Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-07-24
DAILY VIRGINIAN.
From tho 81. Paul Times, July Al
Marc TcsrisosiRi Treubles,

anomalous froceed,ngs IN Minntsofd-Ttco
Constitutional Conventions sitting
Yesterday was ''criss" in the poItical histo.
ry of Minnesota. Here is a brief history of it.
AT seven o'clock on Sunday evening tho Demo-
cratic members Of the Convention assembled in
the Council Chamber at the Capitol in private
cnucus-nd ournng Mt eleven Al twelve ~ clock
the Republicans met in caucus nj the Capitol or.
eanized. and cleared the desks for action. Not
desiring to take any unfair advantage Of the en-
envy, they despatched n committee of five 10
make overtores 10 the Democratic committee at
the Fuller House. Arriving there a verbal agree
ment was made that neither should attempt to
orgnnizc the convention until twelve O'Clock NJ.
The papers were drafted to that effect. and sign.
ed IN good faith by the Republican committee.
when the Democratic committee violated their
word OF honor, and quietly pocketed the docu-
nents: They then drew up ono 10 suit themsel-
ses, making pledge VERY defnitelyD pot TO
meet until the usual time" This not satisfy
ing the Republican members, they remained in
session all night.
At quarter before twelve O'Clock yesterday
Z, L. Chase. Secretary of the Territory. took the
speaker desk,nnd simultaneously with Mr. North
called the Convention TO order.
Mr. Go,man moved that the Convention ad-
joorn until twelve O'Clock to day which motion
wns put 10 vote by Mr., Chase. amid ,he most tu-
mnltons coniusion, and deafenipg thunder
storm of "Ayes!" and "Nocs!" he pronounced tho
Convention ndourned Meantime n motion had
been put and carried that r. j. Galhraith. (Rep.)
he elected Chairman pro tenn, and he promptly
took his seat The Democrats withdrew in ac-
cordnnoc with the motion to adjourn, and tho re-
naming members Of the Convention proceeded
with their temporary organization.
On motion OF Mr.. Allrch, committee Of five
wns appointed ON Credentials, consisting of
Messrs. Aldrioh. North, Sherburne. Foster and
Bassen.
Tho committee received CREDENTIALS, and re-
ported htty six members ns having presented
certificates, mud being entitled to seats in the
Convention.
On motion. Mai. p. p. Furber. Justice Of tho
Peace. then came forward aud administered tho
oah OF Office to the members who had been quail.
fed
Mr.. Balcome received fifty fvc votes and was
declared President.
Mr., Galb,niih then read the enabling Act in q
clear aud distinct Voice for the benefit Of tho
members of the Convention, after which. he Of
fcr.d N" following.-
Rtsoiped That IN the opinion of tho Conven-
tion II is the wish oi the people of Minnesota to
he admitted into the Union Mt this time, IN
cordnnce with the net of Congress, authorizing
the people of the Territory of Minnesota to form
Stat" Constitution, preparatory to admission
into tho Union ON equal footing with the original
States
resolution was fnally passed accepting tho
provisions of tho Ennbng Act and expressing
the wish of the people Of Minnesota TO oome into
the Union upon footing with tn" original States
resolution also adopted nslructing w.
BE- Gcre, as Marshal of Minnesota territory, to
proceed Immediately to take census Of the
citizens oi Minnesota.
Tho Republican members remained "on guard"
ngh'n lnst night. every member sticking to his
seat with mn invinciblc tirmness worthy of Old
Hickory. This morning they nro there. ready to
expose and deent any trick Tint viainy can do
wise. We begin 10 have new faith in humanity
new hope in the Republican party. II no lon
ger hicks hnck bone, but with the stamina aud
vine that tho right always needs 10 ensure success
''s members walk up like men aud do their whole
duty without taltrring.