Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-08-20

the Lana drans kailroad companies BY which no fur.
And In respect to those already issued to provide
for meeting promptly the payment of the Interest a.
Second, conane the public liabilities, and to "a.
vor the prosecution Of the Railroads. including the Rail-
ro1o 70 Lake superior with the least possible delay
| to establish sound currency.
And Fourth, To advocate such Legislation a. will
curites held by her of the Railroad Companies shall
not be sacrced and the roads left the hands Of the
state credit as would be the result, should
he programme of the Republican party be fully carried
Mr.. Lamberton moved the adoption of the
Platform as q whole.
Hon. w. w. Phelps wanted division of
the questionable went in for all but the 18th
resolution, which he couldn't swallow.
Mr. Lochren also called for division of the
resolutions.
The yeas and nays were called for on the
adoption as a whole.
Great confusion calls for division"
"Questlon," "ayes and noes"
Mr.. Phelps insisted on division.
|. Chair-Will the gentleman yield?
Mr.. Lamberton-Never.
WOULDN'T BE GAGGED.
Numerous members protested strenuously
against being thus gagged, and not allowed to
vote against the 18th plank, when they want
ed to vote for the rest.
Mr.. Lamberton finally gave way, and
The first twelve resolutions were adopted
with one dissenting voice.
THE RAILROAD PLANK SWALLOWED.
The ayes and noes were then called for on
the 18th and ordered
Mr.. Lowell got the floor, and asked if he
could present substitute for the 18th reso-
luton. Loud cries of No." "no." Mr.
L. dried up.
1t was finally ruled out, and the Clerk pro.
ceeded to go on with the roll.
The result was, ayes 102, nays 80.
NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Bristol moved to proceed to the, nomi-
nation of Governor.
Mr.. Cowan moved to strike out q Govern
orr and insert Two Members of Congress"
Mr.. - moved to lay this on the table.
Ross Wilkinson wanted to give three cheers
for the Platform, but being laughed at, as he
was every time he showed himself skunk out
CT sight
Some more fuss over questions, appeals,
ETC., was made, and finally the knotty ques-
ton was solved by the Chair declaring nom-
nations for Governor to be in order.
The motion on the nomination of Geo. L.
Becker as Governor was again made, and put
by the Chair. 1t was carried without dis
sent, and followed by three cheers. Here the
event was telegraphed over the city by the
firing of cannon from the Park below.
A committee was sent out to hunt up the
General; and the Convention, alter cooling
down moment, proceeded, on mot ion, to the
Of Members of Cong ress viva
UOce.
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-.
Mr.. - nominated James NJ. Cavenaugh
as member.
Mr.. nominated Chris Graham as the
other
~ nominated by reclamation, and the an
of the result was followed by
.hree cheers. Loud cries for Cavs naugh.
Here Gen. Becker appeared, ancl was con-
lucted to the stand, where he made speech.
BECKER MAKES SPEECH.
He said he came in to respond to the call
made on him. He appreciated the proud po-
'ition he was placed in by the Convention,
'ut felt his unfitness and incapacity to accept
t. But he could not decline, applause. y
lie would accept it. During the coming con-
est he. would endeavor to bear the standard
o victory. He would not reiterate the prin-
:iplesi of the party. He liked the platform.
lie endorsed it all. If elected, he would try
o do his duty. lie would not accept any Of
ice unless fairly elected thereto-didn't be-
ieve in violating the purity of tho ballot box
to gain party victories-and relying on the
fidelity of his party, would "go in" and feel
confident of winning. Loud applause-Geo.
sets down.
Jim Cavanaugh was here showed forward,
md assuming the stand with defiant and
bold air, made characteristic speech.
A Low HARANGUE.
He said he should not speak much and had
nothing but words to offer in thanks for the
honor done him. He then pitched into the Re-
oublicans-said abuse and vituperation would
De heaped on HIM, from the Black Republi-
,an Kennel. Two years ago he had been brand
I'd by black hearted scoundrel with false
charges, which he had no opportunity of de-
tending himself against, and which many be-
ieved. They were ia lse as hell, and the vii
ain that published them knew it. Said the
Republicans were ringi ng in the rotten corpse
If the everlasting nigge as usual. The peo-
pie elected him however. He believed they
would do so again, unde r the leadership of
den. Becker, and closed with some hifalutn
stuff about the thunders of victory being
ore-echoed by the gun now firing down on
he greer. Having Topped about and deliv-
red himself of his ideas in his we'll known
slang manner, Jim walked off on his hind
eg, 8 amid faint applause.
Chris Graham of Henderson, and Abraham
NJ. Fridley of Manomin were then nominated
for the remaining Congressional nomination
The roll of Delegates was then called over,
and the members announcing tl,eir candidate
uiua roce. Chris. Graham had 70, and MIR.
Fridley &C.
Chris. was then called forward, and made a
few remarks. lie promised to pitch in, and
work as hard as he could to get elected. He
liked the platform, and believed the ticket
would be elected. Chris. then came down.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
The nomination Of Secretary Of State was
then gone into. Some one yelled out "Erank
baasen' andwanted him nominated by accla-
nation