The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-12-11
Hypocrisy of the Federal Rice Organ

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proprietor of the Democrat, the public printing,
and build up platform Of Inauguration, on
which to rear the standard of the Winnebago Fur
Company, which had just been ,railed and trampl-
ell and d,agslcd in the dus, of defeat. The plan
was, to affect to have two parties, called Wing
and Democratic, united together BY subterraneaa
passages-a monster party with two heads and
one body; one Pomatumed Wing head, to turn
eastward toward the present Wing Admnstra-
ton, to secure favor and influnce with Mr. Fill.
more, and the other an uncombed Democratic
head, 10 turn its coun,cnance upon the nert ad-
ininistration, If That should be Democratic These
too heads, were placed, ike Punch & Judy, both
turned BY the same hand, behind the screen
They were the Ariel & Calban Of the Oher
Prospero, in his play Of the Tempest" in Min
nesota. We are stating facts, susceptible of proof
The Ohio stage manager, attempted to play off
this wretched clap-trap upon the Minnesotans--
they detected him in it--caugbt him turning the
crunks Of both orsans-grinding on, stale Demo-
cratic thunder on the Democrat. and sh i'll piping
w VII eiO N"VnSics duu haNc ever
since regarded him rs q mountebank, mere
wire puiler. who attempts to palm off optical ilu-
sons for realities, plays off tricks Of deception for
gain; and who is entitled to about the same re-
gard as a juggler. or a circus rider, who rides
two horses at vnee. Maelzel invented famous
automaton chass-plsyer, which moved its head
around very naturally, relied its e, es, and moved
the chessmsn upon the board, very deliberately
and It was a long time before it was discovered
that wire to move the remarkable gnmester,
passed down through the leg Of his chair, into an
apartment below, where. in a chest, was enscon-
sed the man who pulled the wire. The people Of
Minnesota, socn caught the Democrat man in his
s.. chest. playing Wing rpon the Chronicle, agains,
/ its sham antagonist, the Democrat.
The diaogue proceeded about thus:
Dem. The Chronicle is very neat, ably con-
Quoted sheet, deserving Of the exclusive patron
age Of the Whg., and especially Of the Wing
members Of the Legislature; but pray wha, does
the Chronicle mean, by territorial party: (The
operator found he had pitched the Chronicle Of
the week before, on the wrong key. and wanted
to screw the peg, up little tighterD
! Chronicle. Operator in his box, pulling the
wire.) Me! What, the Chronicle and Register,
"Ths editor Of the Democrat takes exception
10 the made Of the words ''Territorial Par
ty," and asks explanation We might well
decline to honor this demand for many good and
sufficient reasons, and plead inexperience in the
affairs Of tho Territory, 10 relieve oursef Of the
necessity of broadly defining opinions, when we
have. as yet, much 10 learn concerning the real
interests of Minnesota. Bat as it is no part Of
our policy TO have eOncealments, or to affect
them, we will endeavor TO satisfy our neighbor,
and, we trust, efectuaily.
/ The true Territorial Party Of Minnesota is that
which seeks most and beat TO promote its real in
tcresis. Ii is that party which both by propriety
and practice, advances its condition most rapidly
TO the point where it may assume the dignity and
responsibilities Of State. II is that party which
is in principle and practice, allied most nearly to
the great party Of the Nation--the party which
seeks to foster internal improvements, and devel-
ope internal resources II is that party which de-
sires 20 promote the prosperity Of the Territory
by advancing and maintaining the doctrine that
Congress has the right to make appropriations for
the improvement Of the navigation Of our Wes-
tern rivers and lakes--to grant lands FOR Terrific
ria! purposes, and by so doing, afford TO new
settlement, struggling with all the attendant pr-
vations Of new and distant location, a relief
from some Of the load Of labor heaped upon it,
With all such doctrines and all such mea ures,
Democracy has nothing to do. Upon its platform
are Inscribed principles directly the reverse. 1t
would, and has, refused the earnest petitions Of
the people along the Mississippi, and all the Yves
tern rivers. for a grant Of means to clear the
channels of navigation from obstruction. 1t has
nj crEec lie. v,,.ti;o..
lars utterly lost, and refused the few hundred
thousands Of dollars which would have prevented
1t. 1t has refused 10 aid the advancing commerce
Of the West BY lighting the pathway Of our yes
sells on the Lakes. IL has seen expensive works
OF improvement 60 10 decay a fter being half in-
ished, and all to crafty sPecious plea Of polit-
cal principle not worthy even Of a Virginia alb
stracti0nist.
With such doctrines in Practice, Democracy
cannot advance the interests Of Minnesota; and
Democrats. however much they may profess love
for it, aud vapor about their zeal in its behalf,
csanot. while they adhere 10 those principles, do
any thing but what will rctard its progress and
cripple Its energies. II they do do anything cred
liable to themselves and the Territory, it mus, be
upon the platform Of Wing principles and in ac-
cordance with their tenor. We are right, then.
in assuming that the real Territorial Party" i,
the Wing party"
The Chronicle then adds in the same column.
the following. by which IL viii be seen that our
automstou trumps,er does not forget to foot his
own praise.
"THE MINNEsorA DEMocRAr.-We have
received the FIRST number of new paper with
the above title, to be isseed in this place. The
editor and proprietor, Daniel A. Robertson, il
gentleman Of much experience in his vocation,
and has proved himself steady and unvyaverue
Democrat. In Ohio, whence he comes. he has
occupied positions Of the most honorable chsrac-
ter, and in order to hither resigned his seat
~ member Of the Constitutional Convention Of
that State, much TO the regret Of his politica.
friends. As gentleman Of literary accomplish
ments; as fine and ready writer, and a candid
and bold, bat courteous defender Of the principles
Of the Jefiersonan and Jackson school, Mr.. Rob
erison has high reputation.
We welcome him into the new field Of labor
upon which he enters, as worthy opponent, aud