The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-06-15
Poiitical News.

Senator BENJAMIN, of Louisiana, a vete>
ran Democrat of two years standing, made
q speech in the Senate on the 22d, which
has been published under the title of De.
fence of the National Democracy against
the attacks of Judge DouoLAs--Co nstitu-
tional Rights of the States" 1t is bitter
and malignant onslaught upon Judge Doua-
LAS, and, while abusive of him, praises LIN
coLN This speech exactly suits the Seces~
sionists and the Republicans, and is now
being circulated in every State, North and
South, by both of these factions. Col. AID
RICH and Hon. H. M. RICE are scattering
it broadcast over Minnesota. The Demo-
cratic ~ Senator and Republican Represen.
tative from Minnesota, agreeing in nothing
else, can happily unite in circulating attacks
upon Judge DOUGLAS, made by a disunion
Senator.
Ex-Gov. GoRMAN and Col. D. A. RoB>
ERrsoN left for the east Monday, to attend
the Baltimore Convention. Mr.. BECKER,
who announces himself for SEYMOUR, left on
Saturday for the same destination. Gov.
S1BLEY leaves tomorrow. Messrs. RossER
and CAvANAUaH are both east--the former
has been m aking Douglas speeches in Vir-
GINA, and the latter in New England. We
understand that it is doubtful whether Mr..
PHELPS will be able to visit Baltimore. If
he does not, Col. ROBERTSON will act as his
substitute. We do not know whether Judge
EDGERToN proposes to attend or not. FR1D>
LEY is in Washington, lobbying his claim,
which, we regret to hear, is in danger-it
not having passed the House, as the Major
supposed, when be voted against DOUGLAS
at Charleston.
Gov. S1BLEY left on Wednesday for Bal
timore, to attend the adjourned National
Democratic Convention, which NEE is iE that
city, on the 18th inst. The Governor goes
there to represent the true sentiment of the
Democracy of Minnesota, in their preference
for DOUGLAS as the Presidential nominee
a labor, which, on his part, is one Of love,
and one which, we have hope and faith will
be successfully accomplished.
A BELL and EVERETT meeting was held
in New York on the 9Th, which was large
ly attended. Speeches were made by
Messrs. QUARLEs and VANCE, M. C.s, and
by PATRICK HENRY's grandson, G. A.
HENRY, of Tennessee. A letter was read
from Mr.. FILLMORE, declaring that he
would vote for BELL and EVERETT, even if
his should be the only vote cast for them in
the State. So the Republicans are not to
have Mr.. FILLMORE after all.
The Douglas Democratic Convention of
Louisiana, which met at Donaldsonville,
was attended by over 100 delegates from
different portions of the State. The Com
vention resolved to abide by the Baltimore
nominations. The delegates appointed to
attend the Baltimore Convention 60 unin-
structed. Ex-senator SoULE, Gov. WICK
LIFE. and ISAAC MORSE were the ruling
spirits of the convention.
AS part of the political news of the
day, we publish below the letters of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN and HANNIBAL HAMLIN ac-
cepting the Republican nominations
., SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May %, 1860.
Hon. George Ashnaun, President Of the Repubii-
can National COnUenti0n
SIR accept the nomination rendered me by
the convention over which you presided. and
of which 1 am formally apprised in the letter of
yourself and others acting as a committee of
the convention for that purpose.
The declaration of principles and sentiments
which accompany your letter meet my hearty
approval, and it shall be my care not to violate
it or disregard it in any part. Imploring the
assistance of Divine providence, and with due
regard to the views and feelings of all who were
represented in the convention, to the rights Of
all the States and Territories and people of the
nation, to the inviOlability of the Constitution,
and the perpetual union, harmony and prosper
ity of all, am most happy to cooperate for
the practical success of the principles declared
by the convention.
Your obliged friend and fellow citizen,
A nj T