The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-06-12

Ilon. Alexander Ramsey, the distinguish
ell Goyernos of Minnesota, arrived here on
Ffidsy last, and was received with a gen
Mise heart-warm welcome 10y his numerous
friends aud ucquaintances in Harrisburg.
Gov RAMSEY is universally popular here
Nssit all classes, and with nisn of all parties,
ana no sooner was his arrival announced,
than troops of friends crowded about him,
10 take him by the hand ans! welcome him
back TO the capital If his native State.
Gov. Ramsey has earned, and nobly earn
-, he respect and admiration Of all true
asaer. He has risen TO the proud position
he ROW occupies 10y his own umtiring indus
try and iron perseverance. But a few years
ago, we kBew him as a poor jouruey'nan
carpenter, without money or friends, ammo
reed and uncared for, and earned his daily
t,seai By the sweat of an open bro.y anI
the sahor of honest hands. Since then he
has filed many important public stations,
represented this district in the popular
branch Of Congress with honor 10 himself
aud his constituents, and is now the Guvrr-
;.or Of large and rapidly growing Terri
tory. What encouragement for the poor
young men of our country Let them re-
inember thar perseverance Is The grand Sc
cret of success in life. Here in this repub-
unkncwn--the road to wealth and honor is
open to all--and all alike may aspire to the
highest honors Of the Republic. Young
man, few years ago Gov. Ramsey was an
humble AMI poverty stricken mechanic like
yourself; and by close application TO study,
ard improving all his leisure moments in
;he acq..isition Of useful knowledge, he pre-
pared himself to play an important part up
on the stage Of life. Determined to "know
no such word as fail" he gradually ascend
ed, step Ivy step, until he succeeded 10 cary
ing out Cor himself conspicuous place in
the niche of Fame. The once lowly ear
pentsr boy is now Governor, AMI enjoys,
10 IA high degrsc, the respect and confidence
of all good men, Aud if we are not great
ly mistaken, still higher hoaors await Eim.
lsang men. emulate the example of Gov.
Ramsey, aud remember that
{" Honor and fame from no condition rise;
Act weilyo,n part, thS-e all the honor hes"
On Fr,,lav,evening supper was served
mp az the s.Washington House' in Col.
Sanders usual good style, of which Gov.
Ramsey and large numl'er of our ci,iz ms,
of ali parties, partook. The Gaverhur was
welcomed TO Harrisburg by James Fox,
Esq, IN brief and eloquent speech. The
Governor replied brief fly thanking his friends
for the Kindness with which he had been re-
ceived, and inviting them To partake of the
hospitalities so beautifully provided by
a. mine Host" of the Waslington."-
Harrisburg State Journal. 81.
J. L. FULLERTON, has completed and re-
moved into bis new store, next dcor west Of the
Pioneer Office, extending from Third Stree.
through to Bench, where he has added largely TO
bis s5rner stock Of provisions, dry goods, groce-
ries, ereckery, grain, -four. clothing, boots and
shoes, Sc, and invites his old customers and
new ones, 70 drop in aud try TO sui, ,henlscI, es.
A more full advertisement will appeur in the Pho
neer shortly. 2t
J. H. NcCLoUD, IT., s. Company, have fin
ished their new Hardware Store, near the head of
Tlrd Street, and have removed to it from their old
stand on Bench Street. They have now the
most complete assortment Of Hardware, tina can
be fouhd ia the West. See advertisement in
another column. -sr-alt
r.. WEST McCLoUp's Hat and Cap Store, is
also removed to the same building. Every style
Of hats and caps on hand, and for sale at 81, Louis
prices q
20 Mr.. Cakes, sutler at Fort Ripley,
has received and forwarded to that post, a
very large supply Of all such goods as are
wanted for that tra,le. ct
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20 VIM. II. Forbes, nj the Minnesota
Outfit, corner of Jack son and Thrill streets.
ST. Paul, has received full spring supplies
of fresh goods, making most complete as
sortinent, to which he invites the attention
Of purchasers. ss'' ct
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