The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-09-23

appointed delegates to the District Conven-
ton, to nominate representatives, and Sc
lected the following County ticket:
For sherif-JoHN FADDEN.
Register Of Deeda-M. D0SOHUE.
Auaitor-M. DOSOHrF.
Judge Of Pfobate-E. J. AVER.
surveyor--A. r. WALKER.
Coroner--GEO. GLAsssER.
The District Court for Sibley County
met at Henderson on the 9Th, and concluded
its labors On the 9Th. FREDERICK KEITH
was arraigned for murder in the second de-
gree, but the trial was postponed, owing to
the absence Of witnesses. The Democrat
says, in speaking Of Judge BRASsoy
All Of our people were very much pleased
with the able, dlgnifed and impartial manner
In which Judge Hanson discharged his duties
during the recent c0ort session. To tell the
plain truth, the Judge conducted matters much
better than any one had antie ipated. The Judge
has many friends in Sibley, and weAre confident,
that he will never Disgrace the judicial ermine.
Az attempt was made at Henderson, on
the 9th, by man named VIZ. M'KEsSAS,
to shoot MrcHAgL CUMMINGS, late member
Of the House from SibIey. The assailant
was arrested, however, before be could effect
his object.
The Democratic Convention, in the Mic
Olet Senatorial district, will meet on the
9th.
We take the following items from that en-.
terprising local journal, the st. Peter States
man
Hos. GRAHAM n. Frcn. u S. Senator
from Indiana, was in town Wednesday and
Thursday, Of this week, and left on a plea.
sure tour Tor the Red River country yester.
day.
IMxIoRArrGs.---It may not be generally
known that immigration has been coming
into Minnesota all the season, 10 q gradual
but steady stream. There has scarcely been
q week during the summer but what from
five TO twenty, or even more immigrant
teams have crossed the ferry at this place,
with the intention Of settling either in this
vicinity, or some other portion Of Minnesota.
SUGAR CANE MTLL.--Mr. De Witt Gin.
ton Prentiss, who resides adjoining town, is
having two sugar-cane mills made, which
will be ready for use 10 day Or two. He
intends grinding the cane for all farmers who
desire II, on the shares, or will purchase their
cane in the stalk.
A large number Of the Democracy Of
Nicollet county, have issued an address over
their signatures. Ito the Democratic voters
Of Nicollet county" in which they pledge
themselves as follows:
lst, To uss all honorable means within our
power 10 obtain full attendance of Demo-
cratic voters within our knowledge at all our
Primary meetings. and 10 secure full and le.
climate expression OF the choice Of the MAORI.
~ Ia tho cleo ton Of delegates to our County,
District and State Conventions.
I'd, TO discourage and destroy the existence
Of factions and cliques, and to unite all good
Democrats In one harmonious whole, having
one common object and one common desire,
via ! the welfare Of the people And the interests
OF our party.
50, that In the selection OF candidates for
ONCE, we will endeavor 10 secure good reliable
Democrats, having the fullest confidence of
their party, and only such as possess to the
greatest degree tho requisite qualifications OF
Integrity, Judgment, discrimination and ca.
pAefty.
4th, That we will insist and demand Of those
who ask our sun ages, that they be men whose
interests and sympathes are ,dsniifsd with
ours, who, knowing our rights, dare maintain
them, who are familiar with the wants Of this
section OF the state, and who will have the
bOldness and hrmness to advocate and advance
them whenever occasion requires.
5th, That we will abide by the will OF the
majority, when honestly and fully expressed,
and for the righting Of the wrongs and the &C
compshment Of the objects herein enamera
ted, win labor in and not out Of the party.
9Th, That we send greeting TO our fellow
Democrats throughout the county, this circu.
lar, earnestly soliciting and urging their hearty
and active cooperation in tho objects above
stated: ond request them 10 organize Demo
cratic Clubs mmsdiafsiy in every Township and
School District by appointing local committees,
10 labor with Us in Strengthening the Demoera
tic party and for the supremacy Of It's princi
pes.