The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-06-16

4. now approach the fourth, and, to the
citizens Of new State, the most vital topic
assigned for discussion, viz: The Attitude
Of the Democratic Party on the Emigration
Interest, foreign and domestic, and the Or
ganization Of New States.
The outbreak OF hostilitiss 10 Southern
Europe will stimulate Emigration from the
northern portion Of the Continent. The
dread Of the CONSUMPTION is under thousands
Of humble roofs in Prussia and the German
States. We observed how palpably the
Crimean War stimulated the movement Of
population to the United States, and how,
with the peace of Paris, Germany was con.
tented and prosperous. Then followed the
reign of Know Nothing terrorism in the
American cities--every detail Of which was
circulated industriously by the European
Governments to check the spirit OF Emigra-
ton. Twas told by Cincinnati gentleman,
that he saw placard in Germany posted
along the roadside, giving. even with exag.
geratiou, the dreadful narrative OF the Louis
vile riot and massacre. These publications
had an extraordinary effect.
But now the living mass moves once
more. Napoleon's few words Of menace to
the Austrian ambassador aroused through
Europe the apprehension Of war /: and SIM
ultaueonsly with the passage OF the Ticino,
the Liverpool press mentions the unusual
number Of fugitives from the Continent des-
tined to more peaceful realms.
A., Where will they go? Let US hope that
their faith in the justice Of the American
people has withstood the shock sustained by
the story Of persecution and outrage which
accompanied the era of Know Nothingism.
And yet, fellow citizens, except for the vital.
ity ofthe Democratic party, that fell spirit Of
prescription on account OF birth and creed,
would have swept irresistibly over the land.
The Wing party instantly succumbed to 1t.
Such was the organization and discipline
of the mysterious order. that the Presidency
seemed to be 10 its grasp. The Virginia
Democracy, with the gallant leadership OF
Henry A. Wise, first broke the charm Of
invincibilty-otherv victories Of the Democ-
racy followed-and at last, the Know Moth.
ing element Of the Northern States became
merged in the Republican party. Give the
Republicans the control OF the government,
and what assurance is there that some secret
treaty will not come to light, as in the case
Of the Massachusetts, Two Year Amend
ment, controlling the action OF the allied
forces
Upon this question the only reliable or
ganization is the Democratic party. 1t had
its origin in the repeal Of the Alien Lava
measure designed to close our shores against
refugees from the Old World, and ever since
no trial or temptation has ever swerved the
party from liberal and enlightened policy
IN this respect. Hence it is. that new States
have been generally Democratic. 1t is
tribute to the uniform adherence OF the De-
mocracy to principles upon the Emigration
Question.
ks Let Us hope, as citizens OF frontier State.
that the great column Of foreign and domes-
tic emigration will again resume its volume,
aud surge over the unoccupied portions Of
the Continent and. il so, the Democratic
policy on the question Of slavery will be
FULLY indicated. That policy. as you are
well aware and as was proclaimed in 1857
by the Democracy of Minnesota, was to
withdraw the subject from Congress, and
refer it exclusively to the local tribunal Of
each State and Territory. am satisfied
with that adjustment, deeming the great
Emigration Interest, as hitherto fostered and
protected by the Democratic Party, to be
the agency fitted and designed By Provi-
dencc for the speedy and satisfactory solu.
ton Of the only hazardous controversy which
can arise b,tween the different sections OF
the Union.
Thus have endeavored, fellow citizens,
to indicate the questions Of foreign and do.
nestle policy, which seem to me to be i'm
moent and important. They are the live
issues OF the day. do not regard the Re-
publican party as capable of disposipg Of
them. The Democratic Party-hopeful,
active, progressive, and even oggresare--
can and will accept the responsibility Of
these coming events, and carry them for.
ward to successful execution.