The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1849-08-02
COMMUNICATED.
For the Pioneer

Mn. EDIToR:-Scarcely has the Minnie
sofa Pioneer commenced its existence, ere
its name and origin are given to the east,
where it awakens in the breast of the lover
OF truth and right, deep feeling Of SYM
paihy for the youthful community whose
organ il is--for him whose province it is to
direct and control it-and hope that from
this commencement, the Pioneer may be-
come one Of the great bnlwarks Of truth in
our western world.
It's this feeling sir, that prompts one who
is, and probably ever will be, stranger to
yourself and your patrons, thus to address
you; and beg your leniency while pen
the thoughts which an account of your en-
terprize has awakened.
Yours, sir, is an enpiaJle situation. Pla-
ced near the source Of that mighty stream,
whose commerce knows no riyal-ih 4 por-
ton of country still rich in It's virgin soil
ami beauty-with a population youthful and
vigorous in enterprize-daiIy increasing and
moulding, as i trust, to the impress of
Christian CO mn,uniiy-l can but repeat it,
yoar position as an editor. your prospects
Of success, are indeed enviable. Nor is
full success all you may hope for. As the
organ of free and virtuous population,
very much is to he expected from the Pion-
eer.. As the population Of yonr thriving
village increases, and becomes moulded and
solidified by Christian and scientific institn-
tons, your paper will rise from its humble
but noble beginning, to that high tone of
excellence which our America Is so proud
to boast as characteristic of her political and
literary Journals. And am happy to say
that your introduction to the people of 81.
Paul fully justifes me in this high hope.
When man comes out boldly, and says
before the world in regard to any enterprise,
GIVE shall steadily advocate the principles
Of morality, virtue, and religion, and seek
for truth, without which nothing is excel
lent" we may safely, confidently, look for
grea, AMI important results. Upon such a
foundation, and following the strict and un-
deviating rules of rectitude and right, fail
ure would he almost impossible.
II have been correctly informed, sir,
you. gave your first sheet to the public, with :
out having. "subscription list, pledges of
patronage, ersoualacquaintance.' Nor
do | argue FROM this fact, that you will meet
with any other than the hearty CO. operation
<f MI eho .1<.f... n
srect of the public. Nay, sir; allow me to
say 1t, the very manner of your first. appear
ance as conductor of the Pioneer, has favor
ably impressed me in regard to your abli-
ties to carry it OH with honor to yourself
and your country. 1t seems also character
= istic of the way in which Western people
do things. We Easteruers are perhaps too
much inclined to discuss for long time the
prophecies of certain things; the liabilities
Of success and failure; while you ut the
west, seize the golden moment as it passes,
and make sure of the best time for your va
rious schemes. Ii is often matter Of Gu
rious surprise to us, to look on and see how
rapidly the Westerners carry out their plans.
/ look forward but a little time, ere imag-
inc see St. Paul, now in its infancy, a busy
city--the seat of well organized govern
ueut, the home of intelligent, happy thou
sands, and the place wherelearning, the sci
euces and the arts, are appreciated and cul-
tivated. Situated near the head of steam
boat navigation on the Mississippi, with no.
thing to prevent a lucrative commerce with
the cities on the banks of that noble stream;
rapid Influx by immigration from other
States; in the centre of a Territory of al
1mose boundiess natural resources; it must
~ will increase, much faster than we al
* East can realize.
Ia conclusion, sir, can only give you my
best wishes for success. Pioneer in name
Row. AZ