Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1847-03-02
JOLIET SIGNAL.
JOLIET, Ill.
The Convention!

We have not seen the bill which makes
provisions for our state Convention TO
amend the Constitution, but we learn that
the election for choosing delegates takes
place on the third Monday of April. instead
ofthe first Monday as stated in our paper
oflast week; andthat the convention will
meet on the first Monday of June. 1.-THE
bill is based upon the census Of 1s45. and
under the ,apportionment of 1910, which
we presume is satisfactory to this part Of
the state. The election for the ratifica.
ton Of the constitution which may be,
adopted by the convention, will take place
in October, as before stated. -
Asthe time is, so close az hand for the
election of delegates, we hope that the pre-
liminaiy measures will be Immediately
taken for the selection of candidates.
Those whose duty it is to call meetings.
&C., we trust will attend to this matter
without delay. There is noiime to spare
ifa full representation in our district con.
vention is desired. '.''A 7soh' e aas
The Importance of this election we
hoPe9will be rightly appreciated by ALL
| Let no democrat flatter himself that the
wings will not make any efforts in this
district to procure the election of men
who will favor their measures. Though
they may appear to take but little interest
in the matter now, still they are only
waiting to see what the action of our party
will be, and ifevery thing is not harmani-
ously conducted, then to avail themselves
of any advantage which may be derived
by disaf1ection in our own ranks. Hence
the more urgent necessity for vigorous and
harmonious action. III
The election for the choice of mon for
remodeling our Constitution is moro i'm.
portant than any other-as the landmarks
for future legislation are then Defined
The people then assume the responsible.
ty ofchoosing men to reorganize the foun.
dation of their State Government, and to
abolish features which have been the
most Objectionable. 1t is then that agents
are selected to establish rules for govern.
ing and directing the action of all subse-
quent legislation-at least for number
ofyears. The responsibility resting upon
the people at this election, is truly great
Every individual should have his mind
made up previous to the election, as to
what changes he wishes in the different
departments of our state government, and
be prepared to act accordingly. ae.ss
In the selection ofcandidates to be sup.
ported by the democratic party for dele.
gates, we cannot be too cautions. The
duties to be dsvolved upon them, as all
must be aware, are of the greatest mag.
nitude. Men in whom the people have
every confidence, should be selected, and
upon whom they would most willingly
bestOw their SURFACES. While at the
same time due regard should be paid to
the selection of those who are possessed
Of superior qualifications, and are known
to be men of integrity and experience
We sincerely hope that such men may be
chosen, so that their deliberations may be
in accordance with sound principles, and
their talents exerted in favor of the best
interests of the people and State.
CH1oAeo.-The democrats held con.