The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-12-31
THE NESOTIAN
Saint par!, sa,urnau, l.ttmhsr 81, 1864.
D.dica,iop Of the Raldvin school.


historical note or two ty way Of introducing
It to strangers who have recently come among
No 1T had been prominent desire in the
heart Of Rev. Mr.. Neill--whose jealous lsbors
in the cause of education are well known
from the time of the civil foundation oil Minnie |
sofa to the day his wishes we're contaminated
by the planting of this institution, to have in
st. Paul an academy oflearning wherein orr
youth, after receiving the benefits of a COM
mon school education, could be advanced to
the higher branches of learning. Through his
sssiduty aud zeal, Mr.. Matthew ". Baldwin, a
wealthy artisan and manufacturer Of Philadcl
phia had his attention called to our wants.
This gentleman. with libcrality peculiarly his
own, proceeded forthwith to bestow a munii-
cent endowment upon distant community, in
which he has no relatives and scarcely ali &C
quaintance. The institution received s,iita
bic charter at the hands Of the last Legislative
Assembly, and the Board Of Trustees was Or
ganzed coon thereafter A pleasant and con-
venient site, central in st. Paul. was procured
for the school edifce, and the erection Of the
building for the use Of the preparatory depart
mcnt, commenced last July or August. 1t is
now completed to an extent susceptible Of its
occupation for the purposes intended. 1t is n
neat, we'll planned MID convenient edilice Of
two stories, which adds greatly to the architec-
tural beauty Of St. Paul.
The dedicatory ceremonies Of the institution
were set for Thursday evening Of this week
The exercises consisted of an address from the
Trustees music well-ordered and we may
say magnificent banquet, spread in the upper
hall sentiments, responses, glees, &c, which
kept the company together in the happiest flow
Of spirits until near twelve o'clock. Although
the day had been stormy, and the evening was
exceedingly Indictment. the building was CROW L.
ed at an carly hour by abont one hundred la
dies and perhaps twice that number OF gentle
men. The windows were fully illuminated.
casting cheerful and glowing light over the
upper plateau Of st. Paul--the brilliant rcficc-
tion from the new y-fallcn snow adding greatly
30 the beauty Of the scene.
The company assembled in the lower hall.
when, after an opening ode by the choir Of the
First Presby tcrian Church. and prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Cressey. Mr.. Neill, on behalf of the Trus-
tees, proceeded to pronounce the dcdicatory
address. His theme was the connection be-
tween the scholar and the practical business
man, which he discussed in his usual clear and
rectly TO the point.
After brief recess, the doors Of The banquet
hall were thrown open where two tables the
entire length of the room were spread with all
the rich substantials and delicacies Of The coun-
try. The ladies who superintendent this depart
ment Of the entertainment deserve immortal
honOrs. They, in this instance, far surpassed
their OWN efforts upon any former occasion. 1t
was universally conceded that no preparations
for gratifying the Temporal! wants Of mans APP
petite had heretofore cguallcd this in Mime
sofa.
Grace was invoked hy Rev. Mr.. Kcrns, OF the
Methodist Church After the seats at table had
been twice Glled,-the guests doing ample JUS
tice to the sumptuous vands--and the choir.
assisted by Professor. Hewitt on the p;sno-forte,
had given cheerful ode, Rev. Mr.. Cressey, as
President the evening, called the meeting TO
read the regular sentiments prepared for the
occasion-the first being as follows -
The Occdsion.-It marks era In the hstor, of MIN
its future and longcontinue prospery-an its
noble founders, and blessing to the Community In which
It Ia placed.
Chas. ]. IIcnniss, Esq, being called upon to
respond to this sentiment did SO in his usual
felicitous, Oft.hand stylc-arousing the spirits
Of the company TO a sense of the good things
which were to come after. The second toast
was then read -
cessul machinest and friend Of every good enterprise,
through whose bera!',y this edce has been erected
VIM. Hollinshead, Esq, responded to this.
He, having formerly bcen a fellow tow nsman
and acquaintance Of the liberal benefactor Of
the institution, was very properly selected for
this particular occasion. His remarks were
well-tmcd and eloquent-clic:ting hearty APP
plause at the. end of every sentence. Third
sentiment -
Our Country-Hcr raltca, and educ ao,,al institu-
are hsepsra'e. and will ever receive the watchful
care OF the true Statesman.
10 this, His Eyccllencv, Gov German. was
called upon TO respond. He did so by referring,
81 considerable length, TO the vital Importance
OF cherlshing i'll our country the princinle of
universal education. The fourth sentiment
was
htuedfion--tie paUadium Of hberty.-A, # Is tho
iesc oi ever citizen Of country 10 aspre ia Tho
h'shest once in its gift also the duty Of evcrv
Seect those who are to govern, 1t is imperative
@ M mat they should be educated, that their choce
may oe wen and wisely ma.r.
Fifth regular teas.:
me FsSs Of Observation-Disclosures in.er,St,, n ,b
10 The Old Folks at home. '' ''">''e's
MI owens' of the Minnesotian, was here call
ed upon but making no professions whatever
puo'c oralory' OF course hadn't much to say.
ne concluded MS brief remarks Ivy Offering the
following volunteer sentiment:
The Great Constellation Of Americaa Fres,o,, -
common schools and free education, controlled bv tho
principles OK pure morality and true reg;o,i-sconuec
ca with secta-!an dc;aton or secta-ian ,iugnas.
Mr.. Newson, of the Pioneer, was next intro
duced, and made some very happy remarks