The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1857-12-24
J"hl,ee swp,~r W senasors W,cs and
shtstds.

On Saturday evening, after the election of
Mesrs. Islcr auj SurLps, by the legisla-
turc, TO the United States Senate some
three or four hundred Democrats, including
members of tho Legislature, citizens Of diff
icrnt portions Of Minnesota, ~ well as resi-
.lcn,s Of ST. Paul waited upon ,hrso gentle
men and conducted them 10 the American
House, where cold collation. VIVA spread
After congratulaiing the Senators elect, and
the delivery Of appropriate speeches by Col.
RorsnrsoN, Coy. GonMAS, Hon, w. W.
Pnrlrs, AMI Capt, GsoRax, Mc~rs. RICK
and SHIELDS were conducted 10 the Full
Ter House, where MI elegant suppar had
been prepared for the occasion. Following
supper, came toas,s. and speeches from the
Senators elect. Mssrs. l,icr and SuiwLps;
the delegation in the House Of Represents
tivep, Messrs. BrcksR, CAyAsAudn, and
Pms,rs. Gov MspAnY. Gov. GoRaAS,
Gov. kippxn. of Vermont, M~srs CowAS
and Dow. Of our Legislature, aud others
The evening passed oil PLEASANTLY. @ such
evenings must, where there Is Democratic
victory 10 celebrate, and plenty Of wine
10 celebrate with
The following regular toaais were read by
Major Moan. aud responded TO by the
gentlemen named
nrdtLAn rOAHTs.
i.t. The President of the United States, Re
rponded Ia by Hon. J. II. CANlNAruu.
2nJ, The State Of Minnesota the. bright par
ocular star Of the Northwest. May che always
be u. true 10 Demacrntlo principles ~ her frat
election has demonstrated. Responded TO by
Hon. Gro. l., IrcgEH.
ard. Ilrsny N. Rec. the Champion Of Demo
cratic principles In Minnesota, the fearless ad.
yoca,e of squa,trr Sovereignty. the Pioneer Of
Western civilization. May his elevation 10 the
q. =. Henato DO n. productive 10 the poor 81
Minnesota NJ his acts hs the Delegate 81 the
Territory. trdounJed TO the benefit 81 her eli
zcns. Responded to By Hon u ". Iiicg,
iih. Gen. jaws Hnlri MS Tts soldier, states
man aud citizen. His antecedents give fall
promiss that his future will be devoted to The
intefes,s of the state Of Minnesota, without ref
erenee 10 any sectional questions Ills re.eleo
ton TO the United States Senate will afford In.
finite satisfaction "a the country, As well "a 90
the Democratic party Of 'he United States
Responded 10 by Gen. HHIgLps.
jth. Tho Democratic patty The ooly national
party now 10 existence. Those who believe In
the Union and IL sacred compact, can find no
other refuge than IN her ranks Responded To
by Hon. W. W. PunLrs.
9Th. The Governor aud officers elect Of tho
state of Minnesota Fearless champions Of tho
right II the people 10 make their own laws
Responded TO by Hon. !. Q. Dow
1th. The Legislature Of the State oi HinBeso'
ta--May their assembled wisdom rebound 30
the bsnef, ~ the whole people, aud be eharsc-
terized by prudence, zeal, aud integrity. he
spopded TO by Hon (. tow,S
sth. Oar Congressman else, Minnesota need
not blush 10 own them, or 10 fix them In the
bright GALAXY Of Democratic talent in the
present Congress. Responded 70 by Gov. Goa.
NAN
nh. HAsrEL MEDAsr, Governor Of the Ter
ritory u Minnesota The old wheel horse
Of Denocracy. icspoudsdto by Coy. hgpAaY.