Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-08-29

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The Senior of the Minnesotian is endeavor-
ing to prove that those members of Congress who
voted for the repeal Of the land bill, are the en-
emies Of Minnesota, when Mr.. Craige, of N. c.,
positively asserted, previous to the vote being ia
ken on the BILL that it was done to cast censure
on those who perpetrated the fraud" With char
acteristic meanness the editor with-holds Mr..
Craige's remarks, but garbles our article to suit
his own convenience.
Suppose Mr.. Craige did oppose the bill, and vote
against it every time it came before the House..
what does that pr;ve? That every other member
who voted with Mr.. Craige for the repeal of the
bill is q enemy of Minnesota Not by any means.
We did suppose that you possessed small por-
ton Of common sense, but a school bow could ar
que better than that. Who originally gave Min
nesota grant Of land? Certain members of
Congress-for without their votes we could not
have got that grant. Why did they give it? Be-
cause they thought it would aid in building ND the
Territory, and the people of Minnesota were
worthy Of it. Under what restrictions was it Civ
en- That it should be left to the action of some
future legislature. Now then, who repealed the
bill giving us that grant? The same members who
gave it to us. Why? Because fraud had been
committed and the members had been impos-
ed upon. Was it done to punish the people of
Minnesota? No. What motive then Influenced
the members who voted for the grant to vote for
the repeal9 For the purpose Of sscasting censme
upon those aaho perpetrated the traud.'' Who
then, are the true friends of Minnesota9 Those
who voted for the grant and those who voted for
the repeal. We submit if it is not the height of
meanness in the Mnnesotian to charge every man
who voted for the repeal, with being an e=emy of
Minnesota. We submit if this is the proper
course to pursue to get further favors from Con-
gress. We submit if this course is not calculated
to convince members Of Congress that we are
party to the fraud, and are unworthy any fur
Their aid from them. N9."Aaa I T2aag 70 'G1ortr
The Times does not accuse the Minnesotian of
streachery to the wing party" because it will not
denounce Fl. M. Rice on the &c mere assertions of
Gov. German and Secretary Rosser," but it does
accuse the "Senior' of the Minnesotian with
seeking to sell the Wing party, whenever an OPP
portunity occurs, body and soul, to the highest
bidder. The man who will self his best friend,
will sell the party, and all we ask of the Wings is,
to be on their guard. A few descendants of Ben
edict Arnold are still living, and there are those
who can "smile and smile again, and yet be
Williams still.'' -- - "a, s-a-..,
The Minnesotian says that Mr.. Rice have been
condemned sswithour shadow of proof" ssWith-
condemn him? When was his voice heard in the
National Councils dcnouncing the fraul? When
did he write home to his constituents and tell
them that base men had been the means of the
repeal of the bill g When did he stand up in
Congress and say, s. Gentlemen, it is wrong for
you to blame Minnesota" Whcrehas he been and
what has he been about? Show us the record
But does the Minnesotian wish US to go back to
the consummation Of the Sioux treaty, to last
winter when the first grant of land was defeated,
to the moment when the second grant was lost,
and show how these things were brought about
If this is his object, let him say so, and the war
fare shall commence.
We don't care if John Wilson is Wing or Dem
| ocrat. If he has been guilty of u wrong, we
shall condemn him, and if it is necessary for US
to uphold bad men to show our g devotion to tho
Wing" cause, then We are no longer a Wing
Elisha Whittelsey is a man and Wig. John
Wilson is a tool Of the Democratic party.
The editor Of the Minnesotian well knows that
we have made no mention Of Mr.. Moore or Mr..
Pratt. We mean the responsible editor Of tho
characterization P. Owens--and it is very bad
taste in him to callin these gentlemen to aid him
in shout lering sins for which he only is guilty.
1t is not only in bad taste, but "bare-faccd i'm
ruience ]" .rai s4s .a
MATERNAL Standardization the window of
our sanctum on Saturday afternoon last, we wit
| messed mother with her sick babe, walking in
the shade and lulling the little one to repose.-
! About her were the gay and thoughtless, the man
| of business, the noise and hustle of the world,
| but she seemed to heed them not. Wrapt up in
solicitude for her child, what cared she for the
rounding objects? The expression of her face
| was one Of anxiety, and not until the babe sank
into a gentle slumber, did the mother turn her
attention to other scenes about her, and then it
| was but momentary. The lookof love, the quiet,
subdued hope, the calm resignation, that spread
over her countenance, more than ever reminded
us of the value Of mother, and of her ever
watchful, guardian care. We hope that little one
may live to grow up and support the totterng
footsteps of her who now watches over it with so
| much maternal solcitude. 90 E,s,.t 81,
MINSEsorA RlvER.-Wc are glad to learn that
the citizens in the towns on the Minnesota River,
are now making efforts to raise sufficient money
to improve the rapids above Shakopee, and ut
any other point it may be deemed advisable. The
money is to be raised by private subscription
Congress ought to appropriate $lOy0 for this
purpose, and we hope efforts will be made at the
next session of our National Legislature, to pro-
cure the requisite amount. '' ~ M a4rb-
cyA. J. Whitney and G. W. Babcock, Esqrs.,
leave this OF tomorrow morning for Kansas and
Nebraska, the former on tour and the latter
for permanent settlement. We regret to lose
these gentlemen, as they both have won golden
opinions since their sojourn in st. Paul. Wo
trust their brightest anticipations will be rea-
lied, and if true merit is appreciated we know
they will be. We are informed that DR.. Day wi1l
leave for the same destination in few days.
Sorry, but our good wishes go with him.
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