The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1854-06-03

honor OF Mr.. Siblcy as gentleman, or MS III
tegrity as a man. He is too pure to be sus
pected even by his enemies. 1t is highly pro-
per that his name should be favorably men
toned upon this occasion, for in the transac
tions connected with the late Sioux treaties his
Name has been identified with that of our wor
thy guest. They must stand or fail together
if the one be excused and applauded. the other
must be also. 1t is unnecessary for me to en-
large upon the public services of Mr.. Siblcy
They are known to all, and were received with
universal approval.
THE JUDCIERY OF MINNEsOTA.--The people
continue to he proud Of the learned and able
guardian ofjusticc and public morals.
JUDGE CHArrIEIp of the Supreme Court wa.
called out but having nothing to say at any
time upon occasions Of this kind, respectfully
begged to be excused from making a speech.
THE Committee OF INDIAN AFFAIRS OF TIE L
5. SENArE.--A worthy body fearless in the dis
charge OF their duty, just in their conduct to-
ward our distinguished guest. They are wor-
thy the honor of all Minnesotians.
Col. IRWIN, U. S. Marshal for the district OF
Minnesota, made happy response to this sen
tment--onc of the best of the cvcning,--and
we regret our inability to report i; in full spr-
it and language. No one has right to paro
phrase remarks such as his on such occasions;
but we will be pardoned in saying it was Il just
and eloquent eulogy upon the integrity of the
L. S. Senate. and especially the present Com
mittee on Indian Affairs of that body. AS q
Pennsylvania, and as man, he (Col. ~ knew
James Cooper Il distinguished member of that
Committee, in various public positions and one
who had taken prominent part in the invcsti
CATION of those Minnesota Indian Affairs which
recently taxed the time and attention of the
Committee. And he must be permitted to say
that when james Cooper made up his mind tina
public or private transaction of any mans
was right; the country might rely upon the
honesty and good Judgment of his decision--
Other members of the Committee with whom
he was acquainted were men of no less integ.
rity and sound character; and when they had
given verdict in favor ofGov. Ramsey in the
Sioux Disbursement Case" The country nigh,
rely upon the entire justice OF their decision
The Col. was interrupted with hearty ap,
plause during his remarks
JrsrICE.--Eyefnplilied in the honorable and
complete vindicaton of Gov. Ramsey: bctray.
ed. ialsiiied and spit upon 10y Kentucky Jury
Inlay 1t never want Il true advocate or faith
full Judge.
Judge GOODRICH was called to respond:
He said to " vindicatc the truth of history
Il irsf; E,lI, 4,
and prerogatiyc worthy of the gods. t!:at in the
mutation of human affairs these truly had beer
contided to mortals: that if aught in the senti
mcnt just read was personal to the late Judici
AIRY of which he, together with the President
Judge Cooper) contributed a part. it were bet
ter topass it by. Yet he would but say thai
that they had endeavorcd to discharge the trus
rcposcd in them without fear, favor or par
TALLY.
lie rcjoiced, in common with our frllow-citi
zens, that justice had been done our distinguish
cd guest, by the arbitrecs of the nation at tn,
capital. lie rcjo;ccd that justice was btins
done him in Minnesota; he also rcjoiced thai
justice had been done in the South, that the
re,rardcd for having embrued his hands in tho
blood of his fcllow-man, without just provoca
ton. He had hiS authority for thus speaking
Our patron Saint, and he was - learned in til,
law, when about to quit the scene Of his great
est disaster, thc particulars of which arc
not necessary to be here mentioned, -suf
fee it to say, it was serious one,)-
spakc thus: May the Lord remember Ebcd
Melcch, the Ethiopian, and prosper him, for he
minstercd unto my necessities and may thc
Lord remember Alexander, the coppcrsnith
and reward him according to his works, for he
did me much harm" 1t is enough that oul
guest, since he has retired from Office, Ike Nor
dccai, &" stitch in the kings gate;' that biz
counsel is hcarkencd unto by men in high places
that he has passed the ordeal, and has returned
to his home and the bosom of his family, Tx;
the Hebrew children. That it was with pleas
ure that he looked back to the time they ar
rived in Minnesota when this city was but Il
hamlet: when they met in that seven by nine
room in the old st. Paul House to consult about
setting in motion the territorial government Il
mighty change has taken place. He said that
there was marked difference between Judicial
and executive patronage - the first consisted
in fning, Imprisonment and hanging: which
so far as his experience went, was not calculat
ed in border country. to create troops Of
friends :'--whilc the latter consisted in confer
ring Office, dsbursing money, letting contracts
DC.
OUR RETURNED FELLOW CITIZEN, ALEXANDER;
RAMSEY - In the late prosecution to which his
character motives and actions have been sub
jccted he has had our warmrSt sympathy in
the triumphant vindicatiUn which justice has
awarded him. he has our hearty graduation
for his tried, faithful and wise service to Min
ncSota. he has our highest respect and fullest
confidence and for his kind and courteous re-
latlons as an exemplary citizen and true friend
he merits and receives our warmcst esteem.
The company retired at an early hour, all
impressed with the feeling that had they been
able to manifest their demonstrations thou
and times more decided and freely than they