The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-02-02
Ourself.

Last weeks issue completed volume si' &C we
assumed the control Of the Minnesota Pioneer, and
we this week enter upon the second year Of our ed
torial duties.
Although we do not present, after the experience
of year, feel any confidence in our ability to con-
duct public journal. confess that Our assumption
Of those duties year ago, was, to say the least
hazardous undertaking.
Previous to our fifteenth year, we had obtained
slight knowledge Of the Printing business, in coin
try town in Pennsy lvaaa, but for near thirty years
subsequently we were a residen; within the limits o!
oar now hourshins Territory, previous to the intro
dnction OF press amongst MS, daring which time
few oppo' tunities offered for obtaining view OF a
printing office, and in many instances we did not re-
ceive newspapers, ofener than twice year.
We were well Of the responsibilities con-
nected with the undertaking, and also with our ma
biity to conduct public journal, that had been edited
by one Of the al,est in the west satisfactorily
To those to whom paper must o necessity depend
for support, viz: it, patrons. Bu, combination oil
circumstances Of political character and the advice
and entreaty of friends induced us = face the
(
for tas eniency with which want of ability
has been by the public, well as 70: the increase
Of patronage which has been extended TO the Pioneer.
During the past year cur circulation has consdcra-
DIV more than doubled, and we have received many
Aacrng assurances Of the favor with which the Pio-
ncer is regarded By those, both home and abroad
who have interest in the prosperity Of our Ter
rory.
! While humble exertions to promote the inter
ests by making known the resources Of Minnesota
have been favor,bly received, we arc proud to fee
that labors for the promotion Of harmony in the
Democratic ranks Of the Territory appreciated
by the party.
A desire to heal the wounds in the Democrat,
party OF the Territory, caused take the cditoria
chair, and have the vanity to believe we have
done mach toward the attainment of that desrabl;
object.
Althou, n the Pioneer and its friends, in common
with other sections of the Democracy, have bcei
called upon to make concessions, they have never
halted or murmured, but were ever foremost in III,
Performance of their duty to the party. The rcsul
has been glorious dis LAY Of the strength Of tn
Democracy of the Territory at the last general cleo
ton, and the present predominaucc Of Democratic
principles in Territorial legislature.
Ii has been our object, in our connection with tn
Pioneer, to divest oursef of all sectional prejudice
in publishing the pccuiaritics and natural advantage
of our Territory. We have l,bored to make know
facts which viii! be beneficial TO persons DESTROYS q
securing home in Minnesota, and at the same tim
will tend TO the speedy and rapid settlement Of III
Territory Ii has likewise been our obj ct, in polite
to dvest oself Of all personal facfioaal prejudice:
and to influence for the good Of the en,ir
Democratic party.
Such will continue to be the course of the Ponce.
while it remains under control. In the Ten ilor
we viii ~ know no North, no South, no East, n
West'-we can know no man, no faction, TO schsr
we devoted TO the interests Of The Iu,3t9ry an
10 Democratic principles.