, 1853-12-03
A Fresh Start.


paper to tie public, we have the saiis:ac-
ton Of saying that the " CoLrMGlAN has
become the WAsmNGToN PIONEER that
it, has lecn purchased, "Lody an! bcois, ,"
from Mhig influence and inlc:cst--ia' leen
paid for-lhat lis present EDITOR is hall
owner Of the establishment, and as long as
he cbninrcS as such, that the paper Will
continue to be siruighioui, radical demo
cratic journal; M uncompromising polItlcal
opponent to everything that wears the garb
OF assumes tn, form Of whicgcry, soft
shellism,' faction, and in short all things
opposed to the true interests Of the people,
or the democratic party. We deem ii only
necessary 10 be thus explicit in order 10 re-
move all doubt, Should any be entertained,
as to ownership, or the permancrcy Of the
present arrangement. Satisfactory evidence
will at any time lie afforded that The "Co-
lurnbian" has "passcd from death unto
hfr," and its spirit, purified from sin and
whiggery, will hcnceiorth animate the body
Of the Pioneer.
As the pioneer press Of this territory, in
our connection with it, one year ago, We
exerted all our energies to procure divls'
ion of the Territory. We then fought for
a union Of parties to secure that object
Propitious circumstances al home, with the
prompt and efficient influence of cur then
delegate 10 congress, carried the project tri-
umphanlly through, and we sincerely hope
ouT FIRST delegate to Congress, whoever he
may be, may be man whom old 10 Lare
will suffer without hesitation TO jump right
into the traces with him, and pull together
for the advancement Of the great interests
of The Pacific coaa.
Although now connected with party
paper, VIC pledge oulself 10 exert all the
ability we possess, to the advancement of
every species Of induslry-the reform of all
abuses, and an explanation of the necessi-
tics Of the different portions Of the territory.
The making Of roads, the establishment Of
schools, and the just rewarding of the la
borcr, will be subjects of frequent discuss
ion. That rhe "laborer is worthy Of his
hire" comes to US from high authority, and
through our columns will he ever be heard
aud bis murTuings given 10 the public.
We desire to pursue fair, open, courte-
Ous but determined course of policy toward
lhe opposition party, and trust to meet a
manly and dignifed return-courtiDg no
favors and shrinking from no responsibility.
Amongst our political friends, we will
usc all honorable means TO secure harmony
and unanimity Of action, and as far us con-
sistent, endeavor 10 allay all pickering which
may arise from localities, entertaining the
the firm conviction, that as far as our fede-
raj authorities are concerned, equal and ex'
oct justice will be done to all parts Of the
. territory aad prcsuming thar our first leg
: islature will be largely democratic, we have
full hope and every reason 10 believe, that
that body will take warning By the exam-
pie furnished by Oregon-come to direct
and proper understanding in its legislative
aclion-concedc, where concessions arc
honorable and necessary, and transact the
business of the session on PERMANENT ba-
sis, with an eye single 10 the interests of The
whole Nrritory. .-.
Personal quarrels of political friends, cs
poused in advance Of the issue of this paper
we will not espouse, further than we con
ceive absolute justice may impcratively de-
mand, but would most seriously enjoin the
sdmonition-" brethren, lie ye all Of on,
mind !" the long looked for Governor has
arrived-the territory has been organized.
and il democrats are desirous of suecrss, they
must organize the PARTY and how can that
object be successfully consrmmatcd unless
We y live in peace " and act in unison
Az firm udyocaies Of conventions, and
abidul by their decisions, we cannot too
strongly urge upon the several counties the
proprieiy of prompt acton and organization.
Aside fiom lively participation in party
aiFairs-a careful caring Tor the general in
terests Of the people in every essential par
iicular, and the wants Of the territory at
largo, the Pioneer will ue all honorable
means to PIONEER The PROJECTED
GREAT PACIFIC RAILWAY FROM
THE ATLANTIC STATES, BY THE
NORTHERN ROUTE TO THE
SOUND, and we will devote due share
of time 10 The procuring Of such available
infn1maiinn as can In. ,ihinincd from ill ru