Sauk Rapids frontierman. [volume] (Sauk Rapids, M.T. [i.e. Minn.]) 1855-1860, 1857-08-06
LETTER u; FROM HI. &. WAIT.

lion OF tue course THAT HcllleildH HAS
pursued, as delegate tot the Convention.
Il is true that Mr.. Wait was put in nom
nation by the Republican party but for
this, what honest man will say that ne
was bound to follow that party when he
became satisfied thatthey were pursuing
m nnjnstihable coursea No one, we
trust He hnsno doubt acted according
to his convictions, and deserves credit
for breaking away from the trammeIs of
party, when he IS satisfied that the party
to which he is attached il in the wrong
ST. PAUL, July Gath, 1857.
| 70 the Editor Of the Sack Rapids Frontierman.>
! SfR,-I desire through the columns Of your
gone abroad relative TO the position which occu-
I py before The Constitutional Convention, now as
sembled at ST. Paul. I came here, as / under
stood, not the tool Of particular party, Dat as
free man; at liberty 10 act in accordance with
nv convictions of right and wrong and TO assist
in the formation Of consultation for this Terrific
ry, which should erabody sound and statessnan-
| Ike views and consistent legislation. In this
found that was disappointed, iound that it was
| expected Of nae, that | should discard my own
/ Judgment. that should sacrifice my principles
upon the alter Of party good that should yield
4 myself up TO fanateisn,, and all Of its kindred
views, 10 order TO promote the welfare Of few
political leaders, and mature their hot bed growth
Those who have expected these things from me,
have been disappointed and | have no DISPOSE
| ton TO alleviate that disappointment The word
has gone abroad that nave betrayed the Repub-
lican party, repudated lis principles, and abused
title trns. reposed in me hy those who gave the
ttheir votes. What party have betrayed, v hat
I principles have repudiated, what trus, have
abused Was any one so foolish rs TO suppose
that won!d consent to become ~ clay IN he
hands of d potter, who would mould NE iHto a
vessel Of dishonor that | had no rights ~hich
we're no. merged nto the rights Of those Hho
elected ma IL any so thought, | can only say
they were mistaken, propose acting as shall
deem proper, and am willing that the people
stall pass ladsmen: upou ne; and TO them [
make this my appeal I acting with the
Democratic party in this Convention. act with
Them because believe them to be right and
until my Judgment is convinced 10 the conlrary,
shall aaintain my position in its ranks The
! Democratic party has taken lis position before
! the people, and that position is that The will Of
the majority shall govern. The Republican par
y has also taken It's position and one feature Of
taat party ia, that for the purpose Of obtaining
fpsitioal ACKNOWLEDGMENT, and party power, ],
may oveilla 9ba will Of the people, and excuse
The deed t-S hish wrought tecbnca,ities and
I nicely drawttta allEesions Which party VIII the
people spsta'n Let them answer az the t4Not
box, when the Democratic Constitution shall be
submitted to them fer their votes If they desire
TO vindicata their own sovereignty, If they
desire 10 proiong the Institutions Of a Democratic
form Of government, If they desire to maintain
The blessings # iiberty, with its kindred virtues,
and TO preserve the rights which God aud tie
Constitution has vested in them they will march
op To the support Of the Champions Of those
rights. and disgrace the pen who would d>ffs,ta-
chise them. Leave i to the people, I repeat, and
will risk Their decision. Again, the Democratic
, delegates occury The only tenabte position before
he people, as the real Constitutional Cony entiou
Their meetings and adjournments have ia ali cas-
es been governed by the strict construction Of par
amentary rules as applied to deIiberativc bodies
challenge any one 10 conirovert il. am ready
and slIal be ready. at all times, and all places,
TO sustain the attitude which the Democratic party
has taken. and 10 support by Il statement Of facts,
which are beyond controversy; and to show thai
the Democratic party, and the Democratic party
alone Possess the power, snstalns the dignity, and
represent the sovereign wishes of tho people
Dare the leaders Of ths Republican party accept
The callenge? # so viii give them an opportu
nhy between now and the time when the consti-
, tuiien shall be submitted to the people. Those
} who sustain and beast Of tho itnnaeusta parity
OF that party, sustain the meeting ct your dele
gates If yea can, and show upon The principles o.
f parliamentary law that they constitute that
, Convention. 1t is i'm 0 s 81 b e. The
: Republicans have been unable 10 prove it. The
most ibey have done, and the most they ear do.
, Is 10 scatter their hbelous publications over the
lahat ptat@htS FEC, ADA ulSEaFulHm Vlf(He, GEG
trua 10 the Instincts Of their fanatiscis 10 Gedi.
cate themselves nnreservedy to the work Of per
) sonas deIr%cton and abuse. Will any ore hIa.na
me for he course have taken, with these facts
giafinG from the record? Was 10 join myseli
I 10 a ban' Of unscrupulous politicians, who, to
accomplish their ends, and force upon the Con
yention Republican organization, would descend
TO the manufacture Of delegates. and to disirau-
II chlsement Of those who had obtained the popular
vote? Was TO join the Republican party in
demanding the organization Of the convention
, when The returns Of the Territory showed Il
. Democratic majority Of from lGoo to 1000 NJ,
, gentlemen, dispise the insolence that would
4 expect u irom noe If you have purposes winch
IL yea woa3d accomplish RICH, wrong, yauias
Y ypn would promote at all hazards, never parnii,
b yoaf hope n presume upon ms Tor their accom-
!. pltshneat WsNA pariy has shown itself 10 this
:, Coavensiea n ~ exponent Unpopular rights 2
~i.irn party has W It's action sustained The