The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-31

every member Of the &c nvensicn though they
various cmss and Of iyerte creeds officials.
merchants IA &e thus beyond controversy,
the tpresent feeling Of ali classes Of Territorial
puJson cur memory correctly general and
lair Representation OF the views and feelings Of the var
GUS DISTRICTS Of territory and 50 frank and hearty bend
leg party interests have been sxceed, ii
eqususd IN the ni'atory action required foi the adms
sion If . new State.
Perhaps the more customary usage would have with
he'd the constitution from publication until after il had
hen presened to Conaress but the fcStsred condition
least its berg fairly before the people previous their
Ac the TN Instant, whenftboy indicate their feel
weighed minor ccnsderatons and the constitution is
printed in this Nous together with the Convention
solution oenseTnng It's submission to the people
and If you discover single item incompatible
VIII other State combinations, with the constitution
and OF the United States and the genius repub
can Institutions. If you cann,t as viii most assuredy
be the conclusion Of every intelligent candid mind there
mo no :. "n ms
such action viii not only release the parent govern
ment fcra burden care and expense, but
ton the Pacific and the Western frontiers by In
creA.ng the number Of ssns in the bright galaxy Of
lie Utah loysl Aye most loyal beyond successful chal
erge eonIadicon as is and always has been proved
~ oil her sayings and d9ngs Bat does she love oorrup
terra with few exceptions, have been reared in the
cradle Of liberty in common with the citizens of the
States and the pure mountain breezes keep that love
famed 20 bright and unquenchab!e fame. And the
few exceptions just named those who were not born c
zess Of our spIsc are congsniM descendants o. that
have left their ftker lands did oreiathers to
esps the opressors rod and fnd loved asylum in the
the broad folds Of equal rights and CONSTITUTIONAL liberty
ever that portion Of the public domaiuwhose inhsb-
exists and blood ovs in their veins It Is not to be
presumed that any Congress would wish to do, but if
might By Be that opposite
mingled whirlwind Of aud indignation that would
then arise 10 the breast Of every lover Of truth and JUS
Uah is isolated is iull Of rugged mountains desert
plains and barren valleys. and peculiarly mey In
extended seaboards and commercial mars Let her pre-
sent population leave her borders, and the few cases.
row saedened with ire busy bum Of civilized he, would
soon revert to the occupancy OF the rude savage and
cIambing ceso!ation would mark the"site Of stately
edifcts.
rapidly amid all her disadvantages, and amid the sa
lou,y and hostility OF Indian tribes TO high
pos,,on in wealth and numbers And not the intel
gence and energy which have 80 rapidly produced suoh
laudsble results where others would thrust in their
fckes, Sufficient guarantee that Utah is most emphat-
cany Deserving o. q State organization
she has wealth. numerous, in .elligent, and highly
patriotic population; is accustomed to make her own
public bui dngs roads snd brio has successfully con.
Quoted the Indan wsged within her bouncares has
reary elled litigation through wise system Of egs
lstion and policy furnishes few abomnaoe and illegal
acts to ewe the record Of earhs corruptons not
enough TO make her spicy and interesting to the
CORRUPT taste OF perverse generaonthen s there any
good far valid reason why Utah should not be specify
admitted into the Union free, sovereign and nde
pendent State named Deseret Not Hence it is but
fair to infer that Senator's and Representatives in Con-
gress will grant the prayer Of Uah for admission as una
nimousy che presents it. independent of the sectional
preudices, strife and debate Of every Mans and descp
ton for only two ques:n to be asked viz is her
constitution republican? Ia she willing and able to
maintain State government Every ose knows that
those gues:iOns and every legitimate question that can
be asked, admit OF only affirmative answers.
The first article Of the constitution il IS follows
All that part Of the rory Of the Omitted States
on se
Oregon en- the east hy the summit Of he Rocky Mounan.
I'M a'o Zee and ssf State 1ss
Enjoyment Of the usual rights and privileges ST fes
mep, as provided by the Constitution of the United
States.
The powers of Of tbs State OF Deseret are
divided into three distinct departments, viz Legislative,
Executive and Judicial.
bly,, consisting Of Senate and House Of Representatives
the mseTs Of which are to be elected by the people,
The seesions of the General Assembly will be annual
until otherwise provided by legislative enactment.
The members Of the House Of Representatives are
to be chosen bieI nis by the qualified electors of their
respective districts, whose term OF Office viii continue
two years rom the day OF their election.
win be chosen in the same manner as the rep
resentativeB whore term OF Office will continue four
ysars from The dav q their election.
No person can be member Of tbs General Assembly
states and an nhabant Of the State one year prscei
ing tie line Of his election snd has at his election
sexual residence E the eris he may be chosen to rep
recent
The General Assembly will have power I, prescribe the
number and make the apportionment Of senators and
representatives. but the number Of senators cannot be
less than nehrc than half o. the repre-
Each nemser Of the General Assembly is privileged
om civil arrest during any session. and in going to and
returning from the sane.
The members Of the General Assembly will take
United States and of peseret which may be administered
ty each otker, or by any person rafed to administer
eatha.
Any person of The State who may hereafter be engaged
directly indirectly, in duel either principal
accessory before the TACT is disqualified from holding any
Office under the constitution and laws Of the State
RE Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor of Pubi,
Accounts and Attorney Gerers ees.ed by the
al Assembly Tor the term Of four years.
stes elected by the General Assembly for the term
0! years after tie first election under constitution
The judges OF the district elected for
years b, the electors Of their respective districts
The fs. general election Of state eff ,srs snd Of rep
rssenaive 70 Congress- under the institution, will
Be app IN ed by proclamation Of the actag Governor Of
the Territory.
AIRY smensmenta to the constitution are to be SUB.
rnitrtd TO and decided by direct vote OF The people.
At Tie first election after this constitution takes effect
the Of tie State viii elect the number of
Senators snd REPRESENTATIVES elested % the
legislative Assembly Ct the Territory Of Utah. and
eofdipg to the present apportionment.
The present organization, laws and thing pertain
ipg to the Territorial government Of tah remaa fall
virtue in law until superseded by the action Of
the State governme Mt under the provisions Of this con
tuition.
The Convention, previous TO adjournng adopted The
following resolution:--
Resolved. That the constitution and ohsr documents of
this Convention together with the names Of tho deegses to
Congress- be lad sefore the people of this Territory the
members Of this Convention the 7h Of April next for their
approval dsprroval aud rso shall ,de t.
he PYesd Of this Convention before the Doth dsy
Aci next snd approved BY the people the the dngs Of
g Convention shall be considered valid; d saoproved
they tbsll ce null ard void
from the News, April o
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
As viii &c by reference to the Conference ate
the constitution OF the State OF Dese-et 1e memorial
asr irtn riona sx,a