Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-10-02
Correspondence Of lie Ninnesott0n.
FairbauIt County.

At Republican County Convention held
at Blue E.rth City, FairbauIt County. Sept
Dist 1858. for the purpose of nominating
candidates for the different officers to be filed
at the coming election, the following cand-
dates We're nominated:
For esentotices-George McArther, j.
A. Lattimer.
For Probate Judge-G X. CleaveIand.
For Register Of Deeas-J. A. Kester.
The following named gentlemen were ap-
pointed Central Committee for the ensuing
year: j. A. KEIsTER, r. 2. JENNIs, WIN. A.
MELVIN, ELISHA RHODES, CHAUNcEY BARBER.
committee On resolutions reported the
following which were unanimously adopted.
ResOlUed, That we deem the union of the
United States, which was rmed to establish
justice: prom te the general welfare. and Sc
cure the blessings Of liberty as the guardian
of our best rights, the source of our highest
civi' AMI political duties, the sure means of
national greatness, and IN the language of
Washington " the primary object of patriotic
DESIRE
Resolved, That we consider involuntary
servitude as embodied and upheld in the sys-
TEN of American slavery, in the words of
Washington "a most serious evil both So
ciaily ard politically" and condemned alike
by a sound political policy, and the laws of
God both revealed and natural; that it is
contradictory Of the great truth proclaimed
to the world by the founders of the republic
that "all men are endowed by their Creator
with the inalienable rights of life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness :" that we deem
"freedom national, and slavery SECTIONAL"
that we regard the repeal of tie Missouri
Compromise wanton violation of The faith
of the Union plighted to solemn compact
an outrage upon the rights of the free States,
and another step in that aggressive policy of
the South, which seeks to extend the curse
of slavery over territory free by nature from
the curse of human bondage. That while
we claim no power to interfere with slavery
in States where it now exists: yet rcservng
and proclaiming our right to discuss the
question Of its abolition there or elsewhere,
and cur right to freely and nationally express
our opinions in regard thereto when, and
where we please: We will resist uncompromi-
singIy by all reasonable and constitutional
meants, the further extension of slavery over
territory now free.
Resoired, That a radical reform in the char
acter of the executive and Legislative depart
mentS, both of the National and State GOV
ernmcnts, is eminently demanded being as
we consider deeply corrupt and the stability
of our institutions endangered by the IA
voritSm," party spirit and prejudces, self
interest and want of ability in the majority
Of our government officials.
Re5oiped, That we will most strcnuous1y
maintain the freedom of speech and the
press, the fundamental principles of civil and
religious liberty; and also sustain the cor
stitutional md legal right OF every man to
the full unrestrained and peaceful enjoyment
of his own religious opinions and worship
R.solred, That, Whereas the efficiency and
stability of Republican institutions rest
mainly in the virtue and intelligence Of the
people, we deem the education of the youth
of our country OF the highest national impor-
lance, and that we recommend the establish
ment Of schools by the State, which shall be
common to all without distinction OF creed
or party, and free from every influence or
d,t.ncti on of demi-nat,onal or partizan4
character.
Resoired We will encourage in orr public
men by merted rewards, pas, senate attach
ment TO our country, its history ard lnstitu-
tons, an admiration of the purer days Of Tx
republic, Il NeilerajlOn j r tHc pdtilOtIC D.,rO-
ism which precIpitated tie revolution, spirit
Of emulation of the wisdom and virtue that
framed our Constitution, an obedience to the
maxim that :: the Office should seek the man.
and not man the Office" and an adherence to,
the iron rule that the just mode OF ascertain
ing htress for cflce is the capacity and integ-
r'y of the candidates or incumbents.
Resooed, I hat it is our opinion that the
Republican party has but to stand united in
sustaining its principles AMI men, to >ignally
triumph in the coming election, and ever
hereafter, over MoccaSn Democracy and ev..
cry other species of Democracy.
The business Of the convention was trans
acted in perfect harmony; able and efficient
speeches were made by several gentleme' :,
present, and every confidenc; is felt that tho
Republicans Of this county viii give good
account Of themselves in the coming elet ,lion.
j. NJ. WAKEFIELD, Chairu nn.
S. "A. j. Stafford Secretary