The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-09-01
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THE WEEKLY PfONkER AND DEMOCRAT.

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villages. He soon returned with . squad Of
men, and hearty hurah greeted the General.
,rEA,tf LEFT BY THE BOAT.
While the boat was lying at Minneiska,
carriage drove violently down the blud, and
ont steps Mr.. Lawler, President Of the Line,
and one or two ladies. The explanation was
soon made. It seems that the party had gone
ashore at Winona, to get some ice cream, and
were left BY the boat. Mr.; LAWYER at once
hired a carriage, and overlook the boat at Min.
neiska, after drive of twenty miles on the full
gallop. g..
Where the boat arrived just at dusk, the peo-
pie were also out in force, and tired salute
with anyils.
AT wABAsflAw
A very large crowd had assembled, bat as it
WAS 9 o'clock when the boat arrived there, they
were disappointed in not being able to see the
countenance Of the great congueror OF the re-
bellion. They will have that pleasure on sun.
day. however, as the Itasca goes down. +"
... .,tty. THE CROWD. .l. % ..-
We never travelled with a more pleasant
crowd ofladies and gentlemen. Although over
$50 souls are aboard, and the boat crowded in-
Of this is due to the good management OF the
officers. We never saw men work harder for
the comfort and pleasure Of their passengers,
and all speak highly of their noble conduct.
Capt. Webb has testimonials, better than silver
pitchsrs-we mean the gratitude and esteem
of his passengers. He is almost wearied to
! death tonight. Frank Lewis, also, has not
post tonight patient, polite and clever -
usual We 6vsvet him Captain, s'for disttn-
guished and meritorious services" His faith
tul Junior, John Hanlzins, has also won golden
opinions for his polite attention to the passen-
gers macy ~
. But must close, as Murphy" hangs heavy
sleep LIST night. State rooms are not to be
had for love or money, of course, and ex-
peeted to sleep in q chair all night, 40 a hun
dred or two did last night. Thanks to Mr..
LaWler, President of the Packet Company,
however, the st. Paul delegation will not be
put to such straits, we are provided for, and
] shall now bring my letter to close, and re-
tire. stas J.F. w.
THE RECEPTION IN ST. PAUL.
The account Of our Special Reporter, who
accompanied the trip up the river portion of
the way closes at bed time on Friday evening,
Of course during the night there were no re-
captions at points passed-Lake City, Red
Wing. Prescott, &c. At Hastings, where the
Itasca arrived at daylight, several persons got
aboard. At Is minutes to . the boat hove in
in sight of 81 Paul. Al2 ,-IAaa.id d.
.fs~a,,gS aaaroN THE LEVEE, 9-rcr .rr 20
An immense crowd had collected, while from
the bluff above, q battery Numbered forth its
welcome to the Conquering Hero, which was
replied to by cannon on board the Itasea. As
the boat neared the shore, the band playing q
lively air, three cheers made the welkin ring.
As soon as the 1tasca touched the shore, Gen.
Grant stepped forward to the guard of the
boat, accompanied by Gov. Miller who called
for three cheers, swinging his hat az the signal
when three laundering cheers greeted the
Conquering Hero, who politely replied BY re-.
moving his hat and bowling. He remained
standing in this place for q number of minutes,
during which time several Of his old friends
and former neighbors advanced and shook him
by the hand, and . number of our citizens
secured introductions to him. = -]--'- :
The carriages for the General and his suite
being now in readiness, and the firemen, who
composed the civic escort, having arrived, tho
General and the other invited guests were
soon seated, accompanied by q number of
prominent civil and military officials and citi-
Gems, and started for the International Hotel.
&C The PROCESSION, .,~-e
Which moved directly up jackson street, was
formed in the following order ,I7-r
SeCO00 CaValry 600Q.
Fire Department, in full uniform.
Other Civic Associations.
Great Western Band.
Common Council.
Committee of Arrangements.
LIEUTENANT GENERAL U. 8. GRANT,
In An open carriage, accompanied by
Mrs. Grant, Governor Miller,
and Mayor Prince. '~ Els
Gen. Grants suite in carriages
Invited guests in carriages. 80
Citizens in carriages. "'-s y
The entire route was thronged with people
packed on the sidewalks as close az they could
stand, while every window was filed with Ia
dies waving their handkerchiefs. PROLONGED
cheers greeted the General as he passed. II
was easy to recognize him by his uniform and
INSIGNIA and his countenance, with which the
people are go familiar from his iunumersble
portraits. 5h1-- -- ~4.,
In front of the Merchants Hotel was erected
beautiful triumphal arch, tastefully decorated
with evergreens, and trimmed with 2agS
From its centre was suspended . scroll bearing
the motto: .ts.. ---r- =
welcome to the Defender of the Union. =.
On the reverse b $50" =
Gen. Grant. In War the Heroic Soldier-in
Peace the Model Citizen.
On arriving at the International Hotel, which
was surrounded BY dense crowd estimated at
5000, the Firemen and Provost Guard formed
lines ieSoluS HO0 Tue uoor on JACKSON e0eet
to the centre of the street, and the party dis
mounting, passed through these lines into the
hotel, which was crowded with people, Gen.
Grant was escorted into the parlor, where q
number of persons were introduced to him.
THE FORMAL WELCOME.
In a few minutes he was led on the balcony,
where Mayor Prince inet him, and the formal
ceremonies of welcome took place. Address
ing the immense crowd below, Mayor Prince
said:
LADIES AND GENT xaEN: have the honor
to introduce to you onr distinguished guest,
Lieut.. Gen. Grant
The General stepped forward nearer the
railing and bowed. His appearance was the
signal tor renewed cheering. Mayor Prince
then said:
MAYOR PRINCES ADDRESS.
Lseat. Gen. y. s. Groa;: