The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-01-03


% hand yesterday, having come twenty
niles in eleven days. By it we are put in
of the proceedings had at supper
yiyen by the citizens of Hudson to the Hon.
Otis Hoyt, as testimoniarto his valuable
services in behalf of that town. d. A. j.
Baker, Esq, of St. Paul, M. S. Gibson, Esq,
Hon. A. d. Gray and M. Lynch, Esq, of
Hudson, were present as invited guests.
Many other gentlemen were present from
abroad. 200 ladies and gentlemen partici-
pated in the festivities of the occasion.
Two tables were arranged in the Hall. At
the further end, between the two, was
table reserved for the honored guest. Back
of this was beautiful tent, in which were
surveying instruments, and other implements
appropriate for the occasion. The hotel and
the second story of the Lyman Block, com
prising the several offices of the S. @. and l..
S. R. R. Company were brilliantly illumi-
mated, so as to present truly splendid APP
pearrnce.
A committee of reception accompanied by
the band, torch bearers and many citizens,
repaired to the residence Of DR.. Hoyt to serve
as an escort to the invited guest. While the
procession was passing down street the band
played stirring quick step, and when it
reached the Hoyt House, deafening cheers
went up from the multitude outside. He
was received amid much demonstrations of
enthusiasm and addressed on behalf Of the
citizens by Allan Dawson, Esq, in appropri-
ate manner; to which he responded briefly
amid the most gratifying manifestations OF
favor from the company. He desired Mr..
Dawson to convey to his fellow citizens his
grateful acknowledgements for the honors
they had been pleased to show him on his re-
turn among them. And while he was over
whelmed with emotion at this signal testi-
monial Of their gratitude. he felt that it was
not due since he had done no more than was
his duty, or the duty Of any one, for be be-
lieved it was incumbent upon every man to
endeavor to leave "some foot prints on the
sands of time" to tell that he had not lived
in vain. He expressed his qualification at
meeting his fellow citizens around the festive
board, whom he had ever loved, and whose
good opinion he ever cherished. In concln-
sion he said "permit me to thank you for
this welcome and these honors."
The following are among the toasts and
responses of the evening:
TIE TERRITORY OF MINNEsorA.-She will give a new
lustre to the galaxy of the American Union.
Hudson being the name of the railroad king
Of England, and being the name of the resi-
dence of DR.. Hoyt, he, DR.. H., was entitled
to similar appellation.
Minnesota was once part of Wisconsin.
Her being set off on government policy, did
not divide their interests, sympathies or feel
ings. They were necessarily one in all great
enterprises. The railroads of Northwestern
Wisconsin would aid in developing the re-
sources of Minnesota.
He presented a very forcible argument in
favor Of the policy of limiting theboundaries
of territories, to be annexed to the Union.
Minnesota should make three states, instead
of one, as contemplated by the toast.
Minnesota and Wisconsin were neighbors
and should live in harmony, joining hands
in great works, and studiously avoiding en-
gendering i'll feeling and jealousies. Soon
would Minnesota wish to transport her pro-
ducts over the roads of Wisconsin, and hence
the propriety Of fostering amicable relations.
(Arpause.)
The CITY of st. Paul, she will meet us
d. A. j. Baker, Esq, of St. Paul. deliver
ed speech in reply to this toast, that did
credit to the fair city he represented. He
spond to this sentiment. 1t was the inten-
ton Of number Of his fellow citizens who
had been favored with an invitation, to at
tend this festival. He regretted that una
voidable circumstances prevented. St. Paul
would appreciate the compliment paid her
by the citizens of Hudson, Considering the
obstacles attending the building up of towns
St. Paul held common sympathy with Hud-
son. The people of St. Paul had ever review
ed with favor the projects of DR.. Hoyt, and
those who looked for her interest had been
with him.
Owing to-. the diversity of railroad inte
rests though they may have appeared COLI
ficting, they had not been in reality. Ella
dies and gentlemen" said he, "St. Paul
sends to you greeting, while you are doing
honor to an individual, we also have an inte-
rest in him, and have had for years." He
regretted that other citizens of ST. Paul were
not here to see this welcome. He referred
to his long acquaintance with DR.. Hoyt. He
had met him on the other extremity of the
road, where he had gone through the
swamps on foot, while struggling for this
road. He had observed his tolls and endea-
vors during so long period, and could bear
witness that there was one point he never
lost sight Of and that was the town of IIud-
son. loud applause.)
He urged the Importance of keeping alive
the feeling now existing, as much was yet to
done. He referred to Superior as point
where he would eventually meet the shipping
of Europe. Not till then, he said, would the
citizens of Hudson realize the Importance of
their town. He proposed marriage be-
tween st. Paul and Hudson. daughter and
applause.) eve contemplate" said hc ga
union. A union already exists and the soon
err the bands are consecrated the better."-
(Renewed laughter and applause)
He believed that as soon as the road from
here to Superior is completed, there would be
railroad from here to St. Paul.
He concluded by returning his thanks to
the citizens of Hudson for the good feeling
manifested by them towards st. Paul. and
expressed hope to meet there again on sim