The Northern Pacific farmer., 1883-09-06

around the fIst car, which contained Mr..
Willard, Gen Grant, William IL. Eyarts and
Others. These gentlemen appeared on the
platform of the car in response % loud calls
and each bowed acknowledgement to en-
thusiashc cheers. Ar. Willard made few.
remarks, saying: s<sz5 =z !
''Gertlemen Of 81. Paul. 1t Is almost un-
necessary for me TO express to you my ap-
ception. You we'll know that you have
my heartfelt thanks. only regret that
cannot have all the citizens Of st. Paul
within reach of my voice, 30 that they
might hear my personal testimony to their
hospitality. IWill not say goodbye 10 you
now, because I shall never want to say
goodbye to St. raul. am going sway
from you for little while, but hope soon
to be with you again. ! trust that in the
future shall not be required 10 spend so
much of my time in New York asI have
there to provide for the financial necessities
Of the road is, I am glad to say, nearly
over. It is now time to settle down more
in st. Paul-the point from which the road
is to be operAted-and see that it is man
sgeG 30 as to reflect credit upon the COM
pany, as we'll as bring prosperity to your
city and the great country it trav-
erses." 4 s
The celebration Of the morning, at least
as far as the official reception Of Mr.. Vii.
lard was concerned, was repeated in the
afternoon, when st. Paul turned out en-
masse to Welcome within her confines
United States. For the past two months
Mr.. Arthur. accompanied by Secretary OF
War Lincoln, Gen., Phil Sheridan, Gen.
Seager of Chicago. Judge Rollins of New
York, Col. Gregory, Col. Mike Sheridan,
Capt. Clark, Senator Vest, Gov. Crosbie, Of
Montana, and Mr.. Vest, son of the senator,
have been in the wilds of the Northwest,
enjoying the rough life of the tourist, and
viewing the wonders OF the Yellowstone
orally.
At the depot in st. Paul the state militia.
battalion of the Twenty-fifth infantry,
q. 8. A., and the full st. Paul reception
committee of the morning were in waiting.
The militia and regulars we're marched into
the depot building and brought 10 front on
either side of the main corridor. As the
commander in chief OF the American srmy
entered the depot building the soldierY
were brought to present, and with uncoV.
cred heads President Arthur and his gu ests.
Gov. Hubbard and the state officials, and
the reception committee, passed the line of
soldiery. Outside the depot on sibley street
and in the immediate neighborbood, 10000
people lined the streets,
and when the city's distinguished guests
emerged great shout of welcome went up,
and for fully fifteen minu'es the deafenine
clamor was continued, mingled with the
roar OF an artillery salute and the clang u
many bells.
President Arthur, bronzed like an Indian
by the penetrating rays Of Montans's August
fully raised his tall but battered white ha,
in acknowledgment of fthe7enthusiasm which
his presence had created. He was easily
d'scerned by the cheering mass of human.
ity everywhere surrounding him.
The President was escorted to the State
Capital where lunch had been provided
in the Senate Chamber. T, ere was no
speechmaking, the tine being solely spent
in hand shaking and quenching the thirs!
G5 tser the eou.T tired thirst2 fsE1sf' hos3s sas
A cry was made for the secretary of war ane
the son of the martyred president. Mr.
Lincoln was unacquainted with any ofthoss
greet and shake hands with those Who % ar, r.
ANXIOUS to see the son of Abraham Lin
coln." President Arthur then made his way
from the chamber, and as he appeared
another shout made the building ring. The
party then made tour of inspection 0
the capitol, after which short ride around
the city was taken and the whole party
started for Hotel Lafayette, Lake Mime
tonka, where they had grand reception
from the Willard party, but were obliged tt
leave for Chicago before 1t was half over.
The banquet was probably the most mag
nificent affair ever known in the northwest
Some six hundred were at the tables, nearly
all of those from out of the state being
distinguished in various respects. Presi
dent Arthur sat at Mayor O'Brien's left anc
President Willard at bis right. Gen. Grant
at his right. Gen. Grant entered shortly
after nine o'clock, and as he passed up the
center of the dining-room he was received
with the heartiest applause. The mayor of
St. Paul proposed the 'health of the presi-
dent of the United States" and president
Arthur briefly responded.
Mayor O'Brien then made speech o1
welcome, responded by Henry Willard, al
the conclusion oil Mr.. Villard's speech Pres
ident Arthur and suite took their depart.
ure fol the special train which was to carry
them to Chicago. As the President passed
out Of the banquet hall he was cheered
again and again: Other speeohes Eerf
ler; Hon. G. Sacksviile West, the British
Minister; DIR. Hoffman of Germany: Gov
Hubbard; Gen. A. H. Terry; bon. Alex.
Ramsey; Mayor Ames of Minneapolis; Hon,
Minneapolis also had a celebration on
Monday, which in most respects was a
counterpart of the demonstrations at st..
Paul. Mr.. Willard was present, and also
(for half an hour) President Arthur. The
procession was very long and represented
the various trades Of the city.