Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-20

connected with him for their treless and successful
exertons in promoting the development of the Yves
and thus adding vast wealth to the nation.
COMMUNICABLE. Banning said he desired t
With the history of the development of th.
Northwest. He knew Of their exertions, OF
their sacrifices, and of their roseate dreams il
connection with this development, He hac
seen them put their wealth, their credit, thei
labor and their life into an effort to realiz,
their dreams. For this he would build .
monument to their memory more imperish
able than marble, and more precious thar
any thing that could be erected by man-s
grateful remembrance in the hearts of tn,
people.
Mr.. s. F. Sherman, Buffalo, desired to thanh
one gentleman for his resolution and the words
OF nearly praise used in presenting it.. Many
OF the original board OF directors of th,
Northern Pacific railroad were from
DIS city, and lively interes,
was still felt by his people in the road and If
the development of the great country through
which it runs. Rr. Sherman closed his re.
marks by saying that in carving out the OBJ
jects for which this convention had been held
the people of the Northwest could depend upon
the hearty cooperation of the people Of tbs
| great State of New York.
INVITATION TO DULUTH
Hon. Jas. Smith, Jr., extended an invitation
to the convention on behalf Of the St. Paul &
Duluth railroad, for an excursion to Duluth
and return, as the guests of the mpany. The
invitation was received with thanks.
DELEGATES To WASHINGTON.
Mr. j. d. Ensign, Duluth, offered the follow.
ing resolution, which was adopted:
Resozred, That this convention extends oordis,
invitation to the boards Of trade In the sections of the
country especially interested in the commerce of the
great lakes to appoint delegate to go to Washing
a
preparations as will hasten the completion of the
work; and that the president Of the convention he
requested to invite officially such organizations re-
ferred to as he deems important, urging that zuch
delegates be appointed.
MORE THANKS
Gen. Il, Fl. sibley, st. Paul, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted with the
most hearty expressions of approval:
Reaolyed That the thanks of this convention he
ana hey are hereby respectfully rendered to the Hon.
5eorge i Ely the president, for the able and dign-
ned manner in which he has discharged his ardnnus
duties, and to Messrs Osborn and Hall the secretary
and assistant secretary, for the diligence aud ef
cheney which they have manifested In expeditng the
business of this body.
AIR. Ely III response said he desired for him
seit and his associates to return thanks for the
many klndnesses and Courtesies extended DUR
ing the session of the convention. Before pro-
ceedln9 to an adjournment he desired to say a.
lew words OF The work of the convention. First
what are we asking from Congress-an outlet to
the Atlantic for double empire, one on Amer
lean, the other on British soil. This was the
nature of our demand upon Congress- and be
belieyed that If the same unity of purpose that
had characterized the proceedings of the con-
vention should continue in bringing the
matters considered to the attention of Congress
and the people, it would not be long before the
few millions wanted would be secured, The
money secured and the improvements made, no
man could estimate the volume of trade that
would How from the Northwest to the seaboard
by this great water way. Who is it, said he.
that is asking this work. line of States ex-
tending from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean.
representing much of the material wealth of
the country. Backed by such strong influences
he felt to congratulate the convention upon
the prospect of a speedy realization of the OBJ
jects sought, and predicted that the summer of
1879 would see the work asked for commenced
MIR. Ely then briefly, but most feelingly, re-
turned his thanks for the many courtesies paid
him personally, a stranger, during the sessions
of the convention, kindness, he said. so full
and complete as to fill his heart to OVERLOOKING
with gratitude.
Mr. Ely having concluded, and there being
no Tnttner business, motion to adjourn pre-
vailed, and thus closed the Harbor and Lake
convention.