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

Der from $4,000, 900 to 10000, 900; and it mat.
tiers not whether we are Wings or Democrats, OF
whether We are members of any other political
party, trust we are all patriots, lovers of iber-
ty, lovers of our country.
eBreathes there a man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said
This is my own-my native and.''
(Cheers.)
John Adams prophesied that this day would be
celebrated by future generations, by ringing OF
bells, firing of cannon, by bon6res 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 a bright and shining light to guide other
plause-music.)
9Th. The Governor and constituted authorities of the Terri
tory. (Cneers, 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 OF THE DAY.-His distinguished sue
this days effort brilliant proof of his eoqunce, patr
o,sm and ability. cloud calls for Dustin)
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 joke, but
now he was convinced that it was intended an
imposition. (Laughter.) 1t could not be expec-
ted Of him under the circumstances, to reply at
where that a man must be bon again, and h.
would only adj, that if he h0ud ever happen TO
be BON again he hoped it might be on The 4th of
July. (Aiucs merriment.)
stb TIE PEEss.The mighty Of power which has aid
I'd to 1T IL. world igh,
r;t OF prog ana 10 AID relslon i'll IL wider ds"n
l'sc iie Fad 'nd c'li6 fr gentlemen of the Pres)
Mr.. Owens, of the Minncsotiail, made few re-
marks in respons2 10 this toast, and then Welded
the floor TO I. N. Newson, Of t.e Times, who
spoke of the inauencc OF the press, on the wrongs
o. oityaged humanity in Europe and the good it
mi ht Wiz 90 he institutions Of own coun-
n.y.
.l T!E JUDIcIAnr.-Ti. .t-5os shield of the right
III 'naa cr' & emmy IF til: wrong. (Gheers) F. .
Judge Cocuer made a few br.cf remarks i'll re-
plv to his sentim mt, followed by Judge McCar-
tv. (such roi lions of thtse speeches as we were
able to hear, did Justice to the able ssn'iemen.)
1oh THE LEGAL rnorEssIoN.-rle civil Def nders OF
beTy, the right ana tie r9'n (caiisfor Judge c9'pr)
NJ. S. Wilkinson, Esq, on being called upon,
responded. Calls being given for Geo. l.. Becker,
Esq, he remarked that he could not conceive why
they should call upon the lawyers to r send to
the sentiment on lawyers, and particularly him
w..o was the junior member Of the BAR
1t was not the lawyers particularly who were
the defenders of liberty and right. 1t was the
great mass of the people, the laymen, so called,
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 a despicable race, and FOR one
he would not countenancc them. CLaughter.)
hattle-deld has flown without stain
upon wherever borne. (Musc-calis for Capt. wkin)
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 country. 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 war 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 applauded, 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.
10th. PULPIr.-nappy that the Pulpit is filled by
those wis honor their sacred calling, by ety learning, zeal
and devotion and that who dwell midst emnenty
Illustrate the duties OF their high Office uiccails for Rev.
MIR. Hcyt)
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 ele-
ment to ensure prosperity and success, for with
out it, nation could not succeed in the great de-
signs marked out for it by the Almighty. In our
own country especially was it necessary to foster
and encourage the pulpit. for though its iniuence
was silent vet it was powerful, and just in pro-
portion as that influence was exerted, just in like
proportion would these United States ascend in
the scales of greatness and glory. Patriotism,
Morality aud Religion must 90 hand in hand
they compose the basis upon which rests the tenn
pie Of liberty, and VIXEN these are separated then
we may begin to fear for the prosperity of our
country and the perpetuity of our Institutions
The reverend gentleman's remarks were we'll re-
ceived.
u. wosiAN-The smile OF fehe upon fe's path
way Which hath e The spirit OF the esacul the and
source G. he BEST a0d trSt affections oI the cart q
ithis toast was received with tremendous aapaSe)
Secretary Rosser was called upon to respond
to this toast. He referred to the acts Of woman
in the revolutionary war-to the war of 1872,