Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1854-06-13
SATURDAY, JUNE 10, 1854.
THEY HAVE GONE.

The guests of the Rock Island Railroad Com
pany have come and gone. unexpectedly rush
ing upon us like whirlwind, they took us by sur
prise, but our citizens were equal to the emer-
gcncy and deported themselves in manner highly
creditable to our city and territory 1t is seldom
that SO large gathering, composed Of so much
side of our great cities or fashionable watering
places, and it is certainly rare thing in the his
tory of the North West, to find men of mind,
men of political distinction, men of enterprise,
eager to visit this Wrongly termed) hyperborean
region. A new era is truly dawning upon us, an
era heralding the tidings of JOY, for if anything
will induce capitalists to invest money in rail-
roads whose continuous chain shall connect us
with the east, it is thorough knowledge of our
territory, and that knowledge we trust has been
gained and will be widely disseminated through
out the land.
In addition to what We gave yesterday, we add
few interesting items, regrettng that we are not
able to give the speeches of the gentlemen at the
capitol
The day was fine, although somewhat colder
than it had been for week OR two before, and
with the exception Of the unavoidable acct
dent, an account of which will be found in ano-
Their column, We believe nothing occurred to in
terrupt the enjoyment of the vast thrOng.
| Return from Fort Smelling.
On the return of the steamers at o'clock
from Fort Smelling, the gun on board the War
Eagle doomed forth its thunder tones, while the
various bells of our churches rung out merry
peal. Immediately after the boats made the
landing, gentlemen were called upon to address
the crowd that had gathered on the levee.-
Mr.. Hudson, editor Of the Boston Atlas, and some
what known as great advocate of the Tariff,
came forward, and in very ingenious and anu
sing speech kept the crowd in good spirits for up
wards of half an hour. At the conclusion of his
| remarks the strangers diverted themselves by
walking, riding, &C., until near O'Clock, when
they repaired to
! The Capitol.
The proceedings here we have already publish
ed. Notes that we took of Gov. Germans, Ex-
President Fillmore's and Mr.. Bancroft's speech,
which we intended to have written out, we shall
defer, as the gentlemen have promised US with the
original remarks from their own pens, which we
shall lay before our readers as soon as received.
| The Ball.
In consequence of the great crowd at the Capt.
tol in evening, several citizens were prevented
from enjoying the exhiliratipg mazes of the dance
still everything passed off much better than un-
| der the circumstances we had a right to expect
Could our guests have remained until Friday
noon, the dance would have been kept up until
morning, for at the hour of leaving, on O'Clock, J
deep interest was manifested on the part of the
company to prolong their stay. The musicians
being Obliged to leave with the guests, the dam
GERS submitted quietly to the ordeal, and shortly
after IL O'Clock the lights were put out and each
one wendell his way home, much pleased with the
evenings entertainment.
| At the Levee.---The Departure.
The whistles and bells of the five steamers
alternating and rcverberating through the air,
gave warning that all who were not on board
would be left behind. At about IL O'Clock the
bands gliding softly Ger the water on the mid
night air, thrilled the spectators with p!easurablt
emotions. The huge steamers, freighted with
human life, began to groan and whceze as they
turned their prows proudly into the current, and
then amid the shouts of those on shore and the
stirring strains board, they glidcd swiftly and
majesticaly out of sight.
We regret that our friends, fellow citizens and
acquaintance could not have remained with us
longer, but as they were the guests of the Rock
Island Railroad Company, We could not expect to
retain them beyond the hour set for their depar-
ture. All seemed to be highly delighted with the
country; many spoke in the most enthusiastic
terms of our soil, climate and landscape, while
others lost for words to express their admiration
remained silent. They had no conception of our
resources, our intelligence, our lakes, rivers and
beautiful scenery, and they will 90 home, not only
delighted with their trip, but impressed with the
future greatness and Importance of Minnesota.
| We cannot close this article without according
much praise to the Committee of Arrangements.
| In an impromptu and efficient manner they dis
| charged their duties, leaving nothing undone
which possibly could be done to make the occa-
sion one long to be remembered. The citizens,
too, came forward nobly and with liberality
which does them honor, contributed what they
could towards making the guests comfortable and
| happy. 400
MINNESOTA HAS NO INFLUENCE.
Minnesota nothing territory, cannot
has anyth ng to 10 with the national affairs BY guidance OF
beins.-Pioneer.
Territory voice matters, express
part could influence action Congress
| upon subjects Lot connected with it.-Democrdt.
The Democratic Press of this city certainly
have very poor idea of the influence of our peo-
pie. They wish it distinctly understoo1, rnat no
matter what action is taken in Minnesota concern
ing the passage of the Nebraska Bill or any other
Bill that the people here have no influence that
in fact they are nonentities,-me bubbles, blown
about By every breath exhaed from political wire
rulers at home and at Washington. Driven to
assume some position on the Nebraska question,
they creep out of the dilemma by cxclaiming,-
g Minnesota is nothing but Territory sc our
voice won't be heard,'' &c. Will gull-traps such
as these satisfy honest men with the integrity of
those who set them? But we assert that Minne-
sofa has influence. We assert that the expression
of public opinion in out territory on questions
which at present agitate and affect the welfare of
the Union, will influence political aspirants at
Washington and demogogues at home. This at
tempt on the part of democratic journals to shirk
the responsibility of meeting this Nebraska fraud
boldly in the face, is unworthy free Press and
unworthy those protesting to be guided by the
| doctrines of that great man, who said '' Equal
and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or
persuasion, religious or POLITICAL