The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1852-1855, 1854-02-02
c INTELLIGENCE.

result of which will be found in this even
iug's paper. We are not SO good at de-
scribing affairs Of this kind as we are capa-
BILE Of enjoying them, nor do we wish to
taunt the appetites of those who were not
present by enumerating the many good
things on the bill of fare. awe can't do
justice to the subject, and there's no use
trying!" The old ndage that "what has
been done can be done" to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
The business which had been "laid on the
table, was "taken up" and "disposed of"
witbouta dissenting voice, and to the entire
satisfaction Of all present. After which, on
motion Of Col. Van Trump, NJ. A. Daugh-
erty, Esq, was elected Chairman of the
meeting, there being but one dissenting
voice. 1t was generally believed that the
gentleman voting No, was an aspirant after
the same ofice--hence his opposition. But af-
ter finding his "bread and Sutter"were not
Sat stake he became quite tractable, and
appeared perfectly willing to serDe under the
new administration
Wit, sentiment and speeches were now
in order, and happy speeches, rePaFtee and
bon nats, followed each other in rapid sue
c~ession.
Col. Van Trump was called for. He said
he had been laboring hard all day & did not
feel in a proper mood for making u speech;
but thought his "twin brother" Borland,had
one "cut and dried" Borland didn't know
whether he was "Cheng" or eng" Said
he had "quit' taking "retrospectfre Uic'oS -
He no longer looked behind, but forward,
into the future--to the time when the"lron
Horse" should snort up the Hooking Val
lev laden with iron, coal, salt, the pro-
duce ofthe farm and every variety of mer-
chandiss. He remembered the time when
those who were now pulling with him pull
led against him. Said he was glad to see SO
much unnnimity of feeling existing where
but recently there was opposition and dis.
%sension.
Mr.. Brasee was then called brand made
some very appropriate remarks, referring to
the improvements which have taken place
within the last fifteen years. His remarks
were to the point, but for want ofthe proper
data We shall not attempt a synopsis, for
fear ofdoing him injustice.
DR.. Kreider remarked that tho construc-
ton of the Hooking Valley Road would
very seriously affect the business he was en-
gagged in-Stageing-but he went in for the
road, heart. hand and purse at the risk o
stopping every wheel.
Mr.. Daugherty spoke at length, and &c
the point. He seemed imbuod with the
right kind of spirit and made a capita
speech.
Mr.. Schleich was then called for anc
spoke in'behalf OF the short table" at whicl
he had the honor of sotting with the Cap
tam. He said he replied to the call in or
der to quiet the Captain, who feared tn
'tshort table" had been "slighted." III
= spoke of the progress of mind, progress o
railroads, and progress generally. Ho ismos
undoubtedly a "fast man" aud GOES in 70
railroads with as great relish as the Capt
went in for oysters.
Mr.. Fulton, of Nelsonville, said he wa
not in the habit Of making public speeches
He remarked that he was a little like q Gel
tain gentleman of this county who was ono
a candidate for Congress, but for fear {
threading on corns'' he would not mentio
names, and who was called upon at a seer
eral Muster" to make a speech. The u:
pirunt after Congressional honors arose an
said .'hc had not come with the expect:
en- ton of making a speech. That he was M
prepared to make speech" and after 'bet
"a cling to be excused sit down. Where
M upon an old Dutchman, who had been
on silent spectator to the scene slowly remarl
sc. ed:-"Vsll, | guess he speaksithe truth.
tink he's moi prepared, and | guess his dab
:, never prepared him. And vot is yurse,
guess tie Lord never prepared hint"
,n' Mr.. Fulton. however, made a caPit'
speech and added greatly to the merrimel
y and interest of the evening.
~ The meeting adjourned at 10 o'clock, Al
IN. all were we'll pleased with the entertain
ne) ment, and a vote. Of thanks was unanimou
on ly given the hostess, Mrs. PERRY, for Il
~. "tustetul' and elegant manner with whit
to she had prepared everything.
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vas A Chdnge.-C. f. GARAeHrY, ESQ,