The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-07-07


ExcrssIoS oY THE PIoxxER GCAsD 10
srnLwArxn.--On the morning Of the 4th
after short parade through the city, the
Pioneer Guard, Capt. Western, with large
party OF excursionists, embarked on the
l,asca, bound on visit 10 tho jolly fclowa
on III. ST. Croix. The Guard numbered
about 10 men, rank and file. The boat
started at eight O'Clock, in the midst Of
pelting rain storm, and an atmosphere suiii,
GENTLY chilly TO bring into requisition over
coats and sbawls. At Hastings il was To-
tended 10 parade, but the rain continuing
the Guard simply saIuted the patriotic citi-
zens OF that place. who were enjoying q
shower bath on the evee, with thee cheers
and the inevitable "tigcr,"-sll Of which
we're returned. At Prescott, a large party
comprising about as much feminine beauty
az exists IN one small town On this continent,
got on board. On entering Lake ~. Croix
at twelve o'clock, the rain ccased, and
during the remainder Of the excursion the
weather was pleasant. AT Hudson the Odd
Fellows and Masons were enjoying them
selves, but they suspended their celebration
and escorted the Guard through the streets
OF the city 10 public square. Here Hon.
VI. y. Gibson delivered short address OIL
welcome, which was responded TO by Pri'
vate Curry. Returning 10 the boat, after
declining on invitation to partake OF q col
lation, the Guard and the oxcursionisst were
landed 10 very short time at saltwater.
The Saltwater Light Guards, Capt Loo
MIS-, and the Washington Artillery. Capt.
Tnonxx, received the 81. 'aul Military.
and escorted them 10 the grounds prepared
pared for the celebration on ODe OF the
beautiful bluffs surrounding Still~ater.
Here was discovered sight rare In this
western c0untry---a true, 0ld-iashioDed
Fourth Of July celebration. Booths, for
refreshments presented by the ladies' OF
saltwater. with an unsparing hand--ros.
trums Tor the orators. on which TO spread
our eaglc--stands where lemonade and water,
and nothing elss, were dealt out to the thirs.
ty--thirty.three young ladies and Misses,
representing thirty.thrce States OF the
Uniop-and two or three thousand other
people men, women, children and babies,
including sturdy farmers, nice young men,
hardy German girls and yrows, whose pro-
portiont. In every respect, fully came up to
lavisas model OF Dutch beauty these, and
many other combinations oil attraction.
were scattered over beautiful grove, two
or three acres In extent. The heartina'
with which every one went 10 work to ceIc-
brate, and tho jollity. good humor, and
sobriety prevalent, was study.
At the speakers stand Judge MMILLAS
presided. Tho Declaration Of Independence
was rad by DR.. REIsKn, and an GRAFTON
delivered by II. X. MuRDocx. Speeches. in
response TO sentiments rcad from the stand,
were made by Major Van Worries, u. L.
Curtis, Esq.. DIR. iteiner. l.. Il. Cornman,
w. NJ. NJ Ciure. Rev. II. NJ. Nichols, J, q.
SpauIdipg, Judge M'Millau. aud +. X.
Delan0
After the speaking tho three military
companies went through an elaborate drill
in q meadow adjoining tho grove. The
saltwater Guard. turned out about 10 mus.
kets. and the Artillery Company numbered
about 70 rank and flo. Both OF these com.
panies are we'll drilled, and made credita-
bic appearance. Tho Pioneer Guard fully
maintained their character for discipline.
At about six o'clock, the assembly at the
grove dispersed, and the military returned
TO the city. Afler marching through some
Of the streets. tho st. Paul Company was
escorted to the armory Of the saltwater
companies. Here collation. was partaken
Of, champagne evaporate,, aud speeches
made by Privatcs Curry, Gray, aud Judge
Goodrich Of II. Paul. aud by Capt. LOOMS
and others OF saltwater. Under the inspr
ing influence Of the wine and eloquencc, ST.
Paul and saltwater iratern,zed thoroughly
and completely.
In the evening, the Guards and excur-
sionists attended ball, in the new hotel
II was an elegant affair. but just as those
pre@n, were beginning 10 enter into the en-,
Ioymen, Of the occasion, the steamboat bell
sounded, and in half an hour amidst en,hu-
siastic cheering aud u parting salute from
the noisy little cannon gu board the l,asca
IN. oxcuraionists worn hompuur,l huund