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

Saturdsy, the attn OF July, 1891, was pro-
badly the most exciting day that has dawned
OF ST. Paul. 1t was devoted by every one
to free and fall celebration and enjoyment
Of the great occasion, and we dare say that a
more general one has never been held.
At very early hour in the morning, it
was almost impossible to sleep, as Young
America was around with explosive material
Of all kinds, and 50 perforce, everybody was
compelled TO rise early. At six o'clock, the
CHURCH BELLS
pealed their joyous tones on the air, in unison
and the day commenced.
At seven O'Clock, as we came through town
the streets we're crowded with citizens and
their families, gay parties of people from the
country, soldiers hurrying to their armories,
and buggics, groups of cavaliers, wagons
crowded with pleasure seekers, altogether
presenting the gayest appearance we have ev-
er seen IN st. Paul. Our
NATIONAL BANNER
Auttered from every point The Flag which
was suspended from the front of the Mime
sotian Office, was the largest one in town,
being "a feet in length, and 10 feet in width,
and was universally admired by all. The
TINES Office also had beautiful flag on their
bailding. and the Theatres, Hotels, and many
stores, private residences, &C., displayed the
stars and stripes. ";
BANDS OF MUSIC.
81 different points, poured forth our national
tunes, and the air was continually greeted
with the explosions of crackers, pistols, and
guns, on all sides Despite the old fogy pro-
hibition of tue City Council, young America
burned as much gunpowder as it wished
We heard of no accidents happening from it.
The first thing Of moment which attract
cd our attention, was ..-
THE FAYTAsTICALs,
or SGntc .Apna Shanghai Caralry, q COM
pany Of citizens dressed in all the fantastic
cal gsFhs of time past and time to come, and
every other ridiculous costume, equipment
and habiliment fancy could dictate. Don
Quixote, Bombastes Furioso, Robinson CRU
soc, Sam Patch, ana for all we know, the old
scratch himself, were here represented. The
horses they rode we're more like them than
they were themselves. Old @plugs," rawbo-
ned, lame, blind and spavined-some tall,
some stunted, aud the accoutrements of blind
brides, and carpet with rope girth added
none to their looks Some of the Cavaliers
wore paper caps yard in altitude, bedecked
with the caudal extremity of some rooster
EoIne carried tin sw ords several feet inlength
and come wooden ones. The Artillery, Ia
stove-pipe On wagon wheels, with an old
broom as a swab) vas drawn by two mules,
each rode by corl1-whiskered gunner. On
q placard attached to the cannon, was the
inscription:
-'Comnittse on Failroad foundations I" .a
Who these queer cavaliers were, so disguised
were they all il heir outlandish rigs we
know not. But VIC venture to say that such
another party were never mustered; and as
the fantastic cavalcade swept through the
streets, commissions of laughter, and shouts
Of gaiety followed them. After parading
around awhile, they went to Lake Como,
where they spent the remainder of the day.
At nine O'Clock the various companies Of
THE FIRST REGIMENT, NJ, ", NJ.
assembled under their respective commands,
in the Court House square, where they were
reviewed by Col A. G. Jones and staff, in
the presence of an immense crowd. At hall
past nine o'clock, the column moved, in the
following dtm adF
ORDER OF LINE. a4I
Col. a. C. Jones and staff, in brilliant
Uniform
Regimental Band-in blue coats and white
pants. 1cq
"E'ioneer Guards" in full dress uniform
with Mime Rifles. They turned out to the
number of about Is, besides company FIELD
band, numbering several musicians: Lieut.
l. c. Dayton, Commanding. This company
is so well known as to require no further de.
scription Bal throughout, they sustained
their old reputation. .sl h
Next came the 13g 9T sa9af
Shields GUARDS, under command Of Can't
John o. German, and Lieuts. Costello and
Lynch, numbering fortysix uniforms. This
was the company's first appearance in full
dress, and they certainly made creditable
show. We did not exactly like the DISPOSE.
ton of their sections, but As older soldier,
than we had the command of the battalion
we suppose it was 0. k. The uniform il
dark blue, with gilt Trimmings and buttons
and green pompoons, and very tastefally 60,
up. The company showed the efficiency o
Capt. CPS drilling. i'i.aog iii'st'af
On the left of the column was the s7+i
81. PAU LIaHF C1vALRr, numbering Il
hor'es- This ggAs also the first unifoua pa
radt Of this ezssIleut company Of cavalry