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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
State Printing for 1855.

BAKER, the Ohio Swindler, has made the
PIONEER Establishment, and its State Print
ing point of attack against the Democratic
party and has asserted that the PIONEER
Office received $S5 900, for State Printing
in 1858. This is deliberate lie; as we
shall now prove from the very records which
he asserted gave him the figures for his state
ments.
The first appropriation act, Feb. IL, 1858,
appropriated $4,000 for the Incidental
Printing of the Legislature.
The second appropriation act, March 20,
1858, appropriated as follows:
For Printing journals and laws, -. $40 900 90
Newspapers to Legislature. ........ 1857 81
Publication of laws in daily and week.
ly papers,. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 234 IS
Total appropriations, March TO-. .s13,5O2 p
The third appropriation bill, dated Aug.
II, appropriated as follows:
Balance of Incidental Printing and
Blndlng,. $500 W
Publication oflaws in daily and week
ly pape RS, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1000 90
Total appropriation, Aug. l2,..... $1,000 90
This will give the grand total of appro-
priations to this office for State printing of
1858, as follows:
Act of Feb. IL, 1858, ST., 900 90
Act of March 20, 1853, .............. 1882 Y
Act of Aug. II, 1858, .......... 800. 9,1OO 90
Total. S37 ,692.72
In the same year the Legislature made
appropriations for Territorial printing, to
the amount $29, 92O.2O; of which amount
the PIONEER received 1850; the
Minnesotian received $7,8O1 .O2; and the
the remainder went to G. L. EMERSON and
others.
The remaining appropriations for 1853,
for printing purposes, amount in the aggre-
gate to $19,3l3.44 of which the Mime
sotion received about $500; and the
Times about $l,7OO; and the PIONEER
$l,169.2O, for newspapers to members of
the Legislature.
Fifteen thousand dollars of this appropri-
alton we're specified for all advertising and
printing done by. the State during the
years 1858 and 1859, not otherwise appro-
priated for. Payments have been made out
of this last appropriation to nearly all the
papers in the State and portion of that
fund still remains undrawn.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07

The Democracy, in their platform, pro-
pose to the people the only possible method
of avoiding the sacrifice of the State secur-,
tiles or Reputation of the States indebted
ness, and her consequent deep and damning
disgrace in the eyes of the civilized world.
We propose, by legislation, not immediate
taxation, but such policy as will enable
the Railroad Companies to realize 100 cents
on the dollar on the bonds they now hold.
This will enable them to 60 on with the
work on the Railroads, and to meet the in
terest on the bonds issued until such time as
the people are prepared to make provision
for the payment of the interest and principal.
The Republicans invite the Companies to
default by refusing all remedial legislation.
By their plan, default, and the consequent liza
bility of the State for the interest, and repu-
diation or immediate taxation, becomes inevi-
table. The Democracy also propose, by an
equitable arrangement with the Compa-
MES, to induce them to forego and abandon
all claim to the $2,5OO,OOO of bonds not yet
issued, and to which the Companies, under
the Constitution, have or will have right,
which they can enforce through the Courts.
The Republicans oppose this measure; and
the eastern spectators, who will come into
possession of the roads under their policy,
will, of course, insist upon the issue of tile
whole loan.
On national politics, the issues may be
speedily and briefly defined by referring to
the representative men of the two parties.
1t is STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS and POPULAR
SOVEREIGNTY, or WIN. H. SEWARD and an
" IRREPREss1BLE CONFLICT between the
North and South. The latter dogma of the
great chief of modern Republicanism, leads
to disruption of the Union-the overthrow
Of the Constitution-the creation, upon this
continent, of a system of South American
Republics, Or Mexican States, and con-
fict between the men of the North and the
men Of the South, probably on the same
battle fields in which the sacred blood of
their fathers, intermingled in defence of the
great principle of POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY
during the revolution. The principle of the
Democracy is the doctrine Of the revolution
of the fathers of the Republic-of CLAY,
of WEBSTER, of CAss and DOUGLAS. In the
language of its great advocate, The
principle, under our political system, is that
every distinct political community, loyal to
the constitution and Union, is entitled to
all the rights, privileges, and immunities of
selfgovernment in respect to their local
concerns and internal polity, subject only
to the constitution of the United States"
1t is upon this platform, of loyalty to the
Union and the Constitution devotion
to the good name of the State adherence
to the discharge Of obligations assumed by
Observation-Disclosures of the people, that the
Democratic candidates ask the suffrages of
the people Of Minnesota, and on Tuesday
next, we feel confident verdict will be re-
corded in their favor.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
James s. Baker, tho Defaulter, as
Sketched by Charles Reemelin, the
Leader Of the Republican Germans
In Ohio.


Keep it before the People: That, according
to the in vestigation ordered by the Ohio
Legislature, and conducted under oath by
CHARLES REEMELIN, Republican, and A. P.
EDGERTON and WIN. D. MORGAN, Democrats,
that JAMES h. BAKER, the Republican can
didate for Secretary of State, is now an
outlaw from the State of Ohio, having been
forced to leave that State for bis completely
in the Breslin- Gibson frauds, by which the
Treasury of Ohio was swindled out of half
a million of dollars.
Keep 1t before the People,: That, while in
New York, in October 1856, JAMES H.
BAKER, acting as one of the Fund Commits
sioners of Ohio, was bribed for $4,000, and
contingent interest in the profits of the
loan, which it was his duty to negotiate, to
become the principal instrument of II. A.
JOHNSON & Co. in securing the awal of the
loan.
Keep it before the People,: That by this
action on the part of BAKER, the State
Treasury of Ohio, which it was his sworn
duty to protect, was defrauded of 1872, 900.
Keep it before the People bat the bid
ders to whom the loan was awarded by
BAKER, were required to pay ten per cent.
of the amount, Or S2400OO, on the award
they were m;re reckless spectators, without
money, and by BAKERS efforts were released
from the immediate payment of this sum,
and were thus enabled, without advancing a
penny, to resell the State stocks at an ad-
vance upon the rate at which they pur.
chased them; and in the profits thus realized
BAKER had contingent interest.
Keep it before the People That CHARLES
REEMEL1N, in a recent letter to ORRW D1Ns-
MORE, Republican, of Red Wing, states he
has recently seen much, as Trustee of the
Ohio Life Insurance Company, to confirm,
but nothing to take away his bad impress
sions of BAKER.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
THE WEEKLY PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
Who shall be GOvernorY


The candidates of the two parties for
Governor personally represent, and typify
most wildly, the characteristics of the bold,
generous, and heightened son of the West,
and the minded, non-committal,
grasping, and envious Eastern politician.
BECKER is generous, to fault; prompt in
the expression of his opinions, and resolute
in action. RAMSEY is weak, timorous,
time-serving politician he never fully COM
mits himself to any measure until it has re-
ceived an emphatic endorsement from others.
He is follower, not leader. He could
never originate great measure, even to
save the State from ruin. His constitutional
timidity, and desire to please all, would pre-
vent him from so doing. BECKER, on the
contrary, if placed in the Executive chair,
would make Governor of whom the people
would be proud. And he would not gain
their good will from an over-anxious desire
to concliate all sides and shades of opinion,
but from his bold, high-toned and honest
administration Of public affairs.
Both RAMSEY and BECKER have filled the
Office of Mayor of this city-a position re-
curing no little administrative talent and
the personal and constitutional peculiarities
we have referred to were apparent to all
during their terms of office. BECKER, as
Mayor, initiated measures of public improve
ment, and advanced the prosperity and
growth of the city, by the advocacy of
important public measures. RAMsEY's tim.
orousness prevented him from doing any
thing as Mayor. He desired to please all
sides, and ended by pleasing none.
These traits of RAMSEY are shown by his
cowardly abandonment of the Pacific Rail-
road, at the dictation of political trainers,
who have him in keeping. He deserted his
colleagues in work of great public impor-
lance, not because he failed to appreciate
its necessity, but for the reason that he was
afraid his connection with Railroad would
lose him votes. Could any thing be meaner?
His natural cowardice and fear of exposure,
prevented him from contestiDg S1BLEY's
election; but it did not induce him to forego
his vile ISLANDERS ofthe judges ofthe Supreme
Court. When asked at Winona, by Mr..
HUFF, whether, if elected, be would sign
tax bill, to save the honor of the State, and
prevent reputation, RAMSEY said it would
depend upon circumstances. Is not this
craftsmanship, with a vengeance?
GEORGE L. BECKER is the man for
the times. Although an ardent friend
OF internal improvements, he is not inter-
ested to the extent of one cent in any
of the Railroads enterprises. RAMSEY is
stakeholder in one company, to the amount
of $4,000. Elect BECKER, and the peo-
pie will secure just and beneficial admins
tration of State ofairs, and especially a
faithful and impartial umpire between the
people and the Railroad Companies.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
One Vote {!

Recollect the Importance of ONE VOTE.
1t may elect Democratic member of the
Legislature and thus it may be the means
of electing a Democratic United States
Senator.
One VOTE may elect our candidate for
Governor, and thus mould the policy of the
State for years.
ONE VOTE may elect our Representatives
in Congress and if the Presidential election
goes to the House, may place in the Presi-
dental chair. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, instead
of WIN. H. SEWARD.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Who will you Vote For.

For Secretary of State? BAAsEN, the
honest, incorruptible, faithful, public SER
vant-a man against whose name or repu-
tation not a single aspersion has ever been
made-or BAKER, the runaway swindler,
public robber, and defaulting and perjured
official from Ohio?
BAAsEN came to Minnesota in search Of a
home. He settled in Brown county, and
toiled as our settlers all do, upon his claim,
until called by the people in 1857, to an
important Office. He is an honest man.
BAKER is a refugee from Ohio. He
sought Minnesota to invest within her bord'
ers his stealings from the people of that
State. He is dishonest man.
oDemocrat can vote for BAKER. How
many Republicans will endorse corruption,
bribery and perjury, by men high in office
by casting their ballots for him?
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Organize. Or%aniZe!!

We say to the Democrats of every county
of the State, and particularly to the local
candidates, spend every moment of time be-
tween this and election, in pertecting the
organization of the party, in your respective
districts, counties, and precincts. See that
tickets are provided. Get every voter out.
Garry the voters to the polls, if they are
sick, Indifferent or lazy. The loss of one
vote-or an hours idleness from the good
work--may endanger, if not defeat, the cleo.
ton of your candidates. Work-arork-
WORK!
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
The Massachusetts Amendme MT More
Light.

Gov. BANKS, the Republican Executive
of Massachusetts,, and now the candidate of
the Republicans for reelection. in his mes
sages to the Legislature in 1858 and 1859,
recommended the adoption of the odious
two years amendment, which places the
foreign born citizen beneath the negro. Here
is what he said in his message delivered on
the 9TH of January last:
The legislature of 1858 gave its approval
according to the acquisitions of the constitution,
to an amendment of that instrument, declaring
that mo person of foreign birth shall be emit.
tied to vote, or shall be eligible to office, unless
he shall have resided within the jurisdiction of
the United States for t,c0 years subsequent to his
naturalization; and shall be otherwise qualified,
commonwealth, &c. | respectfully but EAR
NEsrLY RECOMMEND A CONCURRENCE IN THIS
AMENDMENT, in order that it may be submitted
to the people for their approval or rejection.
Gov. BANKS has recently been nomina-
ted by the Republicans of Massachusetts
and his administration endorsed.
That shows the Republicans favor thi
amendment.
How is it with the Democracy At their
recent State Convention, they nominated
for Governor, Gen. BUTLER, of Lowell, and
denounced the amendment the Republicans,
recollect, endorsed it. Gen. BUTLER was in
the Massachusetts, Senate, when the two
years amendment was pending, and deliver.
ed a powerful speech againstit, in the course
of which he said
And I think might appeal to each and to
all, by the memory of the glorious patriots of
the Revolution who were of foreign birth by
the daring courage of Montgomery-by the
steady strategy of Steuben--by the gallantry of
Kosciusko-by the chivary of Lafayette. by
the stern integrity of Jackson pray you, IN
suit not their memory by putting stigma up.
on their countrymen. Do to them as We would
that others should do unto you and your chill
dren when they have the power. Deal justly,
deal rightly; do not, because you have the
power this day, deal with them in the plenti-
tude and fairness of your power.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
An Old School Gentleman.

We have never appreciated the pertinency
of the Minnesotians description of Hon.
DAVID COOPER as an cod School Gentle.
man." We have INDUCED in some rather
antique notions on this subject, and have
supposed that a gentleman, whether of the
Old or new school, was a person not merely
OF courteous exterior, but one possessed,
also, OF some inner principles of truth and
honor. We never attributed these latter
qualities to the Hon. DAVID COOPER, and
therefore we could never appreciate the pro-
priety of any ones calling him gentleman
of any reputable school, whether old or new.
And late occurrence has rendered such
appreciation,st more difficult on our part.
The Hokah Chief, of the 9th September,
publishes table of the expenditures Of the
State during the last two years, for which
its editor says We are indebted to the
Hon. DAVID COOPER, of ST. Paul" In
that statement thus furnished by the Hon.
DAVID COOPER, appears the following item:
For printing Revised Statutes-to Earle
S. Goodrich, (by Treasurers War
Now, the amount paid by the State for
the whole number of Statutes furnished
under the contract for publication, and the
entire expense incurred by the State, on
account OF such Statutes, is $4,000, neither
more nor less. 1t therefore follows that the
difference between these two amounts, or
$500, shows the exact size of the false
hood perpetrated upon US, and the party,
by the Hon. DAVID COOPER And it fol-
lows further, that, if the Hon. DAVID
COOPER is justly designated as an ''Old
School Gentleman then, an :" Old School
Gentleman must be man, forty three per
cent. at least of whose character is made
up of the element of lying. Which fact
throws some new light on gentility in gen.
eral, and " Old School" gentility in partic-
ular. With the understanding of the term,
however, which this explanation furnishes,
we are quite willing to concede that the
Hon. DAVID COOPER is in heart, mind, and
body, an " Old School Gentleman of the
most exquisite type at present existing in
Minnesota, or, probably, in any civilized
community whatever.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Democratic Meetings..

Gov. A. P. WILLARD, of Indiana, will
address the People as follows
At Saltwater, on Tuesday October 4.
At Minneapolis, Wednesday, October5.
At Winona, Friday, October7.
Gen. JAMES SHIELDS will speak as follows:
At Belle PLANE, Tuesday, October t.
At Henderson, Wednesday, ppm. " s.
At lie Sueur, Wednesday evening. s.
At St. Peter, Thursday, {" G.
At MankaO, Friday, T.
At New Ulm Monday. " 10.
Hon. CHARLES 81. LARRABEE. NJ. G., of
Wisconsin, will address the people as follows:
At St. Paul, Thursday, October
AT Hastings, Friday, OCTOBER.
At Wabashaw, Saturday, Octobers.
At winona, Monday, October 10.
Hon. EMILE RoTHE, the distinguished
German orator of Wisconsin, will address
the people as follows:
AT st. Paul, Thursday, October 6.
AT Hastings, Friday, October7.
At Wabashaw, Saturday, Octobers.
AtWnona, Monday, October TO-
Hon. CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, Democratic
candidate for Congress, will address the
people as follows:
At Minneapolis, Tuesday Evening, October
At ST. Anthony, Wednesday s.
At Saltwater, Thursday, G.
At Marine Mills, Friday, Pm, " l.
At Taylor's Falls, Friday Evening, T.
At Wabashaw, Monday Evening, % TO-
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Facts about Schefrer, the Republican
Candidate for State Treasurer,

The opposition candidate for State Treas
urer is CHARLES SCHEFFER, of Saltwater, a
German Banker. A more unfortunate Sc
lection for the interests Of the State, should
Mr.. S. be elected, could not have been made.
lie is young. inexperienced, and a--banker.
The idea of placing in the State Treasurers
Office, at this cretical juncture in the fnan-
cial affairs of the State, young man of
twenty-three, who is in fact but the Mime
sofa agent of heavy Wisconsin banking
firm, is so palpably injudicious as to require
no commentary.
Mr.. SHELTERS political opinions are not
of character to strengthen our estimate of
the propriety or wisdom of the selection.
He is a representative of the extreme school
of German Red Republicans. In speaking
of slavery in the South, it is no uncommon
remark for him to make, 'that the slaves
should revolt, and secure their freedom by
cutting their masters throats." We have
no right to refer to MIR. SIS opinions on
religious matters, but for the benefit of those
clergymen who preach Republicanism, we
would state he is an open and avowed
Atheist, and that, we have it from gentle
men of character, he often acts in Saltwater
as very efficient colporteur in the distri-
button of Atheistical publications and tracts.
Mr.. SCHEFFER boasts of his Infdelity; and
blasphemes and ridicules the faith of earnest
and sincere Christians.
Taking the facts above enumerated as a
guide, and we think Mr.. SCHEFFER will hard
be esteemed by his own party judicious
selection for the important Office of State
Treasurer.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Good News from every part OF the
State.

We have glorious news from every por-
ton of the State. If the proper amount of
work is done, between this time and Tues
day next, there can be no doubt of glorious
triumph. Democrats, the stake is great
one let your labor and zeal in the cause be
worthy of the occasion. The skies never
looked brighter. Three thousand majority
for BECKER and the Democratic ticket
Push on the column.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Members of Congress.

There are especial reasons why the De-
mocracy should rally to the support of Cav
ANAUGH and GRAHAM. They are honest,
capable, and patriotic Democrats, well
worthy of seats in the National Congress.
One of their opponents is a Know Nothing,
and the other Repudiationist. The cleo
ton in Minnesota may decide the organiza-
ton of the next House, and even affect the
decision of the Presidential election, in case
it goes to the House, when the issue will
be DOUGLAS or SEWARD.
Vote for CAvANAUGH and GRAHAM.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
State Expenses-WhO are Responsible

Remember, that the Republican members
of the Senate and House voted with the
Democratic members in favor of the appro-
priation of every cent disbursed by the last
Legislature. They did not oppose single
appropriation bill-nor could bill appro.
priating money have passed without their
votes. A sufficient number of Democrats did
not vote in favor of any one of the appro-
priation bills to have passed it, irrespective
of the Republicans, by constitutional ma
iOrity.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Lieutenanr Governor.

SYLvANUs B. LOWRY is one of the Oldest
settlers in Minnesota. The purity of his
private life is only equalled by the integrity
he has shown in positions of public trust.
The assertion that he had anything to do
with the outrage upon Mrs. Sw1ssHELM's
printing Office, has been proven lie. His
opponent is Ignis Fatuus LoYoLLA DoNNE1.-
LY. ESQ.,, of Nininger, Dakota county, Min
nesota-the man wot speaks.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Our Weekly

Is issued, this week, two days in advance of
the usual time of publication, in the hope
that it will reach every reader in the State
prior to the election. Next week our paper,
containing the result, will be printed, prob
ably, one day later than usual
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Attorney General.

Our candidate for Attorney General, JOHN
B. BR1sB1N, is conceded one of the ablest
lawyers in the State. His election will re
fleet honor upon the people. Cole, the Re-
publican candidate, is a mere justice court
pettifogger. Vote for BRIsBIN.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
Senator TOOmbs and Senator DOUG
las and Neutrality-suspicious..

In his late speech at Augusta, Ca,
Senator TooMBs, who is one of the boldest
and ablest of the Southern statesmen, used
this language:
.This new demand for Intervention was a
device to break down the Democratic party.
While we have Executive, Judiciary and Con.
gress, we are safe. He would not pass single
law upon the subject; he would drive no man
from the Democratic party who had fought
Freesoliers fifteen years. Douglas was not his
choice for the Presidency-but he would sup
port him sooner than any Opposition man in
the United States. Douglas had been in error
but he is a bold, manly, truthful, independent
patriot"
The Republican press still continue to
tell US, in the face of such declarations, that
the South will not support Mr.. DOUGLAS,
even if he is nominated at Charleston.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
State Treasurer.

There is not more competent man in the
State, than S. B. ABBE for this important
trust. He is honest, possesses great bust
ness tact, and is thorough Democrat. TO
find what Mr.. SCHEFFER is, we refer our
readers to another article.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
The Legislative Ticket.

Upon the result for Members of the Leg
stature depends the choice of United
States Senator. The people of Minnesota
do not desire Sewardite in the seat of the
brave and chivalric SHIELDS. Vote the
Democratic Legislative Ticket.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-10-07
The Friends of Free Soil.

Remember, the Republicans opposed the
admission into the Union of Minnesota and
Oregon. They the friends of free States,
indeed