Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-07-26
From the Chicago Times of the Goth.
The Celebration at Dubuque.

On Tuesday afternoon, we left the city for
Dubuque, to attend the celebration of the opening
of the Illinois Central Railroad ito Duneith,
opposite Dubuque, and the introduction Of gas
into the latter city. We have not had time to
write out for this day paper any lengthy report
OF the festivities, but will publish one in day or
two.
We reached Dunleith on Wednesday at a.
m and found accommodation in the Argyle House
at that place, At sunrise we were awakened by
the firing of salute upon the high bluffs behind
Dubuque, during which, we regret to state a
young man was severely if not fatally injured by
the premature discharge ola gun
AT nine o'clock we crossed the Mississippi and
stood upon the shores of Iowa, and in the city of
dubuque. We were fortunate enough to fall into
the hands of Plat Smith, Esq, who conducted US
with others, to his residence, where we were most
Hospitality entertained. Before noon, in COM
pany with Senator Douglas, we visited the Hon.
G. w. jones' at his fine mansion upon the bluff
overlooking the city. While there we met the
venerable Senator and veteran chief, the Hon.
Henry Dodge, and rejoiced to see him in the
enjoyment of most excellent health. General
Jones was detained at home by the severe illness
of his son, G. s. d. Jones, esq.
At one 0 clock the marshal-in-chie assembled
the various civic organizations, and visiting dele
gates, in front of the Julien House, and formed
themselves into line as follows:
Citizens on horseback; the City Guards; Wash
ington Fire Company; Dubuque Gas Light and
Coke Company; Order of Masons; Order of Odd
Fellows; the Mayor and Aldermen of st. Louis;
Do. of Milwaukee; Do of Racine; Do. Of Buffalo;
Do. Of Chicago, Presidents, Directors, &c., of the
various Railroad Companies; President and Orator
of the day; Citizens of Dubuque and Dunleith;
Citizens generally.
The procession thus formed, proceeded to the
grounds prepared for the dinner; upon its arrival,
the invited guests were welcomed by the Hon.
Lincoln Clarke, in speech which was excel
lently matured.
A most bounteful repast had been prepared on
the place, and after some time spent in admra-
ton of the grand scenery up, down and beyond
the Mississippi, the company was called to order
by the President, and took seats at the table.
The dinner was well dispensed and well dis
posed of, after which the Hon. Geo. w. Jones
read the first toast. 1t was to the completion OF
the Illinois Central Railroad
The Hon. S. A. Douglas was called upon to
respond, and he did so in his usual happy manner.
We cannot pretend to give even sketch of what
he said. He was frequently and rapturously ap-
plauded.
The other toasts followed, and were responded
TO by several gentlemen. Among the speakers
was that prince of fine fellows, and we have no
doubt medel Mayor, the Hon. Eli Cook of Buffalo.
Mayor Boone also spoke.
At night, the bluffs on both sides of the river
for miles above and below Dubuque were lighted
with bonfres, presenting most magnificent
panorama.
In the evening ball was given at the Argyle
House in Dunleith, which was numerously attend
ed On yesterday morning we left Dunleith and
reached this city in the afternoon.
Though the heat was most intense on Wednes-
day. we heard of no illness or bad results. Every
thing happy seemed to attend the suspicious
union Of Iowa with the east. We have much to
say on this subject, but must defer it till another
day.