The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-14

der in this waf sofsatfe sa,fel ron of honor
with the warriors of the, revolution. These
founded the republic; buSthe army OF the Un-
ion, now closing their great labor, have pers,
fected and fortified American institutions
have made those Institutions and the princi-
Giles Of freedomI an resktable power. on earth.
In this great mission there had been most no.
BILE sacrifice Of party spirit. The mass of the
Democratic party We're early foremost, jealous
and persistent In the support Of the govern.
ment; and now, when the rebellion was
doubtless crushed, Abraham Lincoln will re-
ceiveia generous support in his measures for
the restoration of the constitution and for the
establishment of law and liberty in the South.
In the same spirit that ithe'Whig party of 1888
sustained Jackson, would all parties now sus-
tain Lincoln. Never had man such an oppor-
tunity of greatness. He is clothed, under the
war clauses of the constitution with the same
degree OF power which was given by the Con-
tinental Congress to George Washington. The
speaker believed-all would fervently hope
Office.
Mr. Taylor closed with an earnest invocation
OF peace With our present power, and the
prestige OF victory over the most formidable
cations could be honorably settled without war.
Let us close up the great civil revolution in
which we are engaged and if for the next ten
years the peace Of the country is unbroken,
we will present, on the 4th Of July, 1876-the
first centennial anniversary of American indie.
pendence-the proud situation of the foremost
nation and people Of the world. Let us rule
our own spirit-let us show ourselves superior
to the gross imputatjon that we puruse war
and conquest, except for the sake Of peace and
principles, and Providence will do. the rest.
Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord"
The West-Minnesota requires that this gen.
Grafton shall close the temple of war; We
want onr, soldiers back again ); we desire to
manifest our gratitude for their great services,
not only by honorS the to living, but by care
for the widows and orphans of the glorious
dead. Our debt of three thousand Millions
the price of liberty and Union-will prove less
burdensome than the revolutionary debt was
to the generation of 1783-provided our taxa
ton IS made just and equal, and if we turn all
our energies to the development of our inter-
nal resources. Let us storm the Rocky Noun
talns with all the mineral treasures-let us
take advantage of the wonderful prosperity
which our restored and pacified nationality
Will assure to the American people; and 1876
viii make the Republic of the United States
the great champion as well as pioneer and
exeplar of the Christian civilization, before
whose onward'march tyrants and despotisms
Will pass away forever ~ "a ..!s-~ ri 4
At the conclusion of Mr.. Taylors remarks,
the crowd called for the re-reading of the tele-
gram to Gov. Miller, which had been issued in
an Extra from the PIONEER office. Cheer after
cheer again arose, after which S. Ludvgh,
Esq, was introduced who made most Telling
speech first 10 English and afterwards in Ger
man. We would gladly give an epitome
MIR. Ludvigh's remarks had we been able to
take notes of bis address, but the cold air had
completely chilled u.s. and paralyzed US to such
an extent that it was impossible almost to hold
pencil, and we cannot from memory do JUS
tice to his really eloquent and witty address.
Mr. Ludvighs address closed the afternoon
exercises. had '. II
At the conclusion of his remarks the Presi
dent of the day called for three cheers for the
Army and Navy after United States which
were given with will. & +.'
We cannot close this report of the days ex-
ercis,sr without referring to the. admirable Or
der Of the exercises, both as regards the pro-
eession and the speaking. The large crowd
that packed the street in front of the Interna.
tioual, Notwithstanding the cold and disagree
able weather, were quiet and orderly, and Lis.
tened with patience to the different speakers for
over two hours. We were pleased with the
addresses from the fact that no partizan feelings
characterized them. "a
The large crowd quietly dispersed to various
parts OF the city, and awaited the order of ex-
ercises for ....--.,
The illumination.
At eight O'Clock in the evening it seemed as
If with one accord the people of the entire city,
from the humble hamlet of the poor to the
palatial residence of the rich, Illuminated their
business places, offices and residences. The
whole city was one blaze of light. All along
the line of march of the procession from both
sides Of the street flood of light was thrown,
almost dazzling TO the passer BY. From Benz
bergs Garden to Trout brook every edifice we
believe, was Illuminated Flags doated every
where-rockets, Roman candles, and innumer-
able pyrotechnics lighted up the sky in every