Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-07-11

party, trust are all patriots, lovers of iber-
". lovers Of our country.
/ ..Br~aihes III re a man with soul so dead,
| WI never 10 himself naih SAID
! This Is my own-my native land.''
(Cheers.)
John Adams prophesed that this day would be
! celebrated by future generations, by ringing OF
bells, firing of cannon, by bonfires and speeches
How truthfully has that prophecy been verified
The same men whom John Adams saw in his spir-
itual vision IS years ago, are the men who are
| here to-day-the men who throughout this vast
country are now engaged in paying tribute to the
worthy dead. (Cheers.) He did not think that
! there was a man in Minnesota who did not rsver-
ence the day and the memory of those men who
achieved our glorious independence. They gave
US all we have-they gave it to the world, and we
are but bright and shining light to guide other
nations to the fountain of freedom. loud ap-
plause-music.)
9th. authorities the Terri
tory. Qfneer>, and calls for GOV. Germany
The response to this toast by Gov. German,
was received, and very justly, with much cheer
ing. Next to the memory of the God who gave us
our being, said the speaker, is the celebration of
this day. This festive occasion has brought to-
gether many of adverse views, but all imbu ed
with the spirit of patriotism. We have great
reasons for rejoicing, not only for the civil and
religious freedom which we enjoy, but also for
the prosperity of our people and the prosperity
of our territory. (In consequence of the noise
about us we regret that it was impossible to fol-
low the Governor any further and do justice to
his speech, which was well received by the COM
pany.)
18th. THE ORATOR DAr.-IIis distinguished
in This day. effort brilliant proof his eoqun patri
oilsm AID ability. cloud calls Tor pustin)
Col. Dustin, the orator alluded to in the toast,
thought this the 'unkindest cut of all,'' to com
pei man. after three days notice to prepare
Fourth of July Grafton, and then having finished
his task in an humble manner, it was true, to be
again compelled to respond to the sentiments Just
read. At first he considered it all a joke, but
now be was convinced that it intend d as an
mpos ton. Uaughter.) 1t could not be expec-
tel of him under the circumstances. to reply at
length. but he had read in the good book some
VIII ,r, that 4 man must be 30 n a1ain, and h
woull only All !, h:t il he ,houd ever happen 10
be DO II gain he hop i might BE on ne ith Of
jay. (>iac ncrrimcnt.)
-. g!.r lie M. r.u.. NI.c. "a, at4-
So of lros wider eision.
re "a d .-' rr en- '.I'n o, tie Pres )
lr .wen.. Of tue Mime o, an, madc faw re-
..a *. IL esp5n, . ;.i toast. and til elded
a. ioor - I. y. .crrs n OF tie Tiacs, who
>:,.e i HE n4u.nc o! IA pres on III wrongs
o; aged unaa,ty in Europe, and the gool it
ril ht VIZ oa he .nstitati rs Of our own coun-
~.
l.. Ia. .,...4>..-- ,-.ss t..44 Of .he right
% NV. c.i' ms 'fth 4; e@rs)
.T,dpe ,pcr n.ad a few br.f rem rks in re-
nix 10 his sentim mt, followed by Judge McC'r-
u. (sucl itons of tn, se speeches as we were
abb to herr, dd justice 20 the able A,"n'iemen')
h. THE IEGAL rEorEssGoX.--r:.c c.v &cf nders OF
briy the risht ana te tr"h (cai.> or Judge Cs'?'f)
NJ. 5. Wilkinson. Esq, on being called upon,
responded. Calls being given for Geo. l.. ocker,
Esq, he remarked that h could not conceive why
they should call upon the lawyers to S nd to
the sentiment on lawyers, and particularly INN
w.o WIS the junior member of tie bar.--
1t was not the lawyers particularly who We're
the defenders of liberty and right. 1t was the
great mass of the people, the liymen, so calle,l,
and as they had considerable to do with lawyers,
thought them more capable of speaking of the
profession than one interested. For himself he
considered lawyers despicable race, and Tor one
he would not countenancc them. Caughter.)
lih THE ARMy-lts proves has been proved on mauy
battlefield, and atonsi ag has flown without stain
upon whereyer borne. (MHiccals for Capt. WikinD
The remarks Of Judge McCarty and Governor
German on this sentiment were very patriotic.
Both gentlemen had fought together side by side
in the war with Mexico, and both were loud in
their praises of the regular and citizen soldier,
the right arm and defence Of our countr,. Too
much praise could not be accorded to the men
who left the field and took up arms in the defence
of their native land, in the of the revolution,
in the war of 1912, and in the war of Mexico,
where the speakers had fair opportunity to note
their bravery. The merits of the citizen soldiery
were particularly appauded, illustrative of the
workings of our republican system of government.
The gentlemen concluded their remarks amid the
cheers of the company and patriotic air by the
band.
Ieh. PrLPIr-IIappy Pulpit is filled 10y
noI VIII hanor their heir sacred ens, by pety esraIns zs
urat the duties their high Office (M,sic-ca!ls
MIR. H"yt.)
Rev. Mr.. Hoyt was called upon to respond to
this toast. His remarks were appropriate to the
subject and to the occasion. He alluded to the
necessity of people possessing the religious ec-
ment to ensure prosperity and success, for with
our it, nltio could not succeed i'll the great de-
signs marked out for it by the Almighty. In our
own country especially was it necessary to foster
AMI encoura- -e the pu.pi, for though It's iniuence
was silent vet il was powerful. and just in pro
port on aS that .n,u n eXerted. just IN ike
p~or Jion wopld these United States ascend i'll
the sc'lcS of greatness and glory. Patriotism,
Morality aui Religion must 20 hand in hand
,hey compose che basis anon which rests the tenn
pie of liberty. ana when these are separated then
We may begin t. fear for th5 prosperity of our
country and Jhe per7etuity of our Institutions
The reverend genJlemau'. remarks were we'll re-
evcd.
iS. Wo-.sNr smile 20 ft.fe ao,er uFou HES path
wf 'tl -itn r abe spirit. tAc baGtlV; cel.sr and
' '-e . -. ...l .sect.as o. he :nan.-
tthis roast was -e-e'e-l with ueItr-s a.rialst
Secretary Eosser was called upon to respond
to this toast. He referred to the acts of woman
in the revolutionary war-to the war of 1872.
and that of Mexico. for examples of her kindness
and humanity. Where is the woman who would
not give up her son to fight the battles Of her
country? The pages of history recorded many