Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-04-03
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coNvENxI0N Al ST. ANTHONY.
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NJ. Seconbe. The fourth resolution which was
under discussion the evening previous when the
Convention adjourned, was taken up and discuss
ed at length, by Messrs. Bigelox, North, Nourse,
Perkins, Murdoch, Lane, Of Anoka, and others
Mr.. Nourse's amendment was rejected by large
majority, Messrs. Nourse. Bass, Chute, Murdoch,
and Bristol voting in the Affirmative; motion
was then made by Mr.. Murdoch to lay the resolu-
tion on the table, which was rejected. The ORE
ginal resolution, reading as follows:
Resolved, That it is the right and duty of Con-
gress, in all acts for the admission of new States,
forever to prohibit Slavery therein,
Was adopted. 1 ~-iA+ '5'1.'H
The fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth resolutions
were adopted with but little discussion.
Two resolutions introduced by Mr.. Babbitt, on
motion of Rev. Mr.. Whitney, were laid on the
table.
The preamble was then taken up and amended |
by striking out, Gin the language of tho Republic
cans of Maine." As altered, the preamble was
adopted. s.ss
A resolution was introduced by Mr.. Day, of st.
Anthony, endorsing the action of the Supreme
Court Of Wisconsin, in the case of the U. S. VS..
Booth and Rycraft. Unanimously adopted. An
address to the citizens of Minnesota was read by
Mr.. Ames of the Republican.
On motion of Mr.. Nourse the Convention ad-
journed till half-past one O'Clock.
MIR. Nutting was appointed to raise funds to de-
fray the expenses Of the Convention, and to pub
fish the address in pamphlet form for distribution
throughout the Territory.
The following resolution, introduced by Mr..
Ames, was discussed by Messrs. Noursc, Day,
Nutting, North, Murdoch, Perkins, Bristol, Bige-
low, Bradley, Rabbit, Marshall, and others.
The speech of Mr.. Nutting, on the Land Re-
form, was excellent and highly commended by the
| Convention.
Resolved, That we propose the following prin-
ciples and measures among those which belong to
the Republican platform
/. The election of postmasters ard all civil
officers by the people. except where inconsistent
with the interests of the public service.
2. The abolition of all needless Offices; and
no salaries for legislators or other except for &C
tual services. sest
3. Public economy, and no more revenue than
is required to pay the necessary expenses of Gov
eminent and extinguish the public debt.
4. Free lands in limited quantities to actual
settlers.
5. River and Harbor improvements at the ex-
pense Of the nation, only where they are objects
Of national concern.
6. cordial welcome to emgrants and cxiles
from the old world; but no welcome to banished
paupers and criminals, or to those who plot the
overthrow of the Republic.
Z. Reduction of Land and Ocean Postage to
lowest possible rates.
8. No Imprisonment or involuntary servitude,
except for crime.
9. No civil disabilities on account of color or
religious opinions.
10. No legislation for the advantage of the
few to the injury of the many.
IL. A strict regard by the General Govern
ment to the reserved rights of the States, and by
the States to the terms of the Constitution.
u. Additional guarantees for the purity of
legislation.
l3. In administering the Government, men
and morals frst-the interests of property after
| ward.
| 1AC uOONC 1CoolutlOuS WCEC uuuCI ulSCuoSlOu
when our reporter left.
LATER FROM SAN FRANCIsCO-GREAT FL
| NANCIAL PANIC.
NEW YORK, March 10.
The steamer Northern Light arrived off Sandy
Hook last evening, reached her dock this morning.
She has San Francisco dates of Goth of February
brought down to San Juan by the Uncle SAM
She brings 262 passengers and 1900 in gold
dust. .
The news is highly important.
Business was entirely Frustrated by the suspcn-
sion of FIVE banking houses.
The news of Page and Bacon's difficulties was
received at San Francisco on the 18th, causing a
great run on that house. They met the run and
paid half million of dollars. A meeting of mer-
chants and bankers who declared the house sound
restored confidence and afterwards matters
seemed to wear better aspect.
At San Juan the people were anxiously looking
for Col. Kinney and his party. The British war
steamer Devastation was in the harbor. The U.
S. steamer Fulton left for Jamaica on the 18th, al
} well.
In the San Francisco market, business was very
dull. Quotations exhibit change. Gallijas
and Haxall -four sold at SIS. Lard IA 1-2 Is
Hams 10, clear pork 81.
In Central America Chinor is still succeeding,
having taken all the towns occupied by the revOl-
utionists except seven.
Sidney, Australia, dates of the Doth December
had reached San Francisco.
The riot at Balorat growing out of the miners
tax of which We previously had the comment, re-
suited in conflict between the troops and miners
in which IL miners and % of the troops were killed.
A letter from Page, Bacon & Co., stated they
would certainly resume on the LIST of March in San
Francisco and all their branches.
The Mariposa gold mining concern had been sued
by the sheriff.
Rodman Backus, indicted for the murder Of
Fred. Odman, had been found guilty of manslaugh-
ter.
Washington's birthday was celebrated at San
Francisco by 6remen's parade and other cere-
monies. III
Owing to the recent monetary difficulties the
recently arrived ships are not discharging.
Wells, Fargo & Co. closed, but their country
branches paid long their coin lasted and were
still paying as fast as coin could be obtained in
exchange for dust and bars. The house apnoun-
ced that they would resume in San Francisco on
the Goth. ..t ft.ss
NoTE.-John Butterfeld, Vice President and
Superintendent of the American Express Co., as
sures us that the suspension of Wells, Fargo Co.,
in California, does not affect the American Express
Co. in any way.
1t was feared that Adams & Co. could not re-
sumo under 60 days, if at all.
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