The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1858-02-13
PROSE- ECTUs FOR 1883.

ANOoV1MGN1O ~ tEI UE CLU66
SAINT PAUL
WEEKLY MINNESOTIAN.
ANewspaper OF this title Of the largest size is made
up WEEKLY from the reading matter o,tbs D.ux M,r.
sEsorAS and is furnished to Clubs and others at the
following extremely low rates, which must be PAID IN.
| VARIABLE IN ADVANCE:
For One Copy. ................ $500
For Five Copies, ............. 500
FOR ZEN COpiess .......... ......... 1900
For 20 Copies, Ito one address,). -. 1000
For 30 Copies, (separately addressed) 24.OO
1t needs elaborate advertisement to proclaim the
PRINCIPLES which guide, POLITICALLY, the Mime.
sotian. 1t is a paper that is REPUBLICAN in all its
phases and claims to possess in opposition Slave.
~ everywhere, and in favor Of Freedom everywhere,
the stest and most erect Of spinal columns. There is
the least particle of dough about its face nor pia
by in the back-bo Of its principles Its conductors
have sworn eternal hostility to every form of tyranny
over the bodies and minds of menu; and they hesitate
give their sentiments voice through their press
all fit occasions.
But wanti distinctly understood, however, that
the Mnmesotidn is party paper. 1t stands by the Re-
publican organization at all times because believe
in is the only hope the country the triumph
of Right against the disciplined cohorts of Despotism
and Democracy Weare in favor of strict discipline in
our ranks We want our people, like the Highanders,
to stand shoulder to shoulder invncible in their
of action, in the sacred truth Of their
We don't want bush-fghting, nor any man hopping
about amongst the trees thinking with his little
gun he win the battle of freedom his own no ok.
We have had enough of this folly and it quite time
every Republican had learned in this respect wisdom
from the past. The militia of 1916 obtained an occa-
luton fathers all militia but they found
that in long fight, and with regulars the other side
they must be regular soldiers too and everybody has
read how the disciplined forces of the patrols
through eight years war into independence and
ognized nationality. Our forces must be disciplined too
if intend win This battle for freedom like the
contest for liberty they engaged in, is also long fight
The has exclusively ruled this country
more than quarter of a century. 1t will not yield
possession of any post of vantage it helds from
its citadel in the Supreme Court of the United States
down the smallest posmastership, without protrac-
ted and struggle. Every of the Republican
party therefore, who desires its principles to succeed
must enlist for the and be jealous for thorough
ganizaton and complete discipline Every man who
likes this position, may rely upon the Ninnesotan i'm
plicitly, that will for light trng causes of
dissatisfaction upon minor points, side issues
which not minor but yet practicable finch
der who bear forward the regular standards of
Party, will it encourage by even quiet federation,
others in disturbing the compact rmness and efficiency
of our AntSlavery array. In word, We belive in
standing by the platforms adopted Ivy Republican State
and National Conventions, and in supporting only and
all the time the regular nominations made fairly upon
their platforms. We believe in sacrifice for the time
being, pending battle at the polls, of individual no.
upon the altar of the recognized principles
Repubicanism to victory the par
ty who possess the government, and who have
dered every free principle underlying its foundation
der of the treasury We believe if the soldiers of
dom are tolerated breaking their ranks go maun-
derng after speculative theories of their own
absolutely correct their theories may be-each following
his off upon impracticable tangents neglect
ing the chances meanwhile of eGecting great substantial
and acknowledged good in the search after a present
indeed bequeathed to children, for it will never be
won in that way by the end of pilgrimage on
this earth. Union-discipne- organization-ac
these. the watchwords success in political parties
as in armies and our paper, the Minmesotian will Ia
Dor to have them adopted in practice as the watch.
words of every Republican In Minnesota.
Besides being political paper, the next princp fea.
ture of the WEEKLY MNNEsoTIAN will be its NEWS
including original reports of the debates in the State
Legislature and in the publication of the latest nte-
of every kind will be our especial pride to be
first and foremost.
The DEVELOPMENT of the MATERIAL WEALTH
of MINNESOTA, the EXPOSITION of its RESOURCES,
and the DESCRIPTION of its GEOGRAPHY and TO.
BIOGRAPHY, will be another main feature of the Mn
'esotians columns In accordance with its distinctive
name, it is our earnest desire to make it truly MIN.
NESOTA PAPER, devoted especially to the welware
and prosperity of our State.
Nor will LITERATURE and General MISCELLANY
be neglected; and FARMERS may rely on receiving in
formation through columns from time to time, cal
culaed to assist them in developing properly the AGRI
CULTURAL CAPACITY of Minnesota
These some of the points upon which we ask pub
hcpatronage for the Weekly Minnesotian If you like
our principles and bill of fare please step up to the
Captains Office and SETTLE in person by letter. ad.
dressed to FOSTER MOORE,
Editors and Publishers St. Poul, Minnesota
OBITUARY..
DIED, in this City, yesterday Eel ruary 9h Mr. JAMES
SIMPSON, formerly of Philadelphia, aged &c years.
The funeral will take place from the house of Mr.
LOWRY, on Tenth Street, Broadway, tomorrow
afternoon, at half past 2 O'Clock.