The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-03-03
Local Affairs.

Tnx OBSERVANCE on THE 22D on FEB.
HUAKY.--1he display Of the Pioneer Guards
Captain Western, and the Ball which was
got up under the direction Of tho Company,
together with the Lecture Of j. W. Taylor,
Esq, under the auspices 81 the Young Mems
Library Association, made holiday OF the
22d, 70 q greater extent than has heretofore
been the won't Of the people Of this city
The Military ardor which was infused into
our citizens by the visit OF the Milwaukee
Light Guards, last summer, hsd been gath
ering 20 intensely that il was necessary TO
have vent, and the 22d was selected ~
40 auspicious time.
The sorry figure Of our Military corps
when contrss:ed with the Milwaukee Con-
pany, created such disgust 10 our crack Com.
pany, the Pioneer Guards, that they must
needs 70 organize and re-uniform, which
they did by selecting Captain Western TO
command them, and In adopting Q uniform
In accordance with the Army Regulations.
Captain w. devoted bis whole attention
10 make the Company efficient In drill and
military man9uvreing and succeeded 20
well that the Company we're prepared TO
make public appearance, and 10 stand the
inspection Of the Military Staff Of the State
The ed, az We have observed, was no
lected for this military display, and the sym
patty Of the city was 80 strongly enlisted
on tho occasion, that holiday was the con-
sequence.
The Guards assembled at their Armory,
at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, numbering about forty
men, and after forming, marched TO the
Capitol Square, where . large number OF
citizens had gathered to witness the drill
Of the Company, and the review by the
Commander.in Chief and his staff. The
Commander and Staff officers made their
appearance In full uniform, and by their dig
ni6ed and soldierly appearance, made ia.
vorable impression upon the Company and
the admirng crowd. Captain Western then
put the Company through series Of militia
ry evolutions pleasing and Intricate 10 their
character, which were performed in very
creditable and soldierly manner. Aiter this
performance. the Company was marched to
Jackson Street, and through the whole
length Of Third street, and along Fort street
where they halted In front OF Col Robert.
sons mansion, and were invited In to pur
take Of his hospitality.
In tho afternoon, the company was
marched TO the First Presbyterian church.
10 hear tho lecture Of J. w. Taylor, ESQ,
on the Life and Character Of Washington.
In tho evening, the grand military ball
brought them oil together at the Winslow
House. The members Of the company were
dressed in uniform, ~ were also tho State
military officers. About ono hundred and
twsnty couple were present, and complete
enjoyment was the order Of the evening.
On behalf Of tho citizens Of st. Paul, We
express their qualification, In the fact that
st. Panl can soon boast with any other
city in tho west, Of her military skill, and 70
fer TO the performance OF Capt. Westerns
company, as an evidence that this boat will
not bo In vain.
The Pioneer Guards have now ffty,six
enrolled members. but have only forty one
maskets In the spring mus.ers, the Captain
expects TO show full company in Uniform,
aud complete company in drill. Success
TO him and his company.