The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-09-24

II the honest feelings OF the opposition were
expressed at the polls, he would receive an
unanimous vote and even in the heat Of an
excited canvass, his enterprise az a citizen
ability as public man, and unos'enta,ious
virtues "a christian gentleman, will com
mand hundreds Of Republican votes.
WILLIAM w. PHELPS, the candidate by
the unanimous voice of the Convention, for
Representative in Congress, from the Min
nesota Valley removed from Michigan to
Rcd Wing, in 1884. lie was well known in
Michigan, "a the editor OF an able Demo.
cratic Journal. He received in 1854, the
appointment Of Register Of the Red Wing
land district As to the ability with which
he has discharged the duties OF that position
his fidelity TO the government and devo-
ton to the interests Of settlers we will per
nit the voters Of his district TO decide
Upon the removal Of the land office, Mr.
PuEirs changed biz residence TO Henderson.
lie il an able man. and will make an indie
fa,igable representative. He il noied as
one Of the most unilnching opponents the
Black Republicans and Know Nothings
haye in the Territory.
JAMES NJ. CAvAStuaH, nominated ior the
Southern District, is one Of the most ciiec-
tive speakers in Minnesota. Mr. G, re-
moved from Massachusetts,, where he was u
noted champion OF the Democracy, in their
contests with the X now Nothings, to IIous.
ton county,n 1854 and from there to Chat
field, Fillmore county lie is ripe scholar,
an able lawyer, and an untiring Democrat.
AS apubic deba,er, he is second to no man
in Minnesota; and we confidently rely upon
his cxertions to redeem the Southern portion
Of the State. Mr.. CAvASAUGH has for an
opponent in the South, MoRroS ;. WmKIs-
SON one Of the most inconsistent and cor,
rupt politicians in Minnesota; u man who
removed from st. Paul. in a desperate hunt
after Office; who was always defeated in this
city, running far behind his party, at every
election in which he was candidate. Ru-
NOR also ascribes to Mr.. WILKINSON the
doubtful honor Of establishing. or ading in
establishment, OF the first kno,c Nothing
Lodge M Minnesota Of this more anon
Mr.. CAvENAuoH ia just the man to meet
WILKINSON on the stump, and expose his in
consistencies Ind glaring misstatements to
the people.
The Convention, since the opposition
have done so, deemed it necessary TO nom-
nate candidate for Territorial Delegate.
and for this position, placed in nomination
WILLIAM w. krSGsBURY, Of the North
shore Of Lake superior. We confess to
peculiar feeling ofgratiiicat lou al this nom-
nation. Mr.. X. was one of the first white
settlers on the North shore = he has ex-
perienccd and appreciates the difficulties and
hardships attendant upon the settlement Of
anew country, and il elected, will, we be-
icvc, devote his energies to the accomplish
ment Of whatever may be- necessary for
their welfare, Mr.. kiNGsBrRy is thor
ough going Democrat a gentleman Of gc-
NAL social qualities and of great decision
of character.
The nominee of the State Convention.
for Secretary o! State. Is Hon. FRANCIS
B,AsEN, of New Tim. Brown county. Mr.
BAAsgx is u native OF Luyemburg, Germany;
he removed to this country. at the early age
Of eighteen, after having completed thor:
ough education at the Universities in his
native land lie first settled in Milwaukee.
" isconsln. where nc wts noted as a thor
ough Democrat, In ls52, he took an active
part in the Presidential canvass advocating
the election of ten. PlsRce. lie removed
10 Minnesota, III 1853. and settled ON the
extreme borders of civilization, where he. in
company with number of associates, has
bull, up one cl the NEST thriving settlements
in the Territory.
In le56, Mr.. BA,sFS. in opposition 10
his own wishes, was elected member Of the
Territorial Legislature. He fulfilled 4 e du-
ties incumbent upon him, with fidelity 20
his constituents: and last June while absent
from home. was nominated and elected q
member Of the Constitutional Convention.
leading the ticket in his own district, In
the Convention, Nr BA,SES was lligent
and efficient member radically Democratic
IN his sentiments. Nr, BAAsyS i fully com
p'ten, 20 perform the duties o; the office ,or
which he Il nominated lIc is well cduca'-
cl; thoroughly Democratic, anil possesses
sound Judgment Oh all political matters.
For State rrtasuryr. the candidate j.