Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-10

the public records,to compass their swindling
designs they are now engaged in prostitu-
ting the Judicial 'arm-metamorphosing the
Temples of Justice into Halls Of Jugglery-
where right is ignored, and the tricks and
stratagems of Professional Chicanery tri-
umph. The villainy of the Company and it's
abettors is the more daring at the present
juncture, when the people have passed upon.
| IN the most solemn m amer their condemns
| tion. at the polls. Scarcely has this verdict
been rendered, before they engage IN the
very eyes Of those who have repudiated them
and their acts in perpetrating q second fraud
more monstrOus than the first. The first
gained them the disgust Of the people-this
last should bring upon them everlasting alb
horrence and contempt. .Glk CJGTJ
To speaking of the prosecuting officer in this
case, we have not sought to implicate John
E. Warren, Esq, the United States District
Attorney. 1'--- a27'id"Iol
1t it is understood generally that the du-
| ties of his Office are performed by Mr.. Bris-
bin, assistant, and we have no desire to
charge upon the former gentlemen the respon-
slbility of the proceedings thus far. But we
suggest to him, in all courtesy, that if this
cause is determined upon its present plead
ings, he will properly be held responsible, le-
gally as we'll as morally, for the consequences;
and that even his present high character as a
lawyer and gentlemen, will not be sufficient to
shield him from public reproach.
FaLoao- Citizens: In the above what fear
full record is presented of the Democratic
candidate for Attorney General A Demo-
cratic editor charges Mr.. BRISBIN with
CORRUPTION as a swOrn officer of the
government and of the Court, IN betraylng
the interests of the people, by fixing up the
pleadlngs in certain case to secure the tri
umph of the frauds of a Railroad Company,
for which Rice, Hollenshead 4 Becker were
the Attorneys, just as Mr.. Brisbin is now the
Attorney for the Railroad Company of which
Edmund Rice is now the President. 1t is
the same old brotherhood of corruption and
it is plain Mr.. Brisbin was no minated for At
torney General, that if elected, he might be-
tray again the public interests as he did be-
fore, to Railroad Company.
Men of every party, therefore, should vote
against John B. Brisbin occupying the Office
of Attorney General of Minnesota.
Mr.. Brisbin's Bribe a. Member OF the
Legislature.
In explanation of a part of the modxs ope-
randi Of this bribe, the following editorial ar
ticle from the Daily Winnesotian Of Sept. 3,
1859, is in point.
From the Daily Minnesotian of Sept. 0, 1859.
"WhO il the Corruption Candidate2 2o
The public have had perfect refutation of
the charges against Hon. James H. Baker,
Republican candidate for Secretary of State,
brought by the Pioneer and Democrat. In
opposition to the partisan report of personal
enemies and party opponents, with no evi-
dence cited to sustain in the slightest degree
the charges made therein, Mr.. Baker has given
us the sacorn testimony of the parties rho
alone kne,o the facts in regard to the negota-
ton OF the Ohio State Loan, so much harped
upon; and that testimony completely exoner
ates him from all suspicion of fraud even. We
wish that Earl" of the ambrOsial locks,
might have been present to witness the wild
enthusiasm of that immense crowd on Thurs
day night, at this complete vindication of the
Republican candidate.
Itnow becomes our lawful duty to divert the
attention of the public to the record of can
didate on the Democratic State ticket-ther
great gun-their main reliance in this can
vass, as a stump speaker and debater. We
| allude to no less person than
JOHN B. BRISBrN,
Democratic candidate for Attorney General.
When the bill recognizing our four Land
Grant Railroad Companies was under consid-
Grafton in the Legislature, Mr. Brisbin was
President of the Council, and as such had an
influence far beyond his mere vote. From an
early stage ia the proceedings he was a
| staunch friend of these Companies, and lent
| them all the laid and comfort" at his COM
mand. ---.4e-
At the organization Of the Minnesota aud
Pacific r. X. Coat tho eurliest possible
moment after the bill passed, JOHN B. BRIs-
BIN WAS ELECTED ATTORNEY FOR THAT Con-
PANY, AND HIS SALARY FIXED AT
SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS PER
ANNUM!!
No one pretends that the services of an at
torney Of any of these Companies is really
worth over one-third of that sum. His duties
as such attorney have never even seriously
interfered with Mr. Brisbin's ordinary prac-
tice,-larger probably than that of any other
lawyer in st. Paul ,....ass.ss..l
Will Mr.. Brisbin or the Pioneer and Demo-
crat deny, that this offer, with the Sc, 900 per
annum salary, was by the Company agent,
. PROMISED TO BRIsBIN,
BEFORE He GAVE us VOTE FOR THAT BILL
| Will Mr.. Brisbin or the Pioneer and DEM
1 ocrat deny that the Office of attorney of the
NJ. & P. X. r. Co., with the $4,000 per an
mum salary, was a-s sas .sa.ss
THE PRICE OF BRIsBIN's VOTE
on the bill giving that Company the lions
share of that Land Grant
| Judas, after selling his master, in repent
ance aud sorrow, returned to the Chief
Priests the price Of his treacheryl
| Mr.. Brisbin still holds on to this office, and
yet has the unblushing impudence to ask the
suffrages Of the people of Minnesota, to elect
him Attorney General of the State 4!
If SO elected, it will be his especial duty to
conduct suits against corporations (including
Railroad Companies) who may have forfeited
| their charters. If it be necessary to bring
such suit against the NJ. & p r. R. Co., Mr..
Brisbin will be in the receipt of $4,000 per
annum from the defendant (the r. R. Co., in
the suit and 81 900 per annum Gas Attorney
GeneraD from the State of Minnesota, The
plaintiff in. the suit!l udasgaw
The people can judge for themselves what
show the State will have in such suit Vo-
MARK JOHN B. BRIsBIN!!!