Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1858-09-04
GRAND CELEBRATION IN SAINT Paul
Commemorative of the Successful Laying and Working
of the
ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE!!!
Triumphal Proc 3SsiG n of the Citizens
1900 PERSONS IN THE LINE OF PROCESSION!
$4,000 Persons as Spectators
Verbatim Report of German and Ramsey's
Speeches!
RAILROAD ALLIANCE WITH ENGLAND!
Full Account Of the PrOce ssiOn and Fes-
1ixri1iaSl
RAILROAD ALLIANCE WITH ENGLAND
Full Account oft PrOce ssiOn and Fes-
tiVities!
THE GRAND ILLUMINATION AT NIGHT

sion when the entire population, young and
old, of all nationalities, creeds, conditions and
occupations, met together en- masSe, to cele
brate the greatest achievement of science, skill
and energy, accomplished by man in this or
any other age. From sunrise to dark, the
streets presented perfect gala day aspect,
being crowded with pedestrians, and almost
choked with vehicles, while the dust, which
was unfortunately rather plenty, rolled in dim
clouds over every square. Labor was sus-
pended everywhere, and the laborer enjoyed
holiday and with his wife and fam
lily were "around seeing the sights The
day good stores were open from very neces-
sity, though, to satisfy tie demand for rib
bon, scaris, and material of all kinds for de-
corations. Eyergreens and flowers were in
great demand, and wagon loads were brought
into the city, and worked up in hundreds Of
places into tasty decorations. There was
scarcely saloon in the whole city but what
rrofusely decorated, and hardly building of
any size on the whole route of the procession
from which banners or other trimmings were
not suspended.
West st. Paul, Little Canada, Rosevlle,
Cottage Grove, and all the settlements and
country around for miles, were in town. in
wagons, on horseback, on foot, in full force.
There must have been from ID 900 to 10000
people altogether in the city on that occasion.
Saltwater, ST. Anthony, Minneapolis, Shake
pee, Hastings, Red Wing, and even the towns
of Lake Pepin, were duly represented in the
crowd.
The day was opened by National Salute
from the Citizens Battery in the Park, which
"woke the sleepers," and soon the human
throng began to move. Cars elegantly deco
rated, bands, horsemen, soldiers, firemen, etc.,
all in uniform were hurrying hither and
thither, repairing to their respective rendez-
vous, or urging forward tardy artists who had
their decorations in hand. The day COM
menced with a stiff breeze, which did some
damage to sundry tissue paper flags and
other fancy ornaments. and rolled up the
dust rather unpleasantly; but, as if obeying
the wishes of the people, at noon it subsidized
almost, and blew just enough to stretch the
folds of the thousands of Stars and Stripes"
and 'Union Jacks" which futtered from every
available point.
| At twelve o'clock the crowd began to
move towards the City Square, near which,
along st. Anthony and Market Streets the
line was formed under the direction Of Col.
A. G. JONES and staff of Assistants, all of
whom were splenddly mounted on gaily ca
parisoued steeds. The following gentlemen
acted as Aids to the Marshal-inChief: AN
DREW J. WHITNEY ii. NJ. SLADE Howard
LINDSEY; SAMUEL q. SLOAN; CHAUNCY G..
| HOFFMAN,, and WIN. c. GRAY.
THE MILITARY REVIEW BY TIE GOVERNOR.
At II clock, the military, under COM
mand of their respective officers, formed in
front of the City Hall, for the purpose of re-
ceiving the Governor, Lieut.. Governor, and
other State officers. The military were I'M
der the command of Col. Jones, and on be-
ing drawn up in front of the stand on which
the State officers were stationed, Col Jones
addressed the Governor as follows:
Gorernor Il have the honor to present to
you, on this suspicious day. as the first Gov
ernor of our State, and TO the Mayor of the
city of ST Paul, the Citizen Soldery of Min
nesota the first uniformed military company
of the Territory and the State.
We were organized, Sir under the laws CT
the Territory laws insufficient and incom-
plete, and affording no encouragement what
ever to military organizations. We have
hence had countless embarrassments to en-
counter, but we have stood by our arms, still
confident that brighter day would come.
Under the administration of your govern
ment, Sir, and the excellent law which has
just taken effect, we hope and shall strive to
acquire efficiency and strength. And should
the day ever como when Minnesota shall need
the services of her sons, for my comrades |
am here to say, that she can rely with conf
dence upon the strong arms and loyal hearts
of the Citizen Soldiery of the State.
In response to the remarks of Col Jones,
the acting Governor addressed the military
as follows
Citizen Soldiers The appearance of so
| fine a body of disciplined men as you present
is peculiarly gratifying, inasmuch as the mill
tia system of our young State is imperfect
and incomplete. You deserve great credit as
the pioneer corps of volunteers in our midst,
Under the territorial law, as has been we'll
remarked by your worthy Colonel, but little
encouragement was afforded to such associa-
tions, but the late act of the Legislature, re-
modelling the entire plan, gives positive pros
| pective benefits to the members of military
| lvy for,,oI hv-
| them, after a certain team Of service therein,
| from some of the most onerous duties of the
| citizen.
1t is to such as you that are conGded the
protection of the State fiom assault without
or instruction within, and the execution of
the laws when the officers of the peace are
unable to enforce it. The genius of our in
| situations is against standing armies, and our
whole system of government rests upon the
affections Of the people, and their willingness
to carry out the provisions of the laws en-
acted by their own Representatives. What
ever aid or encouragement can be given you,
or other companies similarly formed, by the
Executive of the State, in carrying out your
views or wishes, in connection with your
company organization, will be cheerfully be-
| slowed.
You are assembled, with many other of
your fellow citizens to celebrate an event of
great interest to the nations Of Chri>tendom
generally, and particularly to that of which
Minnesota forms a part. The successful lay
ing Of the Atlantic Telegraph Cable is the
great scientific achievement of tho age, in
which our own Minnesota is as deeply con-
cerned as any portion Of the Union. May
it prove the means of fostering peace and good
will among the powers of the New and Old
World, and render less necessary, hencefor.h,
the formation of military companies for the
purposes of national defence.
1 congratulate you, gentlemen, on the oc-
casion which calls US together, and DOW
| take leaYa of VOL feeling confident that, II