The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-09-17
W ASECA COUNTY.

WASECA COUNTY.
Correspondence Pioneer Ard Democf.
WnroS, Sept ., 1857.
At n Democratic Mass Convention, held
at Wilton, in the county of Waseca, on Sat
urday, September 9Th, 1857, r. PEcK Esq,
OF Wilton, was chosen Chairman, and AL
ESAHDER MILLER, Esq, Secretary.
The objects of the meeting having been
first fully explained by the Chair, Com
mittec Of five was raised to propose and re-
port u set Of resolutions for the considera
ton Of the Convention expressive Of the
views Of the Democracy, aud indicative Of
the action Of the party here, aud CHARLES
l.. LOWELL, T.. A. Rec, BugL WELSH, Az.
gxASpER MILLER. and j. T.. HoucK, were
appointed that Committee.
While the Committee were out, engaged
in preparing resolutions the Convention
were entertained with earnest and nsoIo\
ing speeches upon general and local poll
ties
The Committee on Resolutions having
attended to that duty. came in and made
their report, and CHARLES l.. LOWELL, Esq,
their Chairman. submitted the following
resolutions, which were separately taken up
by the Convention, discussed and unani.
monsly adopted
HE4oLu rioNs
Eesoissd, That 1t is the design and mission
Of American Democracy TO cherish and elevate
the spirit OF Constitutional liberty to restrict
the General Government to its legitimate oh.
iacts, aud 10 powers expressly granted, to
strengthen and perpetuatc the powers resefy.
cd TO tho people AMI to extend, whenever and
wherever practicable, the area OF civil liberty
and human progress.
Resolved, That the Democratic party. when
ever they have had the administration Of the
''enorai do'eInm,nt in their hands from It's
earliest organization down 20 the present mo
mcht, have uniformly sought, with eminent sue.
cess To preserve tho rights and promote the
happiness OF the people: 10 widen the sphere
aud multiply the blessings, of popular govern.
ment and social order 10 yindicatc the national
honor ut home and abroad and without i'm
pairing the sovereignty Of the States. to per
petuate ths Union, by Inspiring, everywhere, a
general spirit Of patriotism and love Of coun
try.
Rssoirsd That the Democracy of the country
have the fullest confidence IA the wisdom ex.
pcticnce aud patriotism OF Hon. James Buchan.
an, tho distinguished Statesman who, "a Presi
dent OF the United States, pre- aides over the
destnes OF the Republic. and the highest sp.
probation OF tbs talents and ability OF Hon
John L. Breckenridge, the gifted and eloquent
Wee President and that We heartily commend
the National Convention To the respect and
support Of the American people.
Rssa'red, That the Constitutional Convention
merit the warmest gratitude OF the people of
the Territory, and Of the Democracy of the
country for a Constitution of the incoming
state, which il every where hailed ~ q sub
stantial "sv'5osiimenf Of Democratic pies
.'.! DsassTa.3c PresTsss; l;,at ~ soo,tuit ou,-
selves and the party here to the work OF justly
facilitating the organization OF state govern
ment in conformity with the prov isiobs Of that
sacred instrument. aud to the political duty Of
rendering the new state an honorable me M Der
of the great family of States. well worthy the
patsrnal regard ever extended TO this Terri
tory
Resolved, That esche wing the spirit OF seces
sion aud dssunlon on the one hand. aud fanati-
cssm and dissolution on the other, the Demcc.
racy OF Minnesota will sympatise With no local
prejudice or sectional ambition; but in spirit,
motive and action. will seek 10 know no geo.
graphical restrictions, but the lines that shall
mark the boundaries OF tho American Union
upon tho map Of the word.
Rssared, That an authenticated copy Of the
proceedings Of this Conye alton be forwarded to
the Office Of the P,oasrr and Dt,oerat for pub.
LEGATION, and that other Democratic new spspefs
are also respectfully requested 10 pablish the
same. Adjourned.
A. T. PEcK. Chairman,
4, MiLLkR, Secretary.