The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1851-03-20


eli distr,c, 10 the Territory; but this fair aud I
lruly democratic plan Of forming the com.
mittee, was resisted and opposed by the
Rice and Robertson factions with such
ciamor ani confusion, that il was impossi-
i,lo TO get the question put. Mr.. w. P.
Murray, who. with other friends Of Mr.. |
Sibley, had been personally asSailed by MIR.
Robertson, attempted 10 make some reply !:
but the other side did all in their power to
suppress any Of thar freedom of remark in
which Mr.. Robertson had been patiently IN
,!ulge.l; and the meeting broke up in row
"a result uhich VIC most bitterly deprecate,
although we greatly feared it; result, which
we did all in our power to prevent, beiieS-
Ing that il would postpone that union and
concert OF the Democracy, which it il well
known we have deeply a. heart.
Sensible speeches were made by Mr..
Anes and some other gentlemen, earlier in
the evening Of which we have no notes.
We do not attempt 10 make full report
of this meeting. II is impossible. We
would as soon think of reporting meeting
Of The builders Of Babel, OF al ale house,
with weeks pay in their pockets. Ii such
II thing as daguerreoiype Of sounds were
invented-tha,, and nothing shorter"
could represent lfe.like, the scene on Sal
urday night, ut The Central House. A mo-
ton was nddc (of course in order,) to adj
iourn sine die; then another motion was
made to adjourn to Thursday evening next,
at the House of Representatives,. The
President pu. only the latter motion, (Which
was generally understood to he for an adj
jcurnnent sine ,lie,) and the meeting ended
We record these facts, most unwiilugly /;
but it is our duty to chronicle facts. Let
not our enemies rejoice; fer they, too, have
their troubles; au.! we tays none 10 the
Democratic ranks, which time and II true
spirit of Cancellation cannot heal. Follow
ing, we suijoin the toas,s of the evening:
l. The memory of Andrew jackson.
9. Washington, the Father Of his conn
| Try: at whose sacred shrine, lovers OF
liberty throughout the world, disrcgar-
ding national or partizan distinctions,
unite in one common brotherhood.
g. Thomas JrGsrson, the inspired au-
thor of the Declaration OF Independence
the founder Of the Democratic Party,
the savior Of free institutions. Lovers
of freedom can never cease tc revere
| his memory.
| 4. TIE Union and Democratic P,in-
cipies: while the Union stands, Democ-
racy will triumph, while Democracy tri-
umphs, the Union will stand.
, S. The Memory Of James K. PoM: his
brilliant and successful administration
enrol his name among the most illus
trious benefactors Of the Republic.
6. Minnesota: like the mighty river
whose source is rivulet within her Dor
ders, she will roll irresistibly on to great.
ncss-hcr obscure beginning forgotten
tributaries will be proud to share III the
magesty Of her name.
Z. The .4rmy: the unflinchiug defen-
der of our national rights--the promp
avenger of our honor-the pride of ouI
country.
g. The Nary: the wooden wall of thu
Republic-the floating monument OF
our national power aud glory-it has
ever been impregnable.
0. Tie american Farmers: Nature:
Noblemcn-thc trusty guardians Of ou
political faith.
10. 1'hs. Ladies Of Minnesota: thei
smiles have robbed winter of its gloom
and made us forget the frozen barrier:
that for time have separated US from
the rest Of the world. God bless them
7 81 The Revolutionary struggles Of HIM
gary: may the blood OF her patriotic som
prove to be tho seed Of liberty to the Ma
ton.
- Tie Republicans ef Europe: ina,
the fires already kind!ed upon the bea
con hills, continue to burn till the pairi
OTIS fondcst hopes arc realized, in th'
MONDAY light Of liberty.
IL. Tie day ice celebrate: may its oh
servancc be pcrpetuatcd.
Volunteer Toasts.
The battle Of New Orleans-its her
won the love and gratitude OF Inc womel
!; and the admiration of the men of Amer
} ica 1t has Numerically cnwovcn tn
name of" jackson III the laurel wreat
| of his country.
BY a. l.. Observation-Disclosures
First in war; first in peace, and first il
the hearts of his countrymen, his memo
ry will survive and live when monument
OF brass and marble shall have crumble
) to dust.
By J. J. Noah-The soldier hcroe
!; Of the Mexican war, and the memory c
: those whose bones lie bleachcd upo
E her barren plains.
/, BY VIM. II. Minnesota las
not least for the energy, industry, an
intelligence Of her sons-her pioneers
may they be remembered by those VIII
enjoy the benefit of their exertions.
BY W.T. Murray--Henry H. Siblc,
Y the untiring advocate Of correct prime
j, pies, the able defender Of the honor an
e the best interests of Minnesota.