The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-05-12

1sS- The principal object OF the spol-seek-
ers. 1.-THE Republican party,] at present, is to
lenOuncc everything Democratic - men and
measures-and create if they can, division
in the ranks of our party.--4Dtmocrat of Mon
. day.
~ We are willing to allow the Pioneer all
the credit it can gain by its continued advocA-
Icy Of the "Gorman party" 1T has ever teen
one of the staGnchest supporters of this clique,
= land has contributed all the assistance in its
power to the Executive, in his nnholy attempts
to thwart the will Of the people of Minnesota,
and divide and break up the Democratic party.
q democrat Of Wednesdcy.
What an awfully excruciating time this myth.
the democratic party" of Minnesota, is hav-
fling of it, if we are to believe the Democrat.
Zone day it is the "Fusionists" and abolition
lists" that are knocking it to pieces, and tie
next day, it is German and the Pioneer The
party. is certainly in very bad way just at
this time; and if its dry nurse (very dry in.
3deed y of the Democrat does not have instant
Iaid, there is no knowing what may happen
Suppose you try another lift" to lave German
removed, and send for his confidential friend
land hacker, Ross Browne, to help you along
with The work.
lsG> Are you in favor of the people of the
TERRITORY governing themselves or being gov
Termed by others ?-Democrat's query to MIN
7nes0tidn.
That's a nice question to ask of u.s. coming
from the source it does. While the National
Democracy" the legitimate expounders of
Whose principles are centered in the Admins
tration at Washington, is winking at the inva-
sion of Kanzas Territory by an armed mob of
4ruffians from a neighboring State-the rights
kof the people trampled under foot by that mob
and they absolutely prevented from govern
ling themselves-One of the understrappers of
THAT Administration, and one of the upholders
that system of " Democracy" here in Minneso-
lta, coolly asks US if we are in favor of tho
f. people of the Territory governing them
Fselves"' Ifyour Democratic gang of Sla-
Ivcry-cxtension cut-throats should ever invade
Minnesota, as they have Kanzas, you will very
soon learn what our sentiments are on that
head. if you are SO blind and obtuse as not to
know them already.
JOIN E. WARREN, EsQ--We copy from the
T. American Organ,'' published at Washington
City, an Article highly complimentary of our
fellow citizen whose name heads this para
graph. Even though it does emanate from the
pen of "Know Nothing editor, there arc
hundreds of the opponents of that party in
Minnesota WHO will endorse every word that is
said of Mr.. Warren, as will every good citizen
|of whatever party or creed.
Tar Mr. Clement has retired from the Wins
low House, and the establishment is now under
the sol charge of Mr.. Parker. The Winslow
lis one of the very best kept houses in the
Northwest.
MINERAL PAIxr.--The Grand River (Mich.)
Eagle mentions the discovery near Grand Rap
lids. of an iacxhaustible bed of mineral paint Of
IA beautiful drab color, presenting a fine, glossy
surface.
EARTHoUAKE AT CAIRO.-Two shocks Of an
earthquake were felt at Cairo, about half past
10 o'cocs on the evening of the 30th ultimo.--
The intervals between the shocks was about
live minutes aud their duration was about Eve
seconds. ~ =
A bill has been introduced into the Massa-
chusetts Legislature, which provides that in all
State trials, the prisoners counsel shall have
The closing plea. ~ r
EThe Dubuque Daily Observer has ceased
ode. The weekly paper is continued.