The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-07
REJo1oNes.-The news of the fall of

1AcuAuOuu, Wnen nrSt issued IN the extra edi.
ton OF the PIONEER yesterday, was received
throughout the city with the widest enthu-
siasm. Friends met each other on the street
with glistening eyes and hearty grasps of the
hand. Business was neglected. Nobody
thought OF profit and loss all were elated with
the joyous news. From the time our Bulletin
announced the reception of the news until the
Extra was issued, dense crowd thronged our
Counting Room and the sidewalk in front of
our Office, waiting for the particulars of the
glad news. Every public place in the city was
crowded with an excited assemblage discussing
the important event. Flags were flung to the
breeze and Young and Old America brought
out their fire-crackers, pistols, revolvers, and
even anvils, and Joined in o general celebration
over the happy event.
The raising of flag across Jackson street at
the International Hotel, was perhaps the most
exciting occasion in the history of st. Paul.
As the large and splendid Headquarters Flag
1oated out on the breeze, a wild chez, again and
again repeated, greeted its starry folds. Cheers
for Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and Weitzel, min
gled with cheers for Sibley, for the old flag and
for everybody rang out with an emphasis that
made the welkin ring. The crowd then ad-
journed to the saloon of the international,
where Col Belote led the glad shouts of the
excited crowd in repeated cheers for the old
flag, the Union, and the glorious news Just re-
ceived. Songs were sung, toasts were given,
and every one present went in with perfect
looseness. After cheer upon cheer, the large
crowd proceeded to call upon Gen. Sibley at
his Headquarters, when the glad shouts were
repeated again and again.
Gen. sibley appeared, and in few remarks
expressed his pleasure at the compliment paid
him by the call, and stated that since the re-
ception of the joyous news he had been unable
to do anything, that his hand had forgot its
cunning and he could not write. 1t was an &C.
casion for all to rejoice, and although he could
not mingle with them in person he was with
them in spirit in their glad rejoicings.
Three times three were given for Gen. Sib-
ley, followed by cheers for Capt. Pope, Capt
Olin and the Generals staff.
1t is not necessary to mention the number
of baskets of champagne opened at General
adjourned to the International. In the midst
of the rejoicings Major Dixie appeared on
the scene. He was at once seized upon and
hoisted above the shoulders of the crowd and
speech called for. The Major spoke in sub
stance as follows:
FELLw CITIzKNs-I commenced this fight
ut Bull Run, and had remained in the army
would have taken Richmond two years ago.
| was probably the bravest man in the service,
but like all brave men was afraid of accidents,
and left the field on q blacksmith's shop.
got off safe and am here to-day to rejoice with
you over the capture of the rebel capital
Gentlemen, am not much given to public
speaking, but will say in conclusion "what
will you take2" Long and continued ap-
plause.) s.
Speeches were made by Colonel Belote,
Captain Pope, Colonel Tamblyn, Lieutenant
Nash and others, after which the crowd
gradually dispersed to different parts of the
city.
In the evening q number of business places
were Illuminated, among which we may men
ton those of Moore's Fur Store, Munger Bros,
Patchonsky's Fur Store, Home Insurance Co.,
Halls Barber Shop, Moore's Auction Store,
8. K. Putnam, Dennison, Fohls Cigar Store,
Martins Art Gallery, Greenleafs Jewelry Store
s. e. Gee and Mrs. Redmond.
Take it altogether, st. Paul has seldom, if
ever, seen a more excited and joyous occasion.
1t will be seen by notices elsewhere that the
public demonstrations in honor of the event
are to take place tomorrow, when the rejoi-
ciDgs over this important event will assume q
more dignifed and imposing form, and in
which all will take part. 1t is expected that
this celebration will eclipse all others ever bad
in the city.