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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
The Republican Ticket.

The following article from the St. Paul
Times was intended for last weeks issue,
but for want Of room we were compelled
to omit it:
In addition to our general endorsement,
already given, Of the Republican Ticket,
nominated by the State Convention, we
propose to speak more particularly of the
merits of the individuals themselves.-
And first as to Electors:
Stephen Miller, who heads the ticket,
is worthy citizen, a good Republican
and an able speaker He has had consid-
cradle experience on the stump, and when
once aroused will make the fur fly in an
amusing manner. He is an earnest advo.
cate, ard wherever he speaks will create a
blaze of enthusiasm. .1....:
Mr.. Pfander is German of the highest
abilities and intellectual endowments. He
was formerly member of the Legislature,
and as biz name was presented to the Con-
vention as the unanimous choice of the
Germans, for Elector, they will no doubt
give him large audiences and he will do
efficient service in the great work.
Charles Mcclure, Of Goodhue county,
il; = gentleman who will make his mark
throughout the State rs a speaker. He is
a lawyer of note. and has been put forward
by his friends for some of the highest Of
fees in the gift Of the people. He COM
bines tact, energy and working qualities,
and will give his opponent tough work to
conquer him. Goodhue county deserved
this compliment aud the mantle has fallen
upon worthy shoulders.
Clark w. Thompson, Of Houston coun-
ty, is an old wheel horse in the cause, and
it was quite proper that he should be
among those who are to cast their votes
for Honest Old Abe. Mr.. Thompson may
not be IS fluent speaker Is others, but
he is an efficient politician and will do hi,
part towards disseminating true Repub-
lican doctrines. 49,. =, ... ~:
Mr.. Mc1lrath, tho nominee for State
Auditor, is fully competent to discharge
the duties of his Office, and his election is
rs sure as any thing can be- y ~
A. J: Van Worries, editor of the Still
water Messenger. conducts one of the best
papers in the State. He is young man
Of ability, Of good social qualities, excel
lent judgment and incompatible integrity,
He will make faithful officer. I2@,
The ticket is good ono. It was nom.
mated with great unanimity and will be
elected by large Republican majority.
Of the Platform We have already ex-
pressed our appreciation. It is short,
pointed aud yet fully comprehensive. It
endorses the National Platform cordially
approves of tho administration of Gov.
Ramsey-rraises the conduct of: our rep
resentatives and lays down policy for our
future Railroad operations, which cannot
but meet with the approval of Ill parties.
! Tho nominees aud platform arc nov b.
fore the people+-0o5in and win. ! .5o,'s
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

SERIOUS CAsUAL1rY:-Mr. John Ma.
singer of st. Anthony, met with 4 sad a.
eidcnt this morning. While engaged u
loading a wagon with lumber At Orth's
mil, high pile Of boards toppled over and
faliiug on him, inflicted serious injuries.
.H1Sleg is broken in two places, his back
seriously if not vitality injured, AID his fses
and head badly bruised The fnal so1ule
Of these complicated injuries u . sattersf
se'iou. doubt.-S*. sAHttery Cb,rePss-
deaf Pioneer, -
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

BEEcuER DEcLINEs THE D.D.-Beseh-
ers letter declining the ID. conferred
upon him by Ambient College, vhers h
graduated, u short and sensible, he elo-
ses it IS follows: xr.x~~ 80
I greatly prefer the simplicity Of, that
name which my Mother uttered over ne
in the holy hour of infant conservation
and baptism. May I be permitted, With.
out seeming to underyalue yonr kindness,
or disesteeming the honor meant, to return
it to your hands; thatSI may, to the end
of my lite be, as thus far have been, sim.
ply HENRY WARD BEEcHrH:2
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

, A DISGUSTING SPECTACLE.-Senato
Douglas was never remarkable for the vir-
tue Of modesty; but he is out brazeniny
even himself in his present "eleotioneer-
ing tour" in behalf of himself! The
Boston Transcript, an independent jovr-
nal, justly says: "What spectacle for
Washington to look down upon-a candi-
date for the loftiest station In the eift of
the people traversing the cauntry with bis
pack Of clap traps, like. = political pedlar,
and ,stumping in .his own behahlnlsa :7=:z !
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
Circular Of the State Normal
>" School.

By some neglect the following circular
which should have appeared some weeks
since has been left out. We would now
wish to call to it the attention Of all who
may desire to secure the benefits to be de-
rived: "
The First State Normal School, estab.
lished at Winona, Minnesota, will be OPEN
ed for the reception Of Pupils Sept nsber
Sd, 1860, under the care Of PRoF. j. o.
DEN, as Principal.
Applicants for admission must be at least
sixteen years of age, healthy, of good NOR.
al character, able to read and write with
ordinary correctness, to parse common
English sentence, and to sustain an cxanl-
ination in the outlines Of Gees raphy and
the common Rules IF Arithmetic. They
must also express written intention ia
teach School in this State for two years
Of such, no Tuitio,. aoiW be demanded.
If there are vacant Scholarships in any
Senatorial District, on the opening OF the
School, they may be filed by pupils re
siding in other Districts, on the terms Of
Admission above prescribed
ID. FORD,
D: kURT,
w. s. DREW,
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION.

The Republicans Of stearns County will meet
in Convention at the Everett School House in
St. Cloud, on Saturday, Sept. 2eth. 1860, at
10 o'clock P. NJ, to nominate Candidates tor
County Auditor, County Surveyor and Court
Commissioner and also to appoint four Dele
gates to the Legislative District Convention, ia
act with Henry swisshelm, who was SO ap-
pointed by the last County Convention. St.
Cloud will be entitled to four Delegates, and
each Of the other Districts to one.
STEPHEN MILLER Chairman.
Aug Goth, 1850.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

The trial OF Drmphy aud Trip for the
murder Of an Irishman at Pleasant Creek,
was held At Anoka last week. Dumphy
was found guilty Of murder in the first de.
gree; Trip was sentenced to seven years
in the Peniteutiary. Dumphy's counsel
have made q motion for . new trial.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

SHEEP.-We learn that D. Y. Smith has
gone east for the purpose Of purchasing five
hundred sheep for the Messrs. Woodbury.
aud H. F Blodget, of this place. There
are several farmers in this county who have
focks Of sheep, and they all assert that
wool growing in Minnesota is as safe and
profitable IS in any State in the Union.-
Anoka Republican. ~.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

Flock OF SnEEP.-Wm. and Jared
Sexton. brought into town last night a
flock Of one hundred and thirty handsome
looking sheep; whether they are destined
for farm for the purpose OF wool growing,
or whether they are to be sacrificed to sat
isfy ''man's taste for mutton" we are not
informed.-Red Wing Sentinel.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

SHEEP.-The Mantorville Express re-
cords the arrival in Dodge county, within
a week past, Of several focks Of sheep,
numbering nearly thousand in all. We
are glad to see them come.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

Wheat was selling yesterday at sixty
two cents per bushel. The market is very
fuctuatlng, the rates depending a good
deal on the freights on the river and lakes.
Pioneer. LIST. -....---. ~.-.ss
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
Enter Your Claims.


We don't exactly understand the follow
ing letter from the Commissioner Of the
Land Office; but fear that it means that
all settlers upon tho unadvertised R. R.
lands must enter their claims previous to
the 18th Of October, or become subject to
forfeiture. If our surmises be correct, this
construction will greatly add to the embar-
rassment and distress of our community.
Read the letter you hard-working farmers
and remember, when you cast your votes
in November, this exhibition of Democrat
ic regard for the interests of the dear peo-
pie:
GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Aug. Fl, 1860.
Regi.ter and Receiver, St. Cloud Him.,
GENTLEMEN doubts having arisen as
to the rights and duties of Presumption Set
tiers on odd numbered Sections in the
townships mentioned in Proclamation No.
664, dated the 7th July 1860. You are
hereby instructed that all such Settlers are
requested 70 prove up and enter their claims
before the commencement of the. Public
Sale whether the Section or parts of Sec
tions embracing said claims are specifically
described in said Proclamation or not, 9TH
erwise their claims will be forfeited.
Very Respectfully,
!. JOS. 8 WILSON,
Commissioner
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

Mayor Wentworth, of Chicago, tele-
graphs from Montrcol, on the 9th, as fol-
lows to tie Chicago papers:
Lord Lyons this moment replies, that
the Prince of Wales will visit Chicago,
and that his stay and visit westward de-
pend on the quiet allowed.
Lady Franklin will also visit Us.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
REPUBLICAN DISTRICT CONVENTION.

The Convention for the Sd Representative
District, will assemble at the Everett School
House, St. Cloud, on Saturday September 18th,
1860, at o'clock A. NJ, to place in nomlna-
ton one Candidate for State Senator, and three
Candidates for Representative. The County
Of Stearns will be entitled to i've, and each Of
the other Counties to one Delegate.
HENRY SWISSHELM
AUG. 3()th. 1860. Chairman.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

A Hres CANTELoPE.-Henry Hart, on
Third street, has on exhibition the largest
cantelope melon We ever saw. The weight
of it is twenty-five pounds. Its circumfer-
enc ,lengthwise. is thirty-eight incbes.-lb.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
GENERAL LAND OFFICE, ]
An0 81 1870

Hon. JouN w. NoRrH.-We learn
that this gentleman was thrown from biz
buggy and seriously though not fatally
injured sri Il 9? .:.ii~> ! - .4a.Qs
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
~ From some cause, We have received
no correspondence from the editor thisweek
Men, Parties, and Policies.

The Douglas wing Of the Democratic
party repeated at St. Paul few days since
the political farce Of putting candidates in
the field to be beaten, Of course, at the
fall election. We have been much anus
ed of late, in witnessing the exhibitions
Of earnestness manifested by the leaders
of this party, even at this place where
they have things nearly their own way, IN
their endeavors to give force and vitality
to the old rotten organization which has
20 long administered to their corrupt am
bition. The truth is, the Democratic par
ty has ''gonc up" The crank and file"
have become disguised with its yilc doc
tsines and lying theories, and having SET
tied upon reform, are now fighting man
fully for LINCOLN and victory!
What may finally result here in Stearns
county from the intestine troubles which
have lately agitated tina: party in making
their local nominations, it is impossible,
Of course, to tell; but one thing is quite
certain, the moral effect has been bad and
is sure not to injure the Opposition party
at the polls. We do not expect anything
in this District like Republican victory.
There may be strange departure from the
ancient order Of things, and we confident
y believe there will; but the masses Of
the voters arc so completely under the d.
section of their party leaders that anything
like fair, intelligent, independent political
action is not even to be expected. We
believe there are few instances on record
where community have shown such a
strange presidency in their adhesion to the
fortunes Of the Democratic party, as have
the people of this District. They certainly
manifest Democratic tendencies under
adverse circumstances in the most positive
manner conceivable. One would natural
~ think that the Presidents veto Of the
Homestead Bill, followed by the Land
Sales, with fair prospect in most instan-
ces Of actual loss to the settler, would cool
their ardor for the party which has entail
ed upon them such miseries. Still with
such prospects before their eyes, We see
the very victims themselves applauding
their oppressors and staying up the wand
which is lifted to smite them to the dust.
Such state Of affairs certainly does not
argue very forcibly in favor Of the intel.
ligence of this District. We do not wish,
however, to judge unfairly in this matter.
The instincts Of our German fellow-citi.
Gems are right, but they are not properly
directed. There are few ambitious men
here who have gained their confidence BY
false professions Of friendship, and who
make it their constant business to misrop
resent the aims and object Of the Repub
ican party, and by such a course enlist
them in tho Democratic ranks. They arf
thoroughly anti.Slavery; they believe thu
doctrine Of free labor; they approve O
democratio equality they hate tyrann,
aud oppression in al phases !; they de
sire the passage Of a: H4oimsssuo Bili%and
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

Su1c1DEs.-The body Of u German girl
named Auna Pronnachen, aged 20 years,
was discovered in the river at St. Paul on
Tuesday evening last, and on the day fol-
lowing, man named Patrick Nolan COM
mitted suicide by deliberately jumping in
the river.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06

PorAroEs.-The incest quality Of pota-
toes were Sc ling from farmers wagons, in
the streets yesterday, for fifteen cents per
bushel, and retailed at the market tor
twenty cents Ibid.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
THE Sr.CLOUD DEMOCRAT
JANE G. SWISSHELM. NDITOR
Thursday, September 9Th, 1850
FOR PRESIDENT,
ABRAHAM LIN !
or ILLINOIS.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
HAN MIA HAMLIN,
or NAINI.
Republican State Nominations.

Prudential Electors,
STEPHEN MILLER. Of Stearns Co,
WILLIAM PFAENDER, Of Brown Co.,
CLARK W THOMPSON, Of Houston Co.,
CHARLES MCCLURE, Of 0ooahus Co.
Alternates,
e. r. DAVIS, R. OR1nxAx, R. HUTCHINSON
F. NJ. CRosDY.
For Members Of Cono'ess,
CYRUS ALDR1CH, Of Hennspin Co.,
WIN. WINDOW, Of Winona Co.
For State Auditor,
CHARLES Mc1LRATH, Of Nicollst Co.
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court,
A.J.VAN WORRIES, of Washington Co.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
LOCAL. E VS..

See change in the time Of the County
Convention.
FORT ABERcRoMBIE.-Teams ase.=al-
most continually passing to and from this
Fort. On last Saturday about thirty six
mule teams took upsupplies from St. Paul;
and on Tuesday some half dozen teams
passed through loaded with machinery and
miscellaneous articles.
HuNTEns.-On yesterday morning q
party Of Simultaneously in number
took the Breckenridge Stage At this place
for the Red River. They purpose going
to Sheyenne river on a buffalo hunt, and
expect to be absent thirty or forty day.-
Their teams with provisions and articles
necessary to the trip, had been taken up
the day previous, under the supervision Of
our pleasant friend, Mark Ledbeater.
See Advertisement "Boy Lost
We would call attention e tie sd<er.
tisement of the Independent. 1t takes the
first rank as a religious and family journal,
furnishes Interesting correspondence from
home and abroad, commercial reports, etc.
Read s. A. Crawford's advertisement
of Furniture, in another column.
"M1NSEsoTA, 1rs PLACE AMONG 1HE
srArEs.-We have received copy of this
book from the State Library. We should
like to give an extended notice Of it, but
being unable, would urge every Minneso-
tan. to purchase a copy Of this book for
personal reference, and half:dozen copies
to send to his friends in the East It will
moro than pay for the investment Z }
PoL1r1cAL.-H. c. Wait and Stephen
Miller addressed crowded and enthusiastic
meetings at Sank Rapids and this place
during the past week. The Republicans
hereatouts are waking up and will give.a
good account of themselves in November.
MEETING OF THE BIBLE SocrET1.-
There will be meeting Of the st. Cloud
Bible Society, At the Everett School House
on next Sabbath evening. Addresses viii
be delivered by E. E. Payne, the State
Agent, and by several of our elereymeu.
We trust that there will be full atten.
dance and liberal contributions, -,
METHODIST CuuRcH.-The Conference
which has just adjourned has assigned
Rev. A. j. Nelson to this station. His
appointment will be gratifying to the con-
gregation, who have had the benefit Of his
occasional services. Ia :*&a.:e
Mr.. Bowdish. the previous pastor of this
congregation, has located with view, ~
We understand, Of taking up his residence
amongst Us.
AcADEMY.-Wc understand that the
Rev'd Messrs. Nelson and Bowdish ars
about making an effort to establish IN
academy in st. Cloud. TheJase enter
prisiug, competent, aud efficient gentlemen,
and We trust that they may be successful.
D1ED.-We learn BY the STATE Necs
that an infant daughter Of the Hon. Cyrus
Aldrich died At Minneapolis, on last Sab
bath. This will account for Col. Aldrich
not being present At tho meeting On last
Tuesday evening. '7z111s. ~'--'a
GRAND LAKE.-Yesterday : pleasure
party consisting Of Hon. Cruttenden. Gen.
Lowry, w. ]. Parsons, and Il A.. Evans,
went up to Grand Lake for ); few days
hunting and fishing On The sane dsy
H. 2. Mitchell and family returned from
the Lake, having spent week very rlcas-
.ntly. This Lake j. -beeouing quite q
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1860-09-06
J D.. FORD,
D. BURT,
w 8 DREW

- -. y. O1t1"1
Prudential Com. OF the State Normal Schoo
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-01-05

For the Palladium.
Messrs Editors: l had come TO the conclu-
sion not to trouble You or your readers with
my cagitations, but in looking over the pro-
ceedings OF Congress, perceive that whilst
one of the 'honorabes" was making a
speech another one sent him a glass OF egg
rog, which he drank amid the cheers of the
House Not content with that, he must
needs imbibe another, which was also greet
ed by tumultuouS applause. as if the Hall of
Congress was a common breathing hole Of
the dark dominions of the gentleman in black,
If such conduct, practced in such place by
one who should strive to elevate the moral
standard Of our beloved country, should pass
unnoticed, Il very stones would cry out in
condemnation Of such an act. The man
who would thus boldly exhibit his fondness
for strong drink, and those who would ap-
piaud him for it, are not worthy to represent
free and enlightened people. and the sooner
they receive notice to take up their hats and
leave, the better it will be for the country.
public officer should be strictly temper
ate, as the example set by him has great in
huencc on society. That example should be
Of a character which. if followed, would tend
to make man better. instead of leading him
to the regions Of crime, Indebtedness and
wo, which is the inevitable result OF follow
ing the example Of that Congressman above
noticed
Every true lover of his country must feel
his cheek Jingle with shame, when our So
called representatives indulge in such detes-
tible practices reported to have taken
place in that Hall, where purity should reign
supreme.
| made a suggestion sometime ago, that
those who are in partnership with the State
Of Indiana in the manufacture of drunkards,
as well those who engaged in the bust
ness unlagfuHy and 'on their own hook
should drop in at Pearl st. NJ E. Church, on
Sunday evenings. and get few crumbs Of
comfort find there is equally as good a
dish prepared for them there in the morning
as at evening. Rev Mr.. Barnes. thinking
that one repast per week not sufcen. to
satisfy the clamorous appetites of that class
of our citizens. On New Years day, he "a
vored his audience with hot dish for the
especial benefit Of those who sell liquid
damnation' by the FIVE cents worth; and for
fear they might lose "a portion that is inten-
ded for them, they had better repair TO Pearl
street Church at each ringing of the bell. to
receive what is their just dues. These 'labo-
rers' are therefore urged to walk up and get
their share Of the feast. They will find il
abundantly rich and nutrative; provided it is
permitted TO have the gentle operation on
their spirits the host desires, it will fit them
for attending perpetual feast in that coun
try, where the State of Indiana will not be
permitted to enter into 'unholy alliances with
them. SETH.
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1860-01-05
Postmaster Generals Report.

Thisis an able Report, simply as a State pa
per. Mr.. Holt is an industrious and talented
man. His Department however is in de-
plorable condition, and in his zeal to retrieve
its fortunes he suggests some small matters.
The total expenditures during the last f.
nancial year. Were nearly 100000
while the receipts were only about $4,000,
600. This enormous balance must come
out OF the common treasury Of the country.
Mr.. Holt attributes much of this defcien-
ey to the ranking privilege, and recon-
mends that it be abolished
The great loss TO be attributed to exper-
sive and useless mail routes, ard Nj IIo,
would do we'll 10 devote his attention 20
them. Take the Teuhantepec route instance.
It costs $3.50 600 annually, while lis receipts are
only s. 600 and is utterly useless except to accom-
lnodate a company of democrats, organized a
transit com rauy, and who contribute rally to
sust ain the organization of the dem ocratic party.
The erland mail is another measure of simply
charging postage upon all newspapers IL the coqn-
" where published and for all exchanges by pnb-
ishers lie had better look to those routes il
the South which cost thousands to sustain, while
their receipts are coantei by Hundreds. He had
better iop eff some of those ocean routes which
absorb hundreds of thousands of dollars, and
which are comparatively useless.