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The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1859-10-07
State supported it, and every Democratic

State supported it, and every Democratic
paper opposed it. He said the South Car
Olina Amendment was worse than that of
Massachusetts,, because it requires proper
ty qualification. But be didnot, with COM
mon honesty, tell the people that in the
South Carolina Amendment there is no dis
tinction whatever made between naturalized
and native citizens, and that in Massachu-
sets an odious distinction is made against the
foreigner, and that distinction is all the
Democratic party complain of. In South
Carolina, adopted citizens have the same
rights and privileges that native citizens
enjoy, and in Massachusetts they do not.
Judge Goodrich, and every man Of common
sense, who has read the two Amendments,
knows this to be true. When the Judge
had finished his usual funny stories, and re-
hearsed all he could remember of fine poetry,
and schoOlboy declamations about the eter-
nal vineclad, seven-hilled city-her philo-
sophers, poets, generals and statesmen-he
took bis seat amidst the profound consent
of his audience, men, women and children,
and Mr.. Schurz in English was reproduced.
Mr.. Schurz is good speaker, with some
piCtCuolOuS W ldlIuCSS duu uOucSIy. DuI
the cruel manner in which he treated his
Republican allies ought certainly to be alu-
ded to. He upset the Judges speech in
almost every material point He gave
different reasons and came to altogether con-
trary conclusions. The following are some
of them. He considered the Massachusetts
much worse than the South Carolina amend
ment. The Republican party was a Know
Nothing party, as we'll as the Democratic.
The Massachusetts amendment was a
Republican measure, and Republicans were
very much to blame for getting it up. The
Democratic party had not been in power
sixty years, because Democracy is not now
what it used to be, etc. He went in for
free labor, versus slave labor, and for " ire.
pressible conflict" whereas the judge had
appealed to history to prove that Rome
lost her po,uer by internal broils and domes.
tic "eonficts." CARLhthen gave the usual
objections to popular sovereignty, so often
refuted, the usual screech for freedom and
subsidized, the people wondering how one
small head" etc. Every body appeared
satisfed-some satisfied one way and some
another, while few of the most devoted
who believed all that both speakers had said,
were firmly convinced both ways. These
two worthless ought to be better acquainted.
DOUBTFUL.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1859-10-07
Rice County Politics.
Correspondence of the Pioneer and Democrat
Cant TO

Core pondencs of the Pioneer and Democrat
FARIBAU1r, Sept. "a, 1859.
The Republicans of Rice county held q
meeting on East Prairie, in this county, on
the night of the 10Th inst. q. 4. Cole,
the eminent justice-court lawyer, of this
town, and candidate for Attorney General,
made one of his twaddle speeches, which was
in keeping with his speeches at Faribault
and Owatonna, with this exception that at
the last mentioned places he told the people
among whom were merchants and business
men, in favor of building railroads and
making the bonds good-that the Republ-
can party were in favor of raising tax to
meet principal and interest on the bonds ];
but 10, and behold! at East Prairie, this
apostle of Know Nothingism told his audi
ence--who were all farmers-that the Re-
publicans we're opposed to taxation! This
is only one of the tricks of this candidate
for Attorney General. When Mr.. Cole
got through speaking, the Democrats pres.
ent were about calling out Mr.. CUDMoRE,
who was then present, to reply to Cole !;
but Coles friends moved to leave the Dem
ocrats have the house, so as to save COLE
from CUDMoRE's reply! Republicans, what
have you to 50 for your man?
Mr.. GRAHAM and Gen. SHIELDS spoke at
this place, on the night of the 2lst, to a
large crowd of the citizens of this town and
neighborhood. The speeches were we'll re-
ceived. Gen. SHIELDS elucidated the State
policy of Minnesota in a clear, argumenta-
tive and logical manner. He gave entire
satisfaction to all parties, except the Repub-
lican spouters of this town.
Gen. SHIELDS spoke at Medford on the
22d inst. in the afternoon. His speech was
clear, fall of argument, and dignifed-
coming gentleman of his long standing in
public life, both as a citizen, soldier and
statesman. He reverted to the different
parties that opposed the Democracy since
the formation of this Government to the
present time. His speech on State policy
was we'll received by the citizens of Med
ford
The General spoke at Owatonna on the
night of the 22d inst. His speech on gen.
eral politics was a masterpiece. 1t was
able, eloquent and in perfect keeping with
his worldwide me. His speech on State
politics was we'll received, and had a good
effect on the audience. CoGswELL addressed
the meeting in boisterous harangue; when
Mr.. CUDMoRE told him that he would meet
him to discuss the questions now before the
people, and to appoint time and place
when and where to meet. But, to the dis
appointment and modification of his friends,
the great CoGswELL backed down!
OBSERVER.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1859-10-07

most inglorious defeat awaits the Niger
party in this State iu 1860. Speaking to
the Young Democrats, the Governor said {:
" DOUGLAS is the true type of Young
America,-the Achilles Of the West, who
is destined to pull down the Hectors and
bullies of the Republicans, and drag around
the walls of their demolished Troy the re.
mains of their God-forsaken party"
The Republicans in this county are work
ing with the utmost desperation, with plenty
of money to grease" their way, but,
nevertheless, ALEXANDER RAMSEY will 60
out of Hennepin County, on the llth of
October next, with less majority than be
had two years ago. Mark that. We are
keeping things level" Democrats, through
out the State, be of good cheer, and 60 into
the work in earnest from now to the day of
election, and great victory awaits you.
You have a mean ticket to work against,
and it is your own fault if you don't win.
M
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1859-10-07
Morrison County.

At a Democratic Convention held at
Little Falls, Morrison County, on the 24th
day of September, 1859, for the purpose of
nominating a candidate for the House of
Representatives for the 2lst Senatorial Dis
trict, On motion, JOHN ELwELL was chosen
Chairman, and j. E. AM1oT Secretary
Also committee was appointed to report
the delegates for the Convention. The fol-
lowing persons were reported as delegates
A: E. Crosst, Robt. Fairbanks, C. NJ La Rue,
U. ID. Beauleu, Antonio Bsson, Micheal Hy.
r0uX, Hurcue HOud, j. E. Amiot, John Elweil,
H. w. Humphrey, James Hall, c. A. Freeman,
+. X. Gravel, James Warren, Peter A. Green,
VIM. Trask, and Henry Armstrong.
On motion, CHARLES A. FREEMAN and
RoBT. FAIRBANKS were appointed Tellers.
Motion was made to ballot for candidate
for the House of Representatives. On the
first ballot PETER Roy received votes, P.
B. THOMPSON s, and o. A. CHURCHILL 4.
On the third ballot P. B. THOMPSON
withdrew his name before the Convention,
which resulted as follows PETER Roy 9
votes, o. A. CHURCHILL 4, CHARLES A.
FREEMAN 2, and JAMES HALL 2.
On motion, PETER Roy was nominated
unanimously to be the candidate for the
House of Representatives.
The following gentlemen were appointed
to act as district committee for the ensuing
year JAMES HALL, RoBT. FAIRBANKS and
PETER A. GREEN.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
sine die.
JOHN ELWELL, Chairman.
]. E. AMIoT, Secretary.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1859-10-07
Goodrich VS.. SchurZ..Their Speeches
at saltwater.
of the Pioneer and Democrat.

Correspondence of the Pioneer and Democrat
SALTWATER, Minn., Sept. %, 1859.
After great efforts on the part of the
opposition, very respectable audience, of
all parties, assembled at the lower ware.
house, in this city, to hear the great i'm
ported Apostle of Repubicanism, Mr.. CARL
SCHURz, and that very able and conscien-
tious pillar of the faith, Judge GOODRICH
discuss the " living political issues" From
the great fame that had proceeded these
shining lights, some were prepared to see
the old Democratic party totally annihilated
in two languages-Epglish and German.
Mr.. Schurz first spoke in German, and, of
course, only those who understood that lam
guage can judge of the merits Of what he
said. He was followed by Judge Goodrich
in English, Latin, sc. The Judge opened
out pretty extensively on the subject of wo-
men and children. He was glad there were
some present-it made 'verything so nice
and pretty. He quoted the language of
our Saviour, Suffer little children to come
unto me, Judge Goodrich) and forbid them
not, for of such is the Kingdom of Heaven"
Republican party) Brilliant idea, espe-
cially for an infdel! He spread himself
hugely on roses, garlands, flowers, and am
brosial nonsense generally, thinking to
please the female portion of his audience.
Twas evident he wanted sympathy. Then,
after rolling up his sleeves, and series of
ground and lofty tumblings, he landed on
the homestead bill, which he said was of
Divine origin, Notwithstanding the claims of
one G. A. Grow and his friends, that they
had something to do with that pet measure.
The Judge is evidently one of the Higher
Law" fraternity, for he quoted the lam
guage of the Almighty to the Israeltes, as
an edict against land sales, but argued in
favor of Grows homestead bill, which
compels land sale, thus proving both
sides of the question. After this dark illu-
mination Of that subject, the doughty Judge
launched forth on Know Nothingism. The
Democratic party had been in power for
sixty years, and Know N Nothingism had been
rampant all that time. Under Madison's
OCIuOCidIiC ouuiuioCI otlOu, ouOptCO ClIIACUo
had been impressed by British cruisers.
Yes, you Irisbmen, and you Germans
had been forcibly taken from American
vessels and compelled to serve as British
subjects, when sailing under the stars and
stripes and all this under Democratic rule
But the Rev. gentleman didn't sag that this
very grievance caused the war of 1912, in
which the Democratic victory over foes
within and foes without, compelled Great
Britain to respect our flag and our adopted
citizens He called the Massachusetts,
Amendment Democratic measure, because
there were fewer votes polled against it than
there are Democratic votes in that State;
but be didn't tell us that in Massachusetts,
there are more than thee Republican votes
to one Democratic vote, nor that it was
proposed and urged by Republican Gov
ernor, passed by Republican Legislature
every Republican member voting for it,
and every Democratic member against it
nor that every Republican paper in the
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1859-10-07
Letter from Minneapolis.

Enthusiastic Democratic Meetng-Ex Governor Willis
A. German in pursuit of the nlifsrs-First Demo-
cratic Speech in MinReapoisthe Republican Leaders
apack of Tr ksters-the Free Speech party-Doug-
las the Achilles of the West.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-07

The Executive axe bas again fallen in De-
'--is, and Robert w. Davis, of Oakland county,
succeeds Mr.. Shoemaker as Collector of the
Port of Detroit. Mr. Davis, the Tribune says,
is prominent Douglas Democrat, who, year
and more ago, was turned out of the office Of
U. s. Marshal, to which Mr.. Buchanan had
appointed him but few months previous. Il
was then understood that Mr. Davis was re-
moved on account of his politics. Mr.. Shoe
maker is Douglas man, so that the Admins
tration gains nothing politically by the change
The case of Mr. Davis shows singular vaseil
lation on the palt Of the President. He was
appointed 10 office by Mr.. Buchanan, turned
ou' by him, and again appointed by him.
II 10 stated that Gen Cass favored the Hon
a. w. Buel, for Collector, Secretary Cobb Mr.
Storey, Editor of the Free Press but Mr. Bu'
chanan, anxious to atone for his blunder in
removing Davis'from the Marshaship controlled
the appointment of Collector.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-07

The election in Baltimore was rowdy aud
violent as of late, resulting in one death and
several wounded. The American majority in
the city was over ~ 600. The only State
officer elected was Controller. VIM. II. Pur.
nell, American, chosen. The members of Con-
gress elected are J Morrison Harris, Henry
Winter Davis, and Edward II Webster, Oppo,
stion; James A. Stewart, Jacob NJ Kunke
and George W. Hughes, Democrats. The del
egaIion stands the same as in the last Congress.
Harris and Davis represent Baltimore, and have
some 5000 majority each. 10 their speeches
On the stump they denounced the Adminstra.
tion of James Buchanan as vigorously and
pointedly as if "Blaek Republicans"
The Maryland Legislature is Democratic in
both branches. The Senate stands 8 Ameri-
cans, 10 Democrats; the House 25 Americans,
40 Democrats.
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The Case OF CAM. .srOwn,s Lieutennnt.

The Democratic Governor of Indiana ap-
pears to have succeeded in his mission 10
ChlrlestOwn to save his brother in.law from the
fate of his Captain. 1t is now stated that
Cook will not be tried by the State Of Virgin
10, but in the United States Court This will
give him better chance of escaping sentence
Of death, or at least of receiving the Execu-
tive pardon, than is enjoyed by Brown Should
ho be sentenced, Gov. Willard could easily
persuade the President that the interests of the
party require leniency Altogether Cooks
prospects, if he emakes the right confession
for the Democracy, are bright for life aud full
pardon.
The special despatch from Washington to the
Tribune of Saturday says
The hope ia entertained by an Opposition
men here, that Cook will be turned over to the
United States Court for the purpose of con
fronting the calumnles and fabrcations, circu-
lated tor political effect, by bringing all witness.
ed forward under process if necessary.
AS the Administration declined proceeding
against Hugh Forbes, the self.conessed cou-
spiratOr aud meIcenary, it is not probable that
il will seek the arrAignment Of Cook as the
opportunity would be offered for exploding all
Furbes charges by indsputable proof.
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cnpt. John brownie be Hung I

Such is now the Washington and Richmond
report. The slavc-tiger has been whetted by
the blood of Brown, is impatient to craunch tho
bones of Freedoms m'rtyr A Washington
despatch of the 4.h to the Tribune says "relia-
BILE letters from Richmond state that under no
circumstances will Gov Wise commute Browns
sentence. His fate may be considered as
sealed"
The New York Journal of Commerce, Albt-
ny Atlas, and other Democratic prints which
fear that Browns execution will damage their
party, have been iutercedng for his life, aud it
is said democratic politicians are urging Gov,
Wise tn commute his sentence on the score of
policy. The Richmond Dispatch, which goes
for hanging with will, says Brown Twill be
put to the death he deserves as surely as to.
morow's sun rises in heaven !" and the Rich
mond Enquirer, the organ of Gov. Wise and
edited by his son, to the Democratic appeals for
the life of Brown not only virtually replies that
Gov Wise has determined to hang him, but
savagely asks for the blood of other vctims.--
We squote
He may be insane, but there are other erimI
nals, guilty wretches, W no instigated the crimes
perpetrated at Harper's Ferry. Bring these men
bring Seward, Greeley, Giddings, Hale and
Smith to the jurisdiction of Virginia, and Brown
and his deluded victims in the Charlestown jail
may hope for pardon. In the opinion of Vir'
ginil, tine five Republican leaders above men
toned are more guilty than even John Brown
and his associates.
Browns counsel viii carry his case to the
Court of Appeals at Richmond, but readers can
Judge with what promise Of even fairness OF
hearing, after reading the above sentiments Of
the organ of Virginias Executive. The "irre-
pressiblo conflict" is to go on. So wills the
South.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-07

The John Brown business does not seem to
have inter cred with, but rather accelerated,
underground railway travel. The Detroit Tri-
buuc states that twenty six slaves arrived over
the road at the Windsor depot the night Of the
81 and Fred Dougass Psper Of the 4th states
tbst the Saturday evening previous not less
thai $4,000 worth of property" passed
tbrou b Rochester on a train Of the U. G. r.
r., AMI that in the transit across the 5 suspension
bridge at Niagara the property suddenly be-
came metamol phosed into about dozen young
and middle aged men and women, who thence
forward owned themselves. These "ohatteli
personal were part Of a large shipment which
let Alexandria, Va, about the time Of the
Harper's Ferry forsy
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We learn by the Chicago Press cf the 4th,
that the deaths 50 far by tho Railroad calamity
near watertown are twelve, Mes rs Emerson,
Pe,ersilea, Sherwood, Alders, and Lunt wer
buried the same day at Oshkosh and Messrs,
Sickels, Gillet, Snow, Thomas, Mason, and
Boardrnan, at Fon du Lac. Dr. Miner was bu-
ried at Watertown. The Press says
We learn that McCabe, the fireman, at Wa
tertown, will doubtless die Ills injuries prove
more serlone than were at fret supposed de
has severe confusion ON the back, and bis
lungs are ruptured lie will probably, as is
hoped, be the only one to swell the sad list OF
victims
From the wounded we hear encouraging e.
dings. Mr. Craig, of this city, at Watertown
is la a highly favorable condition, aud will re
cover entirely UNNAMED. It's hoped he may
be able to be removed to Chicago within q
week
V. b. Smead. at Fond du Lac, is in more
favorable condition, though previously rcpor'
ted dead. Judge Flint of the same place is do
| ing we'll Bonesteel also is comfortable, but
VIII be crippled fOi life it is feared, the head o
his thigh uOne being badly shattered.
| James Page is recovering His dislocaton
of the hip JOINT was skilliully reduced by DR.
BraiDard u this city. Amos Page is also re
covering.
1t is a remarkable feature Of th, catastrophe
that none of the numerous women on the trair
we're killed or fatally injured Several had Sc
we're bruises, and one or two Ii BIS broken.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-07

HORRIBLE DRATH.-Mrs. Miller, wife of
Michael Miller, farmer residing about two
miles southwest of this city, came to her death
in horrible manner on Saturday last. She
was engaged in boiling soap in the yard near
her house, when by some means her clothes
caught fire and no one being nigh TO aid her
she was burned to a crisp all over her body,
face and limbs She suffered terribly for about
seven hours, when death came to her relief
She was an estimable lady, and leaves several
children, husband, and a numerous circle OF
relatives and friends to mourn her untimely
and painful death. She was about as years OF
agc.--CaRtOn Repository.
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MARRIED.

u this CITY, ON The Sch inssnt w Rsv y. L. watson
onfo Railroad ani Miss Ell EN j PHILLIPS Of this
city
~ Missouri Republican aud romocrat please copy.
In Niles, Oct 9i.h, Mr. pARNEY 8 " tsoN, Of West
Andorer, and Miss JENNIE TURNBULL, OF Niles.
In wsnen, oct q. Rev J. @ McKeEHAN, qf Prank
place.
IN Fowler on tho u ult Mr. THOMAS p. MoMUR
The former pla ..
In Champion, 9TH ult., Mr. sEPrINtUs CADwALLA-
Deg oiHowland end Miss AWAMlN A MoMUNhAH
OF the former place.
In Warren, on tho Is inst Mr.. JOHN pAULLEY, Of
Warren, and MIS- LAURA. HUNGERFORD, OF john
In Warren. en- the 2Tth uit, Mr. WILLIAM RFNNE-
DY, ef II wlaud, snd Mis-. RUTH A HARMON Of
AustinOwn.
IN Vernon 2ld u'i. MIR ANDREW BACON aud Miss
EMELINE NJ. ATWOOD
10 Auburn. Oct. 2sth Nr ALANsoN KNOX and Miss
SARAH MARI RICHARDS.
In Mg9scn, Oct. Sotb, Mr. wM H. MELTON and Miss
CHARLOTTE NJ BAILEY
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slave Excitement in Kentucky.

Though two mobs in Newport by which the
Free press of an old man and his daughters
was destroyed, failed to invoke the protection
of the United States troops quartered among
the inhabitants, there is ssOme prospect oftteil
services being required in case where they
always act with alacrity The Cincinnati
Times states, on reliable authority it says, that
considerable excitement exists in a portion o.
Kentucky, relative to the supposed detection oi
secret organization, having for its object @
slave insurrection. It says;
Two anonymous letters were received
through the post office at Cynthsna, Ken
tueky, announcing the existence in that locali
ty of a secret organization, upon a plan simi
lar to that OF old Browns at Harper's Ferry
and having the same object in view. The let
ters aud their contents were made public, anC
Immediately created a great excitement
througho Harrison and Bourbon counties
where it is alleged the organization exists, and
intended to operate. A public meeting wa,
called at Cynthiana and was largely attended
Measures we're taken to promptly ferret out the
members of the organization, and TO protect
the community against any out break that may
be attempted among the slaves.
The association is said to consist mostly oil
negroes, lead and directed by white men. 1t is
charged that some of the employees Of the
C1viugton and Lexington railroad are leaders
in the movement. The anonymous letters de-
clare, that like that of Harper's Ferry, each
member of this organization is sworn to secre-
sy, aud it is supposed that arrangements for a
general outbreak were pretty well matured. A
vigilance committee was organized at the meet
ing of the citizens, and the utmost precautioI
is observed throughout the country. Stringent
resolutions were passed, and the least move
ment OH the part of the slaves is to be the sig
nal for prompt action. Great CONSERVATION
and alarm exists throughout the county, and a
full supply of firearms have been ordered by
the citizens, and thorough preparations made
for any demonstration that may occur.
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DR, JOHN DOY OF KANsAs-This somewhat
celebrated parsonage, whose rescue from an
unjust imprisonment in Missouri by Old John
Brown will be recOllected by our readers, is in
town to day from Kansas. He is on his way
east, and has with him the identical Sharpe's
rifle given to him by Henry Ward Beecher's
Church. He says, now that Constitution has
been framed and adopted in Kansas, and the
State devoted to freedom, he is going TO take
that rifle back and present it to Mr.. Beecher
1t has accomplished the mission on which il
was sent, and he has now no further use for it,
Detroit TTib. An.
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Terrible rhillplc of wendell Phlnip..

Terrible Philippe of Wendell Phillips.
Those who prefer 'strong meat" will find it
in the extraordinary address ofthe able Boston
radical, Wendell Phillips delivered in the crowd
ed Plymouth Church, Brooklyn 1t was report
ed for the n Y. Times, and has been repub-
lished by leading Northern journals. The fact
that such a speech should be listened to by a
vAst congregation, and published in newspaperu
Of wide circulation, is also significant OF the
"Lesson Of the Hour" We leave all to read,
atd, like Gov. Corwin, whj was on the plat
form with Phillips, reflect upon what they have
read before they give their votes.