The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1854-02-25
Chicago and Rock Island Railroad &c.
IebratIOg

The 22i of February, Eighteen Hundred and
Fifty -Four, will long be remembered by the 'it.
zens Of Rock Island. From the beginning to the
completion of this road, Rock Island has mani
tested the deepest interest in its success; and
when the time came for the celebration of III IL
all accomplishment she did honor to the occa'
zion.
Rock Island had Invited the city authorities Of
all the cities situated on the Road and some
others editors, AMI numerous other gentlemen,
to participate in the festivities Of the celebration
The excursion train arrived here at IL O'Clock,
and as it passed was saluted with few rounds
from the cannon. The day was delightful
and the ride an exceedingly pleasant one.
At Moline and Rork Island We were again sa
luted with the hearty cheers Of the citizens, the
firing OF cannon, and the ringing OF bells.
The excursion train arrived at Rock Island E
little before o'clock, when The guests were i'm.
mediately conducted into the dining hall, where q
mos, sumptuous table was prepared. Before
proceeding to partake of the rich delicaces before
rhcm Mr. Beardsley Of Rock Island, in behalf OF
the common council Of that city. pronounced a
beautiful and appropriate welcome, which was,
received with immense applause. After dinner
to which ample justice vas done the President
NJ Butord, commenced the reading Of the regular
iOasts:
l. Tie 22dof EJrlry--Tla Birth day Of cur
countrys Father, GEORGE WAsnINCToS.
. Tie cd Of february, lS54--Tne espousal
day of the Mississippi River aud the Atlantic
Ocean. May 10 Sanlal bands ever break the
CONNECTION.
Tx Coy. Bebb being called for. responded to
the second toast in short but pithy speech.
wLich brought forth tremendous applause.
3. Tie projectors of the C. d Il. / Ralrodi-
Their hearts rejoice in what their eyes behold
What WAS conceived in weakness, is this day
brought forth in strength.
Mr Beard ley responded TO this: Nj Farnham
wss emphatieally the lion Of The day and the
his perseverance and ski.l, in the rapid constiuc
tioc of the c, L Il. |. L. r, was appreciated by
those best acquainted with the arduous duties
that have devolvei upon him.
4.
tie G. 4 H. l. L. R--rhcy have demonstrated
by their fidelity ard enterprise that a corporation
may have soul. In their march to the Pacific,
l.ie blessings Of cities and states lief! behind, will
follow .heIn.
Mr. |arnhaH. replied AMI was listened to with
profound attention.
W. ". Dr.. cSest responded.
The PreJideH aud DjrsciHsofh, e. d Il. I
j. L. One star may differ from another star III
gcry, but We STE no difference, aud know zone
I'll this Joyous occasion.
l. Tile State Of Illinois
DR.. Maxwell oi Chicago.
5. The Stale of bSI-
o. Chicago and he Intermediate ci!iss Of. tie
C. d Il. l. H. r.
On his c. Citing Of Peru WIS called AMI IN
.wcred
10. D7rHpIt, oar s;s!sr ei'y-Her literally
hni prom2'ncss in AID Of common enterprise
prove thar generosity aud usgnanimi'y know 10
loc,!Hy. Nay ny:L.ag b.: cu' noble ,Iyvr ever il
vide ~.
H. II, Press, tie 7ti,sroph ard tie Stan
Engine three levers which move the worl
Z! modern civilization.
" D. Wilson, Of The C0ursr', responded
- oar Ga.st'-lf our houses are no, roou,y
enough TO receive them our hearts are.
Re-pon.e oy Judge Wilson, Of Chicago.
- The F-tWs--
Gov BgLb,
10 hs Memory Of COL Joia E4hori-The Pic.
nrer Of tie Rolk Island Railroad enterprise
TIE contamination Of hi' hope ia this day rtIcc
tel Igturc years shall sDnraci.te Li. uublLss