The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1859-11-16
McGREGOR, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER l6, 1859

pOSeS vi tIllS lettcT. INcltHcI VIII ouI tiiitc
ability, or the space allotted us in your col
umns, permit due justice to this Important
subject Therefore, we pass to matters ol
more immediate interest
Minnesota has just experienced one OF
the most sanguinary and hotly contested
elections on the records of political history.
In the excitement Of the campaign, public
journals and leading politicians have violat.
ed their better sense of propriety, by resort
ing to low personal abuse upon their oppos
ing candidates. Such dishonorable means
to accomplish success, seldom fail to react
upon the, instigators. The results of the
late election conclusively demonstrates this
fact. You have not forgotten the prophecy
in my letter to the Times Of June 18TH
But who dared to anticipate such com.
plete and overwhelming triumph to the Re-
publicans of Minnesota? Corruption will
not stand between the people and the ballot
box. If the reckless extravaganza you have
charged upon the Republican Administra-
ton in Iowa, is true as represented, | am
quite sansuine your people will also demand
change of government. The defeat of the
Homestead Bill by the Democrats, in the
last Congress, has however, contributed
other hobbies combined. More than halt
think l can safely include the State, are liv.
ing upon un-entered lands. Hence, the di-
rect interest manifested and felt in this
measure, will preclude all idea of giving the
four electoral votes of Minnesota to any
man for the Presidency in 1860, who is not
firmly and unqualiiedly pledged in its mu.
nificent behalf. A plank in the Democrat
ic platform favoring taxation to pay the
debts Of our defunct Railroad companies,
has given hundreds of votes to the Repub-
lican State Ticket. Showing unmistakably
that touch of the electors purse is cor.
responding touch upon his vote. The Rail
road mania has been the cause Of abundant
disaster to the financial condition of our
State. The mmihcent Land Grant Of Con
gress endowed to aid their early compile
ton, thougha contemplated blessing, proves
to be curse. Combined with the wild cat
banking operations, believe it has lowered
our credit At home, and character abroad to
degree of public insolvency never before
reached by any sovereign State of this
Union. Our redemption from this thrall.
dom Of anarchy, demands the skill and sa-
gacity Of experienced counselors. In the
selection of Alexander Ramsey, we con.
ceive that the people have chosen the righ,
man to lead in rescuing the State from the
exisencies OF impending ruin. And we
have implicit assurance that it will be done
The first business of the ensuing Legs.
lature, will be to elect U. S. Senator, in
the place occupied by Gen. Shields. car
not now say who that man will be, but o.
one thing am quite sure, in principle, h,
will remain true to the Republican faith
The Senate will stand % Republicans to Ii
Democrats. House 80 Republican MAORI
ty. Charles Mcclure, of Red Wing, and
NJ. S. Wilkinson, of Mankato, are leading
aspirants for the Senatorship. But Alex
ander Ramsey has more lice friends for tina,
office, or any other in the gift of the people
than any other man in the State. Yet
sincerely trust he will not be spared from
the duties of Governor, Except for tn.
Presidency until the limit expires for ii
NJ. Rice to serve out his term as U. S. Sen.
ator. But fear that have already dwelt
too long upon political affairs. Suppose We
look nearer home for the finishing matter
to this epistle.
Albert Lea is not that dull monotonous
place your city folks imagine it to be. We
too have our excitement and fun. Don't
you think conventions, fairs, horse-races,
weddings and cotillion parties reach as far
interior as benighted Freeborn? Why, sir,
We have had all these, and many other per-
.tormances, which your domestic relations
forbid an acquaintance with atfording us cap
ital opportunity to have occasional bentlers.
Furthermore, you must not insinuate that
nv l-np 1a,l,r Ar fbn 20
cient when "hearts are on the deck for
since our election spades appears to be the
fayorite trump. But | commenced speak
ing of the active improvements of our town.
Some five or six substantial dwelling houses
are just being completed for winter use
Geo. S. Ruble has added largely to his mill,
greatly improved his valuable water-power,
and is now starting two b;rr-stones which
are expected to do the grinding for large
circuit of country. One is now running
and works charmingly. 1t reminds us OF
the days of "Old Lang Syne," to SEQ a
Touring mill in successful operation in Al
bert Lea. George will not only make a
fortune, which he of all men in this eo,n-
try, most deserves, but he will add exceed
ingly to the growth and prosperity of the
county seat of Frecborn. The Eagle will
continue to float despite the times, and with
the indefatigable effort and ability of Bots
ford, does large share toward keeping up
the intellectual character of this back re-
gion. We have an excellent Lodge of Free
Masons here, and that ancient and venera-
BILE order am happy to say, is gaining sue
cessfully throughout the State. The Grand
Lodge is now in session at st. Paul. In
conclusion, let me remark that Minnesota
anticipates an unusual share of the emigra-
ton the ensuing season. .#
Yours, &c, A. B. WEBER.