St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-11-08

z man. Ibey nave been great tract in the
life Of this nation for the past half century.
More than fifty years ago. our revered
guest, in the prime of his youth
and City years ago to-day established here
tier was then what is now the state OF Mich
igan. Chicago was q fort. What IS nov
Wiscon sin. Iowa and Minnesota was a name
less area. Andrew Jackson was flashing in
the front Of notification the sword o. an
eternal Union, revolving Ike the breadth.
arms upon Eden's gale. IApplalse.i
Since then .he nztion has
grown 10 be mighty rsi.on.
Where General Sibley bali a century
ago, under commission as justice OF the
peace. exercised Jurisdiction on 4 region
nearly as extensive as France, nov exist
three great states, sustained by the patriot
ism of millions Of people, endowed with
schools and universities. guarded by laws,
and supported by great men IN the supreme
councils of the nation. From the time when
our beloved guest bore into this region the
seeds Of civilization which have
since fructiied 70 growth
as mighty and all-protecting, his impressive
influence has been felt as a daily man pula-
ton Of those agencies which, considering
not only our own country, but the foreign
land beyond, have built around the spot
where his cabin was, great city now central
in the inhabited continent. [Applause.l
financial policy which, although wrecked,
gave impulse 10 our railway system, brought
consequent discredit upon our state, but. he
through ali report and good report, standing
''irm and square 10 all the winds that Blow
persisted under the instructive impulse OF his
magnificent integrity until he saw every
stain wiped clean from the escutcheon OF HE
beloved state. Applause. The war came
and he approved himself brave and skillful
commander. [Applause.
Bat all this is written in history
which all men know, and pass
on to speak Of the Deighborhorhood matters
of this one and his community From the
beginning in all that was intended for our
well being for the cause of education, for pub
lie morals, for social benefit, for our munich
pal Advancement, for our chamber OF COM
merce, for our railroad system, for private
benefsctions unknown Ia this world, but 10
be recompensed In another-in all acts
which demanded integrity, benevolence,
business talent and tact and nggs
In all these be has been leader and of.ener
than any man in this community. an origl-
nstor. [Applanse.l Such debts can never
be paid by aught excepting our sbounding
yet inadequate gratitude. lApplause.l
viii you permit me to speak OF something
personals Ten years ago, /, young and
untried man, was called to the chair OF the
chief executive of this state
l had beer here but few years.
II any man needed wise counsellor and
friend, / was that man. went to General
Sibley. [Applause Where matters OF duty
arose which were historically connected with
times older than my own / sought his coun,
sci, and It was wisely given. Applause
In matters Of policy, land there were SUCH,
in which we differed-matters which we're
involved in the issues upon which ] had
been elected, he, with manly forbearance,
never attempted to dissuade me from what he
knew must think were the commanding
dictations of official duty (applause). He
never has spoken and would never speak OF
these things, and 1t is with more than pleasure
that now acknowledge them in this appreci-
alive scene of fellowship (applause).
Gen Sibley has lived here fifty years.
Measuring time by events aud not by the
calendar, what long epoch 1t isl
He, with few others, stand alone. We have
often seen in some field, a noble and
ancient tree sound In trunk and top which
on account of its original beauty was spared
the axe by those who cleared the field. Years
pass over IT and it remains unchanged
Men refresh themselves beneath its shade.
A new growth Of other younger trees per-
haps spring up around it as all of US have
taken root aud grown around our guest
Such has he been and let US Lope that many
years to come will lightly touch the health
and vigor of this the noblest and almost the
last Of the pioneers Applause.
OTHER REMARKS.
Al the conclusion of Gov. Davis remarks
Mr. Harden berg called attention TO the fact
thet Mr.. Davis said some Of the gentlemen
present could tell some interesting things
about the old times, if the doors were closed,
and they would ''ten the truth. f"
He therefore called on ex-
Gov. Ramsey TO give little
experience which he did in numerous way
during which he told how he came up into
this country thirty-ive years ago as territorial
governor, that then there was not house
in st. Panl, that he went up to MENDOZA
and stayed with General Sibley, and came
down to st. Paul with his family afterwards
in canoes landing at the foot Of Eagle street
and took his family in an OK
cart 10 the little house where
they were to live. The remarks were short
but quite humorous. He closed BY ex-
pressing the hope that the guest of the even
ing, Gen. Sibley, would live among US for
many years 10 come.
DR.. Day made few remarks giving some
interesting "reminiscences, but speaking
mostly of the early French-Swiss settlers
who came here from the Red River in a very
early day. He said they constituted great
and noble collection of people, and expressed
the hope that their history would some day
be written.
Mr.. E. F. Drake expressed his great adj
miration for the noble character and the
great work of Gen. Sibley, whom he had lon
known and honored. He was glad God had
spared'his life so long, and hoped be would
be With thenQfor years to come.
GENERAL sIBLEY's REMARKS.
The general was requested to say. a few
words, and when he rose up it was signal
for long continued applause. When quiet
was restored he spoke about as follows, and
though his remarks were short they were
listened to with the strictest attention, and
be was frequently interrupted with earnest
applause:
My highly esteemed friends: You have
taken me completely by surprise on this occa-
sion. Ny almost lifelong and intimate
friend, Commodore Kittsou, yesterday in
vited me to dine with him informally at the
Metropolitan, stating at the same time that a
few others of my personal friends would
meet vita Us, but was not prepared for so
imposing a demonstration. | need hardly
assure you, gentlemen, that feel greatly
honored aud deeply moved by The presence
Of so many distinguished and person al
friends at this banquet, and by the beautiful
floral contributions which you see before
you, from ladies whose friendship value
above all price. Having risen from bed OF