The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-14
The CELEBRATION.
The MOST MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY
EVER WITNESSED IN
ST. PAUL.
MAGNIFICENT Nominations All
Over the City.
THE CELEBRATION.

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recent Union victories, would be seriously ef-
fected by the inclemency Of the weather, we
doubt if St. Paul ever witnessed a more gene
raj or enthusiastic rejoicing. Friday night
was one of intense cold, when we consider the
season of the year. but the morning sun ofy yes
terday arose clear and brilliant-a sure augury
of pleasant day. At an earlv hour prepara-
lions were commenced for jubilating, in the
almost total suspension OF business, the ar
engagements for illuminating, flags being
stretched across the streets or being hung pen
dant from the windows of public Offices, places
of business and private residences. Men were
hurrying to and fro, intent only upon contrib
uting their share to the general rejoicing.
Precisely at noon the bells throughout the
city commenced merry peal, when all places
of business were closed, and employer and
employee thronged the streets, each vieing
with the other in their demonstrations OF glad
ness. The welkin rang with discharge after
discharge of cannon, anvils improvised into
cannon for the occasion, carbines, revolvers,
fire-crackers and torpedoes, and with cheers
and shouts from every part of the city.
Shortly after II at noon the stirring notes OF
a brass band were heard, and four companies
of the Second Minnesota Cavalry and detach-
ment of the Veteran Reserve Corps, under
command of Major E. a. Rice, from Fort Snel-
inc. marched into town, having crossed from
Fort Smelling to Mendoza and come down on
the opposite side of the river. They proceeded
to Jackson street, opposite the headquarters OF
Gen. Sibley, Commander of the District OF
Minnesota where they came to halt.
The Procession. sl e..
At few moments after o'clock the pro.
cession was formed in accordance with the
special order of the day for the afternoon exer.
cises. Brig. Gen. Sibley, in full uniform, and
Gov. Miller being in advance, followed by the
members of his Staff, and the Staff OF the CON-
mauder-in-C Chief of the militia forces OF Mime
sota Following them in order we noticed
Col. Averill, Col. McLaren, 1t. Col. IamDiyn,
It. Col. Downie, Major Smith, Major Bracket,
Major Thompson, Capt. Jones, Capt. MIX,
Capt Rossell, Lieut.. Cushway, Lieut.. Morri-
son, and others we could not recognize.
On the Governors Staff we noticed by name
Commissary Gen. Merriam and Gen. Malmros.
Next followed the military band of the Sec
ond Minnesota Cavalry, mounted.
Immediately after came four companies OF
the Second Cavalry, numbering 200 men under
command of Major E. a. Rice, in the following
order:
Co. A, Lieut.. Field, commanding.
Co. d. Lieut.. McGill,
c. H, Capt. P. b. Davy, "
Co. L, Lieut. McGrade, .
The companies were all mounted, and march
ed with drawn sabres.
Following the cavalry was detachment OF
Veteran Reserves, and citizens on horseback
and in carriages The procession looked me-
and the rich and attractive uniform OF the
General and his staff added enlivenment to the
CAV scene. Gen. Sibley was mounted ON his
superb charger, which pranced proudly along
the streets, seeming apparently to know that
a dignifed carriage was becoming for the oc-
casion. Gov. Miller bestrode spirited AMI
NAL that seemed determined to try our Gov
errors Workmanship by careering from side
to side, regardless of the occasion. we are
gratiied, however, in stating that his Excel.
lencv "can ride a horse with ease and safety"
for he kept his seat and managed his morse
with admirable skill. The tall figure OF Lieut..
Colonel Downie of the Minnesota First was
conspicuous amidst the gay cavalcade for the
ease with which he managed the spirited horse
he bestrode. Lieut. Colonel Tamblyn rode MS
mettlesome gray and curbed the high mettie
of his steed with great skill and perfect con-
fidence in his ability to keep his seat no matter
what happened.
The procession moved over the route desig-
mated, everywhere finding the sidewalks lined
and windows crowded with an admiring and
enthusiastic populace.
On the corner of Third and Cedar streets an
amateur company of artillerists, composed OF
Joseph Dreis, Michael Cavanaugh and Geo.
Freeman. saluted the procession with discharge
after discharge of cannon improvised from two
anvils which shook the adjoining buildings.
Having marched over the route designated
in the programme, and arriving at the corner
of jackson and Seventh streets, the General
and his Staff together with the Governor and
Staff, wheeled into Seventh in front Of the In
taken part in the procession, marched in
ternational Hotel, when the military which
had Ireview, down Jackson street and from
thence departed for Fort Smelling.
The Speakers.
The military being dismissed, General Sib.
lev as President Of the day appeared on the
Balcony of the International Hotel, fronting
Seventh street. and called the large assemblage,
which densely packed the street, to order, and
introduced his Excellency Governor Miller who
spoke as follows:
speech of GOV. Miller.
Nh PRrs1pENr-The fall. or rather the re.
surrection of Richmond, and the results of our
recent triumph, will doubtless be suitably dwelt
upon by the eloquent gentlemen who are to
succeed me.
The long line of rebel Entertainments in our
possession-the wrecked and exploded IRON
cIads OF the insurgents-the 500 pieces of aban-
doned artillery-the 40, 900 prisoners wounded
or slain of the enemy-the flying fugitives on