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

Present Prospects.
Taking f,r granted tina, the ''Dcmocrat" has ac.u-
ay changed hands, that has ceased to be the prop
er,y or under the control # u. A. Robertson that
the future course of that paper vii be purely demo-
attic and that the editor viii advocate and labor
to effect thorough and complete union of the Demo
cratic party Of Minnesota, without regard to men,
factions we are led to believe tina, the present pros
pects Of united action of the Democracy the cleo
tion next fall, look bright, and feel satisfied that
the Democrats Of the Territory will hereafter labor in
harmony, and by unity Of action success in
all political contests.
The establishment of the SD ,noctat" was at Pc
.o ana during the existence If circumstances pecu-
larly favorable to the union Of the party. We repsa,
what have before said, that had the Editor been
DESTROYS o. uniing the Democracy, period has
been favorable for e!lecting that object. just
immegged from A or Delegate TO Congress, in
which iactious contention for had usurpcd the
place Of an attachment TO principle. Every true dem
ocrat 1t that continuance ia the course then pursu
ed would of necessity bring strongly democratic
Territory under tbs control oi the Wh.s party, and
would have gladly awaited themselves Of any ,ncans
not diShonorbe which might have presented COZ the
consumuiation Of a Democratic uuioa
DID the democrat" make Use OF its position and
take advantage of those circumstances for the general
welfare, unity and success Of the Denocntc puty2
On the contrary, while lr9f~sins to advocate The
principles of Democracy, was attached to and be-
came ihe organ Of a Gac;ion who called themselves
D.m1cats, although they had supported Wing Of
flee holder for Delegate ;-dcclared open hostility
against every democrat who refused 10 acknow ledge
the parity and supremacy Of the ''ory democratic
cditor,'' and assuming the position Of poica! dicta
tor, virtually dsc.eei every to he unworthy of
communion with the Democratic party who dared to
think Tor himself, refused to submit the mperi
Gus political dicta,ion of the democrat"
The object Of the editor in pursuing this policy was
claally perceptible. Mr.. Sibey had been elected
Delegate a democra soon after his frank and un-
the democratic party, made to a hrge democratic
Convention from various parts Of the Territory. His
nnrem,ed and successful abors for the good of the
Territory had endca,ed him to large portion Of the
democrats, and his popularity great among the
people Of the Territory. Il apparent, therefore,
tina, Mr.. Sbley mus, be 'crushed,'' his political anl
personal influence destroyed previous TO the election
Of democratic President, 10 enable the editor of the
Denoc,a,' to secure the particular baublc for which
his heart ached.
Assisted by few friends unscr,puious him
self who it is presumed to share the "spoils"
Id the hour Of success, the editor opened his political
battery from the centre, while his friends, occupying
the groggeries and 'he ad jacent, commenced
simultaneous attack from the TANKS Although the
attack was continued with but little ntermisson, the
officers and troops being and uudsciplined, ex-
haastcd themselves without in the least aiusing or
annoying their opponents. The resulted in the
most signal political future tie part Of the editor
Of the democrat and his friends, whilst Mr. Sblev
successfully and satisfactorily reformed the duties of
The important position assigned him b, the people,
continues be highly esteemed for his probitv, his
self-sacri6cng attention the business of the Terri
tory. and his firm and steadilst devotion to the prin
ciples of democracy.
Regardless Of the ca,1ses which have led 10 the re-
trement of Mr.. Robertson from the Editorial control
Of the f'Ninneso;a Democrat we hope the result
will be highly beneficial to the beet interests Of the
Democratic party; and this hope is founded on a be-
lief that the present editor Will honestly and taithfAly
'vocate unity Of the Democratic party. The ne
cessity which now exists Tor thorough party organi
cation must be go apparent TO the friends OF the Adj
mInistra;icn, that aconciiiatory course GA all sides
will be adopted, perfect harmony of the party will be
promoted, and the propagation of Democratic prnci-
pies, the adoption of Democratic measures. and the
success Of The Democratic party ,hroughou, the Ter
ritory will be speedily secured