The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-06-05

good DONE of the grateful remembrance of the
coming milliOns-and satisfied to bequeath to
succeeding generations the fruit OF their labors,
and that their descendants should take their
chances for public honors on the common
ground of merit and popular suffrage.
The spirit which breathes through your letter
cannot but inspire confidence and hope. Such
glowing patriOtism, such burning faith utter
ed i'm words, proved in works, by men like you
of Minnesota, cannot fail to cheer the lover of
his country were he tempted to despond.
have never ceased to hope, and 1 have
never failed to assert the final triumph Of our
Union. The devotedness of your State has
strengthened this assertion and afforded ME the
means to evnce its truth: that single State yet
in its infancy, has sent forth to fight the battles
OF the Union, an army of willing men exceed
ing in number the whole population included
ten years perviOus. within its borders! 1t is
to Minnesota that owe the best evidence can
here hold up, of the patriotism, power and de-
velopment of our people, by facts which have
almost Incredible; and l feel infinite pride in
this honorary enrolment among her children.
am happy to learn that the interest l have
manifested in your First regiment of volunteers
has been acceptable. That regiment, am
pleased to know, still sustains its enviable rank
among the armies of the Union. The distinc-
ton which you have conferred upon me, gives
welfare of the soldiers of Minnesota. With
this feeling, beg to transmit an Offering which
/ wish through you to nc applied to the relief
of their sick and wounded.
I pray you, gentlemen. to convey my thanks
to the members of the Old Settlers Association
for the honor they have conferred upon me,
and to believe me, with sentiments of the
highest respect,
Your most obcdient servant,
H. j. SANFORD.
On motion of Governor Ramsey the thanks
of the Old Settlers Association were voted to
Mr. Sanford.
Governor Ramsey read letter from Judge
Goodrich, wishing good time to the AssO-
citation.
Hon. Morton s. Wilkinson moved that the
$500 sent by Mr.. Sanford should be entrusted
to Governor Ramsey for distribution.
Gov. Ramsey wished that the mode of dis
tribution should be properly defined, and sug-
gested that it should be placed in the hands of
the State Treasurer, for disbursement
After some discussion it was agreed that the
money should be lodged in the hands of the
State Treasurer and disbursed according to the
instructions of Mr.. Sanford.
INAUGURATION OF NEW MEMBERS
General Sibley nominated Mr.. Chute as q
member Of tn Oil Settlers Association. On
the vote being taken, he was declared unani-
Mr.. Chute returned thanks for the honor
conferred on him.
The Secretary read the following list of men,
berS who have died since the last meeting of
the Association: Philander II. Prescott, killed
by Indians on the 18th of August between Red
Wood and Yellow Medicine, and James Nc.
Boal, at Mendoza.
On motion of Mr.. Masterson, the Association
proceeded to the election of officers.
EOp pPEsyDnNT
Mr. w. P. Murray nominated Frank Steele
for President.
On the ballot being taken, Mr.. Steele was
declared the unanimous choice of the Associa-
ton.
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT.
Gov. Ramsey nominated II. L. Moss, who,
unanimous choice of the Association.
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT.
Mr.. Murray nominated 8. P. Ludden Mr.
French nominated Isaac Rose. Mr.. H. L..
Moss nominated Mr.. Chute.
On the ballot being taken, Mr.. Ludden hav-
ing majority of the votes cast, was declared
duly elected.
On motion, Mr.. Aaron Goodrich was unani-
mously elected the Secretary of the Associa-
ton.
Mr.. Elicit was elected to the Office of Acting
Secretary.
Mr.. Lott Motif was elected Treasurer.
The President, Doctor Potts, appointed the
following gentlemen on the Executive Com
mittee for the ensuing year: Messrs. Chute,
Murray, MastersOn, Presley and Quinn.
The meeting then adjourned