Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-01-30
and his fellow men. He is gone. = His body rests
on the quiet banks of the Ohio. H r1

and his fellow men. He is gone. His body rests
on the quiet banks of the Ohio. f r
.ia.s Gle sleeps his last Sleep
Gle has fought his last battle,
"No sound can awake him to glory again.
But, while patriotism is the inheritance of
Americans-and the qualities and graces which
dignity and ennoble human character are admired,
so long will be held in reverence the memory of
William Henry Harrison.
9th. James Fennimore "copper". r. Mann.
DR.. T. T. Mann responded to this toast at some
length, revertng to the productions of Mr.. Cooper
and his genuine, truthful style of writing, the
glowing language of which, depicting the Indian
character in the border scenes, the rivers, lakes
scenery of our country, had rendered his name
worthy to be mentioned among the illustrious
dead. Where the wrongs of the poor Indian were
read, there Americas brilliant author was honored
and revered. A glowing tribute was paid to
to his genius, descriptive pcrers, his ever ready
pen, his fertility of resources, and his vivid i'm
agination. He took rank by the side of tho
great authors of Europe, and his works were read
in all parts of the world. applause and Music.)
10th. judiciary Of Country-M. sherburne.
Judge Sherburne responded
should be said in response to the sentiment read.
He knew how far from expectation surpassed
those who made the attempt, and he could not hope
to interest. He had heard much of the un-
certainty of the law-but it was not that that Gre
ated enemies for it; but it its certainty. Its
certainty of punishment was sufficient cause for
an cutlery arainst it.
Judge S. reverted in deeply interesting terms
to the ssIllustrious Dead'' of the Bench-and con-
coded to no other element, the mighty influences
which an enlightened Judiciary must of necessity
excrt-ending with appropriate references, to some
of the beneficial results flowing from the great
ones gone. His remarks were listened to with
marked attention, and applauded 'sto the very
echo"
11th Executive of the Z. S-w. A. German.
His exccllency INDUCED in only few remarks.
He had spoken Of Mr.. Pierce many times before,
he could only reiterate what had already been
said: That this was great country and that we
had great institutions, were familiar topics, and
what new or pleasing could be said, he was at
loss to know. If he could give vent to his feel
ings in his own particular way, he would no
doubt make capital speech, but such speech
would be uninteresting on the present occasion.
His remarks were of laughablc nature and Gre
atcd much mcrriment.
18th. Army and Navy-Capt. J. II. Simpson.
MIR. Simpson said that he did anticipate that
he might be left minus as speaker this occasion.
He was no speaker, having never been thrown in
to political lfe and consequently had spoken sell
dom in public. He was simply member of one
of the branches Of the Army, and as he appeared
to be the only person present representing that de-
partment, he would respond in few brief re-
marks. The Army has done much good for the
country. TO the Army and the Navy we were
indebted for this evenings entertainments for with
out them, we might now be under the yoke of tyr
amy. When darkness hung over the country
when Washington was almost dispirited- when
defeat seemed inevitable, it was the Army which
came to the rescue and dispelled the gloom.
Washington crossed the Delaware and reaped a
victory which gave joy to our country-a victory,
the news of which spread over the world and
taught England that she had caught a tarter. New
victories crowned the efforts of our arms-the
IIe:sans were crushed beneath the onward march of
the troops of liberty,thc enemy was met and beat
en- at Pinceton, and after CORVALLIS was call
ed to surrender, thus showing the utility and power
of the Army. The aid it rendered in the early
period of our country, it would render again
should an emergency arise. Under our institu-
tons it was an important arm in the defence Of
our liberties, and just long these institutions
remain, just so long would the Army and Navy be
the pride of the nation.
AS he remarked when he arose he was no speak
er but he deemed it necessary to say something,
SO that as the homely phrase has it he might ''savc
his bacon" applause and music.)
18th. The Executive of Mnnesota-Capt. wilkin.
The response to this toast, by Capt. Alexander
Wilkin, was a caustc, pointed, sarcastic one, de-
livercd in calm yet earnest manner, and received
the loud applause of those present. The speaker
was repeatedly interrupted by the appreciation of
the audience. We give his remarks in full
Mr.. President, --Ladies and Gentlemen:
1t is a source of pleasure to me to have an OPP
portunity presented of speaking we'll of fellow
man, particularly where the individual has been
unjustly reyiled and accused, his motives misun-
derstood and his actions misinterpretcd. Such, 1
believe to be the case with the gentleman in
whose honor the last sentiment has just been of
fered. l therefore feel gratifed, and consider
myself honored in being called upon to respond
to it.
Governor German is one of the very few resi-
dents of this Territory, with whom had ever
met previous to my arrival here. We first met
in foreign land, on the tented field, amidst
scenes of privaton, sickness and death, where the
dreadful march which hurries the soldier to his
grave, sounded its fearful notes during every hour
Of the day, and often broke the stiffness of the
night. Acquaintance formed under such cir
cumstances, bind men more closely together, and
lead to friendship moro lasting and enduring than
those formed under any other.
Amidst such scenes what is most noble, frank
and generous in mans nature, is called into act
ion and made apparent. Unworthy sentiments
and ignoblc impulses are suppressed and checked.
Governor German and myself next met upon
this soil, on different fed of action-one the
favorite-the other the victim of new admins
tration. We met as political opponents in a
country where political differences generally are
considered synonymous with personal animosity,
where men consider their opponents as unworthy
of association and confidence, and enemies to the
institutions of their country. He found himself
surrounded by sycophants and fatterers mon ar.