The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-01-28

no credit to The state. he ss vain, coneslted.
weak minded dsmagOgue-=n0t pOnseSssd Of a
single qualification for one ofthe hIghsss Offices
10 the gin Of the Americas people. He has
been here mcaaly ~ a '.qusttsr. sent ont by
Douglas 10 wait for this positon--a pappef.
pensi0ned upon ~ by the General Governsn Mt
and his election L. particularly insuiting 10
other candidate Of the Dcfnoeratic party, who
not only had claims upon the PARTY, but who
possessed some qnaiifeat for the place.
Sfdl,cofer .usssopgv, Dsc, I'D.
Whoever has rendered good service 10 his
country Is entitled TO at least the respect Of
his coun,rymen. and where this j. withheld
either the debt is denied. or the debtor IL
wanting in the gratitude and patriotism
wherewith j, must be- paid.
That GeneralJAa SHIELDS has render
ed great service TO this country. win MOI be
denied by any who know l's history. He
has fought bragely and has been twice de-
perntely wounded in liz defence IN the his
tory Of the war with Mexico may be found
record Of his Gcneralship, his valor and
his suiIerings. In every important action
from Vera Cruz to the Capitol, he was an
active participant. He fought and was
wounded he recovered and fought again (:
again was wounded again recovered, and
again was at hia post. When the war had
closed, b. quilted the service with the repu.
tatoD Of an able General, brave soldier u
strict discplinarian, and humane com
mander. No one who bore a part in tho
war was more respected by bis supcriors.
more beloved by his soldiers. or received
larger share Of the admiration of bis coun.
ttymen
A j who admire Cen. SHIELDS and feel
grateful TO him, as we presume all good and
true Americans do, will feel panied and IN
dignant at the perusal Of the above extract.
in which he is so contemptnously aud abn-
siycly spoken Of. II Ia nm insult TO the ma
ton which he has defended, and into whose
history he has, US II were, Incorporated him
SELF
We do not complain Of IN opposition 10
Genera! sulsLps. based upon the score OF
political difference, or upon m opinion Of
his incapacity for the performance of the du-
ties OF certain office, But this opposition
should not deny 10 him the respect which
his acknowledged services are entitled 10.
Let oil who will, oppose the policy Of the
Senator. but in doing so they should not
forget the debt they owe the warrior. He
must be devoid Of patriotism who will re-
fuse honor to distinguished patriot. How
then shall VIC designate the man who has
nothing bu, insult and contumcly for one Of
bis country most gallant defenders
We do not hold to the absurdity tina, tho
camp is the proper school for the Senate
that the soldier implies the statesman. But
General SnIkI.ps has proven that he is pos
sc.sed Of the qualities Of both. The Sena-
tor did not Disgrace the warrior. The same
high AMI noble spirit, which had distinguish
ed him as a soldier, marked his course as q
legislator. The same valor which had led
him within reach OF death at Ccrro Gorio.
babe defiance to the storm Of fanaticism and
folly, which shook the country on the pas
sage Of the Kansas bill. When the weak
turned pale with alright, towards lied, and
traitors took refuge in their treason, JAMES
SuIxLps stood firm at the post Of duty and
honor, and standing. fell. Tie saw the dau.
ger, but scorned to fly. At the next session
Of the Illinois legislature, he was deprived Of
his seat in the United States Senate, aud
after many years OF public service, he be-
came private man. lie carried with him.
into his retirement, a character for rectitnde
Of purpose, undaunted courage, AMI I'M
swerving fidelity to principle. lie could
not well have carried better
The analogy between the military and
political career OF General SuIKLps does not
end here. A often Ms he has fallen he has
risen again. Beaten down in Illinois, be
is victorious in Minnesota, and Senator
he Is again.
Not within the limits OF our rerritogS..is
there u man more deserving the homer
which has been be.tow's .hl:h' Nh' tyr.
there is no one who has reydeT.n svsG.
honorable or meri,orious service. On the
Democracy he had peculiar claims us one of
the champion OF the Kansas y cbrnska bill.
They have done well to show their devotion
to the principles Of tina, great measure, by
thus ,es,iying their appreciation of one
who had fallen victim to the fury Of lis
opponents
We had intended TO say something COO.
corning the abusive tenor Of the above cN-
tract, but will content ourselves with The