Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-26

Osr.hadowsd the Night Of younshberty' . dawn.
ing,
Then his voice, cheering on, like trumpet rose
A watch.ord to friends, and to foes dread
Now the stoutsst heart qua,s and our cause almost
Still the champion of freedom leads on and pre-
For GoD fought the battle, which patriots claim,
And victory won in our WAsH1NaToN's name.
Now peace reigns, and freemen their temples high
And gratefully welcome to earth's proudess sta
The Hero, deserving the glory and praise
OF Founder and Father of this great, free ma
Now he rules meek and just-he power does not
lust,
But he calmly resigns to the people their trust;
And the Hero and Sage are thus blended In fame,
Which clusters SO bright around WAsHNGroN's
name.
Now the star-spangled banner, out-spreading its
folds,
Floats free DER the land and as free Ger the
And the grateful emotions nations heart holds,
Swell forth the acclaim of our country's devo-
ton.
He first was in war-frst in peace shone his star,
And time shall his place in his country's heart
And the stars and the stripes shall forever pro-
claim
Awhole nation homage to WASHINGTON name!
Washington's Farewell Address" was
then read by JNo. B. SANBoRN, Esq; after
which, JAMES w. TAYLOR, ESQ.,, was introdu-
ced to the audience, and pronounced the ora
ton on the "Life and Character of Washing
ton" We regret that the crowded state of
our columns will not permit up to publish in
full this able eulogy on the Great Man whose
natal anniversary was commemorated. 1t
was an eloquent and truthful address, founded
more Immediately on the topic of "Washing-
ton as the Representative Man of the West"
and treated of in Mr. TAYLoR's well known
forcible and vigorous style.
After the address, the exercises terminated.
THE MILITARY BALL.
The ball of the Pioneer Guards at the
Winslow House, was grand winding up of
the celebration of the Anniversary. TWAS a
grand affair altogether, and in point Of num-
bers present, and the hberality of the scale of
arrangenents-the completeness of appoint
ments, and in the unbounded enjoyment of
every one present, is said to be superior to
any other .tete ever given in our City. We
feel willing, as one of the fortunate guests, to
accede it that praise. The ball room was
jam, and number of couples retreated toone
Of the parlors, and organized an opposition
dance 1t was brilliant scene to look in at
the ball room, while several dozen couple
were whirling about in the dance. The Com
mander-in- Chief, Mr.. S1BLEY, and the entire
staff, all in full-dress, splendid uniforms, and
the entire Pioneer Guard also in full dress, to-
gether with military men from abroad, with
the glitter of their new martial equipments,
made it gay scene. How epaulettes and
bright buttons vanquish the fair sex! The
girls take to ''soger boy" with decided
preference that makes one think there is
charm in blue broadcloth and gold lace-while
worthy civilians in plain black have to lean
against the wall in despair, without half a
chance to come in. Happy fellows, were the
Guards then how the dark uniforms con-
trasted with the white satin dresses of their
partners. All who wouldn't be soger when
military balls are in fashion? And then the
fair ones! We might mention how Miss A.
was the "cynosure Of all eyes," how Miss B.
was the acknowledged belle of the evening; or
how Miss C.'s piquant wit and conversation
drew bevy of beaux around her constantly;
or how Miss d. queenly and captivating man.
ners turned all the young fellows heads, while
Miss F.'s eloquent costume and graceful dan
cling drew everybodys praise, &C., &C., butwe
spare the lengthy list. Such happy hours come
but seldom in these dull dragging days-but
their memory ever wakes the tender chords.
And while the gay scene lasts, who chides the
young who crowd the joyous dance, mad with
excitement, to drink the golden cup Of pleas
sure? And when the Pioneer Guard give
their next annual ball ON the recurrence of the
memorable 22d of February next year, may
we be there again, to take notes of the happy
occasion.