The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-28


from the several psecin,s Of the 4th seua-
torial District Of Hennepin county, held at
Woodman's Hall. Minneapolis, on weipes-
day the 10th Of July, 1859, MARTIN Mo
LroD, Of Bloomington, was called to the
Chair, and JANIS VI. JONES, Of Minnespo-
liz, appointed Secretary.
On motion. q committee on credentials.
consisting Of ID. Charlton, $. Hidden, T..
7. AlIing, X. r. Russell and r. b. Corco-
ran, was appointed. who reported upon
those presented, and the delegates we're ad-
mltted to their seats.
On motion committee on resolutions,
consisting OF ID. Charlton, G. Hoag, T.. Il.
Ames, r. I. Alling and $. Hidden, was
appointed, which committee reported the
following platform of principles
Kssoicsd. That a. Democrats remembering
and cherishing the traditional giores Of our an
Client falth--remeHbe boring and cherishing the
pure principles avowed IN the written history Of
oar party which have 80 often rallied the honest
masses around our standard and enabled Us 20
bear our flag to victory knowing that that
party has moulded the destinies Of our country
tor good In the past, and relying upon it, IN.
tegrity and fidelity to principle To guide 1t IN
the future, We declare these TO be among the
fundamental principles Of our faith.
Rs.oired, That all powers are inherent in The
people. and those not specially delegated by
the Consultation are reserved by them. That
while we hold to this principle we cannot yield
the just conviction that the organic law Of
every new state should be submitted to the
people OF such State prior to its admission, be.
lieying "a We do that such action is founded ON
correct principles.
Rt.oir,d, That the doctrine Of popular soyer
eighty Is based upon principles ~ ancient as
free government itself and simply declares
that the people 81 Territory Ike those OF a
state shall decide for themselves whether
slavery shall or shah not exist within their
limits.
R,,oi,sd, That the Republican leaders Of
Minnesota in attempting TO deceive the people
IN regard TO the prospective action Of their par
ty friends in Massachusetts, by iibelling South
Carolina and classifying the history Of il legis.
laton only exhibit their usual disregard for
truth and intelligence Of the people. and prac-
tee upon prseept long since laid down by
one OF their leadets-that the end justihes the
means.
"sWrfd Inat thc pOifSFDt the ttmOcTAlC
party As shown by iis manage ment Of the pub.
lie domain has universally sought to secure the
public lands to actual settlers a. against the
rspacity OF spectators, a. well through the AID
Of just pre-eaption laws as by the passage 81
a feasible homestead act.
Kssoirsd That we hold that il il o universal
natural right Of man to expatfiate himself al
pleasure when not IN the actual service Of his
Government. and select for himself his domicil
In sitare tire. at,I at han tata.
born person has selected this country for his
home taken the oath OF allegiance TO our gov.
erument, and renounced his allegiance TO all
sthcrs, aud become nsturalized according To
our laws and regulations. he then becomes en-.
titled to, aud II IL the boandcn duty OF our Gov.
ernmsn. to render him. whether at home or
abroad, the same protection that II would
native born citizen.
Rssoirsd. That We will oppose any attempt
to tax the people of this state for the purpose
Of paying the interest on the bonds issued 10
the Railroad Companies. believing IA We do
that honor. justice, and good faith should impel
the companies themselves to pay the bonds;
both principal and interest; in accordance with
their promises to the people. the terms of the
loan bill and the pledge OF the sixty members
OF the Legislature.
Rssoirsd, That We believe that the Democra.
cy of Minnesota, like their brethren of other
States, are IN favor only Of "A sound currency
equivalent to specie, or convertible into the
precious metals at the " III OF the holder, aud
opposed to all loose and irresponsible banking.
Rs,oirsd That the critical situation OF our
state affairs demands that the next Executive
should no . man Of trmness. decision. and un.
questioned integrity and that, regarding Col.
u. A. Robertson ~ possessing those qualities,
and as being pre- eminsntly fitted for the Office
of Governor, We would recommend hun rs q
proper man Tor that office.
The committee was unanimous in their
report, except upon two OF the resolutions.
Messrs. lIoag AMI Hidden dissented from
the seventh resolutiou,and to the phraseology
Of the last resolution
On motion. the resolutions were taken up
separately an ! adopted unanimously, until
one in regard TO taxation was reached.
This called out long and animated debate,
but wa, finally adoptcI-ayes -, noes l3.
The las, resolution was then adopted.
The convention then proceeded to the
election of delegates by viva vocc vote,
which resulted in choice OF h. +. Baker. ID.
Charlton. ard f.. H. Amcs. for Minneapolis,
ard h. I. Aling. Martin Mcleod, and L.
Il. Concorau. for the country,
Ga motion the delegates elected were
empowered to appoin, substitutes in case
they were unable 10 attend.
GA motion the Convention proceeded 20
the election of d,l,rates Ia renres,nt the
District in the Judicial Convention 10 be
held at -, Cloud on the 10Th Of August
which resulted in the choice OF Franklin
Rccbc. j / Blair, G. lloag f.. u. Ames,
Il. t. Russell, and George r.. llaey.
The delegates were empowered to appoint
substitutes in case Of inability 10 attend
MARTIN Mcleod. President
ronrt,AL.--" Occasional" the Wash.
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