New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-07-21
III. Convene in another place, and set up an in
dependent Convention Of their own.
cor..,onasn0. Of n. N. Y. Tribune.

On the same ground that little more than q
lustrum age, was covered with a small cluster OF
log butts, the primitive habitatoDs of half-breeds
traders and "coureurs aes bois, the quetness aud
solitude of which was interrupted ever AMI anon
only by the saturnalia Of the aborgiues, wis gath
cred around this favored spot to satisfy their eager
longing for the Demanding liquid, the source OF
their physical and moral degradation, which flowed
soabundantly and freely at this pont-itbeinepartc
ulary adapted to this nefarous trade in this contra
band article situated as it was just beyond the limits
of the United States lands, and within the domn'
ion of the Territory Of Wisconsin, where the re-
spectiye proyisons of the penal code were tnen
held as dead Jefferson this very plateau on when
that embryo town, begotten in imquty, and In
debted for its birth ard rise to the ruin AID demor
slzstion Of many a copper -colored tribe, has since
Turned into busy, thriving city and important
commercial center, to-day the representatives Of
the people of this youthful Commonwealth formally
assembled to establish the system of political axioms
which shall hereafter regulate the public affairs of
Mime sOta-tO lay the foundation on which to erect
a commanding structure of State sovereignty. Ac.
cOrding to the Congressional enactment, the Dele
gates chosen at the election III the early part of
last met this day to organize themselves as the flrs
Constitutional Convention of the Territory OF Min
nesOta.
During the last Presidential canvass, many a
time and often We have heard Democratic orators
proclaim the cOmprehensiveness and universal
character Of the teachings of the National
party and, forsoOth, there il an apparent
truth in their assertions, although mega
tive one. Wherever an impartial observer turns
bis eyes-whether to the North or South,
East or West-he is sure to discover a strik
;,u identity in fha ruOdg randi and
tactics Of the National Democracy, viz, Jesutical
intrigues chivalric bullying resort to an endless va.
rety of trckcry and unairness and utter disregard
of all but the party's interests. Even Minnesota,
although still in her swaddling clothes, must already
submit to visitation of the Democratic veLnin.
She seems to be destined to share fate similar to
that Of her wTOnged and abased sister, Kansas.
Yet let us relate the facts.
At o'clock on the evening of the 10Th the "un-
terrified" minority of the Convention numbering
about forty braves, held private caucus at the
Capitol At ~ o'clock the same evening, the Re.
publican members met for the same purpose Wish
ing to proceed ON fair basis, they appointed
Committee of five to receive propositions from the
Democratic Committee at the Fuller House. A
verbal stipulation was entered upon that neither
should attempt to effect an organization until IL
O'Clock Monday nOOn). paper to that intent was
prepared when the Democrats violated the verbal
agreement They draughted a paper, promising,
equvOcally and indefinitely, not to attempt anything
uutil the usual time. This step justly excited the
suspicious of the Republicans, and they remained on
the alert all night, ready TO Illustrate any scheme on
the part of their antagonists.
About ~ O'Clock this morning, G. L. Chase Sec
rotary of the Territory, made lis appearance behind
the Speakers desk and called the Convention to Or
der, Just as Mr.. North (Republican) proceeded to
take the same intiatory steps; whereupon Mr.. Cor
man (St. Paul Delegate thanks TO fraudulent votng)
moved that the Convention adjourn until II o'clock
of the follow ing day. Mr.. Chase having called for
the yeas and Mays" amid an Internal noise and
clam0r, declared the Convention adjourned. The
Democrats, representing the "Yeas," withdrew,
about 80 strong, while the Republicans, Sc in num-
Der, having eventually defeated the motion, re-
NAMED This is the latest Democratic style of
carrying motion" The hall being clear OF
Democratic vestges, the Republicans quickly COM
menced their temporary organization. On motion,
T. T. Galbraith was elected Chairman pro tenn.
Committee on Credentials was appointed, and re-
ported So members as having presented certificates,
aud being entitled to seats in the Convention On
motion, Mai Z. z. Furber, Justice of the Peace,
then came forward and administered the usual Oath
to the qualified members.
The Convention then proceeded to permanent
organization Mr.. Bslcombe was duly elected
President of the Convention. The gentleman was
conducted to the chair, and made few appropriate
remarks. Subsequently, A. Babcock, esq, was
elected Secretary, and the remaining offices were
also filled. On motion, Committee of three was
appointed to comp4e and report rules for the gov
eminent If the Convention.
Mr. Galbraith then read the Enabling Act, after
which he offered the following
R.sslrsd That in the opinion Of the Convention il |. the
wish the people Of to be Admitted into the Union
this time accordance With the act OF Congress autho.
Ing peOp. Of the Territory of Minnesota to form State
Consultation preparatory to admission into the Union on an
equal footing with the original States.
Mr.. Stannard offered substitute, slightly differ
ing from the above; and, the Convention having re-
solved into Committee of the Whole, and the reso-
luton being discussed at some length, it was finally
adopted by vote of 40 to TO-
Ii was further resolved to instruct VIM. b. Gere,
as Marshal of Minnesota Territory, to proceed i'm
mediatey 10 take census of the citizens Of Mime
sofa.
Although turbulent scenes and violent parlia-
mentary fighting had been anticipated, yet nobody
had expected such strong propensity to coup
d'etat like measures as manifested by the Demo
cratic minority their first appearance as body
on tie Conventional stage. Their conduct cOrrObO
rated the rumor which had kept going around for
some time, that these true opponents of the Demo-
cratic faith had determined that, Democratic
Convention was an iInpossibity, there should be no
Convention at all; and as Minnesota had betrayed
most unmistakable symptoms Of strong PrOcivity to
become a Republican State, it was far pretera'
BILE to continue her Territorial infancy till the glory
of Democratic should brighten up her political
horizon this desirable event being expected in the
course of a few months in consequence of the iul-
poration Of several thousand railroad aborers every
one of whom would, of course be in for whisky and
immortal Democracy.
If this runlor proves to be well founded, the
mOoted points in connection with the ST. Anthony
and PenbiDs delegations, which were first supposed
to be the pvots around which debating and party
warfare to turn upon the opening Of the Con-
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