Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-03-13
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1866.


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WILL An IHDEPENDRNT zPRKss DE sUs-
y ~ * TAINED93
Soon after ear arrival in s.. Paul, and imme-
diatsly otter - fact became Known that we con-
tsmplated starting paper,we were waited upon
by some dosen gentlemen who seemed to take an
interest in the enterprise, and who were exceed
ingly anxious that whatever paper we should is
,sue, should be On tpdepesdens ono, alleging as
reason, that at that time there was no editor who
dared to say his soul was his own-that the press
was governed by ciques, and that the interests of
thepeopls we're universally merged into the inter
ests of individuals. We took time to consider
matters, and soon found that what had been told
us, was true-that there was nscesay for bold,
outspoken paper, and we wisely concluded that
such paper would be sustained. Having seen
corruption like cankering sore, fostering around
the body politic-having watched the bringing of
the journalist to party leaders-having been per-
mitted to peep behind the scenes, and become
somewhat familiar with Minnesota politics, we
entered upon our field of labor with q full. fixed.
unalterable determination to use our humble ef-
forts to break up the corrupt system which, we
were sure, would sooner or later involve the peo-
pie of this Territory in inextricable difficulty,
while Office holders would very complacently line
their pockets with money stolen from the public
treasury. We commenced our career boldly
We did not stop to ask whether this or that meas
ure was expedient-whetner this man or that man
was Wing or Democrat, but whether the meas
ures ana the men we're right, and ifso, We gave
them our hearty support. So novel course in
Minnesota, at once arrested the attention of the
only real debased and corrupt editor, who for
years had sold his party to the highest bidder,
and he, fearing, like Othello, that his occupation
would soon be gone, came to the rescue, and has
ever since insulted the public with his low drib-
blings and mendacious, lying articles But we
have not been driven from our position, nor shall
We be-. At all times, and under all circumstan-
ces, we have sought to expose rascals and politi-
cal thieves, and we shall continue to do so, fear
ing neither their threats nor their influence.
The natural inquiry is-"Will the people sus-
tain such press? We answer, ethey will."-
During our existence we have been most literally
patronized by the public, and in casting up our
accounts We find that our brightest anticipations
have been more than realized. Notwithstanding
the efforts of the enemies of Truth to crush us
Notwithstanding the falsehoods of a jealous and
| most corrupt notwithstanding the
| monled and political influence we have had to
contend with, still, We are more fully convinced
than ever that our course meets with the approval
of the people, and knowledge of this fact is a
sufficient reward for past efforts and an in
centive to still greater, in the Future
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Our country is now cursed by political vagrants
simply because editors have lacked independence.
and as too general thing bowed humbly to cor
rupt partizans, who are ready to sell themselves
to the best advantage for emolument's sake. no
matter who the bidder may be, whether furious
radicalism or any other equally unbecoming I'D
start for favor.-North- Western Democrat.
CV just so. But how are yon to get rid of
these "political vagrants?'' BY merely stating
that they exist in society? This will never cure
the evil. How then? BY naming them and point
ing them out to the public All that would be
personal You say. Then tell us, in the name Of
Heaven, how do you intend to gesrid of them !?
Suppose member of the Legislature commits
forgery, and member of the community steals S.,
is there any reason why the name of the one
should be suppressed, and the other published?
Suppose man violates his pledges, as A. NJ.
fridcy did, and goes directly contrary to the views
of those who elected him? Must the press be
silent, and must his name be kept from the public
prints because he is A. NJ. FRIDLEY {? Nonsense |!
The only way to get rid of these sspoliticaI va
grants" is to hold them up to the public gaze
tear of the masks that hide their real characters,
and then, when they come before the people for
an Office, the people will know where to place
thcm.-To tell a man what he is in plain terms,
is the necessary independence which editors lack,
and until they possess this requisite, it would be
lar better for them to practice more and pratc
less Of the independence of the Press.
ST. PETERS. -We give place to-day to an arti-
Gle on the advantages and beauties Of St. Peters.
We feel sure that our correspondent writes truth
fully; emigrants, therefore, can depend upon his
statements. fa +so,ia~. 1. t.,...., avn. 10.
The same privilege we give to our correspond
ent, we accord to others, who may desire to set
the claims Of their respective places before the
public. Let your communications be brief and
truthful. No other will receive attention. "a m
A Snow SToRM.-The snow had nearly left the
bills when a new invoice was received, which COM
menced falling yesterday. At present writing there
is strong indications of spell of sleighing. q
STABBING CASE AT SHAKoPEE.-We learn that
young man by the name Of Barnes, had diff
Guilty with another young man over a game of
cards, in Mr.. Fullers store at Shakopce last week.
when Barnes drew knife and stabbed the young
man with whom he was. disputing. Barnes is in
custody at Fort Smelling. We do not learn that
the wounds will prove fatal. sd .m.>
PRAIRIE FREs.-On Sunday evening the light
from burning prairie, on the West side of the
Mississippi, fickered high into the Heavens, and
cast lurid glare on the buildings in st. Paul.
The prairie fires this year are much earlier than
last. or ''73 . !" ShifI'iA'' !'a 'Ai
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CO Wood is quite scarce in the st. Paul mar
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CT No mail yet, and it is hard to tell when
one will be received.