The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-05-12

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The gentleman appointed TO the Chippewa Agency
we unacquained with, but hope he is competent
TO discharge the duties Of his office.
But the Democrat takes occasion in the same arti-
Gle TO dcnounce Mr. Rice, as we'll as Mr.. Sbey, for
the part he alleges they have taken in the political
affairs of the Territory. When the Editor of that
paper shall have manifested the same interest in
Minnesota, and strven as long and pcrseverinsly
TO advance its prosperity, have been done by either
Of these gentlemen, may think il worth while
to reply to his ill-naurcd sallies. but no, till then
We prepared to make due allowance for the bad
temper OF the Editor, view Of the utter Ruthless
ness OF his "oicia" abors during his Omission TO
Washington, and his three months residence there.
The Democrat is to be pitied for its ignorance not
less than for the utter disregard of veacity which
characterizes its statements. In lis inatured as
sault upon the recently appointed Post Master of ST.
Paul, it asserts that Mr. Forbes is Wing and that
be appointed through the agency of Mr. Dundas
the WI, assistant Pos, Master General. The Edi-
tors three months soomn at Washington should
have taught him that Mr.. Dundas is Democrat and
was retained by the Fillmore administration simply
because OF his long experience and efficiency, and that
as second assistant, in charge Of the contract Office
nc has no more TO 10 with the appointments than the
man in the moon.
Mr.. Forbes appointed by the Postmaster Gen
erna himself after due examination of his recon-
n,endations and we defy the Democrat to point cut
any man whose integrity, long residence in the Ter
rsoly, and firm democratic principles better entlc
him TO that office.
THE "NIsstos. The Oyster supper delegate,
IN his letter to his CONSTITUENTS boasts that ms ms-
s;on was earey successful, ard yet he hows terri
bly, 10 the Democrat at the appointment OF Mr.. Forbes
to the ST. Paul Pest Office.
The success Of the protest against the appointment
Of Mr.. Forbes, is included presume in tic account
! of the general success Of the "lnissioa.''
KANE RELEAsED.--kaine, the Ishman, SO
long under arrest, in New York is free. Judge Nc!-
son has decided the in his favor, and most
righteous decision il Is kainc, readers win
member, claimed by Great Britai, as a fugitive
from justice under the rendition PROVISION Of the Ash
III. to' IA"t he UGH tthSH OH,
refugee would have been safe even in our land We
rejoice in the decision, because Kanc is Free and be-
cause principle is now established which will make
every patriot exile safe in this Republic, against the
penal preence criminal claims of any Of the Gov
crnmcn,s Of Europe.
We are happy 10 fad that the editor Of the Demo
crat in his congratulations to the people the ap-
pointments in Mime has had the nlagnanimty to
admit that the gentlemen appointed to Office in the
Territory, undcr the recommendation and at the So
cita,ion Of Mr. Siblcy has given satisfactory ASST
rance Of 'devoton to the public interests, official
purity, and sound political principles.'' The only
wonder is that the Oyster Supper Delegate did not
find out this fac, before the appointments were made
as he used every exc'ton TO defeat them
f, Rev. II. NJ. Nichols, late of Mass, has been ap-
pointed Home Missionary and General Agent for this
Territory, of the Western Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary Association, and Of the American Reform
Tract and Book Society. He is authorized to preach
At large through the Territory to organize churches,
and through the Missionary Association, to provide
with regular preaching, the communities and new set
Elements, destitute OF the same.
/ His Post Office address viii be st. Anthony Falls
! Our auiable and handsome young friend Combs,
has returned from the East, with large and well &C.
lected assortment II books and stationery, which he
Is opening at the Franklin Book Store, few
doors above the Rice House He intends telling our
readers all about his stock next week by advertising
/ George Ii. Oakes has plIIed of his coat, rolled
up his sleeves, and gon, to work in good earnest
selling groceries and provisions. See his card, and
if in want of articles III his line, call and have your
waats supplied.
! Martin Drew s Co., have commenced the saddle
and harness making business. nearly opposite the
Pos; Once.
Ilichco>'s advertisement, promised last week, will
be found in our columns to-day.
! The admirable address, delivered by John G..
Potts, Esq. at the institution Of the Grand Lodge Of
l. 0. o, T. Of Minnesota. is unavoidable deferred I'll,
next week.
Dir. ]. NJ. Farmer is ''always on hand" to feed
the hungry. The epicure can be accommodated at
his store. Drop in and sec him.
That Confectionery establishment of Messrs. REM
karcher, is ''hard to beats They are cutting an
addition to II for the accommodation of the ladies.
Ii is conducted strictly temperance principles the
only liquor kept being the best quality of Soda Wa
ter. They deserve, and should receive, patronage
CHANGED HANps.-We learn that Thomas Bar
ton, ESP, has renqushed his intention Of leaving
Minnesota; and has purchased the Steamer TIGER.
which he designs converting into a Minnesota river
packet. Captain Barton. we doubt not will make a
popular officer, and we look for the Tigers being
sought after by those wishing to so up the Minnesota,
as the safest and best MEDIUM for that purpose Sue
cess to Capt. Barton.
immigration continues to roll in upon us rs the /
tide; and vast majority of those arriving are farm
c's Ia selecting Minnesota as their future HON,
they have acted wisely. for Territory offers great,
er Inducements 10 settlers than be presented Ivy
Az. other potion the Wcs,.