Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-01-03
Christmas Excursion TO Madison OF the
Members of the Legislature.

Christmas Excursion TO Madison Of tho
Members Of the legislature.
The members Of both Houses Of the Indiana Legislature
having, by esOutions accepted the invitation Of john
Bough Esq, President of the Madison and Indanapo
Railroad Company to take ride The the city Of
Madison Christmas day, eay hnnr repaired TO the
Indianapolis Depot 81 the sd, after eight o'clock
IN train Of eight ten splendid passenger were
vending their towards the Ohio liver Several ladies
in company and merry ride ii was for all seemed to
enoy the trip very much. Many Of the members from the
interior taking their hrst ride railroad. On leav
ing Edinburgh where the rail commences, which is
laid from that city Madison the iron horse put to his
full speed. and twenty miles by
very few mnutes-the members holding their walehe, 10
note the progress.
At Vernon the whole party down to an excellent din
rendered them by the Committee Of Arrangement, and
portion Of the committee having the members in the
up ain tickets distributed inviting the party the
hospita>s Of the city Of Madison, and places assigned
aem the citizens. AT the time tickets
also presented for supper Wisconsin
oc OK, p M and for complimentary party at nine
O'Clock the boat, aud the same evening.
On arriving at Madison the gentlemen who had agreed 10
entertain the company their homes awaiting the
arrival Of the the Depot and in
whole assembage in separate parties. comfortably sit
uaed around the hresdes OF the citizens After this friendly
ption and when all had comfortable quarters assigned
them, tOOk stroll around the beautiful and
sing city, until the hour appointed Tor general rendezvous
preparatory to the supper the Wisconsin, Burns's
loon, the rve whose spacious
brilliantly Illuminated for the OCCASION and where there
general greeting by the citizens and hour
social We have been thus particular in no-
cling the Details because the adopted
arrangem Mt added very much 10 The comfort OF all.
AT about six o'clock the splendid Wisconsin No
commanded by Captain Wright for years a repre-
sentative in the Indiana Legislature frm Switzerland
ty and still citizen OF Indiana rounded fine style
the wharf opposite the saloon. and active preparations for
the supper commenced This of the finest and swift
boats the western waers-just commenced running
and connection with the regular line from Madison
Cincinnati Of whose boats depart daily from Madison
Immediately after the ariYa of from pnls
The fare to Cincinnati 81 90 with excellent aceOmmods
tons and who wish 10 return remain board
Cincinnati, without charge-the accommoda ons
being equal 10 those of the best hotels The of this
Indiana boat hundred and seyeniyye feet length
and tables spread the whole distance Illuminated by
brilliant chandeliers and with the fine workmanship and
beautiful painting presented picture grand almost beyond
conception, especially TO the pioneer members Of interior
counties.
few minutes after O'Clock the whole party left
the saloon and assembled around Ibis magnificent repast
which was got days notice by the thorough going
pUbcsprted Hooser Captain of Wisconsin. After
vOkng the Divine blessing, by the Rev. Mr. Campbell rep
resenative from geometry the whole company
sisIing Of thee hundred pesons were seated
doing full justice the merits of supper
plentifully Of the good things provided.
After the cloth removed, Mr.. Murray Of Howard
county, the part Of the members of The Legislature
turned thanks TO The President of
Company and the citizens OF Madison for the pleasure that
had them in the excursion and for the bosp
aes OF the citizens Of the city of Madion and gave
toast
John BrOugh Esq, President of the Madison and Indian
apOits Railroad Company May his shad0W grow
less'
Mr.. BRoueH being loudly called upon sa that consider
his proportions he must unite in sentiment Just Civ
and if the small part he had taken connection
the Directors had ded qualification company
highest wishes had been realized. Mr. B. then in a short
comprehensive address, spoke of the design of himself
and those with whom he acted in giving the invitation 1t
to show the members Of the Legislature the model rail-
Ind ~ .Ir-
and also for the purpose Of calling attention Of
this character actual ob>ervaion developing the
of the State He said that his immediate pedeces-
had predicted 10 Of his last reports that
the railroad finished IndiaDapois would yield an
income of bundled thousa nd dollars per but
ncreduous were many that be ged with being
liberal with his hguiesbut this amount soon doubled
also with the the road He spoke of the adi-
and Indianapolis ailroad as the geat incentive to other
works OF similar character, aud hoped the Legislature
would continue the beTaty that had heretofore
extended in the incorporation Of railroad companies lie
said that he speak half what felt on the subject
Of railroads. he would be called enthusiast He had long
been enlisted their behalf aud believed the time would
come and that not remo,e when they would successfully
compete with all kinds of navigation. They were
superior to canals, which already obsolete IDEAS IL
said that the Madison and indianapolis Railroad Company
are reapng golden harvest. II true that the work
for past has been profitable share
holders deserve it, for when they embarked in the enter
Prise it considered doubtful experiment. and they
would have had little sympathy had they failed 10 the
deiiaking but during past years they
expended half million Of dollars with the intention
OF making aquai 10 any I'D America de had been ittt
more than year connected with the road and during the
whole period he had travelled without
some new evidences Of improvement 10 the telling of The
forests, and the opening Of Of
trade and this improvement bound go on Ind
ana shall take stand equal any the Union il
the public spirit and enterprise Of her citizens.
1t would be impossible justice TO Mr. remar
In report taken down from recollection; but when ht
spoke Of the dark period through which Indiana but
Gently passed. and conirased with present
opening prospects, and urged that all should aid
ing her mineral Commercial manufacturing mercantile
agricultural resources by bringing the her aid
spontaneous burst of enthusiasm up all present
Captain Wright and the Steamer Wisconsin we've mex
toasted and the Captain responded by emarkng that
gentlemen their friends should have business Cncinna
Il, and would favor his Boat he would endeavor
the high encomiums he had received their hands Civ
ling accommodations equal any boat the river.
Alter bIief remarks from several gentlemen the hour
nine having arrived aud the Ladies presenting
adorned with their smiles the younger aud fev
Of the Older part Of the company commenced the mer
Dance The blaze OF light and the smiles OF beauty min
ged with the sweet sounds Of music renders wonde
that many fingered until three o'clock in the morning
Most OF the company however retired at early hour
win Their friends TO their respective quarters, leaving tn
young folks to wind ~ the of enjoyment incident
this agreeable excursion
The kind attentions Of Mr. Hubbs the gentemanly con
OF the rain both in the down and up passage sdde
very much 10 the comfort of the party.
All aiIved safe Indiana polls "wednesday afternoo
without the slightest mishap occurring.
Mr.. McDoNALD.-We had a statement by Tele
gragh few days ago, that our member of Congress.
from the 9Th district, had accidentally fractured hi
leg, by fall, but that he, notwithstanding atende
the session Of the House. We thought the repo
doubtful and therefore did not notice it. But til
Washington Union of the Doth, has the foowing:-
1--WE learn with much regret that the Hon. Josep