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Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

zhe Discussion At: Faribault--Rri. has
ssEvidentiy walked up the Wrong Pas
. seDger! 4
In.anothr column, we give an account of
the first discussion between Mr.. Cole and Mr..
Brisbin at Faribault, Rice County. Bril- is
evidently in the short rows. Mr.. Cole not
being noted, as stump speaker, distinct
vocation by the way, Bril- thought he was
safe in Dragging over him as an easy conquest.
But it is evident, that when it comes down to
regular lawyers work; the discussion of facts;
the citing Of precedents; the taking advan-
tage of the weak points Of his opponent; Mr..
Cole has Briz most decidedly on the hip. The
closing points made by Cole on the Taxation
question, are absolutely annihilating to the
corrupt Railroad Attorney who seeks to be-
come Attorney of the State that he may the
better. betray the interests of the People to
the Philistines who be upon them! AT such
an exposure of his creed of deception and
frauds anybody less searedl in dishonesty
would have retired covered with shame and
confusion of face. But that is not Briz's
style. "a. .a-lse
We assure the people there is no kind Of
doubt about Mr.. Coles triumph. The private
letter of our correspondent, written for our
own especial information, felicitates us upon
the fact, though not written for publication.
We take the liberty Of giving it in full to our
readers: :.. .- -'a.s i.s.g
re. s FARIBAULr, Aug. Z, 1859.
Dear Doctor send you the enclosed &C
count Of the first contest between the candi-
dates for Attorney General-the great Demo
cratic Giant and our Faribault nominee.
have written it in haste, and have not time te
look over. Correct or punctuate; do so to-
me. 1t is longer than intended, but thu
Republicans feel in good humor to-day fol
spinning long yarns. The St. Paul Bully wa'
most effectually beaten, and the Democrat
acknowledge it, 49,.
Cole is his equal anywhere, and I am prou'
of the effort he made-it was alike creditabl
, to himself, the party, and his friends.
: Respectfully yours, aal
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
The Speeches at the Great Meeting.


The speech of Mr.. Grow on Thursday night,
is admitted on all hands to be great effort.
He laid his premises broad and deep showed
this government to have been founded for free
dom but perverted by the South through
the machinery of the Democratic party, to aid
in the extension of and perpetuation of Sla-
very, and the power of the Slave Owners,
whose interests demanded the obstruction OF
Northern and Western growth and progress,
by systematic discouragment of free labor
and laborers and hence arises the opposition
of the Democratic party to free Homesteads
to Low Postage; to the Northern Pacific
Railroad; to freedom in Kansas, and to the
organization of new free Territories.
Mr.. Crows peroration was most strikingly
eloquent. The applause that greeted him was
most enthusiastic.
A capital political song, written by Mr.. Cy-
piers of Lancaster, Pa, accompanied by the
band, was then sung by that gentleman with
great effect.
Hon. Schuyler Colfax, M. @. from Indiana,
was next introduced. His speech was an
eloquent one-and truly on national issues
and perfectly scathing upon the Democratic
National Administration for its extravaganza,
pecunarily, and its utter restitution of hon,
est political principles, and its trucking sub.
serviency to the South.
When Mr.. G. was nearly through his
speech, the incendiary's match below his feet
compelled him to bring it suddenly to close
/ The meeting was the greatest of the cam,
paign, and the speeches in keeping with the
| meeting
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

The Pioneer ON Mr.. Grow and IT,
Honaegsead Bill.
The Pioneer of yesterday, the 18th, deso-
ted three columns to proving that one MI.
Kelly, Democratic member Of Congress
from New York City, was the real author Of
the Homestead Bill, instead Of Mr.. Grow.
The facts are, that Mr. Grow was the real
author of both bills-both of the bill which
was referred to the Committee on Public
Lands, as Of the bill offered by Mr.. Kelly and
referred to the Committee on Agriculture 4!
This duplication of the same bill was done,
we have understood, simply to obtain two
chances to secure the Homestead Act being
reported back to the House, and not killed
j, the Committees-packed on purpose by
the Southern Speaker, Orr, to kill the Home
stead measure especially in the Committee on
Public Lands The Committee on Public
Lands did accordingly smother the bill offer
ed by Mr.. Grow and referred to them, and
the Agricultural Committee came near doing
the same thing. 1t was finally manouvred,
however, through Mr.. Kelsey, a Republican
member from the State of New York, acting
in conjunction with Mr.. Grow, so as to get it
reported back to the House without, howev-
er, any Recommendation in its favor. Once
in the House, it was there taken especial
charge Of by Mr.. Grow, and, as is well known,
was engineered by him through that body to
| its final passage. 'S'
These facts are notorious. But, for the
sake of argument, suppose the Pioneer to be
correct in its facts Suppose single Dem
ocrat was in favor of such a bill One
swallow does not make summer" MOI
will the isolated support of the bill by few
Democrats, against the great body of theil
Party, amount to anything. Our contempt
rary cannot get over the significant force o
this truth-that all the Republican members
of Congress voted in favor of it's passage
and that two thirds of the Democratic Party
voted in opposition to its passage! This fac
cannot be and is not disputed.
And what do these truths and facts show
They show, most unquestionably, that tn
Democracy as Party is opposed to the set
Element of the North West-to the extension
of the Empire of Free Labor-to the interest
of the Poor man! .o.
Why, what said James NJ. Cavanaugh him
self, when the votes upon the bills to help SET
tie up Minnesota, were announced. Risin
in his seat Congress, he used the followin
| in, roror1 RI II
"In reference to the vote on this bill to-day
with an overwhelming majority on this the Den
cratic] side of the House voting against my CO
league and myself, voting against this bill, say
frankly say it in sorrow, that it was to the RI
PUBLICAN side of the House to whom we wei
, compelled to look for support of this JUST AN
, | HONORABLE MEASURE"
We suppose the Pioneer will next, aft
thus attempting to show that the Homestea
: Bill had Democratic parentage, and that tt
Democratic Party, though voting against
was really entitled to the credit of supper
ing tive suppose it will next decry the b
as of little account, and justify its final d
feat by the Democratic Senate! This is
funny world .....
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
Republican County Covensien.

The Republican Electors Of the several Wards and
Townships County OF Ramsey, with the exception
of the Second ward will assemble 1t their Usual places
Of voting on Saturday. the 17h instant, choose Del
sss,s to County Qonysnsson, to b held a Roberts
Han, in 81 fsa ON Asndsy. the 18Th instant. 81 II
o'clock. A. n, for the purpose Of no.inasas ses&
aatss TO be slppotsd sy the Republicans Tor the Lssh
nature and the various County oc o q the ensuing
general election.
The time for the msssings In the various Townships
will be ct o'clock p. Y, and for the several Wards Ut
o'clock in the evening. The meeting In the Second
Ward Will b. held at Roberts Hall.
Each Township will elect tvo Delegates, and each
Ward Delegates, according TO resolution adopted 1t
the last County Cow ention.
" order Of the Republican Sentral Committee OF
Ramsey County.
aroRal ". MOORE, Chairman.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

81 The Richmond Enquirer continues its
assaults upon Senator Douglas for the Har-
pers Magazine article, as . short cut to all
the ends of Black Republicanism."
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
Western Boundary Of Minnesota.

WASHINGTON, Sept 10.
Advices received by the General Land Of
fee announces the completion on the 18th ult.
of the survey of the western boundary of
Minnesota, and the placing of the corner stone
at the intersection of the northern and south
ern divisions of the western boundary of that
State.
-Messrs. Hutton & Snow were the con-
tractors to run and mark the western bounda-
ry. The northern section of the boundary
line is formed by the Red River of the North
and its tributary, the Bots des Sioux river,
which heads in Lake Traverse; and thence
through that lake to its head. Here the sur,
veyor work commenced across the short land
portage to the head of Big Stone Lake, the
source of the Minnesota river. Their instruc-
tons were to mark the line distinctly between
these two lakes, and plant iron monuments
at the starting points at the head Of each lake.
This appears by the despatch to have been
DONE The boundary line then continues
down through Big Stone Lake to where the
Minnesota river issues from it. At this point
another monument is placed, and then the
western boundary of the State is line drop
ping due south to the State of Iowa, the north
ern boundary of which State at 43 deg. 80
min. of latitude, forms the base line for our
western boundary
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
Lock Out, InAlan Agents

In . despatch from Washington, under
date of Sept 10, we observe the following
paragraph:
"Hon. A. N. B. Greenwood, Commissioner
Indian Affairs will start on Sunday next on WIS.,
it to the Indian tribes of the West with view of
ascerainng personally the operation ofour present
Indian system, before preparing his annual re-
port"
Indian Agents in Minnesota bad better
be on the qsi viue. Their boss is coming to
inspect their operations
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
GEORGE ". MOORE, Ohail


Republican Sease Committee.
The following named gentlemen were appointed ~
he Republican State Convention Of the Goth and a1st Of
July 1861 TO act - the Republican State Committee for
one year:
DANIEL IoHRER,
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

E Ex-President Van Buren, is writing
his Life and Times"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
The Fire at the Theatre.

1t is undoubted, that the fire which so sud
denly ousted the great Republican meeting
at the Theatre on Thursday night, and de-
stroyed the building, was kindied by an in
cendiary, in the subterraneous recess under
meath the stage.
But we were surprised yesterday at the
course of some of the Democratic leaders, in
partly apologzing for the rascally act. Their
talk was something like this: "Oh,-lt was
not set on fret must have caught from a
cigar" &C., &c.
The more manly way to talk, would be to
admit candidly the indsputable fact of the in
cendiarism but unite with all good citizens
of every party in denouncing the action as
most fiendish, and the incendiary as base,
double-dyed villain, for whom hanging would
be too good fate, if he even was Demo-
crat!
But they rather act and speak as if they
knew who did the deed; and were trying to
throw people off the scent Of discovery.
Their nice hypothesis of the origin of the
fire is contradicted by the facts, first, that no
cigars were smoked by any one on or near the
stage; and second, that if there had been, the
floor of the stage was a tight one, and there
were no cracks through which cigar could
possibly be dropped below, where the fire
originated.
Besides these indirect apologists for the in
cendiary or incendiaries, there are few-we
are glad to know only few-Democratsw who
rejoice over the deprivation of the Republican
Party of an adequate place for meeting during
this campaign, by this catastrophe, which we
may all thank Providence was not rendered
still more terrible and deplorable by fifty lives
or more sacrificed to the demon in the breasts
of misled or reckless partizans.
But it is consolatory to our estimate of hu-
man virtue and human nature that the great
body of the Democrats, not only do not apollo
gize for nor rejoice over the catastrophe, but
unite with the Republicans in deploring the
deed, and in eagerly desiring the arrest and
punishment of it's dastardly perpetrators.
To the Republican Editors of the State.
We observe that several of the Republi-
can papers of the State have the name of our
candidate for State Treasurer wrongly SPELL
ed and some print 1t with a middle name
The name is simply CHARLES SCHEFFER;
there is no q dipthong, nor middle initial to it.
This should be carefully noted in printing the
tickets. The names on the whole State Tick
ct, as published In the Republican papers Of
ST. Paul, are correct in every particular, spell
ing and all.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
Regular Stump Canvass in Wisconsin.

Regular Stump Canvass In Wisconsin.
We notice that they are about to adopt in
Wisconsin the regular Southern stump style
of electioneering-the candidates of the two
parties meeting each other and discussing the
issues in debates together before the same au-
diences. A Wisconsin paper says: >
"Gov. Randall accepts the proposition of Il. c:
Hobert, Democratic nominee for Governor, and
will meet him at all of his appointments list Of
which we have already published. r. G. Noble,
candidate for LIEUTENANT Goyernor, is to follow
them a few days afterwards, going over the SANG
appointments. Tim. 0. Howe is to speak through
Harvey is to speak in different parts of the State,
and according to circumstances. Senator Doolit-.
tie is going to Minnesota, to speak during the
campaign in that State, but is to speak few times
in this State on his return"
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17
OF NEW YORK,
HON. DAVID COOPER
m az pAnI

(The interval Of three days between the WabashsW
and winons appointments allow time for speaking
at meetings in the country.l
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

HON. GALUSHA A. GROW,
THE AUTHOR OF THE HOMESTEAD BILL.
. Solo-s.
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

The Democratic County Conversion iH D.
kota County met at BurwelPs~ on Saturday
last, and placed in nomination the following
ticket: .
Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-09-17

apparent. His friends in the crowd grew ev-
ery moment more excited. John and the
"big stick" fairly shook with rage.
The nomination for District Attorney
brought things to crisis. The opposing
candidates were Seagrave Smith, Esq, OF
Hastings, the present District Attorney, and
R. A. Phelan, Esq, an Irish citizen of West
St. Paul. The same game that defeated Nc
Gorty was here tried on, this time, however,
i by the other side; and Phelan was proclaim
ed nominated Mr.. Smith didn't like this,
and made some remarks derogatory to
Irishmen. This furnished the long looked for
| pretext for row. John McGrorty, with his
"big stick" and his body guard of the 1nver-
| grove Greens, had worked around from out
side the tamarack timber to the inside, and
finally to tie back end Of the room.
Smith felt the first strokes of the Storm
Down he went before the terrible force of the
"big sticks" A blow across the mouth cut
his ip-another BACKED his eye-another
raised huge basp on the back of his head
"a bump not known to ordinary works on
Phrenology. He was most shamefuily aaus-
| ed. A Norwegian delegate from an interior
district, quietly sitting at the table, was struck
down by . bludgeon, his whole face being
laid open by an awful ticw, and he was 9TH
erwise bruised and beaten in most desper-
ate manner. Eye witnesses describe him as
pitiable object-his face gashed, bruised
and bloody, and his hands dyed the same en-
sanguined hue in the effort to relieve the
wounds Of his face. AS he subsequently de-
scended the ladder, he exclaimed in broken
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26
From Mexico.
ROBERT.

NAsHIAGTON, Monday, July -, 1883.
New Orleans papers OF Tuesday OF last week
ere come to hand.
Tne steamship Tennessee brought from General
CARA, of Tauaulgas a request for invitations 10
eco Americans 10 pursue The civil war in Mexico;
bot L j. rot understood that he acts under the an.
thorliy OF the Constitutional Government The Ex-
petition il to b. fitted at Tampico where General
DegolsGo il, and is to organize solely under the
State authority.
Tho P,csJ Is assured, the beet authority that
tie report at MLi-ter McLane la. succeeded a ec
feeling definite treaty arrangement with the Juarez
Government j. wholly without foundation. He has
however forwarded certain projects or propositions
for the consideration OF our Government. The most
favorable he has thus far been able to obtain from
Juaiez sre by means - his own mind nor DO they
give prom Ire 81 d speedy and honorable arrangement
GET. L.rdO left Ne..Oreeus Cd Monday for New
Yo'k. during his s'ourr in the former city his prop
o.;iion 10 effect loan did not as was expected, meet
with much favor.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26

II has been Well remsrked thu, filsehood suf
fcienty often repeated, aad stuck to with CORE
spending tenaci'y will gradually acquire in the
minds Of the public the character OF al admitted
and uudeniabe truth. 1t often hsppens that even
the reslers of what 81 first they knew to be false
BY ditt Of frequent repetition, CONE at last them
selves to accept it ss true Perhsps The organ of
Mr.. Buct Is prscticng upon this idea when,
in apoosizing for the bred Scott decision, il de-
clslts it 10 be histories. fsct not to be coatro-
yer;,d or jeui,d, That, AZ the time the Federal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26
ARRIVAL OF MIR. ELGEE WITH THE McLANE
TREATY.
Correspondence Of Tic n. l. Tribune.

PENSACOLA, July Il, 1889.
hasten to acquant you with the arrival at this
port Of tie UL.ted States steam corvette Brooklyn,
tGyiIg on board Mr.. c. IL ID. Elgee, bearer OF ds-
pache froui the American Legation in Mexico to the
Government of the United States. The Brooklyn left
Ne,a Cruz on the 10Th inst and has consequently
been five days at sea, during which her many admir-
able qualities, a splendid sea boat, have been
exhibited TO advantage. Previously to the departure
OF the Brooklyn the Spanish war fIigate Boy was
making preparations TO leave for Havana, whittier
she bad been ordered to proceed at The French
irgGte EsperaIza had arrived, and was anchored of
Sacrfcios. Tie Brcokyns advent here has been
hailed With universal satisfaction and visitors crowd
the wharf in great numb to look at her. Mr. Eigee
vii probably be i'll Washington by the time you get
this hurried note which must close for want Of time
to lLish II properly. All We'll ON board the b.
ROBERT.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26
The Overland Mail.

1T LOUIS, Jd ~ '.Y,'
The Oversud Mail. With ssn Frarclse, oa.s ., ~
- " ,h..- received NJ New.Orleans hy tue W. H.
Min ~, cootsin some details Of nice,
TSe bryk Ja!a Caster OF Poll ,dslpha. bad sap
s,ed in San Eral cisco Boy, and bees re tcts los
fire at Oroyie had destroyed s-'oVV WYNN
II be.t cor<inued intense throughout the SA.; ~
nav nlaces the mercury ranged from 100 to IIo
the Il abe. At Saata Barbara da'teg tee s,'oeo' y"
IRE repo,ted the mercury rose Ia i1j IN tne S,"'.
pi;i =, rn.,t was runuipg high, and the cas-
,;is,..of,br yauouy parties were preparing to tAk'
the stan p. ~, uv;.b., ard CAT
fro,h had been adjusted. A.,
Senator Brotcrck had received ana ecfSe' os"'
le, ge from ID. W. Percy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26

WHiAr IN CoNSICTICvT.-The capscity OF Con-
neoiout soil to produce Nhsa, is no, exhausted Il we
nav Judge from the following extract from letter
dated Midd,cGed. July % says
eve L,ye jGst harvested Eve acres Of splenild
wheat. g.a. Ekfc sosed eieI ll0siog IL crop ol
c,.yst K. &c hi.h. Shall ny wheat over sgan this
>.., s. Won see thst wheat b. grown IN oii Con-
Isrt,rut n IL is obs jiicd the night way. Sowing
wLsn. With 6r i capital. and must be Gore N this
&c., Cor ,o man can SOW rs well by hstd, aud se can
and should produce our own b'esdsiua. Tue ehipPer
- ,Ia ,,,sirg ,uachile j. heard uos I'll around ne
"a; =. - q hard row .us TO hoe. The high
e Isbcy brought hu, Jrcds 70 their seuses a9
" Il tAt UsLlcs LtAt NVa!.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26

It is reported in Washington that tae Mississippi
State Convention have instructed their delegates -
the Charleston Convention TO withdraw from that
body upess they succeed in ergraitug upon the plat
form the repeal Of all !aFs against the African slave
trade and the ensctment by Congress OF law FOR the
protection Of slave properly in the United States Ter
rtories. Tie South Carolina delegation vii follow
them. The next moyemen, IN the programme is
TO csl Convention, i II il no, already called OF
dissf,cted Southern States TO meet on the 10Th Of
November, to declare the dissolution of tie Union
ana to ineuce as many States viii cooperate to
VT. t-Ga lIom i.
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a Treaty with Mexico.

Special DbPsion 70 The n l. IflOuhe-
WASHINGTON, Monday, July %, 1859
Mr.. McLaoe states that he has negotiated
treaty With Juarez comforting right of transit with
out duty for troops not only across TehuantePec but
other lines Of uterocearc communication, and tran
sit of passengers, with freedom of religious worship
for settlers rights of erecting necessary buildings
and wsrehousiDg goods without duty; slso, confer
ring on American citizens in Mexico all privileges
of holding property which belong to natives, &c.
This project has been sent home for Dir. Buchanan
to e1smne. The treaty is accompanied by an IN
,itstion to the United States to assume protecto-
rate over Mexico. The documents have been
forwarded to MIR. Buchanan at Bedford Springs
Sir. McLane says that if the Initiative of toi,
treaty is carefully followed uP, Mexico viii in time
become perfectly AmericanIzed and TT for annexa-
ton. AT present be thinks the country is worse
than St Domingo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26
TIE CoHGING OF TaE GOVERNORS

III The Report Of the Governors Of the Aims
House for l>5o sc find SlO, 90 - expended du,ing
the year for Refreshnents for visitors" and
S3,905 - for " Acohol, Ale, Beer, Vine Sc
o. course We cantot expect 10 see the details Of
the distribution of the $1,000: bu, after careful
scrutiny Of the oiicisl document, We are able 70
trace $500 &c of the liquor to the Island Hospital
No other institution under Tue Of The Governors
can use LIQUORS medicinal! except Bellevue Husp-
I'll. ard as csses there treated sre mostly tempo
rsry, very little Wine, &C." can be required:
but lr. Bellevue have as much as the Island Hos
piial used, aud account for only $500 worth. or
about oUe-seveDth Of the SUN spent for liquor In
tie matter of refre,tments for visitors, j, il GER
tain that more tran half went for wne-,he cigars
coming under the additional item of : 81 70 for
Tobacco and Snuff We have, then, more than
IS coo for one years liquor bill beyond the re-
quirements cf the doctors (for their pat:ents)
which is more than was paid for ties and coffee for
he en,iIe Department How much Champagne,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-07-26

Lr,yrNw0RrH K T. M0ndsy. JhF2' NJ
n, Dow utd.r sen.euce in s.. joseph jail for ~
alleged kidnsdPng' Wa re-oued on saa''' morning.
-, vio!- n, s,on. and Is stall at large. Gro.s
.Tc,,sr,.r, prevailed at 81 Joseph the arnoune--
,.,, n hi. essape. anu pursuit Attempted. bat
u -thnmt snCcess.