Minnesota weekly times. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1854-1859, 1856-07-12

To thee We sing
Ions may land be bright
with freedoms holy IigIt-
Protect US by thy might,
Great God King!
6. II was expected that Rev. +. ID. Neill would
deliver address, but he was prevented from
being present by the death of his mother. The
following letter will be duly appreciated by his
numerous friends:
Sr. PAUL, July 1885.
To the Sunday School Children Of st. Paul:
YOUNG FRENDs:-Last week had made my
arrangements to participate with you in your
pleasant celebration of to-day, and to become a
boy once more. Bat this week, not only has my
body been weak, in consequence Of sever cold,
but heavy grief weighs down my heart.
Within day or two, the intelligence has
reached me of the departure of my mothers
spirit to that '.h.ppy lani'' of which one of your
songs does speak. and it is consonant with my
feelings to avoid large assembly this national
holiday. BY her, whose departure mourn, | was
early sent to Sunday School, and next to love Of
God, she incucated love of country.
As this is the Fourth Day of July, will men
ton an incident suggested By the mention of my
mother When she WAS little girl, like many Of
those who are in the procession to-day, she was
one OCCASION in the presence of that great good
man, Washington. Having taken her into his lap,
ne patted her upon the head and inquired her uame
When told that it Was Martha, he expressed hun
self with pleasure, for that he said was the name
of his wife. and then taking glass of wine, us
customary with the best men ia tn )se days,
he drank her healta.
Next to the memory of the Goldman. who
said '.Sulfer little children to come unto me-"
treasure MS, who, when a boy, would not tell
lie, and when Il man, WAS not only' first in war;
but ''hrst in peace
Hoping that nothing may mar the pleasure Of
the day, and that influenced by the Spirit you may
become ornaments to the state, and ''burning
and shining lights in the church,
Believe me, your friend,
i. ID. NELL.
!. Diaiogueby three little girls, one daughter
Of Mr.. Frank Collins, only years old.
s. Singing -.'l.ittlc Drops Of Water"
9. Address,. II. Stewart, NJ. d.
We did not hear the remarks of Dr. Stewart,
but learn that they were very appropriate and
gave satisfaction to both parents aud children.
10. Singing-in German.
IL. Declamation-in German.
II. Addre>s--rcv. John penman.
l3. Defamation, by IA son of Mr.. Cavender,
and young Parker Paine.
II. Singing, ''Happy Land" by all present.
There is happy land,
Far, far away,
Where saint in glory stand,
Blight, bright as day.
Oh, how they sw"etly SIM,
Worthy i,oT Saviour King,
Loud let his praises ring,
Praise, praise aye!
Co,ne to that harpy land,
Come. awsy;
WHY will yr 'oubtiug stand,
Why sill delay?
Oh, shall happy be,
When, from sin aad sorrow free,
Lord. We shall live with thee,
Blsst, blest for aye.
Bright in that happy land,
Beams every eye,
Kept By Fathers hand,
Love cannot die,
oh, ihcu, TO glory run,
Be crown and Kingdom won,
And bright, above the sun,
We reign for aye.
Is. Bcnelction bv Rev. Mr.. Brooks, of the
NJ. +. Church. At the conclusion of the exercises
the children were furnished with b,untful re-
past and seemed as happy only children cda
be when enjoying themselves in innocent amuse-
ment. The appetite having been satisfied, three
cheers were given for the 4th Of July. three for
St. Paul, three for the ''Soveregns of 1862
and three for the Sunday Schools. Permission
was then granted to all to roam, romp, laugh and
sing, and for an hour the Grove was vocal with
tiny voices and pattering feet.
The celebration reflects great credit upon the
originators of the movement, and those who
aided in its cousummation. Everything passed
off harmoniously and the impression left will
long be remembered by those who participated
in the exercises.
THE PIONEER GUARDS.
l. This new military company. Capt. Jones, with
thirty-one men (the company numbers sixtv,)
made its first appearance on the morning of the
4th. Their dress were light blue pants, with
yellow stripes, dark blue coats. with brass but
tons, and caps very much resembling those worn
in the army. The officers dress consisted Of
dark blue frock coats, blue pants, red sashes and
red and white feathers. A better looking or q
better behaved set of young men We have never
seen. They made an excellent appearance, and
headed by band of martial music, paraded
several of the principa! streets, followed by a
large number of boys, and some of larger
growth. At 10 o'clock they marched to the Cap
itol, went through with several of their evolu-
tions and then filed off into the court room, to
listen to the oration.
Here they were met By band of musicians,
consisting of German and his four little chill
dren, who, on the Company entering the building,
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