The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-02

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favoring its adoption.
The Democracy of Winona had glorious
meeting on the 24th. Speeches were made
by Hon. G. H. BERRY, JAMES M. CAvA-
NAUGH, and B. B. RICHARDS, ESQ.,, of
Dubuque. Speaking of the meeting, the
Winona Democrat says the attendance was
between 1000 and 5000, and that it was the
largest political meeting ever held in south
ern Minnesota. Hundreds of Republicans
in southern Minnesota, and especially in
Winona county, will repudiate the Repudia-
tionists in October.
SAM BEMAN, the "little giant" still lives!
He is now thorn in the side of the Repub.
licans of Winona. 1t will be recollected
that at the Opposition County Convention
held at Winona last week, the thirteenth
resolution of the Democratic State platform
was in substance adopted, with but three
dissenting votes. At the dictation of the
Repudiationists, this resolve was rescinded,
and the reputation platform endorsed.
SAINT BALcoMBE and WINDOW were the
leaders in this movement. We quote from
the Winona Democrat, the following conclu-
ding scene of the Convention
Mr.. Train then said, "Mr. Chairman, the
wishes of the Winona City delegation thus far
have been entirely disregarded in every nomi.
nation made by this convention. On behalf of
that delegation, and our constituents, l desire
to present name for the office of cOrOner--and
we hope this convention will not disregard our
wishes, but will concede the office to the man
of our choice. | nominate for that Office Hon.
Stephen A. D. Balcomb.
Mr.. Beman said "Mr. Chairman, l second
differentiation on behalf of the delegates from
the country, and in doing so, as friend of Mr..
Balcomb's, must indulge myself in few re-
marks. Mr.. Balcomb is a statesman, a man of
tried integrity, and has occupied proud posi-
lions in the gift of the people; he is eminently
qualified for the Office of coroner, and it will be
highly necessary tor him to have it, in order
that he may set upon the dead bodies of his
friends nominated here tonight after the next
election
The chairman and several others here sug
gested that Mr. B. was not candidate for that
Office, and Hon. E. L. King called out, " nom.
mate Sam Beman for that office" Beman.--
81 accept, and will sit on your body and not
charge the county ID cent"
Mr.. Redpath nominated three gentlemen as
the central committee. Cries of that won't
do; the chair must appoint them; that has
been the CUSTOM
Beman-"I don't care for the CUSTOM the
chairman here to nght has, by his dishonOra'
BILE course, shown himself the tool of Stevens
and his crowd, and can't be trusted" The
Reverend DIR. cries out, My brethren, Be
| man puts in amen, III consider that as an
| insult
Mr.. Beaman-"I meant it as SUCH" Rev.
chairman, when l consider the source from
which it comes, I shall disregard it." Mr..
Beman-"I allow no man to insult me by
alluding to my size. am your superior in
brains, if am your inferior in 'guts.' Judge
Stevens-"No one but backyard would
make such a remark" Mr.. Beman-" No
one but bloat would talk as you do"
SCHUYLER CoLFAx, F. P. BLAIR. Jr., and
GALUsHA A. GROW are all announced to
address Republican meetings, in different
portions of Minnesota during the month of
September. For obvious reasons, BURL1N.
GAME and WILSON, of Massachusetts, will
not be here.
The Democracy Of Wabashaw county
held their County Convention on the 25th
ult. WIN. H. AMEsBURy, of Mazeppa, was
elected President, and JAMES KIRKMAN,
Secretary. The following ticket was nomi-
mated:
Senator-ELIJAH STOUT.
Representatives,. J. BUCKMINsTER, W. W.
WRIGHT, FERDINAND TRACE.
Sheriff-W. L. CLEVELAND.
Register of Deeds--H. C. SIMPSON.
County Treasurer-S. S. KEPLER.
Judge of Probate-F. A. SEAvEY.
County Surveyor-JosEPH M. TABER.
Coroner-A. B. Rowe.
Road Commissioners-JoHN A. MARTIN, e.
FITZGERALD.
G. G. SPoTTswooD, from the committee
on resolutions, submitted the following,
which were unanimously adopted
Resolued, That we cordially endorse the plat
form of the recent Democratic State Conven.
ton, and pledge our hearty support to the
candidates placed in nomination by said con-
ventiOn.
Resolued, That we endorse the ticket put in
nomination this day by this convention, and
pledge the same our united support.
The Wabashaw Patriot says of the Re-
publican meeting held at that place on the
26tb, that it had good effect upon the
Democrats 4" it tended to stir up the !ep-
thusiasm of the Democracy and depress HE
spirits of the opposition. The people Of
Wabashaw have seen the Great Mogul of
Republication, the Cardinal of the Maltese
kittens, the man what wouldn't "contest,"
and they are satisfied. So are we."
UNDER the head of DOUGLAS AND WILL
LARD" the Winona Democrat says:
Hon. s. A. Douglas and Gov. A. P. Willard,
of Indiana, have signifed their acceptance OF
the invitation extended to them by the Demo-
cratic State Central Committee, to visit Min.
nesota and address her Democracy in the
canvass.
Of Stephen A. Douglas it is unnecessary for
US to speak. His name is the synonym of
craftsmanship and eloquence, and is one of the
household words of the country.
AshbeI P. Willard, of Indiana, is one among
the most eloquent speakers in the Union. As
an orator, he has in fact, but few equals. A
statesman of ripe intellect and large expert.
ence, he has won a Union wide reputation.
AS the Executive of the State of Indiana, he
has attracted to the State the attention of lead
ing politicians of the country, and his name
now stands in q most favorable connection
with the Vice Presidency of the nation. Both
Gov. Willard and Senator Douglas will address
the people of Winona. The time will be an.
nounced in the future. In the meantime LET