Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-11
strong emphasis on the word gentleman) that

thus far in his political history he had never
been compelled to steal into the back door of a
by representing frontier county.
When he desired to go to convention he had
been enabled by the grace and good will of his
neighbors of going there as q representative
from Hennepin county.
This was a centre shot at the Ramsey county
man and brought the house down in perfect
storm of applause.
THREE CARD MONTE FLETCHER VICTORY.
Somebody here moved to proceed to an in
formal ballot f55r Candidate for Congress- This
motion was discussed and amended Until 1t
was finally shaped into a motion to proceed to
a call of counties for choice Of candidate
yiya 0oce, which was adopted.
Nominations being in order, J. B. Gilfl-
Ian took the floor and proceeded
in a labored speech of five minutes to place
Gen. w. d. Washburn in nomination. Great
applause.] He said he might with great pro-
priety stop here, but could not refrain from
further stating that Mr. Washburn was gen.
tleman well worthy OF the honor to which he
aspired. He was gentleman of liberal educa-
tlon and broad culture, good citizen and
neighbor, and an honorable business man.
Slight applause in the gallery.]
He was closely allied to the
business interests, not only of his own locality,
but through the iron BOMBS of railway with
terial welfare of the entire State. But above
III this. he was born Republican [Applausel
Ind his whole life had been devoted to the sup
port and maintenance of Republican princi-
pies which were so dear to the people of this
State: He was possessed of talent and ability,
and If nominated and elected, would add
new lustre to name already illnstriohs in the
history of the nation. Applause from all the
floor except the Ramsey county corner.
Mr.. Graves, of st. Louis, seconded the nomi-
nation of Gen. Washburn. His locality had
come to the same conclusion some time ago
with Impoverished and spontaneous unanimity.
Cheers!
The chair stated that there was room
for further nominations: CA pause,
ty corner hung its head in shame
and said nary word. Gov. Marshall looked
as though he wanted to talk but feared to make
the attempt.)
The Chairman-If there are no further NOM
nations what is the pleasure of the cenven-
ton?
Still the painful silence continued, until Mr..
Blakeley, of Ramsey, who took it upon himself
to make the graceful surrender to
the sawdast sultan, arose painfully
slowly; reluctantly. every joint in his frame
making rheumatic protest; and with grim
ace which seemed to follow the absorption Of a
blue pill reInarked-'SMr. Chairman, there
seeming to be no other candidates to be pre-
sented to this convention, move YOU sir, that
the nomination of VIM. D. Washburn be made
by acclamatioa and sat down suddenly, reso-
lutely, almost fercely, as though he had dis
charged disgusting duty with courage, and
was glad it was over.
Immense applause followed, but the palms
of nary Ramsey county delegate grew I'M
prudently intimate during the continuance OF
the claque.
Mr.. searle, of stearns, seconded the motion
of Mr.. Blakeley, and was astonished at the APP
plause which followed.
Silence restored, the chairman put the ques
ton, and it was carried without a dissenting
voice.
Mr.. Washburn was then declared the nom
lnee, and committee consisting of Geo. NASH
of Ramsey, Comstock of Clay and Bell Of
Wright, was appointed to wait on Gen. Wash
burn and ask few moments of his honorec
time.
The committee departed to search for tn,
boss three carder, and Fletcher moved quietl,
back to the rear Of the hall demurely whis
Ting; "Lo the conquering hero comes" Afte
were made for E'Shaw. Shaw; speech Blu
Shaw wouldn't, and only sat still looking a
though he wanted to say, ssYou don't get me tt
make fool of myself without greater provoca
ton than thisr' Gov. Davis was next vocifer
ously called for. Now, everybody knows wha
a capital off-hand speaker Cush. Davis is. H
is the pride of the State in that hne and s.
everybody looked for, at least, string 0
brilliant platitudes which would sound mic
and mean nothing. But the Governor wa
sick ALSO and he took the floor like spavine
mule and remarked: 'Mr. Chairman, beg
acknowledge the compliment, but must reall
ask to be excused" So in succession, Knut
Nelson, Major Camp and Gov. Marshall al
asked to be excused. and not a speech could b
produceds
Finally the committee sent for the nomine
returned accompanied by Gen. Washburn, VIII
| looked pale and careworn-much more like
candidate for political funeral than the COZ
quering hero which Fletcher was whistling owe
| introduced by the president Mr.. Washbur
followed the time-honorcd custom of Mimi
apolis Republican statesmen, yanked roll
manuscript out of his breast pocket, and,
trembling tones, read the following string
| glittering generalities:
| wAsHBURNs SPEECH.
| Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Convention:
| For the honor of the nomination that learn y
| have to-day conferred upon me, please accept
most sincere and grateful thanks In accepting IL
nomination at your hands, desire to say that
not propose to indulge In any extrayagant or unusr
promises or pledges in case yonr nomination shall
ratified by the people of the district at the polls
November. But 1 have to say this. that whatever
ability influence am possessed shall be exerted
the best interests Of the people of this Compression
district and State and this mean III its broad
sense.
have no interest in this connection not comm
to you ALL
l have no ambition but 10 you faithful
earnestly and justly, and should fail in the future
meet your expectations and approval assure yor
will not from any lack of good intentions or
in your behalf.
And in saying only this much, feel that assn
AS look over this Congressional district, STREET
ing as it does from the rich valley of the Red Ri
of the North to port intrenched at the head of
"Great Unsalted Sea- taking in the broad sweep
empire of agricultural wealth, and thence on to
head OF navigation of the Father of Waters, with
the vast and varied interests of navigation, &C
merce manufactures, and all the great industries
cident thereto, feel that in assuming TO repres
them all only as best can, faithfully and fr1nl!
assume great and important duties.
l In this as in other campaigns il this district
State, much has been said, as think, mlnecessar
and in very spirit about localities OF can
dates and special local interests.
Now. desire to say here and to you that, SO far
1 am concerned, should be elected to represent
, district in Congress- I do not propose to bind 1
:, self to anything that be considered otheru
than Just and impartial to all sections and localt
I could not do otherwise if would. Varied and
portant as the interests of the district are.
!. cover or comprehend no natural anita onlsms
: clashing Of interests.
= between the st. Croix and Red River of the Nc
: cannot be developed without the commercial
manufacturing centers feeling its stimulating effe
s No Improvement Of our harbor on the lake or
II the navigation of the Mississippi, by which
l. disideratum of cheap transportation be Obtain
but that the producing districts will reap the ben
4 cial results in common with the commercial
- manufacturing centres. The Improvement Of
navigation of the Red river: the early construc,
of the great continental line of railway to the Pac
t and other enterprises of like character now be
n pushed forward in the development OF the coun
e are of such importance that all good citizens sho
strive to promote them in every legitimate way.
It might be possible for the inventive geniu
man to devise some plan whereby our great r
t should be diverted from its old channel and tm
! in some other direction. Should such an evil gel
:, succeed in the undertaking, the great commercial
a manufa featuring industries that have grown up on
1T banks would become crippled and soon lanquish
a die. Similar results would follow any like exhibi
y of either genius or stupidity that would do anyt
y to cripple the resources Or embarrass the deve
rnent Of this wide region tributary to the bust
Sxo&o fno Hoyu Ofyr