Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1855-08-23
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For Democratic p elsgaie n Coagress,
DA VlD OL nISTET,
THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE,

We sCVPJ tuU iOiioWHtS just uuu
truthful remarks relative to the charac-
ter, qualifications, and position ~ Mr..
Olmsted, the Democratic nominee loF
Delegate to Congress, from the Pioneer.
Those who personally know Mr.. Ohm
sted will heartily endorse every syllable
contained in it,. HE'S agman entitled
to the esteem Of the whole people. He
has been tried and found u possess al
those qualities Of mind and heart ne ces-
sary to the able. faithful, and honest
discharge Of every public duty. The
people here in Benton County need not
be told who or what David Olmsted IS.
He is esteemed as not only an able but
an honest man ss
s'THE DEMocRATIc CANDIDATE.---
The old settlers Of the Territory from
enc end Of il to the other, will not need
to be told anything Of David Olmsted,
the present Democratic nominee for
Congress. Not only his private bat his
political life, are familiar to them, and
we venture nothing when we say that
he is esteemed BY all for his long tried
probity and consistency in both. His
modest and retiring disposition may not
have placed him SO conspicuousiy before
the people Of the Territory of late, as
some others who earnestly sought the
peoples gifts aud favor, but his name
and reputation are broad spread, and
favoraby recognised even among the
new Corners among u.s.. s;.s
A Democrat Of the strictest charac-
ter, firm, undertaking and progressive
possessed of all the qualities which
go to make a competent legislator in
structed in the ways Of legislative bodies
bold but prudent possessed Of the
power Of winning and retaining friends.
and in the full flush of life, he combines
all that could be desired in candidate,
by the people Of the Territory at large.
and his merits will bear the closest
scrutiny. .8ss3t4
Mr.. Olmsted has always been an ac-
tive member Of the Democratic party
from the beginning Of its existence here,
and he has BY general consent been re-
cognised as one Of its most approved
and reliable leaders. He has never
faltercd in his duty towards il, but both
with voice and pen has sought earnestly
to promote its interests. No temptation
has ever led him aside, and we point to
) him proudly as being one ag aiast waoss
no charge Of political or other corrup-
ton can be made.
He is before the people on the old
Democratic track, and the prospect is
bright in his behalf. The people Of
Minnesota, the Democracy especially,
will honor themselves and do justice to
him BY sending him as their next Dele
gate. to Congress.
~ Mr.. Lander. Chief Engineer Of
Gov. Stevens Great Northern Pacific
Rail Road Survey, in regard to the
crossing ofthe Mississippi River, says !:
6 Near the mouth of Sauk River the
crossing IS about 500 feet. BY encoun-
tering the current near the Rapids, an
excellent foundation for bridge masonry
can be obtained upon the great ledge Of
the section.
Ihaye estimated the cost Of bridge
at Sank Rapids, for aRoad-bed Of 20
feet as follows q
500 of How's truss at S26 @ $40 500
1853 cubic yds bridge masonry, at $l2 1926
Preparing foundations SAY 900
s27,7se
Summing up the matter, it seems evil
dent TINT the proper course Of the sur
vey would be up the East shore ST the
Mississippi Riverto Sank Rapids, thence
on, the Red River trail towards the head
waters Of Sank River Sufficient relia-
BILE information is afforded to prove to
us that . very excellent route can thus
be secured" sss 81
90 There have been, during the warm
weather Of this month a few eases Of
sickness 10 this neighborhood. With
the rapidly increasing population Of
this portion Of our county good Ply
stefan is much needed. We are now
60 miles from any reliable medical aid
in one direction, and the nearest is SO
miles. II Or. Simonton, Of Joliet, ia
whom we have confidence /; and who
partly promised last spring, thatf he
would come and settle among vs..
would 40 50 thissseasons We should he
glad. We need aman who understands
his profession2i Lot no one, think that
because W. live III aew country. w
shall BE satisfied with illiteraie qua NH
cry. WE expect iii educated Mi
and would prefer experiences added. /.
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