The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1854-06-15
THE SPEECHES.

III lOltpNitH akG SVsstaA ~ t'sA - ~ t.'S
speeches made on Saturday last In order
10 proper understanding OF Judge Grants
We would preface his speech by
stating that on the summit OF one OF our
hills stands public school house, bnilt Of
stone. which would do honor even to the
city oil Boston That we have some ten Ut
dozen churches. The translation Of the
Indian name OF Iowa Is None Such. -
Mr.. Bancroft, the historian. and Mr.. Epcs
Sargent. author ii Lie on the Ocean Wave,
were present. Mr.. lie Claire, Who is one
OF our Oldest citizens, and tie first white
man Who settled on the west bank of the
Mississippi, in the territory now embraced
by the State Of Iowa, is half Indian
Gen. Dix is President, Mr.. Farnam the En-
gincer. and the other gentlemen are con-
nected with the Railroad Company from
Davenport to Council Bluffs. The first pier
OF the bridge to span the river was in front
Of the speaker and the company, while all
...e local illusions were appropriate to the
occasion.
SPEECH oF JAS. GRANT.
Maven or n,vrsroar, releomiss the guests q ne
EfeRrsiom partyto iopG:-
Far Ladies IF this gag ceapaag.
Never since old
Oceans Flood. has The Father OF Waters witnessed n
spectacle Ike ths.
Iowa eailas some small place in his, nations gal.
aaas.
Thes, everlasting hilis earpeed by natures haudi-
work, goryeonsly than the halls Of Solomon,
long to kissed b, yoar fs,t, and lewa' daughters
throw open wide tAcir rude doors give You humble
hospitality.
uRes PrssideHt.
Sow private citizen OF The greatest
nation Of ts Globe, Iowa -rees yea pant yoar feet
on car fertile soil, the latest born of States, this
bank Of the great river. thus giving aud receiving hen
or; giving that the Youth of yondcr public school 4
from yon learn that the highest onors Of the reiab.
lie within tho reach OF The hamblest eitixsn: Re-
&c sjng not that honor on, tor having been Piss.
idcat Of g-tat aatioa, bal tat yoa 50 damsanea
yourself III that high ofice deserve from is. he
appellalipn Of patriot AID statesman.
Mr. President Iowa salaics ,oa. Long may !oa live
10 enjoy tie esteem and coafileacs Of soar fellow
men, and again aud aga,n may you gladden. hs4rs
b! sour pres.aee; Though so4r liz may b, short
ONE, We hope Is see yo1 ike another jason lead ait-
uhsr expedition, rot b. ba, on this great highway
Of tbs nations 10 visit ihc golden aeece of Ca oraia.
serrttarits, Senator's ard States " he ERioH
Iowa bids Noa welcome 10 her shores. Bahol lAts
yoang Republic, horns las Pailas, from tas brain q
Jose Fan grow. IL day. BsAod IL It's ,oUig Iowa,
,oar hand.wafk trial, batai tae RI named her
y he Such.
Gsp.rasr .a4.fsss, Senator'S J4st, Reli5es, asd
Reproductive Earlrfs
PerlnIi u 10 .ls great assembly 70 declare ob-
CATION. 10 You and yoar associates. Whcayoa PISSED
Dbl charter u the Rock Is.and railroad On may have
ealled soEr read Its road; i Is ne Iowa - .
when applied he Statesmen of Illinois 70 give,
Ms Ai.hNay nations, IAey 4ct4aied By 10
Erean policy; ard desire in iaa name Of al the
people u tbs yoaHg st-es 70 ttaAt !oa.
hsstortzs " mssy stzte+s
iltge Gad aew chapter IN our history, fest - 5s
seEtt' the latest generations BY s"f nea The autaor
q "a. author.
Pss. 81 fAs ,sOceaa Fore"
wrte u i nox song d "Lfe on tbs Bogndlcss
PLANS, aud = home in TIE deep Green yaies''
Learned men, come and explore this newt, discoy-
cred country. Here ina theories Is be Discussed;
new og5ects to explore, and rewards fot your
!ab3E. Mechanics Inl artkan:, here plant work
shops for tie coming millions taa Hooking to lhis
great and migbty Wes.''
Dirires: Go unto our churches, and minister to our
holy religion, ana ,oaser tsIi eastern brethren
tia, sc ere heathen..
Grtqt mea Of ether s.etes
Let NE introduce 10 yoa tse g5e-t Of This vi.
Iagr. Here Is lie Claire. who underline ta~ne! SKIN
ottAe Indian hasa heart which his great body
car scarce cortIn. Here are Leonard. Fulton. Bar
rows PreiiyHsan, Cook & Sargent, and many more,
vAoai to name would be an Lonor, who have here
laid III, Foundation u cry wi.ch under fee III
ssitsloEs, may live as long time siisls last.
Laaits ard GsRrfeats:
We invite yoa to IN entertainments oa this SIDE tAa
great water. II Is no! Of bread, thongh could feed
i multitude, ana we touch no; tbs wine Ioa see
yondsr archway inyalIins the bald saofe OF old Ass
sspTl, Gt moaaupaito the gsnias, RciA.A. TAlt Is
tie road to Saltfo rita aud tAr Indies
We hlyc haruessel up horse, which Ike The failed
st-cds ~ ploneles, yom-ta hre from lits Hostriis
and whhoat grants Of land or other aia, than your
own. intend 10 land the frs, train the Pacific
We are on greatlus. Its not line dividing States
and enlireS /, is rot Mason * Dl&cH's line, but II
j. Dix's line 10 tAe great west.
oar train is ready 10 start through the lowa
praires We have a DIX fer n conductor, Flag FOR
nnaneirr Farnam for Engineer. and sheffield for
fireman, aud we have all the men WHO have been
engaged OH this Road from Chicago to aid in the
enterprise. We wish you oj0in US ana with suc, q
noble company, shall BE- nj the Metropolis Of tnis
state In December ana we invite you to caebrrt
ano,her sua -stne this 10 two years Oh the Mis-
sour.
Embark III TIN. train and before rivals done
alkinE Of thelr projects, We shall have the railroad
to Cal firH.s golden sands, hall finished aud iuse
them to celebrate tic completion ~ another link il.
tbs great c.laia, on the summit o. tae ely Noun
tains.
PRESIDENT FILLMORE replied - fo "ws:
Sir H.YoE, rad citi1sHs Of DareHPort:
For ths Sind reception
thank ou. Tie warmth o! your greeting and th2
esner s5ty of your hospitality take by surprise,
and have no adequate words to return my aeknowl.
e remeats. III this excursion have visited many