Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-24

Grand Republican Rally In Faribauit
County,. Ramsey -. Donnelly...Wih.
observation-disclosures Winnebago CiSy'
WINNEBAGo CITY, Sept 10, 1859.
To the Editors Of tho M1nnesotian:
On the 9th inst. there was general turn
out of the people of this place and vicinity,
to hear the standard.bearer of the Republi'
can Party discuss the issues which enter into
the present State can yass. At about T.
NJ. the large crowd repaired to the steam
saw mill, where platform and seats had
been arranged The ladies, by their pres
ence, lent their aid to the cause of the Right,
and by their labors-in decorating the plat
form with garlands of fowers-added pleas
ure to the occasion. The Winnebago City
Glee Club enlivened the performances by
their spirited and humorous songs. The
seats were speedily filled, and logs in the log
way outside, and every nook and corner suit
able for hearing, were soon occupied with an
eager crowd of listeners.
G. II. Goodenow, Esq, was called to the
Chair; and Messrs. II. Stock, j. B. Chapel
and W. ]. c. Robertson, elected Vice Presi-
dents
Ex-Gov Ramsey, on being introduced to
the audience, was received with loud and pro-
longed applause.
He began by complimenting the audience
for their devotion to the cause Of freedom, in
the interest they manifested at this busy sea-
son of the year. He gave happy turn to
Joe Browns statement in the Democratic
State Convention, which was that Faribault
County, Economically considered, was 100
votes less than nothing. He comforted us by
saying that by the same standard Of judging,
New York, Ohio and all New England would
be good for nothing. To Joe, Florida would
be little Eden, Arkansas political Para
disc, and Pembina the ancied Elysium of
all good Democratic souls!
His exposition of national issues was clear,
and harmonized with the opinions of their
early fathers, to whom he frequently referred.
The portion of his speech devoted to State
affairs was SO convincing, and so strictly in
accordance with notorious facts, that many,
who have formerly styled themselves Demo-
Gratis, saw openly that change cannot re-
duce US to any worse extremities, and they
are with the Republicans this year. He re-
viewed the extravaganza of the Legislature,
and the enormous salaries received by Office
holders in this State. Hon. NJ. S. Wilkinson
said in speech here some time ago, that he
did not believe that plain "Bluf Aleck"
would object, when elected Governor, if ST.
600 or 81 500 of the Governors salary was
taken away. We have seen the Governor
heard him speak on these very subjects-and
feel confident of the truth of that assertion.
His straightforward speech and his past Off
cial character justify us in this conclusion.
He reviewed the Railroad Democratic Plat
form, and showed the inevitable consequences
Democratic triumph would fasten upon Min
nesota.
Mr.. Donnelly followed in a mastery argu-
ment upon National and State politics, which
showed him fully competent to preside over
the Senate, to arrange its committees, and
give direction to the legislation of that body.
We will try him.
Mr.. Window, in bold and manly man.
ner, met the sneaking charges of "lying
Jim" in regard to his Know Nothingism.-
We here prefer Mr. Window to the man who,
two years ago, promised every town in this
section Land Office. Mr.. Window read
letters from Cavanaugh, agreeing to stump
the State with him, and, at the same time, he
CO., had appointments to be in other parts Of
the State. He said the Democrats would
come amongst US, asking our suffrages e.
cause they had been traitors to their party in
opposing the Homestead Bill, and the policy
of the Democratic party in regard to the pub
lie lands. We will elect Representative
who is true to his party.
Judge Cleveland, our nominee for Repre-.
sentative in the Legislature, gave brief ad
dress upon local questions. He expressed
his intention of speaking throughout the 14tt
District, upon the issues of the present time
and he was so confident in the power of tn,
Republican cause that he was willing to NEE
any of the nominees the Democratic party
had arrayed against him.
Judge Goodrich followed in one of his in
initable speeches-as he only can make
He made his points against the Democratic
party with great power, and illustrated then
in such happy manner that he carried his
whole audience with him. He illustrated the
rapacity of the Democratic party upon thu
people of Minnesota by the story of {" PUP
Tige." His shaking Uncle Zeke's nose might
hurt the old man, but it was the making Of
the pup. He spoke for about one hour in a
most convincing manner.
The Glee Club closed the meeting with a
song on Old Joe Brown, to the tune of "Old
John Brown had little Injun," &C. The
song was very appropriate, and pointed here,
as Old Joe headed off our Democratic Dele
gate to the State Convention, by telling him
that our County was 400 less than moth
ing" and the "Outside Counties had to
" cover up our Deficiencies" Old Joe must
make his arrangements to cover up larger
deficiency from Faribault County next Octo-
Der.
The meeting closed with three cheers for
Ramsey, three for Donnelly, three for Win
dom, three for Goodrich, and three for Cleve-
land. Yours, &C., FARlBAULT.
The Great Republican Meeting at Min.
neaPOlts...J John p. Hale and M. s.
Wilkfnson's Speeches.
MINNEAPoLIs, Sept. 10, 1859.
To tho Editors ofMe Minnesotian:
The citizens of st. Anthony and Minneap-
oils and the people of the surroundings CONN.,