Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1851-11-13
From the Hannibal Whig Messenger.
THE CELEBRATION.
HANNIBAL AND ST. JOSEPH.

The third of November has passed, and
with it circumstances have transpired which
will leave their impress for generations to
come. So soon as the clock struck II on
the night of the I'd, advent of the glorious
Sd, was announced by the discharge of cam
non which walked the sleepers of the city
and neighborhood. The city at an early
hour was all hustle and animation. From
the counties around the people came pouring
in from every direction, and by the time the
noble steamer Die Vernon with the st. Louis
delegation reached the landing, the city was
literally filled. When this noble steamer
was some three miles below the city she
| fired her cannon which was answered from
this city in few seconds. The largest
crowd we have ever seen on our wharf
assembled to welcome our visitors from ST.
Louis. The Die came up in gallant style,
not only the delegation, but that magnificent
military company the St. Louis Greys on
board. To them we tender the thanks of
our citizens for thus kindly visiting our
city with their splendid band which added
so much to the interest ofthe occasion. We
have never seen finer looking company of
soldiers than the Greys.
AT the appropriate hour the procession
formed on Front street and marched through
the principal streets, according to the pro-
gramme published below. When the pro-
) cession reached the public square the meet
ing was organized by calling Colonel R. F.
Richmond to the chair, and appointing l..
L. Hawkins, Secretary pro tenn. A resolu-
tion was then adopted appointing commit
tee of five to select permanent officers for the
meeting, who reported the following gentle
o men:
Hon. Thomas L. Anderson, President.
John McAfee, of Shelby, DIR. Bower OF
Monroe, j. Lucas and F. M. Kennett, Of St
Louis, Vice Presidents.
u Messrs. Chambers, of st. Louis, Amcnt
i of Hannibal, Jones of Buchanan, Secreta'
: ries.
n Judge Chambers, of California, was ther
: on motion added to the list of Vice Presi
u dents.
I The President then briefly explained thu
% objects of the meeting, and in that style pc
/ culiar to himself urged the Importance Of III
work now about to be commenced. He con
OIL cluded by introducing Mr.. B. Caockett
IL the orator ofthe day, to the vast assemblage
ic As we hope to give our readers the beneti
c of Mr.. C's speech, we will not attempt t
'l' follow him in it. 1t is enough TO say j. 3
+ Crockett made the speech to convince ever
III one it was mastery effort. The speec
was received with repeated remarks of ap
10 probation by the audience. After this tn
IL resolutions which we publish were submit
y ted and passed by acclamation. Anothe
It. resolution was added requesting the Com
''e pany to procure cars, machinery, &C., {
aS Missouri manufacture. The meeting the
adjourned to the meadow to dinner, attC
nc which the ceremony of Breaking Ground, tt
Ic- the Hannibal and St. Joseph Rail Road, W;
W. performed by Col. Stewart, the worthy al
ol indefatigable President of the Company
ro- Col. s., delivered an address which was fl
Ice of valuable facts, and urged strongly the in
portance of the work, and the cooperate
'hs of all its and Missouris friends in the e
u terprise.
Oh After dinner the company returned to t
we public square, and listened to a very appr
en- II.,,, n D,rtar nrnh
of Congress from this district. lnthe eve
nat ing a splendid ball came off at "Benton
and LOOM" The ST. Louis Greys were thel
cen until the ''Dic's whistle" called them off.
uei We omitted to mention the fact that @
;. Mayor, VIM. p. Harrison, Esq, receiy
w -, the delegates from St. Louis, and gave th'
NV pretty welcome, which was responded
~ by Mr.. Kennett, of St. Louis, in behalf of
80 Delegation. The day passed oifmost pie
antly, without the occurrence of one circu
stance calculated to mar the pleasure of
d occasion.
the Never have we seen so great number
Tho people at one time, in this section of
.rs. State. We heard the number of Lad
20 alone, estimated at one thousond.
;n", Programme of Procession.
and St. Louis Greys, proceeded by Band
Music.
and Mayor and City Council, of the city
no,,, Hannibal.
enos Prest. and Directors of the Hannibal and
we Joseph Railroad Company.
cor Engineer Corps of Hannibal and St. Jos
Mis- haiifoaa.
80 pras;Jant aud Directors of Pacific Rail-