The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1853-02-24

tyranny Of Europe, but the crowded States OF our
Union, where land can only be obtained by the
wealthy. They saw homes provided for all who
chose possess thsm aai they felt proud Of the po
sition in which tn. acquisition Of this inm.nsc tract
Of fertile land would place the Territory. So strong
the display Of popular feeling in favor Of those
who had lab,red the Territory the exalted
position she DESTINED to I'LL, that even the Dem
ocrat ceased put frth its ACCUSTOMED attacks on
''new purchase
The truce, however, was Of short duration. Like
stream, the current placid and still, only to
make preparation for more vigorous exer,ons in the
rapid descent to which it approached: so the Demo-
crat gathering strength for most unwarranted
personal attack Dir. Sibley and others. The col.
of the Democrat, for weeks, filed with base
ISLANDERS, AMI criminal charges made without f,unda-
tion and supported only by false assertions msTep
resenatons Of facts, without producing testimony to
substantiatc a single charge.
Carefully as Robertson and his few followers ma
neveged 10 guard the secret, the of their
warranted attacks Mr.. Sbley clear to all who
chose enquire. The friends of Mr.. Siblcy had de-
cated him twice for the public printing Mr.. Siblcy
had, with Gov. Ramsey, and others, advocated sue
cessfuy, the opening OF large of country for
settlement, which! would result in augnentin5 the
population Of the Territory beyond his power
troll He hoped TO sway I'll politics of the Territory,
ii kept within small space, but all increase of tn:
area Of settlements diminished his chances f,r
political power. 50 much for past offences which
could be forgiven, and had to he punished
| Again: Democratic Administration was coming
into power, and the Legislature was about to meet
therefore, if Mr.. Sibeys influence could be DESTROYED
Washington, and his friends rendered pow ercss al
home, the editor of the Democrat could hope to Sc
cure an appointment from the General Government,
and obtain the printing from the Legislature.
We frankly admit that he I,bored bard-he allowed
no conscientious scrupes interrupt his plans. He
was at all times busy with his friends from the time
the Legislature until the election Of printers took
place. He was particularly busy about the time Of
the caucussins. And he was successful in holding
his band together-a whip in one hanI and
cake in The Other eticacous. "a bird thai can
but won't sing, must be made to sing IL has now
and six out of the ten who voted ior him. 'sOle
good turn deserves another
Such has been the political course of the editor Of
the Fede, u. organ.
/ He has heeG unsuccessful in all his political
ncuveriny since his advent into the Territory, except
tina. he has been able keep alive disseu,ons in the
Democratic ranks. During his political career in
I .ni- Ter 4 cro ho- hoc, nj
anxiety his part to pour heaijn5 balm upon the
wounds in the Democratic party. Not in a single IN
stance has he advocated cancellations or displayed the
olive b;aach of peace. He has cxertad himself, 10
keep together few individuals Of very doubtful pol
tiles, who profess to be democrats bu, whose demo-
cratic creed is comprised IN ''bin obedience to Rob
ertson." But those ere few, and some OF that few
are ashamed of their leader, and would have long
since abandoned him, had bcen for the hope Of
office through his influence the only hope they can
have
It is matter Of deep regret, that tn erc h Duld ex-
list dssensions in the Democratic ranks of the Terri
tory, and still to be regretted that those dssen
lions should be continued through the influence of men
who prepared any time sacrifice every fea-
ture Of democracy il the future Of thu Ter
rtory, if by doing, they thereby promote their
own ends. We sincerely hope tina, National Demo.
Gratis throughout the Territory will give the subject
that reflection which its importance demands. The
time Is at hand when matters must be acted upon
involving the best interests OF the Territory aud
when want of unity the part of the National
Democracy viii endanscr, may destroy the prospect
OF democratic supremacy in the Territory for years.
! We are happy to learn that Gen. Ho,,ston another
Of the friends of Minnesota, and staunch Democrat
has been reelected to the United States Senate by
the Legislature Of Texas.
! 1t is singular fact that thus far in the States
where elections for Senators have been had, those
Only have b,ca reelected who have heretofore
been the declared lends Of Minnesota This clear
" indicates that the interests of our Territory are
identified with the best interests Of the different
States, and admonishcs Senators who look forward
reelection, to be very careful not TO vote against
any involving Territorial prospcritv-
Members Of the House Of Representatives who ex-
poet re election will also do we'll TO reflect that on
their towards Minnesota very much depends
their future political success. That in their future
canvassings they may have cause of excuse that
they m>led in relation 10 the wants of the Ter
rtory, and also to prevent imposition being practiccd
on the President and cabinet, give notice that d.
A. Robertson is not the proper delegate to Congress
and therefore is not the authorized agent OF the Ter
ritory at Washington. He was selected at a mid
night caucus as the representative of the Federal
party in this Territory. Having been very industri
ously occupied f,r a few years in propagatiny the
principles Of Federalism in the Territory, having
owned and controlled at the same time Whie and
Democratic paper, in both of which were advocated
designed TO destroy the National Democrat
c party, and re,ard the prosperity OF the Territory
and having been guilty of uttering the most base and
infamou. ISLANDERS against worthy, honest and re-
speced citizens Of the Territory inmc their rep
utation abroad, and hereb. personal advance
ment for himself and friends, he was selected as