The Minnesotian. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1851-1852, 1852-04-10
Public Meetins---The saint Par1.O

In obedience to a call, numerously
signed, large and enthu >iastic meeting
of the citizens of St. Paul, was held on
Friday evening he I'd inst, at Mazourka
Hall, to take measures to secure proper
demonstration of public welcome on the
arrival here Of the steam packet St. Paul.
On motion Of Chas. Henniss, D. F..
BRAWLEY was chosen President, and
John Harrington, Louis Roberts. Charles
R. Rice and Jas. Nee. Boal, Vice Presi-
dents, and VIM. D. Phillips, C. D. Elicit,
B. w. Lott and c. +. Tracy. Secretaries.
On motion, Chas. ]. Henniss, D. A.
Robertson and D. A. J. Baker, were ap-
pointed committee to draft resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of the meeting.
After few moments absence, the
committee reported the following resolu-
tons, which were unanimously adopted.
Whereas, 1t has been learned that new
and splendid steam-packet, intended to
ply in the trade between Galena and this
city, has been named the ''Saint Paul."
and whereas, the citizens of St. Paul
feel that the act constitutes a compliment
OF no ordinary character, as evincing the
friendly feelings which are entertained
by our neighbors of Galena, and of their
desire TO promote and make still firmer
the ties of business and social intercourse
between Galena and St Paul therefore,
he it resolved, by the citizens of the city
Of ST. Paul, in public meeting assembled:
l. That we hail this token Of regard
for us with unmingled pleasure, and will,
by every proper means in our power, re-
ciprocate the kindly feelings SO generous
y and happily expressed.
2. That the Pastors Of the different
churches be requested to give permits
sion to have the bells rung on the arrival
here, of the .'Saint Paul"
3. That a subscription be made this
evening TO secure the purchase of suit
of colors, for said steam-packet, to be
presented as soon as may be on behalf Of
the community of St. Paul, by commit
tee to be chosen by this meeting.
4. That fairly engrossed copy of the
proceedings of this meeting with the
names OF the signers of the call therefor
appended, be presented to Capt. Harris,
Of the saint Paul'' on his arrival here.
by a committee of citizens of which the
Mayor Of the city shall be President
the committee to be appointed by this
meeting.
8. That so far as circumstances will
permit, our citizens will assemble at the
Lower Landing on the arrival of the
"Saint Paul" TO give her an instant and
hearty welcome.
8. That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Saint Paul and
Galena newspapers.
VIM. D. Phillips, Esq, being called
upon, made few remarks appropriate 10
the occasion, giving brief history of the
growth of St. Paul for the last four years,
and paying proper compliment to the
noble conductors OF the steam packets. to
whom we are so deeply indebted for our
growth and prosperity.
On motion of Chas. J. Henniss, J. nj.
Goodhue, Aaron Goodrich, c. w. Borup,
Robert Kennedy, and VIM. D. Phillips,
were chosen under the third resolution,
a committee to present suit of colors to
Capt. Harris.
On motion Of Edmund Rice. C.. ]. Hen
Miss, D. A. Robertson, R. NJ. Spencer,
Louis Roberts, J. w. Simpson, r. IT.
vine, G. w. harrington, H. NJ. Rice,
Henry Jackson, ]. c. Ramsey, D. A. J.
Baker and VIM. Hollinshead, were APP
pointed a committee under the fourth
resolution.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
D. F. BRAWLEY, Pres't.
WV. d. PHILLIPS,
c. D. ELrELr, S,o,
B. w. LOTT, |0e' w.