The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-07-16

made this order. - the room was small. anil
when oil the members elected arc in their
sests. the ball will be full
The consideration OF the proposed rules
Was again resumed, pending which. at \. Ia
II O'Clock.
Mr.. FOSTER moved call OF the Hous
and the roll having be,n called the Secrta-
ry reported sc members prs-nt. and Mrsn,
Coe and Galbrxith absent. Further pro-
csSdings under the call were dispensed with
The rules reported were adopted with Sigh,
amendments
Mr.. MANTOuR osfer>i u resolution Tor
the printing Of 200 copies Of the rules in
pamphlet form with list OF members. --.
Adopted.
Al this moment. Icing quarter pas, ! |
O'Clock. A. NJ,
Mr., Secretary CHASE pr.~a,sd him,
self at the door Of the Hall. and said
Secretary CHASE--AsS Secretary Of the
Territory. | demand the possession Of this
Hall for the use of the constitutional Con
sention OF the Territory.
The President, Mr.. BALCOMBE-Mr.
Secretary The Constitutional Conven.
ton Of the Territory is now in s,~sion in
this Hall
Mr.. CHASE. Ioa reia- 10 give pos.
session Of the Hall
The PRESIDENT. rcfrse To give
Possession Of the Hall
Mr.. CHASE then retired
Mr.. NORTH moved the appointment of
committee OF thre, 10 employ Reporters
10 report the proossl!ngs and debates Of the
Convention. Carried and Mcs~rs. North,
Ceierstom and Watson, were appointed such
committee
Mr. MORGAN. from the committee on
the petition Of Charles b. Sheldon, made
report accompanied by resolution 10 admit
Mr.. Sheldon to u seat in the Convention. 10
the place Of X. Z. Russell, ~ u Delegate
from the 18th Council District
Mr. FOSTER stated the facts in the casc
claiming that Mr. Sheldon had majority
of veteS, but in consequence Of clerical
mistake u portion Of the votes were rciSt
ed and II certificate given 10 Mr., Russell
Mr.. STANDARD inquired II Mr.
Russell WAS present, lie would bc uuwil
ling to pass upon his case without giving
him a hearing
Mr. GALBRAlTll considered the alli
davits IN behalf OF Mr. Sheldon w only
ex-parte. lie was disposed 10 give n lair
hearing TO all parties mud decide questions OF
contested seats upon their merits The
Convention was organized by majority of
the members elected Ia the Convention hav.
log regular certificates of election
Mr.. AIDRiCIi stated that Mr.. Rusatl
was friend an. neighbor of his, and had
stated Ia him that he had declined to receive
his certificate lie moved that the report
aud resolution b. re-committed, with in
struetions 10 notify Mr. Russell Of the pro
ceedings, and report a, as early day "
possible
Mr.. NORTlI-1be Convention has ~
official knowledge that Mr.. Russell claims
the s.a, ; and he could @c no reason IN
pausing 10 look him up
MrHARDlNG--'lhc petition shows Mr.
Russell has tn. official certificate. and Mr.
Sheldon appears without Credentials lie
was in favor Of giving Mr. Russell notice
Mr. FOSTER was speaking upon the
question when
At ~ o'clock. MIR Secretary CHASE.
accompanied by the members Of the Convrn-
ton mo, ,hue in the Republican Meeting
appeared Mt the door.
Mr. GORMAN--Mr SECRETARY. move
tina, the constitutional Convention adjourn
TO the Council Chamber in this Hall
Voices in the ilall--CIocc the door -
close the door , No! Order order
The PRESIDENT (Mr Ralcomiej
order order
Mr., Secretary CHASE. Gentlemcn OF the
Constitutional Convention: II Is moved that
the Convention do now nj journ 10 the Coup-
cd Chamber in this Hall You who arr In
favor Of that motion say aye. The vote b..
ing ulaaimous in the affirmative. Mr. chn-e
declared the Convention ADJOURNED Ia the
Council Chamber.
Mr. FOSTER resumed his remarks. wlrn
the motion made by Mr. Ahirch was put To
vote and carried
Mr.. GALBRAITIi demanded call VI
the Convention. which was ordered The
Secretary reported Messrs Phelps. Murphy
'lcghorn. and Mcclure absent
On motion of Mr. NORTH further pro
c,s-ings under the call wer- disposed with.
Amer some time sIrB' in MISCELLANEOUS dis
cussion, no question being before the House
Another call u the 'onven,ion was ordered,
when - members wcrr found 10 be- absent.
and the sergeant ai Arms was directed to
bring IN the sbSD'.sr. AMI the doors we're
closed at tt'fore , ?. ", further proceed.
ing- under the call were dispensed with. and
the door opened. Al ~. ". tbe bpiy
took roc's- for one hour