The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-05-05

But refer to the fact to illustrate the wis
dom of your discrimination to draw no party
lines at the late election. Chosen by the
people without regard to the distinction of
Wing or Democrat, my course here has
been shaped in exact accordance with that
detern,inatio1. My rule was to keep my
ears open ard ny mouth shut, whenever
questions wcfe discussed of party charac-
ter, or other natters not apper'aining in any
way to myF.own region of country. The
contemplate attack upon me which appear
ed in ths... uaioi,,'' was happily attended
with no effect whatever, hut was regarded
"a the malignant effusion OF a personal enc
my, ar Of one ininical to the interests OF
those who sent me here. IL was only con-
sidered surprising by Democrats and Wings,
sufficiently malevolent, to resort 10 these
means, which might have been attended
with serious injury to your interests, in the
then critical state Of my case, to accomplish
some unknown purpose. TO show how
little it was regarded, will merely mention
that the article appeared in the Union''
only TWO days before the vote was taken by
which was received as Delegate; and you
are doubtless aware, that at least half
of those who supported me were Demo-
Gratis. Immediately after the publication OF
the communication referred to, l.cal!ed at
the office Of the Union to ascertain by what
authority it had been inserted, and Mr..
Richie expressed his regret that any mis-
statement had been made, and very hand
somely offered me the columns of his paper
to make the necessary corrections. Upon
the advice of my friends, determined that
the article should receive no further notice
at my bands.
You are all aware that 4 appeared before
the people as a candidate opposed to draw
ing part, lines believed then, and he
ie.e now, that-n0 such distinctions should
be made in "A Territory, the Delegate OF
hich has no' vote, and whose policy is to
make himself popular with all parties.--
When the tine comes, be it sooner or later,
that we shall fave population sufficient to
j,s,.iir in loo. ing forward TO our admis-
sion into the Union at an early day, then, in
my view, will be the proper period to mould
the political complexion of the State. My
own opinions on all points of national poll
CIV. are us distinct and ~ell-defned as those
Of any other man. But never having re-
sided within the limits of State for any
length of time, have not been called upon
TO take part in political contests. do not
assume to direct your views on this subject
TOR to dictate what course YOU should pur-
sue. ! only state my own opinions, based
upon observations and experiences. You will
soon be called upon to choose a Delegate to
represent the interests of Minnesota Terri
tory ID the Congress of the United Statcs.--
Whether or not shall he a candidate, de-
ponds upon the value which will be attach
ed to my labors hitherto, and certain other
| do not pretend to conceal
however, that there is a strong probability
that ! may present myself before you as
such, and seek to be reelected. Ii is for
the people TO decide in their primary as
senbles, whether they will maintain the
position they have hitherto assumed, or
whether they will divide on the paiut of
national politics. In either case, it wi!l'le
but until party lines are drawn, shall con
time To occupy the same neutral ground
have heretofore contended for, until your
fiat has gone forth that it must he abandon
ed, and that your public men must thence.
forth betried by party test; when, should
| conclude to allow my name to appear be-
fore YOU in connection with the high station
of Delegate Shall make derfararion of
my political sentiments. Whoever may be
selected TO fill that office, will find himself
very differently situated from the Delegte
whorepresented the unreeognizcd Territory
of Wisconsin. He will NOT have to strug-
gle for admission to the House of Repre-
sentatives, nor be told that he owes his seat
only to the courtesy of that body.
Minnesota now occupies no unenyiabIe
position. The Government granted us, Sc
cures us all IN Ehe full possession of privil-
eyes almos. if aot fully equal TO those en-
joyed by the people of the States. With a
Legislative Council elected from among our
own citizens, our own Judicial tribunals,
with large appropriation for the censtruc-
ton of public buildings, aud for a,public
library, with ample provision for defraying
the expenses of the Territorial Govern