The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-18
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1857.

his seat
The Convention then adjourned
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 1857.
On motion by Mr. ALDRICH, the letter
of the Rev. f. D. Neal, accepting the Chap
lancy of the Convention, was read by the
Secretary.
The journal of yesterday was then read
and authenticated.
Mr. FOSTER, from the Special Committee
on the resolution in regard to the supply of
newspapers, reported the same back to the
Convention in the following form, which was
adopted, to wit:
Resofred, That not exceeding ten copies of
of the daily newspapers, or their equivalent
in value of weekly newspapers, be allowed
to each member Of the Convention that
each member furnish list in writing to the
Asst. Secretary of the number of each news
paper he desires and said Asst. Secretary is
hereby directed to notify the several publish
ers OF the number of copies required, and
request that they be delivered to the Ser
geant-at-Arms of the Convention. to be dis
tributed by him according to the list furnish
ed him by the Asst. Secretary.
Mr.. KING suggested an amendment in
regard to the pay for the newspapers.
Mr. FOSTER. The Editors would take
care of that.
The resolution was adopted-3l to 4.
TITLE OF THE PUBLIC LANDS.
Mr.. McCUNE'S resolution of yesterday,
accepting the terms of the Enabling Act in
reference to the title of the Public Lands,
oo,,;nor IN, consideration
Mr.. BATES moved its reference TO the
Committee on Miscellaneous provisions.
Mr.. FOSTER suggested difficulties about
themost proper mode of proceedings in re-
gard to this subject, and proposed conference
and DELAY
Mr.. MORGAN was impressed, that the
only way the matter could be got along with
would be to incorporate the proposed Ordi-
nance in the Constitution.
Mr.. FOSTER suggested that the resolu.
ton lie on the table till the formation of the
Standing Committees
Mr.. SECOMBE mooted some criticism on
the language of the Enabling Act, as to
whether Congress intended to give the peo-
pie the alternative of distinct ordinance to
The effect set forth, or making the obligation
constitutional provision Including himself
to the latter.
On motion of Mr.. MORGAN, the resolu-
ton was then laid on the table.
THE CONVENTION PRINTING.
Mr.. COGGSWELL'S resolution of yester-
dav, in relation to the Convention Printing,
next coming up for consideration,
Mr.. BATES indicated his opposition
Mr.. POSTER vas also opposed to the
proposition to let the printing to the lowest
bidder. He would give the regular rates Of
pay. He had been a practical man in the
printing business, and quotes presidents in
which the system of contract and competi-
ton proposed had worked badly. A regu.
lar printer should be employed by the Con
vention through the Sec. g. in the common
way, to do specific jobs for fair price until
printer could be elected.
Mr.. BATES proposed to amend, by strik.
ing out and inserting, that the Convention
60 into the election of printer Tomorrow
at I'm.
Mr.. FOSTER moved to lay the subject on
the table till two o'clock tomorrow which
was agreed to.
On motion by Mr.. FOSTER, it was
Resolred, That the incidental printing or
dered by the Convention be procured by the
Secretary.
THE SEAT OF CHAs. B. SHELDON.
Mr.. MORGAN, from the select Commit
tee on this subject, reported in writing
their proceedings in the case, concluding with
the words of Mr.. Russell, to the effect, tina,
he had no cause of appearing before the said
Committee for he had never intended to &C.
cept his certificate of election, and had Sc
informed Mr. Aldrich. The Committee also
reported back the original resolution tina,
Mr.. Sheldon is entitled TO sea. in this Don
vention as a delegate from the llth Council
District
The resolution vas adopted, unanimously
and tie report and papers ordered to 60 up0l
the journal of the Convention.
THE ACT To PAY THE CONVENTION RyrHNsRs
Mr. SECOMBE said, he understood tha
motion tc read the act passed at the lat,
extra session of the Legislative Assembly O
the Territory, entitled, An act to provide fol-
the payment of the expenses of the Conven
ton to form Constitution for the State q
Minnesota, had been suppressed by the parly
IN the either Eall. IIe he'd 4 COPY Of thai
sct as p.iated Ia the .lfinaesota Republican
p.blished at Saint Anthony, on the 2Sth Of
May, purporting to be copy from the Daily
ftoneer and Democrat. 1t was If considera.
BILE Importance that we should have, if posi-
BILE, an official copy of that act; for BIZ virtue
OF its provisions number Of delegates hojG
their seats In tins body: Upoh information
that the SECRETARY had been unable to oh.
tam certified copy of that act he would
offer this resolptianl
Ress!osd, That special COR, m;;ttee Of .hro.
pe apponteu 70 proc'.re from the Secrot.r,
Of the Te- .,,rorv certified COW Of the ac
passed at the late extra session of the Terri
torial Legislature, entitled An act to provid,
for the payment of the Convention to form
Constitution for the State Of Minnesota, il
accordance with the act of Congress, &C.
for the use of this Convention.
Mr.. COGGSWELL. I understand, that
according to our rules, that resolution vii
lie over. =
The PRESIDENT. In consequence Q