Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-10-04
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vention, for the purpose OF nominating candi-
date to represent them in the next Legislature
and to transact other business thought proper.
At 10 O'Clock, A. NJ, the Convention was
called to order by L. A. Fisher. Officers APP
pointed pro tenn, were M. L. Noble, President,
and g. c. Perkins, Secretary.
On motion, Committee of FIVE on organiza-
ton, one from each precinct, were appointed,
consisting of the following named: sft 3Gi
E. P. Mills, Faribault precinct; s. A. Hen
derson, Forest Precinct; j. w. North, Mortified
Precinct; Walter Morris, Iloustin Precinct, and
- Clawson, East Prairie Precinct.
Also a Committee on Resolutions, as follows I:
o. F. Perkins, j. N. Safer, - Tanner,
- Storer, and - Field.
Committee on resolutions retiring, the conven-
ton was addressed by the President and j. w.
North, each of whom remarked spiritedly, and
with credit to the cause.
In waiting for reports from Committee, the
Convention adjourned till Pm.
At appointed hour the Convention re-assem-
bled, and the Committee on Organization reported
as follows:
J. L. Smallcdge-Ples ident.
S. A. Henderson, Andrew Storer, - Stew
ard, - Clawson, Levi Nutting, Vice-Presi-
dents.
&C. Perkins, Secretary.
Report adopted. o. f. Perkins, from Commit
tee on Resolutions, reported the following plat
form, which was unanimously adopted:
Tho Republicans of Rice county in Mass Con-
ventiOn assembled,
Resolved, LIST, That whilst we watch the pro-
gress and developments of the present Presi-
Dental campaign, our hearts continually expand
with hope of the election of John G. Fremont
to the Presidency, and we shall hail his accession
to that distinguished emincnce, as the downfall
Of an oligarchy of three hundred thousand Slave
holders, who have ever directed the government
of this nation, with an eye single to the growth
and permanence Of their peculiar institution,
and who are now seeking, by criminal means, to
spread the curse of Slavery over all the Free
Territories in the Union.
Resolved, %, That unlike Mr.. Buchanan, we
disclaim any merging props and planks, and in
chserfully accept the Philadelphia platform, as
the embodiment of our political faith, and We
pledge our unwavering adhension to the princi-
Piles there avowed, though civil war ensue, or the
ssUnion Glide"
Resolved, Sd. That the issue of the momentous
struggle now pending in Kansas, will have much
to do in the settling of the great question of the
supremacy of Freedom or Slavery on this con-
tinent; That the excavations of the civilized
world are due to the Administration of Franklin
Pierce, for exerting the arm of the Federal Gov
ernmcnt to crush out the Free State movement
in that Inflated region; and we say to our Bro
theirs, who are nobly battling for Liberty there,
"survive or perish your cause is just; fight on"
Resolved. 4th. That we shall deem it a proud
day in our history, when Minnesota shall apply
for admission into the Union, presenting Con-
stitution, prescribing no man, and making nei-
ther color nor birthplace test for the exercise
of the elective franchise.
Resolved, 5th. That as members of the Re-
publican party, we feel deeply the importance Of
establishing Republican press in Rice county,
That We recommend its establishment, and are
hereby pledged to its support.
Resolved, 9th. That we recommend complete
organization of the Republicans throughout the
county, in Township and Precinct Clubs.
After excellent music from the Fremont Glcc
ballot for Representative candidate, which re-
suited largely in favor of Morgan L. Noble, who
was Immediately declared the nominee, unani-
nous viva vocc vote. t-
NIr. Noble responded to the nomination in a
pleasing manner, adopted each and every princi-
pie Of the Resolutions, and will endeavor to
carry them out at all times and places, has no
fellowship for such Us uphold the proceedings Of
the present Democratic party, but for bleeding
Kansas, is readily, with utmost effort, to save her
from the grasp Of the lawless rufians from the
South.
If elected to the Office for which nominated,
will endeavor to represent the largest interest of
the whole county to the best of his ability.
For County Commissioner Franklin Kelly is
nominated for the Fail Term, and Levi Nutting to
fill that unoxpired, occasioned by resignation of
Mr.. Petit. =
A Committee appointed reported the following
for Assessors
Faribault Precinct; j. N. Safe, East Prairie
Precinct. - 10'
Report adopted, Geo. B. Dutton, nominated
for Treasurer.
The regular business of the Convention now
being finished, q vote Of thanks was rendered
| the Club, from whom the occasion received many
pertinent songs and stirring airs, prompting very
general reclamation and heart felt response.
Several speeches, hitherto unmentioned, were
| made during absence of Committees. Jewett
and Tanner especially, spoke eloquently and
boldly for Freedom,-of speech, press, soil, and
men.
The day was proud one for Rice county.
| j. M. SMALLDYE, Prcs't.
! C. G. PERKINS, Sect'y.
Republican state Convention.