The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-08-26
Letter 10 the Democracy Of Minnesota.

There are times when deep regard for the
public welfare leads the most private and
I'm ambitious citizen, to express an unbiased
opinion in regard to the tendency OF politi.
cal events. Such crisis is at hand. The
writer OF this letter, therefore, though reluc.
tant TO thrust unsolicited opinions before the
consideration of an intelligent Democracy,
still feels emboldened by the majesty Of the
subject, to give feeble utterance TO few
vastly important considerations.
These considerations apply only to those
who claim to be members Of the ancient
Democratic fold. All men in this country
are politicians! A man who has no poiai-
cal opinions is generally without settled
opinions Of any kinda man who takes no
interest 10 the condition, Of his fellow men,
can be little better than an arrant knave or
silly fool! We are all politicians, therefore,
and have an indefeasible right TO the ex-
preston Of our political sentiments.
The Democratic party has par excellence
since the days Of the revolution, been the
great bulwark OF the Constitution. 1t has
been and is the palladium Of liberty, justice
and right. True, it has been illuminated,
villiied and abused. But when united, it
has never been, nor can it ever be other.
wise than triumphant. see, therefore, with
deep concern, that efforts are being made by
the enemies and misinterpreters Of Demo
cratic principle, to undermine the power and
influence Of this sublime fraternity OF the
friends of equal right.
God grant that these plotting traitors may
not be successful in their aim.
We have q powerful organization ar
ranged against us in open. manly hostility.
The whole, entire, undivided strength OF the
Democratic party is demanded for the main-
tenance Of its supremacy.
Consolidated, there is nothing to dread.
The only danger lies among ourselves. We
must unite or we rN be overthrow.
Civil strife can accomplish nothing but
our own ruin. Is it not, therefore, time that
reason and common sense, should interpose
their strong arm, before passion, prejudice,
and irritated temper, effect what the argu-
ments of Republicanism can never do, the
downfall Of Democracy in Minnesota
1t is time this insidious, rsteating work
OF destruction should be stopped. Let US
drop our differences and harmonic our in
terests at once. Let our adversarics say
what they will. the Leocmptoa 9rxst,cn Is
settled and settled forever. The peo-
ple of Kansas now are the umpires Of
their own destiny. We have nothing TO do
with their local disputes; they will settle
these ausetions much more wisely than It
would be possible for us TO do. Let them
take care Of themselves. There is enough
for the Democracy Of Minnesota " do al
home First 81 all, we must compromise
our civil eninities, and come strongly and
boldly together, under the old aud tattered,
but still glorious standard of the common
faith. BUCHANAN and DOUGLAS are great
Statesmen and undoubted lovers OF their
country But they are men, and what are
tickle men even in their noblest development,
compared with those sublime princ'Pfes upon
which our party is founded, and which never
change. They are less than the sands upon
the shore Of the sea. Our party, in the am
pitude of its humanity seeks the real, prac-
teal welfare Of all; it cover in its breadth
every creed and every adverse organization.
True Democracy is the foe of none. II
would improve, and elevate and dignity
every son Of man. Its principles are writ
ten in the Constitution Of our country. Its
history is the history of liberty itself. Its
aims are pure, lofty, aud grand. Conscious
OF integrity, it can bear and outlive every
species OF detraction and abuse. But 1t
cannot bear or survive treason and dsunion
among its own members. They alone have
the power TO overthrow the proud temple
which for centuries has resounded with the
prayers Of grateful wOrshppers.
Let Iecomptonsm and anti Iecompton.
ism. then. as tests of Democracy in this
State, be eternally set aside. Other States
have given us an example. The leaders OF
the party everywhere have sounded the
tocsin of union. Let Us heed in time the
portcntOus sound.
The mass OF the community is rational
upon this point. Let those few seli-willed
renegades, who seek to keep alive dead
issue, either for the sake Of contemplate
notoriety, or for the baser purpose OF at.
fordipe treacherous aid to the Republican
organization, be treated with the derision
which their infamy deserves, Such are the
enemies whom we hate. A frank and open
foe we love.
Something should he done at an early day
towards eff,cting thorough organization
and union Of the Democratic party through
out the State. not for the purpose Of elect
ing this or that man to office. but for the
sake Of giving strength and energy and use
fitness, TO that old and formidable party to
which we belong the humblest place in
which confers more real honor, than the in.
beritance OF Kings
Respectfully your fellow citizens,