The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-03-23
Thursday, March %, 1854.
Editorial Courtesy.


in the Minneso,ian that the editor thereof has for
gotten, il he ever fully appreciated the courtesy
" HIGH should exist between members of the same
craft. The most severe censure could bestow up
on that print would be to republish IN erfenso, the
article headed DAILY Papers, in last weeks num-
Der Of that journal. But taking it for granted that
the editor indicted il while suffering from fit Of the
sp!ecp brought on, perhap. by over indulgence in
picked oysters, something equally indigestibie;
we shall no, be malicious enough to hold up the ef
usons the public gaze, lest readers should be
affected ''resque al wauseam."
Seriously, we cannot conceive worse taste tina"
has been displayed in the article referred to- II is
intended to create prejudice against the ''Poneer,'
and against The new editor of that print, b, cease
less conectues to the means and Observation-Disclosures
by which the recently announced change was brought
about, and by lima ured 6ings at Mr.. Goodrich,
who is characterized rs " a dappery dressed, and
gloved little gentcman,' ga snnasher,' and man
who comes here to assume airs Of superiority over
Others connected with the editorial profession. Ia
the absence Of Mr. Goodrich do not choose to
permit such expressions to remain unnoticcd. If
the editor OF the Miunesolian has any good grounds
Tor calling in question the character and standing OF
Mr.. e., let him take The responsibility Of stating
facts, and not BY the Of nuendoes and insinua-
tons, endeavor to nure the reputation Of esima-
Die gentleman, who has certainly done him injus-
tce wrong
Mr.. Goodrich came here, not in answer to any
daft made by Mr.. SibIey on Mr.. Eastman for an
editor, is falsely ted by the Mnnesotian, for
such draft reques, made, but highly recon-
mended member Of the legal profession, and as
management Of the "Poneer," was made in accor-
dance with own wishes and suggestions, and
through other agency whatsoever.
I, does no, become to speak Of the manner in
which the Pioneer" has been Conducted since we
have had charge of it, except to deny that we have
ever fi.tered in independent Journal
list, lent columns to any purpose not favorable
to public moraiy.or to the integrity of the demo-
cratic party. We are satisfied to remain under the
ban OF the Manesoan, and to suffer the weight Of
its maiidlctions, so long endorsed by the
people in and out of the Territory, which endorse
has been satisfactorily and substantially evinced
by steady and rapid increase in subscription
list.
We .hall soon retire from post which we have
never, "a III. successor Of the lamented Goodhuc
been able 10 ill az we'll as we desired i, should be
filed. We cheerlally give place to gentleman OF
fine classical at,anmen,s, and practical Knowledge
journalist, knowing that readers and the pub
lac Will gain much by the exchange.
The Minnesotiao is mistaken IN the supposiiio
that the "Pioneer" is in the hands OF great mon
eyed 6rn." Unfortunately the individuals colnpri.
sing 'rhe hrm,' possessed Of little capital
il any, Than tho Mnnesotian proprctors themselves
But we regard these matters of small moment to
the public, who will Judge, not by the wealth or
poverty Of its owners, but by its merits, and We
shall be content with lis verdict. We believe the
time TO have arrived when daily newspa-
per relared at 81. Paul, to keep pace with its
commercial progress and increasing population, aud
while we hope, by uniting energy and industry, 70
fair portion of public patronage certain
" wish mach success also, TO others who contem-
plated kindred enterprise. As for the Min
ncsoian, when it shall fit enter the same field,
much as disagree with IT, in politics, we shall
cndeavor to do it justice, and By indulge in
sneers a; It's proPretors its editors. The field is
wide enough for honorable and generous competition,
and confidently expect that the laborers there
in, will receive far reward for their exertions.
We sincerely hope that the Minnesotian editor
viii hcnccforth cease deal in offensive PERSONAL
ties, however he may attempt to ciothe them in
joc,lar language. Oar self respect prevents us from
adopting ay such mode of warfare, however strong
ly we may sometimes be tempted TO retaliate. As
for ensendering il-leeing between the Democrat and
ourselves which is the evident design of the arli-
Gle referred to- we beg leave to assure the editor,
that his attempts ia that end will fail in their &C.
conpli shncnt Even towards the senior Of the MIN
nesotian entertain unh ind sentiments although
he has no, hcsitated various occasions, to couple
our humble name with epithets neither gen,emanlv
nor becoming. We have parting word Of advice
for him, and that is, to avoid inerncdng with the
private affairs Of his neighbors or the future, and
conine himself to his legitimate duties, and he NAV
thereby, perchance contribute to some extent, 10
the interests OF Minnesota, ana any materially
benefit himself