The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-07-30
T He MINES N
Saint Paul, saturaag, sulg 50, 1904.


Ut the result, as the actlOH Dau Dccn antiClpdleu
since the election of delegates in ST. Paul, two
weeks ago. 1t was then fixed fact that Mr.
II. N. Rice would be nominated, and as one of
his friends expressed it at the time, nominated
just in such manner, and by such a majority as
he pleased" thcre was strong expletive
preixed to the word plcased) and SO it has
turned out.
The body was full--full to repletion, as most
any one from any part of the Territory, who
presented himselfwith any kind of credentials,
was admitted and no questions asked as to for
mcr political associations or present residence.
Among the delegates we noticed several good
Wings, who in conversation during their stay
in town, informed us they had been 'rung
in on account of the scarcity of Rice timber
In their neighborhood but when it came to
practical uoting on the second Tuesday of Oc-
tober, they would be found with the old harness
on, if required. We deprecate any such action
on the part Of our political associates, and
would with all due Difference to these gentle
men, suggest, that loaning themselves to this
cold deck operation is any thing but consistent
and fair toward their political opponents.
We have in our time been present at many
'cut and dried operations, in the way ofpoliti-
cal conventions, but never one so completely
done up 6roscn,' (no alluson to our associated
Territorial Printer, Jos. R.) as this VIM Iol-
linshcad, Esq, yearling Democrat and bro
ther-in-law of the nominee, was stage manager.
assisted by Major Mccarthy, as promptcr. Mr..
Hollnshead is an old tactician, having hereto
fore served zealoasly in the Wing and also the
Native American ranks, and being conse-
quently familiar with the 'ropes of all parties.
We have never seen gentleman placed in his
responsible position acquit himself so ably
With his fine, portly person dressed in the best
of taste, his hair and beard trimmed exactly to
the impressive point, he stood forth head
and shoulders above any other man in the Con-
vention. He had but to wave his hand, and all
veteran Democrats-all others, young and DID,
stood back, silenccd and abashed. Such old
stagers as Jas. S. Norris, David Olmstcd, Capt
Holcombc, &C., had no show whatever. The
Major. who sat by his side, would occasionally
forget himself and attempt to encroach upon
the manager sprerogative, but he was instantly
silenced, and reminded that all he had to do
was to blow the whistle when change of the
scenes was necessary. Jos. r. Brown, who is
considered some in parliamentary tactics.
undertook to measure swords with the leader of
the Rice host, but he stood no more chance
than bob-tailed horse in nest of hornets.
When We entered the room, our old friend.
Henry Jackson, was fighting manfully for his
seat as a delegate from Mankato. 1t appeared
that he and Gen. Leech, of Quincy, Illinois,
had been elected from that precinct, but some
flaw appearing in regard to the manner the
meeting had been called, new set was
sent hither to supcrcede them. Jack was yo-
ciferating and gesticulatng violently, and end
ed his remarks by telling the Convention that
1t did not admit him and the General. it might
go to certain destination which none of the
members would have disposition to volunta-
rily seek. Whereupon Mr.. Hollinshcad moved
that the Jackson Delegation from Mankato he
admitted, in addition to the one already on the
hoor, and it was carried, mem. con.
Alter some further maaeuyerine on
small scale, the meeting was organized. and a
committee on resolutions with Mr.. HolIinshead
et the head, appointed. Then, letters from
Messrs. Sibley and Nelson, which we publish
below, we're read. Next, Joseph r. Brown, the
gentleman who held the pen when the Sioux
Indians signed the trader paper for the pay
ment Of their debts, moved that II. NJ. Rice bc
declared the candidate for delegate by ACCLAIM
alton, and forthwith it was done. Then the
Chairman of the committee on resolutions. who
had not been out Of the room, pulled from his
pocket what We are to conclude is the Demo-
cratic platform in Minnesota for this wear Of
grace. We, as well as most present, were some
what struck with the character of the resolu
lions. They present, not the real, stand-up.
democratic issues heretofore contcndcd for
oy the organized Democracy of Minnesota. but
something in the shape olive hardly know
~hat' One mildly endorses the administration
oI 'en' Pierce and another gives modest thrust
az "our ancient enemies" (HolIinshead's an
Client enemies y the Wings. There is no allu.
S'on TO Gov. Germans new Indian policy, SO
much talked of by the Pioneer and Democrat
or IN TACT anything complimentary or eudors-
ing, in any shape whatever, the Governor or his
associate Territorial officers. We conclude from
this that the talk about change policy with
the recent change in the Territorial admuistra.
ton, was looked upon by the convention as all
gas. We regard this silence on the subject as
an endorsement of the Wing policy, SO greatly
and unjustly abused, or hint to Gov. German
that he is not in the line of safe prccedents.'-
But this is no affair of ours.
The convention adopted the resolutions unan.
imously, and adjourned with three cheers for
the nominee. The Democratic papers will
proclaim the party united, and acting har-
moniously touching the election of Mr.. Rice.
Time, which proves all things, will show. We
have simply stated the facts as they occurred.
Those of our readers conversant with Minneso-
ia politics can judge as we'll as We as to how
the thing will work out in the end. We give