The daily Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1855, 1855-10-03
Democratic Council Convention.

Pursuant to regular call, delegates from tho seve-
raj precincts Of the second council district met at the
Court House on the 29th ult.
On motion, William Moot was appointed chair
man, and Joseph Spiel secretary.
The Convention, on motion, adjourned to meet at
two o'clock, at the Market Houss.
At the appointed hour the Convention was called
to ORDERLY Mr.. Moot.
On motion Of Mr.. Caldwell Isaac Rose Of Upper
ST. Paul precinct appointed permanent President,
and Mr.. Spiel, secretary.
Mr.. Moot moved that committee Of three be ap-
pointed credentials. The chair appointed Messrs
Whitney, Prescott and Moot.
After this committee had reported, Mr.. Moot NOV
ed the Convention proceed to the selection OF
ddate for Council, by ballot. (Carried,) and Col.
Irwin and Luke Murphy appointed tellers.
After vote had been taken, John B. Brsbin was
declared the unanimous nominee of the Convention,
for member OF the Council from the second district.
Mr.. Brawley offered the following resolution, which
was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That this Convention cordially endorse
the following resolutions passed at the County Con-
yenon, held at this place, on the 10Th day OF Sept,
instant:
Resolved, That this Convention has the entire con-
fdence an the integrity and ability of the admnistra-
ton of Franklin Pierce and that feel that the De-
mocracy has to be proud Of the frmness with
which he has sustained himself and the Democratic
party, against the elements OF the opposition and
the treason of fanatics.
Resolved, That we hold in Reproduction any secret
association, formed for political purposes; and that
the objects of the party styled Know Nohngs are at
war with the Declaration Of Independence, and the
Constitution Of the Country; and its proscriptive
principles fatal to the freedom Of thought, and tho
right Of conscience, and that Democrat can have
any sympathy with their principles, but must hold
them to be dangerous to the integrity Of the country.
Resolved, That this convention heartily approves
Of the principles laid down by the platforms Of the
Democratic party, adopted in its National Conven-
ton; and that they the fundamental doctrines
which were conceived tho foundation OF the Re-
public, and fostered by the administrative hands OF
jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and jackson.
Resolved, 7 hat in Henry III. Rice, the Democratic
nominee for Delegate to Congress, we recognize a
true Democrat, in whom the party can repose its
ia the last Congress, indicate him as the man who
deserves the support and sufrages OF the people at
the next election.
Resolved, That the members Of this Convention
when they do ADJOURN adjourn to meet at the polls to
support the nominees Of this Convention.
Mr.. Prescott moved the adoption Of the following
resolution:
Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to use our ut.
exertons the triumphant election Of the
candidate this day nominated for member Of the coun-
Gil from this district.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Brawley moved the appointment Of the follow
ing gentlemen a council committee: Messrs. B. F.
Bra~ley, Joseph Labonne, and Isaac Rose. Car
ried.
On motion, the Convention adjourned sine die.
ISAAC ROSE, President.
JOSEPH SPIEL, Secretary.
REPRESENTATIVE CONVENTION.
The delegates from the second and third Wards Of
St. Paul, and Little Canada, were called to order
after the adjournment Of the Council Convention and
John Caldwell appointed chairman, and Joseph Spiel
chosen secretary.
The Convention proceeded to ballot for three rep.
re'entatives, and the following gentlemen received
majority Of the votes cast:
Second Ward-Bushrod w. Lott.
Third Ward-Reuben Haus.
Little Canada-Ross wilkinson.
The nominations were, on motion, declared to Be
unanimous.
The following gentlemen were, on motion, appoint
cd District Representative Committee. t. cali f,-
ure conventions: Richard Ireland, Charles 3. Cave
J. G. M'Bean.
The convention, on motion, adjourned sine die.
JOHN CALDWELL, Prss't
JOSEPH SPIEL, Secretary.