The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1850-08-08

for Delegate to represent the Territogy
of Minnesota in the next Congress, b.
the Territorial party Convention held
in this place on the 3ist ultimo, ard So
Letting my acceptance of the same
In answer, beg that you will sign;l,
to the Convention, my high appreciaiion
of their confidence in me, by my chuer-
full consent TO the use of my name in fur
therance OF the views ofthe people which
they represent. But inasmuch as yafi-
Gus reports have prevailed, and hase
been circulated throughout the Ternto-
ry relative to my views and princjf les,
many of which have. as conceigea done
me great injustice, deem 1t due Doth
to myself and the convention, in accept
ing the nomination conferred, to make
such explanations of my course a. shall
place me in my true light before the PEG
pie of the Territory, upon whose sup
port depend and to whose justice J ap-
peal.
| understand that the conycntion re-
ferred to, was composed of member Of
both political parties, entertaining DIFF
ferences of opinion in regard & inc
prominent measures which divide these
parties liz different sections of our coun-
try. wish no man to be deceived Ia
regard to my position; and if there are
any who consider my political prcieren-
ces, as a matter entitled to consldera-
ton in forming an opinion as to my wor-
thiness, / will freely state l have been
for years and still am whig in prnci-
pie; believing in the excellence Of Wing
measures, aud deeply attached to ITS
views: and shall deem it my duty (f
elected) to sustain the general course Of
the present administration, and more
particularly with reference to those
measures calculated to promote the best
interests of this Territory. The avowal
of my individual political opinions IS de-
manded as well by regard to wing ptin-
ciples, as by the power which the pres
ent administration may exert in adeanc-
ing the welfare of those whom ] shall
represent But wish it to be understood
that am strongly opposed to any steps
tending to draw the party lines between
our people, believing in the language
used by your present Delegate in his
address to the people Of the Territory,
"That no such distinctions should be
made in a Territory, the Delegate OF
which has no vote, and whose policy IS
to make himself popular with all par
ties" conceiving that the reasons
which prevail in other sections of the
country, for such a course, here fail, as
we can have no voice in the election o.
those who are to administer the affairs
Of the General Government. NJ views
since became resident of the Terri
tory have undergone no change Oh this
subject. | have not attended a political
meeting or taken any part that woald
have tendency to draw party lines
To my Democratic friends / can use no
dnplicity: if elected, my motto shalt be
Minnesota and her people," We arc
moreover dependent upon the bounty Of
the government for the resources neces-
sary to the administration of our inter
nal affairs; and an officions Interference
in regard to matters over which we have
no right of control, would naturally tend
to prejudice our interests and influence.
Although since my name has been
before the people of this Territory, in
connection with the office to which attn
nominated, my opinions have been
grossly misrepresented by some Of my
opposers, my personal character
assailed with deep inyective, and my
| feelings. outraged aad .E@ouaded, :
shall deem it my duty TO cast aside All
feelings Of resentment, and (if elected}
forget past differences, determine to
promote as far LIS lies in my power the
general good and welfare of nay con-
stituents But wish it distinctly ua-
derstood that l am opposed TO all mo-
nopolies, and shall study to advance
"the greatest good Of the Creates
number"
AS to the charges which have been
made and circulated, tending to affect ~
juriously my personal character, leave
them to pass in silence, except 20 say,
while they may be listened to, ms fellow
citizens will not forget my services rem
dered to the country in her time OF peril,
and my blood shed in defence Of her
honor. rarw
have hastily thrown togethor sucA
views as suggested themsclves to NV
mind as proper for the occasion leaving
to the Convention to make such use "
them as they may deem proper Tie
reasons that have induced me to u,tcc
them, make me DESTROYS of ther publ
cation; but this, | presume impussi5i-
at present, as there is no pres .a SIC
Territory devoted to the prin pics Of
the Territorial party.
With many assurances, genllemer.
of gratitude. for the kind and liat,cr-
ing terms in which you have s:gr,jed
the action Of the Convention,
| remain your most obedient servant
A NJ MITCEEii
TO .4ter. Wiikim, j. o. Cooper. j E.
Mckusiek, E. Pcich, Henry Joehs.a.
Committee.