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DAILY PIONEER.SAINT PAUL:Monday norniofy Jnljr 16| 1855*£. s. GOODRICH* Proprietor and EditorTh« Second Ward.In accordance with a call signed by the Chairman of the Second Ward Committee, Gen. Isaac Yan Ettbn, Esq., a public meeting of Democrats was held in the Court House on Saturday evening, to appoint Delegates to the Territorial Convention about to assemble. At the appointed time the room was densely filled, and there were many outside who could not gain admission.Gen. Van Ettex called the assemblage to order, and on bis nomination Wm. H. Forbes, Esq., was appointed Chairman, and James Starkev, Secretary.The object of the meeting having been stated, Gen. Yak Ettex moved that theelection be viva voce.Hon. William P. Murray objected, and complained that the notice given had beentoo short, and that it should be extended.The Chair put the question as to the manner of the election, and it was decided in the affirmative. Amid much confusion a call to “ divide was made, and being had, the Chair again decided that the resolution of Gen. Van Ettex was passed.The confusiou thickened, and soon after the meeting adjourned, we do not know till when.We have stated succinctly the above circumstances attendant upon the efforts of Democrats peacefully and properly to dis* charge one of their duties, as regards the new election. That there were many people there who neither belong to the Ward, nor adhere to the Democratic faith, was too evident; and it was also plain, that they came there with the almost publicly avowed purpose of breaking up, or creating disorder in the meeting. Many incidents which took place during the afternoon confirm this, and we cannot too strongly reprobate that bad spirit which will induce j a man to let personal prejudices, or any other petty cause, blind him to a just view of the duty he owes to his party at large The creators of the disturbance should have remembered that the meeting was called by those duly authorized by the partyhere, and that no other person had, or could exercise that privilege. They should have remembered that they were striking atWinona Items.The Argus of Wednesday last furnishes ns with the following items:The National Anniversary was celebrated in handsome style, in Forest Grove.Mr. Nathan Ufford has been driven from his claim some miles distant from Winona, by a band of lawless men who said they regarded him as “a speculator/’ and therefore he should not have any land in that neighborhood. In open daylight, and before his face, they took down the door of his house, took all his supplies, tools, etc., and made off. Mr. Ufford is spoken of in very favorable terms by the Argus, which farther states that he was quietly occupying and improving his claim.The following additional plate were re-ceivod at the Land Office, by the last mail.Township No. 106 North, of Ranges No. 5, 6,18,19, 25, 26.Township No. 107 North, of Range No. 6, 8, 9,10, 18,19. 25.Township 108 North, of Range No. 7,10,18, 19Township No. 109 North, of Range 20.Township No. 110 North, of Range 20.Mr. Upman, the Register, has returnedfrom Galena.The river was rising rapidly.A farmer says he has been successful in exterminating gophers by soaking bis corn with a solution of strychuine-A party of three gentlemen, Messrs. Babcock, of St. Paul, and Soule and Wyman, of Winona, started on a fishing excursion a few days since, and caught one hundred and forty-six nice speckled trout, besides shooting any amount of the feathered tribe.The census of the inhabitants, just tiuish-ed, foots up as follows:—Mai f, 1,405*, Females, 1,021, making a total population of2,426.8, 9,No.No.The Complimentary Benefit to MissSallie St. Clair will take place ou this, the closiug evening of the dramatic season, and it is well that its parting hours are dedicated to a compliment to an artiste who eminently deserves all the respect and regard, both for her professional and private worth, which have been extended toward her to an unusual extent, by our not easily stirred community. She will be much missed by the numerous admirers she has made, aud will be gladly welcomed back again.inrVninrr[r or tue rioneer.JPlilf-IC MEETING AT HASTINGS.On Tuesday, July 11, the Democratic citizens of Hastiugs assembled in the square] in front of the Hastings House.About one huudred and fifty persons then pledged themselves to oppose the nomination of II. M. Rice.The meeting was called at short notice, but all were prepared for an expression of their opinions, and gave that expression by endorsing the resolutions presented with loud and repeated cheers.The meeting wa3 called to order by the choice of Henry G. Bailey, Chairman and William Lee, Secretary.After some remarks by Messrs. J. C. Dowand O. T. Hayes, wherein the Republicans, Know Nothings and Rice men were handled without gloves, Hon. H. II. Sibley, being loudly called for, made a manly and eloquent speech.J. C. Dow then offered the following reso-utions, which were passed without a dissent-ng voice.Resolved, That an organization ot a party in Minnesota upon Democratic principles is essential to the future good of the Territory, and that it is the duty of all men who have acted with the Democratic party in the States to stand firmly by such an organization.Resolved, That while we all acknowledge and will urge an organization of the party, wewill alwaysnot embrace in its creed the well tried priucpies of the party;—that all combinations and connections with any of the “isms” of the day are antagonistic to the Democratic party, and that any compromise with the Republican or Know Nothing order of the present day, should meet with the scorn aud opposition of true Democrats.Resolved, That Minnesota demands a Representative in Congress who will not prostitute his official character for the vile purposes of enriching Wall Street Brokers, aud for that, and other reasons, we will ever opposethe nomination of H. M. Rice.The meeting adjourned.HENRY G. BAILLEY, Chair.Wm. Lee, Sec.For the Pioneer.fublic meeting at Wabashaw.Wabashaw, Min’a Ter’y, July 7,1855.Xu pursuance of an adjournment on the 13th day of June last, the Half Breeds and others directly interested in the “ Half Breed Tract,” met at the house of Alexis Bailly, Esq., in Wabashaw, and upon motion, Oliver Cratte was elected Chairman, and T. J. Lechapelle was appointed Secretary.The object of the meeting having been explained, which was to appoint Delegates to a meeting to be held at Hastiugs on the 10th inst., upon motion, Messrs. Augustine Roque, Oliver Cratte, Oliver Resico, Alexis Bailly and Joseph Lachapellc were duly elected Delegates to the said Convention at Hastings, atby any part or portion of said Half Breed tract shall be recognized as open to pre-emption or sale, to squatters or other persons not allied by blood to the Sioux nation, and appeal* most confidently to the President of the United* AThe r meKept by Moii'States to prevent any movement or instructions on the part of his subordinate officerswhich may enure to the prejudice of the legalclaimants.Fifth, That the boundaries of said tract areclearly defined in the treaty, so clearly as not to be susceptible of mi9-apprehension, and any. endeavor to restrict said boundary lines, so as to deprive the mixed bloods of any part of their lands, should be resisted by every legal andproper means.Sixth, That this Convention recommend tothe Sioux mixed bloods, to employ able counsel to vindicate their rights, and to take all needful measures to cause the aforesaid treaty stipulations to be carried into effect.Seventh, That this Convention further recommend to the said mixed bloods, that the necessary steps be taken, should unhappily the executive branch of the Government decide adversely to their application, to cause the whole question to be transferred for a decision to the judicial tribunals of the country, and as a last resort to the Supreme Court of the United States, to the end that the true and proper interpretation of the treaty of 1830 may be made known.Eighth, That while the Sioux mixed bloods will not proceed to effect by violence the occupants of their lauds, so secured to them by treaty, they have a right to look to the Government of the United States, not only that said lands shall be secured to them as therightful owners thereof, but for the payment of alldamages they, the said mixed bloods, have sustained or may sustain by the pre-occupation of said lands by the individuals or associations who have made, or may hereafter make, settlements thereon, in violation of the rights of said legal claimants.Alexis Bailly, Chair’u of Convention.Wm. H. Forbes, Secretary.Times please copy.President Pierce has been on a visit to Cape May, a fashionable Watering place. He is said to be in very good health, and to look finely.Great Enterprise.—It is proposed to tunnel the Niagra River, at Buffalo, for Railroad and other purposes. William Wallace, Esq., a distinguished Railroad Engineer, makes the proposition.Le Seur City House.—We invite attention to the announcement of the opening of this House, by Mr. Jame3 S. Perry. It cannot fail to be a very acceptable place of rest and entertainment to travelersJ^T'The Fourth of July was celebrated at Hamilton, Canada West.THE LATEST NEWS.morning ea She broug which wastobacco ai She took dB.Thedays on a s of navigati reached ouand men t exertions m lower line lt;down to ai She has unsary by tfc bull, by thlt; and sand order here, morning fo Murphy ii resigned.mMmorning, ai she brough for below £ news, as th from Chief Monday m8SL.Thiafternoon,ing.Thenew arran season, and line, with t work of si business is interfere v vice.Theward.bMSteamer (C 1 1iiarrNew York, July 10.Steamer GC1ISteamer Jiiiiiiii111i
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