The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-07-11

fair, as free, and happy as any now IN tha
galaxy-our own beautiful and beloved Min
nesota-God bless her!
Mr.. Taylor's Grafton was frequently inter-
rupted with applause, which at its close was
prolonged and deafening. Our report scarce
ly gives an idea of this eloquent and lengthy
address. 1t was full of beautiful passages o.
rich language and original thought through
out.
After the close of the exercises, everybody
who had conveyances, rode ont to the grove
whittier the military had already started
Being among the fortunate ones who had an
squine, we proceeded out to
LAKE COMO.
Here we found gay crowd. The military
had just broken ranks after their long
and sultry march, and were busy around the
refreshments; some were lying in the shade
in very un-military attitudes, while some
were setting the table. The Famasticals
were riding about, creating great merriment
Small groups of citizens, ladies and gentlemen
were enjoying themselves in the shade, sit.
ting in carriages, and from most of these
groups there was very singular clinking OF
glasses and bottles heard. In few minutes,
a movement was discernible towards the
dinner table, and the cline being formed" il
was surrounded" in good style. At the
troll of the drum," every one charged" in
good STYLE Soldiers are proverbially gallant
and the ladies present expressed themselves
delighted with the entertainment. The sub
stantials and delicacies disappeared in short
order we couldn't tell whether civilians OF
military men had the best of it. But all en-
joyed themselves to the utmost. After the
heat of the engagement was over, We were
alarmed at a continual popping of musketry
no, not gun on the ground was loaded-but
of champagne cdrks. They went off singly
and by platoons. We were at first disposed
to regard it as harmless, but saw several Of
our friends, civilians and soldiers shot dn the
head in a few minutes. Notwithstanding
this, the fun and enjoyment continued una
bated.
THE YACT PAULINE
was crowded all day long with parties who
were fond of aquatic excursions. We can
scarcely commend the conduct, however, ol
a party of men, noways connected with the
picnic, who obtained possession of it in the
afternoon, and kept it to themselves.
THE LAKE
is beautiful sheet Of water, and the coun-
try around is lovely and pleasant. 1t re-
minded us of the words of Claude Melnotte
IA deep vale,
Shut out by alpine hills from the rude world,
Near the margin of clear Lake.
Chasing softest skies, and cloudless all,
Save with rare and roseate shadows"
The grove where the celebration was held
was on sloping bill side, directly on its edge
a cool and shady retreat. Some of the rev.
ellers remained most of the afternoon, but
the greater part returned after the dinner
The military were completely exhausted after
returning, with their long march in hot uni
forms and heavy accoutrements through a
hot sun.
The next place we visited was
THE GERMAN PIC MIC,
on the hill near Ii NJ. Rice's Here we
found an immense crowd of gay pleasure
seekers, assembled in dense grove. A band
on a platform was dscoursing music to the
crowd, while others were singing, dancing
swinging; and drinking lager at tables. On
alighting, a beautiful young lady inserted a
pink ribbon in our button hole, as a free
badge" to all parts of the ground, and mod
estly demanded "two shillings.' We shelled
the "spondulix," and after remaining awhile
turned away, not understanding anything
that was going on, except the music, by Prof
Freberthyser's band, which was good
Crowds visited this place all day, and all
seemed well pleased.
THE ORPHANS FAIR
Next claimed our attention. Here we found
another crowd, all enjoying themselves finely
The receipts for the two days were very heavy
we are told. We met friend coming away
who had been stuck for several dollars
Fortunately for our own empty exchequer
no one knew US, and We took our notes undis-
turbed. The managers have made a good
thing out of it, and it will aid them much in
their enterprise.
THE WEATHER
All day was most beautiful Scarcely cloud
foated through the azure vault above, and
the only objection was the extreme heat o.
the sun at midday. But this only made the
cool shade more pleasant.
WHITE BEAR LAKE
Was the resort of crowds on Saturday. Muir
rays and Lambs were crowded with gay
pleasure seekers. A war of determination, il
would have seemed, was ragged on the finny
tribe, but despite the profuse spoils of each
party, we are assured they could have contin-
ued much longer, had not approaching night
compelled them to retire.
Parties were also on Lakes Phalon
Bald Eagle, Black Bass, and other famous
places. All enjoyed themselves finely, fish
ing, sailing on the waters, gathering flowers
and swinging on the trees. How we envied
some of these parties, who returned home
laden with floral spoils, and boasting of Their
Iiscatory exploits.
MIENEHAHA FALLS
And st. Anthony Falls was also the point
where many parties of our citizens spent the
day.
Passed off without any disorder or riot ol
any kind. The streets were unusually quiet
Notwithstanding the crowd and disposition
of every one to shave good time" Some
few arrests were made of unfortunate pat
riots who INDUCED rather too deeply in
strychnine whiskey, albeit Indipindinct
Day.
AT NIGHT
Were numerous private parties and balls in
different parts of town. The Theatres were
crowded at an early hour, and many went
away from both, unable to obtain seat
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