Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-01-10
The Volunteers.

Upon the conclusion of the regular toasts,
Judge Flandrau remarked that spontaneous
addresses would be in order, after which the
quartette sang the selection, "Lovely Night
Gen. Sibley then said that on an occasion Of
this kind it was neither appropriate or pleas
AM to ignore the general government or ad-
ministration, and that he would call upon
Gov Ramsey for an expression on this sub
ject.
Gov Ramsey responded with an interesting
speech, which he prefaced by narrating an
amusing story concerning myth
zeal, parsonage named Capt. Gahb.
He continued by abiding to the pioneer his
tory of Minne.ota and some amusing auec.
does were related of the free and easy fnan.
cial policy OF the territory and the desperate
expedients resorted to by her early settlers
and financiers.
At this jnnctnre Gen. sibley proposed the
health of mine host, Col. Allen, at the mention
of whose name a round of hearty
cheers was with given C sh.r.ots Aisn
and amusing speech. He alluded to the good
intentions of the early settlers, which were
seriously shattered by the prevailing strin-
gency in the mor ev market. The great fnan-
cial scheme, he said, was based upon the ne
cessity of procuring bread and butter. An
amusing story WAS related of the wildcat
Loud calls were made for eX-GOv. Davis,
who responded with short and able dress.
He referred in glowing terms to the early his
tory of the state, to its unprecedented growth
and prosperity and to the sterling character Of
it's men. A high compliment was paid to the
character OF Gov. Hubbard, and
allusion was made to the address
Gen. j. n. Baker was called for, and he re-
spouded with warm and spirited address. He
referred eloquently to the character Of Gov.
Hubbard and to the GubernatoriaI galaxy that
graced the assembly. He referred to the
splendid opening accorded Gen. Hubbard
made possible by the unparalleled prosperity
achieved and enjoyed by Minnesota. The
resources of her fertile prairles were described
and glowing prediction was made concern
ing her future development.
f. r. Delano responded to the following
volunteer toast offered by Judge Flandreau:
"Messrs. Hill and Willard, the railroad kings
OF the great northwest when their present en-
,erprise shall extend from ocean to ocean,"
and spoke of the gentlemen named as engaged
in strong rivalry for the railroad mastery in
the great northwest, and declared that they
were indeed railroad kings. He also referred
briefly to the vast possibilities of the great
northwest
Judge Flandreau made humorous speech
in regard to the greatness Ct the Northwest,
and said Minnesota could get along alone.
General JennlsOn, when called upon, paid
his respects to the crooked streets of ST. Paul
in many humorous remarks. and declared that
ST.. Paul had the advantage of many short cuts,
and when one wants to go to any particular
point in the city he can always go by newer
and shorter cut every time.
P. H. Kelly being londly called for said he
thought that if it was formerly regarded as an
honor TO be Roman citizen, he thought 1t
more of an honor to he citizen of st. Paul.
CLOSING UP.
At the conclusion OF Mr.. Kelly's remarks
the band played the "Star Spaugled Banner"
which. as it was nearly 2 a. M, was regarded
as the signal for dispensing, and the company
retired in the highest good humor. Thus
ended one OF the happiest and most satisfac-
tory banquets ever held in St. Paul.