Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1855-07-24

An when WI usqu lac we've wot II,
1t Wilma ,reak.''
The City of St. Louis-Thc good old step
mother ofher daughter Dubuque-AIay the bloom
ing maiden never forget the mat,on who rocked
her cradle. $500 y 1Aacf pl
The City of Chicago-A new and youthful ac-
quaintance-may social relations be multi
piled and ccmented by the bonds Of commercial
intercourse.
Northern Iowa-lIer rolling rrairies and linn
pid brooks and rivers, her healthful climate,
make her the western land Of promise, and rs
her name indicates ''come and see.' -.o.,
The Ladies-First and last SIN the hearts of
their country-mea."
The City of Bulfalo.-RespondeI to by Mayor
Cook. (Tha best speech of the occasion.)
The City of milwaukee,. - 1ol.Fts
:: s. Cleveland. sry2
&c &c Mineral Point. 5idv
&c r." Racine. .t1. ssH8
At the conclusion Of the reading of these toists,
several volunteer ,oasts read, but as have
no time or space to give them, you must be
tent with what send.
At least six thousand people sat down to the
table, and as splendid repast greeted the eyes,
as we have any where.
Rev. DR.. Waterman, of Galena, asked the bless
ing.
At Sunrise in the morning one gun was fired
for every State in the Union.
At 9o'clock in the evening gun was fired from
Kelley's Bluff, when the Gass was lighted and the
city presented brilliant appearance. In addition
to the Gass lights there were some dozen bonires
blazing on the Bluffs. A.s ~ 0ff
learn that the city appropriated $4,000 to-
wards dcfraying the expenses of this Celebration,
and the citizens contributed $4,000, and l can
safely say that it was grand affair. You will
observe that our own Territory was not forgottcn
among tho regular toasts.
In haste yours
REPORTER
P.S. Your reporter would express bis thanks
to Gen. Jones, F. v. Goodrich and L. Clark. who
materially assisted him in the materials for his
report, and especially to the accomplished lady
of Gen. Jones 1--WE bclicvc) for material g aid and
comfort' in the rc!reshmcnt line, while taking
down the toasts.
ACCIDENT AT DUBUQUE.-A man employed at
one of the,guns mt the Celebration on Wednesday
last, had both arms blown completely of and his
face horribly laceratcd by premature discharge of
the cannon. AT the time reporter left there
were no hopes entertained Of his recovery.
CnANGE.-On Monday next the Steamer
II. S. Allen, instead of leaving here for Min
nesota Rapids as usual will leave on trip up
the Chippewa River, a distance from this point
Of some 200 miles, Persons having any desire
to go up the Chippewa will never have better
chance, the .4llen is neat little boat and her
Commander, Capt. Fairman, is an accommoda-
ting gentleman and will do everything in his
power for the comfort of spassengers, further
more he will be some ten days on the route,
thus affording visitors sufficient time to see
the country and all its beauties; on her return
she will resume her regular trips, between St.
Paul and the Rapids. An
sJr We were glad to take by the hand on
Saturday last, our old friend, A. Homer Bying-
ton, Esq. editor Of the Norwalk Conn. Ga
zettc. We are indebted to Mr.. Byington for
favors. He came among US to spend few days,
and we have no doubt but he will return to his
eastern home highly pleased with our city and
our territory. aey.. .saa slsaor
2 G. It should be remembered that Alderman
Knox was the only gentleman in the Council who
voted to purchase the machine offered BY Messns.
McCloud & Richie, and thereby aid in organizing
what St. Paul is greately in need Of, . good Fine
Department. This fact should be rsmsmbessd.