The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-11-25
From the 81. Louis Union.

CompIime ntary Dinner to Gov. Ramsey.
The good people of st. Paul, Minnesota, got up
n COMPLIMENTARY dinner for Governor Ramsey
Monday evening, the Sd instant, at the American
House, kept by Mr. Parker. About one hundred
Wings and Democrats sat down to table, and,
when the eatables were finished, great many pa
triotic toasts drank, some of which were in
character and feeling entirely Minhesotian The
main reason for this compliment 10 the Governos
was founded in the acceptable service he lately rem
dered the people Of that Territory in the three inn
portant treaties made with the Indians. AS the re-
gular toasts afford singular admxture OF political
principles, we append them a matter OF curiosity
as much as for any other purpose. Governor Ram
scy, Hon. Mr.. Sibey, Secretary Wilkin, and
number of othor gentlemen responded to several OIL
the toasts offered on the occasion.
Regular 1oasfs.
l. Minnesota-Our own green prairie home: Her
SOIL climate and position, with the energetic enter
prise of her hardy and intelligent people, give sure
promise that she will ever maintain the proud APP
pellation of the North Star Of the American galaxy
g True Wings and Truo Democrats in Mime
sofa: Minnesotians, acting together TO work out
her entitled destiny, regardless OF any questions
save those of her advancement and prosperity
3. Webster Cass, Clay and Foote--True patriots
ALI They steered the ship of State safely through
the breakers of treason and left the piracal craft,
Disunion, crazy and disabled hulk, to go down
deep beneath the mountain waves OF public opinion
A. President Fillmore-The fearless uphoder OF
the compromises of the Constitution; the man who
executes to the terror of fanatics at the North and
the South, the great measures OF Adjustment
planned by the patriots of the Senate: May his
successor, of whatever party he may be, follow In
his footsteps.
s. Our Honored Guests-The Governor and Sec
rotary of Minnesota We know the worth OF one as
officer, and can foreell the future usefulness oil
the other, from our knowledge of the man. May
they remain in office with n thousand years, and
may their shadows never be less
6. Our Delegate in Congrcss-Proof against the
essly in the path Of duty: What he has already
accomplished for Minnesota is an earnest OF his
usefulness for the future.
7. The Indian Treaties-Consummated the past
season by Colonel Luke Lea and Governor Ramsey;
the pillars of Minncsotas future prosperity: Per-
sh the treacherous arm of any Mnnesotian that ID
raised against their ratification.
8. Free education for every youth in this Terri
tory-A principle prominent upon our statute
books. 1t is the way we have begun. Este per
pefuaL May we carry it out, now and cver
8. The pportionment -Misrepresented and
assaied by the enemies of equal representation to
ALL but fully sustained by the people at the ballot
box. Truth is eternal and public justice certain
10. Agriculture-The true source of the indepen-
dence and greatness OF Americas sons: Minncso-
Ia opens field to its pursuits equal to all demands
Of emigration, from whatever part Of the world
they may come.
ii. ST. Paul and ST. Anthony--Twn sisters, with
family interests mutual: May their concerted ac-
ton and harmony be as decided and lasting their
growth has been prosperous and rapid.
10 The Valley of the St. Croix--fIer pine forests
and fertile fields constitute the back OF Mnnc-
sofa . resources.
49, The Ladies OF Minnesota-Fair companions
of the hardy of enterprise who have cast their
lot in this infant land May they continued bloom
fresh and fair, as the wild flowers of our broad
Drairie6.