The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1851-11-05

ident. In the discharge of the duties OF
that responsible office, it should be his on
" aim TO do right, and fulfil IFS various re-
quirements with integrity, and to the best
Of his ability. He should endeavor, with
out partially, to do his duty 10 the gov
eminent which placed him there. and the
people of the Territory. He felt, how
ever, that he was most complimented on
this occasion, by being associated with one
so worthy as a citizen, and SO deservedly
popular as an officer, as his Excellency,
Gov. Ramsey. Their friendship had al
ways been of the warmest character; and
he felt, in assuming the duties of his Of
flee, the highest pride in serving with so
good and faithful brother officer. The
latter clause of the sentiment Just offered.
he could respond to with all his soul--li
the desire therein expressed was not con-
summatcd, ii would prove Il terrible ca
lamity 10 him.
6. Our Delegate IN Congress.-Proof
against the assaults of malignant foes, from
ever walking fearlessly in the path of du-
ty. What he has already accomplished
for Minnesota, is an earnest OF his use
lulness for the future.
Mr.. Sibley being called upon, arose and
said, that he was proud to be compliment
ted on this occasion, by his fellow-citizens,
by being invited to participate in doing
honors to officers so competent and trust
worthy as the Governor and Secretary OF
Minnesota. Ii had been his lot, the past
summer, to be much in the company OF
Governor Ramsey, and see him acting in
some Of the most important official events
that had TRANSFERRED since he came among
us. And he must say, that differing as
the Governor and he did politically, the
one Wing and the other Democrat, he
had ever found him acting with an eye
singlyto the interests Of Minnesota
Without ambition, personal or political
without bias or prejudice either one way
or the other, he had, in the execution OF
the duties imposed upon him by the In
dian Bureau, looked alone TO Minnesota
best interest and welfare. He would take
this occasion, also to say, that without the
final contamination of those treaties, he
regarded the prosperity Of orr Territory
blieh:ed forever. There were enemies at
work, secret enemies in our very midst,
who were tire!css in their opposition TO
the ratification OF the treaties lie warn
ed the people to be on their guard, and to
bring their whole influence 10 bear on this
point. There was danger, great danger ;
and if we wished those measures carried
out, we must not sleep while the enemy
scwS tares.
7. The Indian Trsaties-Consummate
the past season by Col. Luke Lea and
Governor Ramsey; the pillars of Mime
sota's future prosperity. Perish the
treacherous arm Of any Minnesotian that
is raised against their ratification.
s. ''Iree Education for ecery Youth in
Minnesota. "A principle prominent upon
our statute book. 1t is the way we have
begun. Esto perpetual! May we carry
it out now and ever.
To the latter sentiment, w. G.. LeDuc.
Esq, responded in very pertinent man
ner. giving the great cause of Free Edu-
cation its proper Importance in our new
land.
8. The .7pportionment L0u.-NIisrep-
resented and assaulted by the enemies of
equal representation to all, but fully sus-
tanned by the people at the ballot box.
''Truth is eternal and public justice GER
tain"
Councillor Loonis, of Washing. OH conn
ty being called upon, remarked, that it was
well known he was not given to speechi-
flying, nor indeed did the apportionment
law need much talking about. 1t had re-
Gently spoken pretty loudly for itself. lie
believed the "scven fishermen would ac-
knowledge that fact, if any had been left
alive TO do SO. But, unfortunately, they
had, without a single exception, been swept
overheard by the people.
10. agricuHure.-The true source OF
the independence and greatness Of Amer
ica's sons. Minnesota opens a field to
its pursuit equal TO all demands Of immi-
grants, from whatever part Of the world
they may come.
III. 81. Paul and 81. .fnfhony,-Iwln
sisters, with family interests mutual.
May their concerted action and harmony
be as decided and lasting, as their growth
has been prosperous and rapid.
To the llth toast l. Atwatcr, Esq, of
St. Anthony, responded in what is con-
sidered on all hands the happiest effort of
the evening. His remarks and SMILES in
regard to the two towns, their growth and
prosperity, and their mutual dependence
upon each other, were not only highly e.
oquent, hut directly to the point. We are
sorry we have no report of his speech.
II. The Valley Of the 81. Croir.-Hcr
pine forests and fertile fields constitute
the backbone of Minnesotas resources.
Hon. L. A. Babcock, as Councillor for
the Fourth District, was called upon, and