The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-08-22
NUMBER 40. I.

Constitution, as well as with reference to
amendments of the language of the report.
On motion of Mr.. SECOMBE, it was re-
| committed to the Standing Committee;
Ihe Convention then adjourned till to-mor-
row morning 9 O'Clock.
TUESDAY, AUGUST IS, 1857.
STATE SEAL.
Mr.. KILLINGS, from the Committee on
the Seal and Coat of Arms, to whom the snb-
ject had been referred, reported the following
brief amended description of the Great Seal
of the State of Minnesota: -
The principal feature of the Seal is a Wat
erfall within Shield, supposed to be that Of
Minnehaha. On one side of the shield is
represented an Indian, with his Tomabawl-
Bow and Arrows at bis feet. Opposite the
Indian is the figure Of White Man, with a
Sheaf OF Wheat and some of the Implements
OF Agriculture at his feet. The Indian is de-
plcted with his face towards the setting sun.
and as asking OF the white man, by an i'm
ploring gesture, whittier he shall go? To
TINS the white man is responding, by pointing
10 the implements of Agriculture before mem
toned, as Indicative that he must now as
sumo the now habits of civilized life. In one
corner OF the field occurs distant view of
Lake Superior, with Ship in Sail In an
other, is view OF a river which may be sup
posed to be9fhe Minnesota, J with steamboat
ascending its stream to the WessvasJ. Ts
rear of the Shield and Waterfall, three Pine
Trees are placed, representative of the three
great pine regions of Minnesota-that of the
st. Croix, that of the Mississippi, and that Of
Lake Superior. Above these appears the
North Star. -,
For a motto, to accompany the words.
Estate of Minnesota, A. d. 1857" are these
words: Liberty and Union"
The amended report lies on the table.
Mr.. MANTOR reported the correct en-
grossment of the article on public property,
in report No. %.
THE SCHEDULE
On motion by Mr.. CLEGHORN, the Con.
vention resolved into Committee of the
Whole-Mr. Wilson in the Chair-and took
up the consideration of the Article embraced
in the report mo. 24) from the Committee
on the Schedule.
Mr.. COGGSWELL moved Intellectually to
strike out from Sec. 6, the words "Capital
in."
Mr.. COGGSWELL made an Intellectual
motion to strike out of Sec. 6, all after the
word leach" in the 11th line.
Which was rejected.
Mr.: FOLSOM proposed to make the meet
ing OF Legislature to take place on the Sec
ond Thursday, instead of the second Tuesday
IN January next:
Which was adopted.
Mr.. MCCLURE proposed to amend the
9th Sec. by striking out all after the word
"branch.'' in the 9th line. 1t seemed to him
to be giving too much to formality to require
these officers to take their oath of Office in
the presence of the Legislature.
Mr.. SECOMBE proposed to amend the
amendment, by striking out the matter be-
tween the word "each" in the 1lth line. and
the word "and' in the 18th line, and inserting
these words "and the several persons elect
ed to the said Offices shall, as soon as may be
practicble thereafter be sworn into Office be-
fore any person authorized to administer
oaths, and copies of the same shall be fled
in the office of the Secretary of State"
The amendment to the amendment was re-
iected: and the question recurring on Mr..
McClure's amendment.
1t was adopted. w
On motion by Mr.. HARDING, it was
agreed to insert the word 'sfirst,,, instead of
the word second Thursday in January
for the meeting of the Lcgislature.)
Mr.. HUDSON proposed the following SUBJ
stitute for the entire section g. as amend
cd:
'SEC. 6. The first session of the Legislature
of the State of Minnesota shall commence
on the first Thursday in January next, and
shall be held in the City of st. Paul, which
shall be the seat of Government until other
wise provided by law"
Mr.. COGGSWELL moved to amend Sec
Z, by striking out all after the word "authori
ty )" because he feard, as it stood county of
ticers could not be elected at the general
election.
Which was adopted.
On. motion of Mr.. COGGSWELL, (after
several amendments) Sec. 8 was stricken out.
He was opposed to sending copy of the Con-
stitution to Congress before its ratification.
Mr.. SECOMBE proposed to amend the
form of the ratification ballot, in Sec. 9, by
inserting before the word "yes," and the
word "no," these words: "The Constitution
adopted, August, 1857 2"
Mr.. KEMP proposed-"The Republican
Constitution adopted August-1857 ?"
Which was rejected.
Mr.. SECOMBE'S proposition was also re-
jected.
Mr.. COGSWELL moved to make the res
idence Of voter on this ratification, 80 days
instead of months.
Mr.. HARDING proposed 60 days which
was rejected and then,
Mr. COGSWELL'S amendment was
agreed to.
Mr.. ROBBINS moved to amend the 9th
section, by inserting appropriately, these
words "He (the State Election Commiss-
ct oil inf T,,l r. Il
tion in each election precinct, whose duty it
shall be to receive the votes cast on this
Constitution, and make due return of the
same to the appointed Election Commission
ers in each county"
Which amendment was adopted.
Mr.. ROBBINS moved to strike out from
the 9th section all after the word "same."
Prospecting the Commissioners proclamation
for elections
Which was agreed to.
COMMITTEE now rose, reported progress, and
obtained leave to sit again.
COMPROMISE PROCEEDINGS.
The Sergeant-at-Arms announced Mr. j.
j. Noah, Secretary of the Committee in the
west end of the Capitol, charged with COM
munication, in writing, from the President
OF that body which was laid upon the Pres
ident's table.
After several Intellectual motions for re-
cess
On motion by Mr.. SECOMBE, the said
communication was read, as follows:
"CAprroI, ST. PAUL, Aug. 18th, 1857.
Hon. ST. A. d. BALcoME,
President
SIR The Convention over which pre-
side has this day penned q resolution author
izing me ito appoint committee of five to
confer with committee appointed by the
Convention holding sessions in the Represen-
tatives Hall of this Capitol" designated in
your communication of this day.
In pursuance of said resolution. have an
pointed Messrs. German, Brown, BaIcombe,
Sherburne and Kingsbury such committee.
A certified copy of the resolution referred
to is herewith enclosed.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
81. H. SIBLEY, President.
Resolred, That the President of this Con-
vention is hereby authorized to appoint a
committee of five, to confer with commit
tee appointed by the Convention holding ses-
sions in the Representative Hall in this CAM