The Minnesota pioneer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn. Territory) 1849-1855, 1854-01-26


ally by the newspaper press. There might he some
truth this, but he could speak adv.ediy when he
said that il also reading, intelligent town.
| The Book trade never better than now, which
fact speaks roumEs for the character Of the poop c
| tApplause.l
The President of the United states. lMusc--Hail to
the Chief
| Governor German, being called for, made some
very interesting remarks. He stated that it would
be untrue il he to say that he did not wish to
respond to that sentiment. He was glad to those
who were the representatives Of art, of which il
is truly said, is q" the art Of all arts" Having been
somewhat connected with the profession, and having
set types some, although stranger to of you,
yet feel as though / were old acquaintance.
t Gentlemen,--The sentiment which has called the
out, ! respond to with pleasure. knew the Presi-
dent many years ago; since then. time has rolled
he has grOwn into manhood, aso, have had many
years added my life. Some six years since, we
met in foreign land to do battle for common
country, and proud Ia say that Franklin Pierce
exhibited those qualities there which torcshadowcd
his future greatness. During Of the most des-
perate battles Of that war two Of The most gallant
spirits that fell, were printers. One, when about
die, took his gold watch from his pocket, with re-
quest that it should he sent to hs mother. He was
practical prin,er-an editor. That little deed did
much towards forming just appreciation Of The
The Governor said he arose To respond TO the toast
-" The President Of the United States" Franklin
Pierce a striking exempication Of the lines Of
Pope
90 Honor and fame from no condition rise
Act well your part, thoe all the honor les
twas the profession pc, haps VII ich he belonged
that were to look Tor statesmen,-ior those who
were to guide the ship Of State, and Franklin Pierce
was statesman Of good morals-possessed INTEL
ect Of good order--a fearlessness and a stability
h,rhxy
position he occupied AS general rule he had kept
the beaten track of those who elected him to power.
Whatever may be SAID Of him. he had left an impress
on the age. The American lag will be protected
abroad and at home by him. Every person, Ahe,her
an American born, who has made his declarations
to become citizen. will be protected bv Franklin
s Pierce. The honor Of country is safe in his
: hands.
You have met here tonight, said the speaker, To
r celebrate tie birth day Of benjamin Franklin Ali
professions have had their orators, their statesmen
;heir great men,-but boast of Franklin.
Whatever he said, treasured in the memory, and
IS handed down to generations. His maxims have
become by-words around the domestic hearth. lie
never penned foolish word. Wherever known he
was always respected. He always had the right
word The right time and always put il in the Oh,
4 place. He was philosopher and the only no
escaped the criticism Of the public. He went down
{ TO the grave without enemy, and his name and
memory innate blended with the fame of w lash.
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pleasure Of meeting here tonight. He has not only
given press but continent. lie was OF those
i few men who spoke and wrote or freedom, wLosC
: I" names not bora TO DIE
r The light from Benz amin Franku's grave is illu.
mnatins the old world. Even now the Genius Of
Liberty is knceling tina shores Of the Pacific and
reckoning TO the Sandwich Islands and long ma
she hechon, for may they be enrolled under the
glorious flag Of our Union. Freedom is waving her
banner onward, and the stars and stripes he no ped
would yet float in triumph the shores Of the old
4 Continent. God grant that the printing press NAV
aid this cause, and that the light from the graves OF
Our fathers may be the means of making the world
i world of liberty and not world Of de- potisui
cursed by the iron rule Ct the Cossack.
IAPplause.l
IFor want Of room, obliged to condense
, much Of the Governors speech.l
JAMES NJ. Goodhue-The Pioneer Editor Of Mime
= sofa; although dead, he sill lives" tMusic-o
D!rge
9 TO the above sentiment Judge AARON GooDRlcH
was very properly but unexpectedly called to respond
as, by the death OF Mr.. Goodhue Of the strongest
atachmen, had been sunderod. With evident feel
ings of emotion for the loss Of Z dear friend, the
Judge and spoke thus
Mr.. Prcsdent,--It is with feelings Of mingled
pleasure and regret that attempt respond the
sentiment appropriately offered ,--pleasure
that an opportunity Is presented IN which VIC may
contemplate his life and hi. deeds -rcgrei
that he should IN the meridian Of htt, lie pie-
craneny uii OF hope and promise Tor iac future be
cut down, that this brigh, umna,y Of the North was
extneu,shed. The death Of James NJ. Good
hue, is a national calamy--hc justly regarded
10y our Territory as It's guardian. lie founded the
first prntin. press. and published the fast paper
our Territory. need not say that this paper was
, called the - Pioneer"
viii not speak OF his mind--,he eInanatons Of
his genus sarlanded and veneraled by the wise
and good throughout the land.
lie needs no euoey III my poor hands-his name is
gloriousy enrolled III The records Of rising Terri
ry--hc vet lives in the hearts Of our people; to
speak of him, Mr.. President, the inhabitants of
Minnesota, would he speaking to The nation Of
her " household Gods" When ST. Paul shall forget
him, may the mother forget her child; when Mime
sofa shall forget hIm-w hen she shall forget rear
to his memory obciisk bearing inscription whlt
shall be just 10 ms memotymay the descendants Of
Abraham forget jerusalem; and when WHO knew
him, who loved him, and was by him beloved in
turn--shail forget him, shall fail speak his
praise on all meet occasions, may i" my right hand
forget it's cunnng-nsy my tongue ceave 10 the root
o, my mouth The tear Of sympathy for suffering
humanity has off gitered IN his eys-hc " first
lieved, then gently sad--so, brother, sin moie."
His rebuke flown, when called forth by oppression
or wrong, was like the burning Sirocco.
Iastngiy exalted Is his fame. Wherever profound
judgment, transcendent genius, shall challenge the
admiration Of the human heart, there shall the name
Of James NJ. Goodhuc be held up to high and noble
| commentator.
Generations yet unborn shall rise up and swell the
trumpet of his fame, while envy and jealousy, and
party bIgo,ry, shall stand overwhelmed pnd blinded
amid the efuig encc Of his posthunus and undyns
fame.
| cannot better express NY opin"nof his character
and worth, than 10y entwinins the name Of Franklin
with that OF Goodhue, and attempting their COMPARE
son, after the manner OF piU,arch
Each pioneer in his locay-p;oneeys in the arts
and sciences1aoncTs ~ the rampa,ts OF civil and
religious hi'eriy--pione0S among the of hsh
each nunste7ed IA III Israel, upon the altar
Of Free Masonry; neither ''ofered strange fire.
each began life poor, and with poor prospects for The
future; each successfully labored with heart, hand
and head, ill he had earned a name. Each stood
before his maker head and shoulders hi CHER than
any man in Israel" Each, like Jupiter. armed with
his thundeb olt the drawn from Heaven the
other from the brain. after doing the " lreeman's
will as lightning doth the will Of God,' rests from
his labors. "Poor Richard in the " Quaker City,,
and James beneath the branches Of an oak which
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