The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-08-16
Minnesota.

Minnesota.
We have announced the nomination OF Henry M Rice
candidate for delegate TO Congress by the democratic
territorial convention which met at ST. Paul on the 2sh
ul. We now copy the resolutions Of that conventions
We the representatives Of the democrats Of the Territory
Of Minnesota in convention assembled do resolve as fol-
l. We rejoice exceedingly tina, now our party here is
from all parts Of the Territory freely and fairly chosen
has me, iof ne 9nposa Of syni united and effective es-
That grateful for The spirit OF concislion and
patriotic devotion TO the principles 81 political faith by
ton have been so eminsn,y marked and dissngni.hed
That We extend 10 our democratic countrynen every
ional triumph giving brethren, it has the con-
troll OF the powers OF The government and evincing, as il
does, The soundncss oil our democratic creed
That we most cordially approve. and will Ut
most susain the policy Of the administration Of
address and his subsequent official and that
gard The wisdom and expedency OF our popular insn-
lions entirely vindicated by the BRILLIANT oil
General Franklin Pierce upon the dischage Of his high and
momentous trust
lice ourselves, dispositions OF concession and
which orgeuing The merely personal anmosities Of tho
past, shall seek solely the OF friends (thc demo-
cra opposition to our ancient and natural political
That we ash for Henry NJ Rice. the unanimous nomi-
OF this convention tor delegate this Terrific
ny the Congress- ofhe United Safes the cordial support
preston OF the viii OF the people, and he being,
in all respects and in the hishs.s degree, worthy
Jnstus McCary, ,Syivanus b Lowry, julius Georgil,
Lardnea Bosswics. VIM D. Gere, A. 1. Lsrpen,eur, and
Louis Roberts, hereby appointed territorial demo-
cratic een committed TO act Until the next general terri
That the said committee be requested 10 inform Hen
~ NJ Rice Of his nomination as the democratic candidate
Tor delegate to Congress.
in the democratic papers OF the Territory.
10. That this convention do adjourn sime die, with
three odtashioncd cheers Tor Henry M Rice, nomi-
and for tho union. progress and victory OF the dcmoc
tacy Of Mianesota.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the
convention adjourned, with three cheers Tor Henry M
Rice. the nominee Of the democratic party, the utmost
harmony and good feeling prevailing.
A. L. LARPENTEUR.
President
R Ws 3. G GD.s18' Secretaries.
In placing the name of MIR. Rice at its masthead. the
Minnesota Pioneer says
"The election of Mr. Rice we consider beyond
doubt We clearly OF opinion that the entire demo-
cratic vote OF the Territory will be cast for him FALL
and further OF the opnian that o.thrds OF The
voters in the Territory are democras."
RATIFICATION MEETING.
Pursuant to notice, the democracy OF ST. Paul convened
at the cour, house Friday evening, the 2sh ulumo,
TO rsy the nomination for delegate to Congress OF H.
NJ. Rice, as the candidate OF the democracy.
On motion OF W. B. Dodd, VIM P. Murray. esq, was
called TO The chair and motion Of John Holland Fir
man Cszeau was appointed secretary.
David Olmsed esq, offered for the consider alton Of
the meeting the following resoutions which were,
motion Of Major McCarty, separetey put, and unani
mously adopted
R,so'rsd, That the sound and satc.manke doctrines
promulgated by Franklin Pierce In his Inaugural address
the rsgaey mspfrsied by him in the selection OF biz
stitutlons sdvi.ersnpd the which he has shown in
si,hfu" members OF he grea, party who have mad,
him their chieiurnsh conclusive pool that the verdict
the result OF their sober Judgment and wel-iound,d
viction OF patriotic duty.
German. as the chief magistrate Of Muresots a. mos.
udcious and orsnatr selection boh for the interest,
bis public acts since he has s,nmed the discharge Of his
responsible duties. have contributed justify the conf
denee which has been rePosed N his integrity, ability AID
Re,srsd That ra,ify the nomination Of H. N Rice as
deesae 70 Congress and pledge our best orelons to
R,rsd. Th. the proceeding, OF thi. mas, meeting be
ppbnhsd IN the Washington unioa and 10 the democratic
papers OF This Territory.
ID. A. j. Baker, esq, called upon 10 respond The
resolutions. and in impassoned strain OF eloqueace
be sustained The executive OF The Territory. and the nom
isee OF the democratic party for Congress and exhored
every democrat TO forget The past and press forward
complete, glorious victory. His remarks were checred
TO the echo.
Col Robertson suggested the propri.fy OF having an
invitation sen, 10 H. NJ Rice and Gov. w. A. Gorpan to
address The assembled multitude.
On motion OF A. Jackson Morgan. il was unanimously
Rsoip,d That Col. d. A. Robertson aud Capt lame,
Msrkipnd he appointed 10 wait Governor Gonnn
that j. McCariy and DR. 7. It. Mann be appointed 10
visit ". M Rice and request them be present and
address the assembled democracy waiting receive
them
Durios The absence OF the committee the meeting was
addressed by Secretary Rosser and others in able argu-
met, TO support the nominee, and 10 pe.s forward The
OF democratic progress. When Mr.. r. concluded,
Colonel Robertson announced ib. presence Of Cover.
nor German. which announcement, hailed with
rapurous applause. and the governor called upon
address the democracy present. His speech frequent
y interrupted with loud and prolonged huzzas.
sAf'sr the governor had concluded, A. J. Morgan re.
marked that he was authorized to say that r. r Nelson
ESQ., regretted deeply biz inability to be present. 10 en-
gage heartily m the proceedings Of the needing and he
sPoke from The book when he said the heart OF no man
beat warmer for the success OF the democratic nominee
than that Of Mr ~ This allusion to Mr. Nelson called
forth the wafnest applause from the assembled mul,;
tude. 81, I.
Dr. Mat, from the committee appointed for tina, pur
pose, reported that they had learned that Mr. Rice was
not in town,
On motion, the meeting adjourned by giving thre.
cheers Tor Governor German, and three cheers for The
standard bearer Of the democracy. Henry NJ. Rice
w. r. MURRAY, President &
r. CAzzSAu, Secretary,