The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-05-05

c~heerfully a~eqaiescsd in by al parties. We hope, also,
that if tho proposed change is made, that the general
contributions from all tho districts, to carry out The
idea, will prove to be larger than any one town could
possibly afford under the present plan.
Of one thing We are especially glad, and that il the
entire disregard Of the propositions Of the 6tsts Agri-
cultural Society to have it, Fair in such place ~ should
give the largest sum over $1,000 for that purpose. Our
farmers are wise enough to sec that this would only be
. lure to e1psnd their energies for . foreign in~stitstion
-one that has made the farmer and farming interests
Of little oasidention-and be destructive 70 all their
plans 70 create . worthy and useful local institution
whose benefits are to accrue to themselves directly, and
indirectly reflect credit on the whole State. The pub
lished views Of A. G. Collins, the worthy President Of
our County Society, were conclusive against the pro
priety Of having anything to do With it, and therefore
the subject has not been preached At any Of the nune-
rous agricultural meetings held in this county.
Tovsnshlp Nemlnaalens Peoples 1leetlng.
The citizens Of Nininger Township, pursuant to
adjournment, convened at fremont Hall on Tuesday
evening the 4th inst, to nominate Township officers
without regard to party lines, for the election to be held
on the 18th inst.
D. B. Truax was called to the chair, and the action
of the previous meeting having been stated, a resolu-
ton was offered that the meeting proceed to mako the
nominations.
Mr.. Donnelly stated that since the previous meeting,
where all parties were invited, and which adjourned
without taking action, to this place, and in the most
public manner had it announced that all classes Of cit
liens were invited here to select the best men for the
interest of the Township, without regard to party lines
Instead Of accepting this fair and common.sense pro.
position, he understood that some Democrats desired a
party organization, and were pledged to support only
such as.belonsed to their own party. That there might
be no injustice done this meeting, BY reason Of such
action Of these parties, be would offer the following -
Resolved, That the nominations made this evening
be made without regard to party politics, and that the
citizens present pledge themselves to support the nomi-
nations 80 made.
He believed it was VT ong to introduce political issues
at this ~juncture, when harmony was go essential in
laying the foundation of an independent government,
and hoped that better counsels would prevail among the
Democratic citizens. If they were numerically strongest
they were privileged to be here and put in those they
might deem most suitable for the off ces, and avoid the
unpleasant effect of distracted efforts.
The chairman, and others, coincided With these re-
marks, as their experience taught them that the in
PRODUCTION ofparty lines invariably worked disastrously
in town affairs. They deprecated party movements at
this ii me.
The resolution was then carried.
The motion was then put and carried to proceed to
dominate by ballot. @
The following persons were then selected -
For Board Of Supervisors-M. A. Miller, Chairman ;
Anthony Reed, Charles Ysager.
Town Clerk-Louis Loichot.
Assessor-Henry Hand.
Collector-Joseph Haws.
OveTseer of Roads-A. G.. Poor.
Justices Of the Peace. H. Owen, j. K. Frear.
Overseer Of Poor-Ssmuel Cale8.
Observation-Disclosures Wells, Henry Hemphill.
A motion was then adopted that a Peoples Rxecu.
tive Township Committee be appointed-A. Reed, G.
Yeager, A.. c. Poor, A.. Wells, and NJ. A. Miller, " ere
appointed as such, with power to I'll any vacancy with
the nominee that received tho next highest vote.