do Then, sir, shall adopt the report
the majority, which effect to the people, that
have no voice in this NATTER but chat will bar the doors
policy on this floor but 0 the point.
1t will be seen sir that about fourth of all the SURVEYED
in this Territory have already been exposed for sale and
is
March that in six eight months from this time m lands
sell clean they have heretofore this country nearly
half OF all the surveyed lands will be bv settlers or c
taists, and subject to taxation then will be that
be levied these lands under the ad vaoen SYSTEM and
of tyone thousand dollars per annum for lands alone
Then, does appear that by the necessary
cate on this foo can be made, will be able support
economical State Necessary preparations Sir
not be made under the provisions Of the resolution
adoption, IN connection with the report Of the mnorty in three
six months but sir pass through the regular routine
of ormaiteshen, sir, accomplish this object, take
work OF time
The first steps be taken in relation the subject is first
get authority from Congress call convention, which
when assembled will be fully instructed in relation to the course
they to pusue whether they form constitution Of not
their deliberations result the formation constitution
that constitution must then be submitted the people, and
them ratified rejected This opinions should
be carried placing this all important subject where ought
to be- s wit before the people them should
could be able to elect members Of sir going
the hypothesis that the premises have taken this
toi'eo', naSty
then occur to taking view the prospective
our means, that by that time would be able support
economical State government, whou the gentlemen on The
other side OF this question have urged reducing subjects
verify and bankruptcy. 74lsaa
tact OF our taking preparatory steps would M
new lie and the our
ana wealth. to the establishment of the world envy of
States. - - = ~. Ea'
But SIR should the premises have taken this matter be ext
CANT anu the estimate exaggerated which, for w
nen SAKE Will admit Isl the icy advocate does
government upon the people of this erroy their consent
At ieaves 'he matter entirely to their discretion
am not afraid OF offending endeavong
Place before them sub oct which touches their and
"mch they and they alone, the judges have conf
oehce IN the people OF this Territory believe would dispose
ths question other than general this
community therefore the adoption Of the
n.y. For s that report and resolution be adopted
Will be In effect saying the shall heard
er but We are the Judges and will shut against
ms is course am not prepared take
sucted on this subject Then nv own course, The
course that Judgment teaches right Then sir my udgm
Tells me to this matter to the people, whatever
make OF 1t right and have right question their
will be glad sir and hope to live day roll round
the people OF young Iowa will enjoy the privilege
from themselves the officers preside them without
trouble or expense OF Importation, fence
viewer.
Yes slr hail the day with gladness when young abe
grid on the bridal and march forth BY delegates M
nupa altar Join hands with this great eonfedeay thereby nte
into the u Of all the rights of free and independent