The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1860-07-13

cratic candidates for Governor and Lieut..
Governor in Missouri, spoke at Fayette on
the 3Oth, and announced their intention to
support the Douglas ticket, on the ground,
among others, that it is the regular nomi-
nation, and that such course on their part
will tend to harmonic the party, and pre-
vent the success of the Bell electoral ticket
in Missouri. Most of the Democratic pa
pers and candidates in Missouri, have de-
clared for Douglas. The state election
comes off in August. go:
TIE election of August Belmonte as
Chairman of the National Democratic
Douglas Committee is significant. Mr..
Belmont is the brother-in-law of Mr.. Sen
ator Slidell, who is the most active opponent
of Douglas in the Senate and in the South.
Mr.. Belmont and MIR. Slidell are both men
of immense fortunes. 1t is stated that the
former is worth from eight to ten millions ;
the annual income of the latter is variously
estimated, but it is very large. Mr.. Bel
mont was the accomplished minister at the
Hague during the Administration of Pres
ident Pierce. He is the representative of
the Rothschilds interest of the United States,
where he has resided for more than twenty
years. He is gentleman of the highest
character and warmest sympathies. His
course in reference to Mr.. Douglas has not
been controlled by the slightest disappoint-
ment. He goes for him, as understand,
because he believes that his election is me-
cessary to the salvation of the Democratic
party in the future, no matter what the re-
suit of the present contest may be.-Phila.
Press.
The Lexington Valley Star, of Virginia,
the home organ of Governor Letcher, hoists
the Douglas flag, and says; " Judge Doug
las having received the nomination of the
National Democratic Convention OF Balti.
mere, for the lofty position of President of
the United States, we do not hesitate to
hoist his name at our masthead, pledging
him cordial and hearty support, and shall
in our weak and feeble way, do al! we can
honorably to elevate him to the position for
which be is candidate" 1t is well under
stood that Governor Letcher is earnestly for
Douglas.
The Cincinnati Enquirer says: "The
prospect now is that Lincoln and Hamlin
will be withdrawn by the Republicans, aud
Breckenridge and Lane be substituted in
their places. The tone Of the Republican
press is decidedly favorable to the two lat.
ter. Indeed, it is hard to find a Republic
can who is not for Breckenridge and Lane.
Lincoln and Hamlin are hardly noticed any
more. Let them slide; they are not of
much account anyhow"
A CORRESPONDENT of the Boston Herald
says that Gov. Toucey, Secretary of the
Navy, maintains that Douglas is the regu-
Iarly nominated National Democratic can
didate; and that it is the duty of the Con-
necticut Democracy to unite cordially and
earnestly in his support.
A DESPATCH from Louisville, Kentucky
dated the 18th, says =" One of the largest
meetings ever held here, met last night, and
ratified the nomination of Douglas and
johnson. There were bonfres and cannon
and the most intense enthusiasm prevailed
throughout.
THE Minnesotian, of Monday, publishes
an item, stating that Hoo. John S. Phelps
of Missouri, does not support Douglas
The DANTE organ is mistaken. On Tues
day, the Sd instant, Major Phelps passed
through St. Louis, and authorized the Re-
publican to announce that he considered
Douglas nomination regular, and that be
would cordially support it. He is now
stumping his district for Douglas and John.
son. Won't the coalition print try again
JOE. LANE, who advised the Oregon dele
gates to " excede from the Charleston
Convention, has received damper in the
news from Oregon. The election in that
State has resulted in the success of Logan
Republican, for Congress, by $50 majority
over Lane Democrat. The Legislature
stands /: Lane Democrats. l6; Popular
Sovereignty Democrats, 81 :; Republicans,
ID. The despatch states that it is un-
derstood in California that this result will
ensure the election of COL E. D. Baker,
Republican, and an anti-Lecompton Demo-
crat to the United States Senate in Au-
gust, when the Oregon Legislature meets.
1t is noticeable fact that the Oregon Re-
publicans endorsed the doctrine of Popular
Sovereignty. What becomes of the cry of
certain Democratic States now, Messrs. Sc
ceders and Disunionists ? Joe Lane sought
to impose new tests upon the Democracy at
Charleston, how does he like the test the
people have imposed upon him
The largest political meeting ever assem-
bled in Covington, KY, was held on the 18th
to ratify the nominations Of Douglas and
johnson. Speeches were made by M. M.
Benton, Col. Thos. L. Jones, and others.
Great enthusiasm prevailed.
The Republicans of st. Louis, Mo-, have
nominated a full state ticket headed by Geo.