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

The body of the Republican party of
Minnesota have at length completely sue
cumbed to the dictates of the reputation
wing. To appease and conciliate KING,
SPEAR, BABBIrr & Co., they passed unani-
mously couple of resolutions at their
meeting held at Minneapolis, on Saturday
last, strongly savoriDg of reputation. The
nominees, BISHOP, MANN and ABRAHAM
were called out and in the most humiliating
manner compelled to mount the reputation
platform, presented by F. r. E. CORNELL,
Esq. Mr.. BISHOP reluctantly and falter-
ingly pledged himself to carry on the war
against the Railroad companies to the "bit-
ter end" and to sustain the views of the
Repudiationists to the extent of their de-
mands. Pledges were also exacted from
Messrs. MANN and ABRAHAM. The NOM
inees stammered over their pledging as if
conscious of doing something they will yet
regret. They and their friends are COM
pletely whipped in. We append the resolu-
tions offered by Mr.. CORNELL. They are
considered here by honest men of all parties
as strongly repudiative in characterize
policy of which, if carried out, would inev.
itably bring ruin and disgrace upon our
State:
.Resolred, That we re-afirm the entire Re.
r,nhli tofo pIotf md yKh Ito IVA
of the 5th resolution therein, we hold, that
should the Land Grant Railroad companies fail
in any respect, to comply with their obligation
to the State, it will become the duty of the
State to resume the franchises and privileges
granted to said defaulting companies forfeit
their charters, make the securities held by the
State, available at the earliest period, and
adopt such future policy as will safely and
surely, at the earliest practical period Of time,
complete our railroad system.
'R solued, In regard to the question OF de-
termining Of meeting the liabilities of the State,
Legislature ought to ascertain the amOunt Of
bonds issued, what disposition has been made
OF them, the present holders thereof, and
which of them are bona tide holders for value,
and which if any have received them through
fraud and corruption; and then to make such
an equitable arrangement with all bona yfde
holders, as shall fully and finally reimburse
them all monies actually advanced by them for
said bonds. with interest-leaving the fraudu
lent bond holders, if any there be, where they
ought to be left the victims of misplaced con-
fidence.'
The Republicans of Hennepin county have
been holding meetings, making windy speech
es, and getting themselves into great excite.
ment generally, in anticipation of succeeding
in their scheme of driving the railroad COM
panies to default. The cries of =" taxation "
and defalcations " are raised in the hope
that some unthinking ones will believe them,
and assist to elect men pledged to still fur
ther embarrass the railroad companies, and
prevent the progress of the roads to an
early completion. By falsifying the position
and intentions of the Democratic party, as
given in the State platform, in regard to
the railroads and the State bonds, they
hope to succeed in carrying the State cleo
ton, and when once in power they expect
to deprive the present companies of their
charters, get control of the roads already
graded, and then make new "deal " to
the leaders of the Republican party. Will
this game succeed?