The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03
THE MINI ESQ TIA n
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY 81, 1854.
IMPROMPTU II ECEPTlON
OF Gov. Ramsey by his old Friends and Neigh
bora of ST, Paul.


IMPROMPTU n ECEPTlON
OF GOV. Ramsey by his old Friends and Neigh
bora Of st. Paul.
Ex-Governor Ramsey as We yesterday an
nounced, having arrived home ny the War
Eagle on Monday afternoon, after an absence
at the East since November last. his appearance
among his old friends and neighbors was en-
hraced as the occasion of one of those i'm,
promptu demonstrations Of respect and good
fcelin. which is ever awarded by Western pco-
ple to those WIN serve them in public station
faithfully and sincerely. The Governor had
scarcely time to cross the Threshold Of his res
idence before numbers of his friends flOckcd to
greet him. and inform him that his presence
would be required at the American House at
eight O'Clock.
The time arrived, and SO did a numerous as
semblagc Of citizens, irrespective ofparty, who
were soon enthusiastic at being enabled again
TO greet their old friend and faithful executive
Of the Territory during the days Of its doubtful
iufantile struggle. After general and hearty
congratulatory shaking of hands all round, a
call was made by the crowd upon the Cover
nor, TO which he responded in q few and apt re-
marks, contrasting the Minnesota of 1919, ,cN-
out the Sioux purchase, and the Minnesota of
1854 ,rih the Sioux purchasc-thc great mea-
ure Ofhis administration. The Governor was
frequently interrupted during his remarks by
the applause of the multitude. and upon retir-
ing from the stand such enthusiastic demon
strations were manifested as might be expected
from u spontaneous asscmblagc Of truc-heartcd
and whole-souled Mnnesotians.
1t was then announced that a collation. would
be served up in a few moments in the dining
room of the American. The Messrs Long had
but two brief hours to prepare for the OCCASION;
but the large room, crammed to ovcrflowing of
guests. when they came to be seated, would
have supposed they were entering a Banquet
Hall of days ofpreperation. After the conpa.
ny was seated, the following officers were cho-
sen:
IIoN. d. COOPER, late Associate Justice.
Tice-Presidents.
HoS. Gro. l.. BECKER, President ofCity Council,
l.. A. BABcocK, Attorney General during
Gov. Ramsey's Administration,
c. L. EMERSON, ESQ, of the Territorial Road I'm
provements,
Hon. DAVID DAY, cx-Speakcr Minnesota House
Representatives.
". R. MARSHALL, formerly Of Minnesota
Legislature,
J. W. SELBY, do,
c. S. CAVE, do,
A. GoODRICH, late Chief Justice
Secretary,
d. ". {. COOLEY, Esq, District Attorney for
Ramsey County.
The preliminaries being over the President
OF the evening welcomed home the honored
guest in the following neat and appropriate
manner-thc remarks eliciting the hearty ap,
probation of all present:
Gov. RAMSEY Sir In the name and on til,
behalf of this spontaneous asscmblagc of youl
fellow citizens. bid you welcome home car
assure you. sir, we are glad to see you we arc
glad once more to take you by the hand il
friendly greeting. An absence Of some sever
or eight months, instead Of lessening for 70,
the affection of your friends, has only served
to endear you the more, by teaching them how
to estimate you truly. Your absence sir, wa
felt as sincerely yOnr return is welcome
Warm hearts beat responsive to your own while
you were away, and warm hearts are here to
welcome you to your adopted home hearts
sir, whether you be abroad or at home, whether
you be in adversely or prosperity, in which yor
Will ever find place. Again, sir, we are glad
to see you here tonight. We are glad to see
you return to US in health and with honor As
our first Chief Magistrate We arc proud of you
as citizen we honor and esteem yOu and as
friend We love you: Then, sir. as our former
Executive, as citizen and friend once more
bid you welcome. Your conduct as an officer
your department as a citizen, and your kind.
mesa and courtesy as friend have taught all
who knew you in either of these departments
Of life to esteem and admire YOU Such men
we delight to honor and it is with that object
We have assembled here tonight.
The clouds. sir, which one year ago seemed
10 lower and frown upon YOU. and which evil
men predicted to be the harbingcrs of vour
downfall ruin and disgrace, have been dissipa-
ted before the test of reason and the rays OF
truth. An American Senate has hurled back
the base imputation made against YOU and
instead of censure, have greeted YOU with hip h
commentator and | can assure YOU that the
receipt OF that intelligence here was hailed with
rejoicing by many grateful heart Your fell
low citizens knew and appreciated y0u sir
lhcy had watched the progress of that investi-
CATION with feelings of deep solicitude, and
were delighted at its happy termination.
They never for one moment doubted vonr
probity and honor. as man; nor your intell-
lgence and integrity. officer, and in con-
hrmaton OF the high estimatin in which you
are held by thcm they have assembled here
tonight to pay you their respect. SIR They
are paying you beautiful tributc-it is tri-
butte OF the heart. 1t is no cold and formal re.
csption, got up after days of labor, but a free
generous and spontaneous gathering together
prompted by the love they bear you. This Sir
is high eompliment-it is the reward of vir.
tue-a just tribute to worthy, faithful and
exemplary man, and officer! SIR. you live in
the hearts Of this people, and you deserve it,
While you were abscnt.we were not listless MOI
indifferent to what was passing at the National
Capitol We heard and heard with pride, Of
your activity in scconding every effort. made
by our excellent and worthy delegate in con
Gar tn. I'D, !.