The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-05-30
The Day Of Battle Approaches!

The most important period in the History
of Minnesota has approached. She is about
to assume new position, laying aside her
Territorial character and asking for adnls-
sion into the Union, as an equal among the
great confederacy Of States.
The first effectual step to attain this i'm
portant end will soon be taken. The first
day of June next should be remembered
by every Republican voter.
Before the setting Of the sun upon that
day, the greatest political question ever sub
mitted to the freemen of Minnesota will be
settled. 1t will then be determined what
will be the political character of the Con-
vention which is soon to convene for the
formation of State Constitution. Upon
this, it is believed, depends the future pro-
gress and prosperity Of this great Territory.
A liberal, wise and Republican Constitution
in the true sense Of the term, is what is de-
sired. If q Constitution is framed that does
not partake Of the sentiments and princi-
pies entertained by the great mass of the
freemen of this territory, the sad effect will
be witnessed for halfa century to come
1t is very important thing for the people Of
a Sta.c or territory to elect members Of a
Legislature, but vastly more important than
this, is the election Of suitable men to form
and mould the first Constitution.
Legislatures may be chosen every one or
TWO years; but when Constitution is made
it is expected to stand without material
change for quarter of a century. 1t is to
be the fundamental law-the highest au-
thority. 1t is to be regarded as a lasting.
permanent and fixed expression of the con
stituents and will of the whole PEG, le 1t
is not intended to be a mere statutory enact
ment, but is to be the embodcment Of the
most important principles Of government,
mt of which, and from which is to issue the
wisest and most salutary legislation for the
future. 1t is to be and should be, the clear
limpid fountain from which is to flow in an
inexhaustible current that wise system OF
policy calculated to rebound to the glory and
happiness of great people.
As the Constitution, then, in fact as well
rs in theory must come directly from the
people, how deeply important is it, at this
eyentful crisis that every true Republican
should arouse to sense Of his duty. Mon
day, the first of June, should be indelibly
engraven on his mind, as day upon which
he can perform the most signal service to
the territory, the country and the sacred
cause of freedom.
If the sentiments entertained by the great
Republican party are worth speaking for,
toiling for, and writing for, they are worth
eotiag for, on election day. That is the day
TO be remembered, and the day for action.
Although every man may be devoted to his
ordinary pursuits and regard his time as Of
material Importance to lis affairs, let him,
by all means, give one day to his country.
1t don't require an argument to convince
any thinking man of the high importance of
the occasion. It is too transparent to de-
mand discussion. There is common int
rest at stake. For any man to say that he
has, or feels, no interest in the result of next
Mondays election, is to admit that be has
but slight regard for the security OF person
and property-the education of the rising
generation and the common good Of the
whole people. .-.. .
There is not man who breathes the free
air in all this widespread Territory, unless
he is interested. The questions to be de-
termined at the ballot box on Monday, adj
dress themselves to all persons and all pur-
suits. No man who expects and hopes to
enjoy the rich fruits Of q good government in
the new State to be formed out OF this Ter
ritory, can escape from connection with the
responsibility resting upon him. There is a
mighty power in the hands of each voter; it
Is the power of the ballot. 's-' '
The Importance Of one vote can never be
too highly estimated. By one vote alone