Minnesota weekly times., 1857-04-11
Railroad Celebratien-Third Ward.

The Illumination and Finance Committees OF
the 3rd Ward met at the Winslow House on
Thursday evening, April 2nd. safea
Present Messrs. E. A. Deuel., Joseph Spiel,
j. B. Brisbin, Richard Ireland, J. P. Pond, Pat
rick Ryan, G. D. Benson and j. W. Bond.
On motion, j. P. Pond was called to the Chair,
and j. ". Bond appointed Secretary.
The following resolutions were offered by Mr.
Bond and unanimously adopted: s4.s geo
Whereas, Many of our citizens may not feel
inclined to give freely, thinking that very liberal
contributions will not be needed, Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Celebration, in all it's de-
tails, be conducted economically as possible,
consistent with display suitable to the occa.
sion, and that all proceeds over and above neces-
sary expenses, be placed in the hands of VIM. X.
Marshall, E. q. Palmer, Joseph Spiel, and Patrick
Ryan, to be loaned by them to the best advantage
until next Christmas day, when the principal and
interest shall be distributed judiciously among
the deserving poor of the city. 1-a9a-l3
Resolved, That suitable subscription papers, to
receive the names and contributions of our citi-
gems be printed and placed in the hands of each
member of the Finance and illumination Com
mittees. t-e 8 @ t
Resolved, That q committee of one from each
ward be appointed to employ Mr.. jackson, the
distinguished PyrotecLnist of Philadelphia, to
prepare an appropriate display of Fireworks, to
consist of twelve separate pieces, AL truly MIN
nesotian. or National in their character, and at
an expense of one thousand dollars, and that he
be paid for his time and necessary expenses in
coming hither to superintend the erection and
firing Of the same. -. ...o-,..,l. ..r.ss7f.t
Resolved, That the Mayor and City Council be
respectfully requested to illuminate the Capitol,
Court House, City Hall, Baldwin School House,
Saint Paul College, Hospital and Market House,
at the expense of the city.
Resolved, That the Finance and illumination
Committees of the lst and End Wards be invited
to concur in the above resolutions.
j. W. Bond was appointed on behalf of the
3rd Ward to procure the Fireworks. Four designs
for the same were offered and adopted.
Appropriate inscriptions for Transparencies to
be displayed on Saint Anthony and Main streets,
from Market to Fort street, and on Fort street
from the Bell to the Winslow House, were then
adopted.
L. A. Deuel. and j. w. Bond were appointed to
superintend the getting up of the same.
On motion, it was
Resolved, That with the concurrence of the
Illumination Committees, of the lst and End
Wards, grand salute of one gun for each State
and Territory, and ten for Minnesota be fred 1T
sun rise, noon, and sunset of the 18th of May
next that Grand Mass Meeting, to be Address
ed by distinguished guests, be held at the Capitol
at O'Clock, P. NJ, and that the Flying Artillery
from Fort Smelling be invited to give . salute at
8 O'Clock, P. NJ, in front of the Capitol. 4
Resolved, That Market Square, in front of the
City Hall be selected for the display of Fire
works, and that huge bon6res be lighted on all
the public squares of the city, and On the sur
rounding bluffs, from the "Cave" to "Dsyton's.'
Cn motion, adjourned to meet at the Winslow
Hsuse, on Thursday evening, April 9th, at o'c'k.
j. P. POND, Chairman
l. ". RoNn. Secretary. ------ - - - |