The Democratic pioneer. [volume] (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1845-1853, 1849-02-23
THE PIONEER.
UPPER sANDusRr, FEB %, Isao.
VALEDlCTORY.


tention of leaving the young but fourishing
county of Wyandot; and in so doing, we have
to acknowledge tina, it is not without regrets
for we have formed acquaintances with and
part. In closing our connection with those
for whom we have the utmost respect and
kind feelings, we cannot do it without return
ing to them, for their kind attention, true
friendship, aid and council, our undivided
heart felt thanks.
The publication of the Pioneer was COM
menced under very embarrassing circum.
stances, and without even a hope of success.
And what has been the result! Through
much tribulation, and by untrlng zeal and
industry, we have thus long KEEP, it in sue
cessfnl operation: and now ii stands in firm
and rapidly improving condition. The credit
of its success, we do not claim as wholly be-
longing TO ourself but to the efforts Of the
unflnching Democracy of this county. They
stood by our side when we most needed their
aid, and to tha; devotion TO the principles Of
equality and the rights of man, must we at
tribute much Of the success OF the paper.
Three years ago and the political complex
ion Of our young and fourishing county was
unsetted-both parties claiming the power,
and both fearing the result The election
came on, and although the Wings attempted,
by every means TO gainsthe ascendency, the
Democracy by fair and honorable means,
without traducing the character of their op-
ponents, most gloriousy triunped, which tr
umph established forever the political char
ter of Wyandot county, so long as our party
are united. Since that time, the cause of
equality has progressed beyond the expecta-
ton of every one. Then the small ma orty
of from two to thirty settled the fate of can
didates In the short period of three years a
great change has taken place. The Democ.
racy can now carry the county by from $50
to 200 majority. We have the qualification,
then, of seeing this young county taken from
a doubtful condition and placed in the hands
of the Democracy, who we hope, will ever
carefully, honestly and vigilanlly guide her
affairs. And Democrats, let us say to you, be
vlglant in preserving your strength and The
noble character you have established for true
and nnhInching Democracy. The canse in
which you are engaged is one of great i'm
Dorance, having for its aim the greatest good
% the greatest number, and the destruction of
Nj monopolies
The afflirs Of this Republic have been we'll
by Democratic President-the
lonor and rights of our people nobly defend
I'd, and we now stand a living example to all
,atlons, that the mass are capable of self
government Within the past thres years our
country has gone through bloody conflict
which has resulted in the establishment of
n honorable peace--the pro ectlon of our
lghts, and the glory Of the American arms.
Frue, many good and noble hearts died in
hat conflict while battleing for their country,
ui never could they have died in a better
ause. And those who opposed our country
n that war; now begin to hide their faces
with shame. The acquired territory, in stead t
It being worthless, is now the very richest $
ortioH Of the American Republic, and thou !
ands OF those who opposed the acquisition OF :
hat territory are rushing there to enrich j
Thus have things changed since a
ur location in Upper Sandnsky. /
In taking upon ourself the management of f
he Pioneer, we declared our opposition to |
'anks and every other monopoly. That op
We look upon Banks as one OF the most U
Unnecessary evils that ever cursed our great 7
late. The time is coming when the Banks
ill all go by the board and leave the people I
q most deplorsble condition. Then the '
Democratic doctrine Of hard money will be ?
lhaled by all. Just look for a moment at the q
Wooster, Sandusky and Norwak banks Il
lave they not robbed the industrious portion a
our State out Of thousands of dollars!
md yet you are asked to have confidence in =
iese licensed robbers. Cast them from you T
8 you would serpent, for you know not u
ow soon they may bite you.
The tax law OF the State of Ohio, we con. r.
eive TO be unjust and unequal in it's opera f
ons, 50 long as 1t permits the Banker to +
scape taxation. Why tax the Banker on II
is profits alone, when all other persons are "
ixed upon their all. If 1t is just and cquit. Y
BILE TO tax the Banker upon his profits, why II
OF tax all men in like manner, and have ,ha,
lstice and equity unlversal
The arrangement had at Columbus in the o
-ganizaton of the Ohio Legislature, brought g
bout by the most Outrageous acts of the "
lhig party, is SO well understood, that it is n
seless TO say one word upon the subject, 1t
hey set the constitution aside--vo led their o'
'ths, and attempted blood shed 80 gain and u
tain power, contrary to the wishes of the II
,ople. pi
The rights Of the labor, he who enriches al
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