The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-06-28
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE 2e, 1856.
THE DINNER.

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Iscidsnss q the Celebration Il Iuesday.
THE DINNER.
The dinner at the Winslow House in the
afternoon, which succeeded the other cere-
monies of the day, was not the least inn
posing and agreeable portion Of the pro-
ceedings. Mr.. Deuel., the popular host OF
the Winslow, entered fally into the spirit of
the occasion, and provided for his guests a
repast in keeping with the other splendors
and good taste of the occasion. The COM
pany was seated at four o'clock-his Honor,
Mayor Becker, as one of the Vice-Presidents
of the Historical Society, presiding. ~
After the company had partaken of the
bounteous repast spread beforet them, the fol-
lowing regular toasts were read by Capt. A.
c. Jones:
The Historical Society of Minnesota
May it only be called upon to record the
worthy deeds of worthy men.
Responded to by Colonel D. A. Robert
son.
1t. Mauray-The guest of the day. An
observer worthy of the National Observa-
tory. By the advocacy of pure science
Sic Iur ad astra.n
The gentleman compl.mented was called
out and made very happy and appropriate
response.
Hon. VIM. G. Hasbrouck-One of our in
vited guests, we recognize in him worthy
son of that Empire State, the corner stone
of whose commercial prosperity was laid by
De Witt Clinton.
1. The honorable gentleman responded with
much wit and humor.
Bancroft, Sparks, Goodrich, Longfellow
and others, who have been detained by en-
gagements from being present with us to
day.
Responded to by Judge Goodrich, of St
Paul.
The Mayor of the City-Always identi
fled with the true interests of Minnesota.
Mr. Becker returned thanks for the honor
done him, but made no response.
The Officers of the Army and Navy
Ever ready to lend their aid in the promo
ton of science and the civic interests.
It was expected that Maj. Sherman would
respond to this toast but as he was not pre-
sent no response was made.
Our Pioneers-As true as steel, if not al
keen as a Damascus blade.
Responded to briefly by M. E. Ames
Esq. @
Building -Master-workmen
that needeth not to be ashamed.
| Responded to briefly by VIM. R. Mar
sha' !, Esq.
The Clergy-Always enlisted in grea
and noble enterprises. They have our co
operation.
Great calls were made for Rev. E. d
Neill, whe made very neat and excellen
speech.
A toast complimentary to the Press wa
briefly responded to by j. P. Owens, of tn
MINNEsoTIAN, after which the company Sc
parated in great good feeling, and all highl,
gratified with the ceremonies and festivitie
of the day.
THE ARTILLERY.
Too many thanks cannot be extended t.
Mai. Sherman and the officers and men Q
his company, for their presence and the fin
! display they made on the occasion. Thei
true soldierly appearance and the wonderfr
accuracy of their drill, attracted universe
| attention and admiration. At specis
; meeting of the Historical Society, yesterda
morning, resolution was unanimously pas
sed, thanking Maj. Sherman for the materia
interest he had taken in adding so largely t
the imposing display. Long may the Ligh
Artillery be cherished as the most eficien
arm in defence of the rights of our country
THE PIONEER HOOK AND LADDER COMPANY
The "Fire Boys" of St. Paul made dis
play in the procession, of which they ant
, the citizens may well be proud. They wer
the theme of compliment from all lips
Their dress was tasteful and appropriate
; their turnout "took the shine off" of any
thing else in the procession, aud bette
looking and more vigorous body of youn
men cannot be found in any city in the wild
world.
THE BUILDING COMMITTEE.
The thanks of the Historical Society an,
the whole public are due to Messrs. Robert
son, Paine and Hoyt, for the most eficien
and we may say, munifcent manner il
which they planned and carried successful,
through this long to be remembered event
, Nothing appeared to have been forgotten
even to the plentiful furnishing of ice-wate
along the line of the procession when in mo
ton, and upon the grounds while the cere
monies were being proceeded with. W.
have known hundreds of public professions
in hot weather, but never knew before thil
humane precaution to be exercised. New
York, Boston, Philadelphia, and all othel
ci les ond towns can here take useful les
son from st. Paul,
- r. CORRESPONDENCE.
The committee have a large number o.
letters from distinguished literary and scien.