The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-07-07

"THE MILITARY REsERvE.-Lieut. j. w.
Albert of the corps Of Typographical Engineers. has
finished the survey of the Fort Smelling Reserve tract
We hear that he will probably be appointed to take
charge of the Roads in the Territory, 10 the place oil
Capt. Simpson, who has been ordered below. We
hope the report may be true. Lieut., Albert is an
complished gentleman and gallant officer Of high rep
ugation IN his profession. His reports OF explorations
in the south west, rank among the most able that have
been Published by the Government
His appointment as the Typographical Chief OF the
Territory, would be fortunate event, both tor ouI
citizens and the public service"
The abnve is from the Democrat of this week. Tae
public will notice the sly ding which Mr.. ID. a. Rob
has just before retiring from The editorial chair,
chosen cast at me. Mr. Robertson is AT liberty AS
journalist, to think and write OF me as he peascs ;
but thanks to a discerning public editors do not in
this community make orunmake men at their caprice,
Just their selfish personal interests may dictate.
IL there is anything which IN this Territory goes Ia
| show that virtue aud morality, as displayed IN the
outward man, the alone recognized basis of indi-
vidual worth and considerations II is the striking fact
that never probably, has there been a community
here the press has been powellcss whilst pursa-
ing devious, wicked course, as it has been m this.
Mr.. Robertson, for the last two years have been III
the Territory, has not hestaed TO strike at sndvdu-
ais and whole Of men, without regard 10 rea-
son, Justice public policy and the result has been
just what any school boy could have predicted for
him--the continued good standing and consideration
Of al those whom he has in his Quxotlc race attempt
ed to annihilate.
In regard to the facts set forth in the editorial al
uded to, they about as near right as Mr.. Robert
has generally BEEN when his principle object has
been denouacc character rather than elevate II by
genial remark and precise statement. He gays that
have been ordered below, and that probably Lieut.
Albert " Ill be appointed TO take charge OF the roads
in the Territory. Ii this is 30, he must have the or
der, for have none and Lieut. Albert later than
L I. HI
But 'w sdom is justified of her children, and leave
it TO the public to say whether foolsh writer has
any preteusions to he accounted OF her progeny
But have already, lear, bestowed more attcn-
ton upon this gentleman than his staining 1T this
community renders necessary, and Will Therefore
close with the simple remark, that my character as
man and officer is open to the scrutiny Il a just
and discerning public; and so long my Conscience
acquits of any neglect of dat, officer OF the
Government or citizen Of the Territory, | am moi
ashamed to stand up aud be judged by IT,
J. II. SIMPSON,
| Capt. Corps Typographical Eng ineets.
! ST. Paul June Both, 1853.
! We copy tie above from the Minnesotian Of las
week. The covert attack made BIS the "Democrat
on Capt Simpson no doubt intended to i,tsinuqt
a charge against the Captain, which might hcfeaite
work injury to his reputation faithful and eff
cient officer.
! Without wishing in any to detract from TIT
merits Of LIT. Albert, feel confident that the people
of the Territory have no desre whatever Capt
Simpson Withdrawn fum the Territory. His du,ie
are performed under the direction and control Of III
War Department. and believe be has perorme
them satisfactorily to the Department. and advantage
ousy for the hes, interests Of the Territory. Ger
tany his iabors in Minnesota have afforded him or
rorunitics for Obtaining knowledge of the wants q
the Territory, that will be important to the future op
era,ons o. the Typographical Corps within our lin
it's and which no officer who has never been station
ed in the Territory could possess.
ENTERED.--The recently appointed Collector 9
the Port Of St. PAU, Rober, Kennedy, Esq, entere
upon The discharge Of the duties Of that office T..
day last