Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-06-04
Editorial Correspondence Of h. Tribune
FROM BURLINGTON TO ROCK ISLAND
FROM ROCK ISLAND TO CHICAGO.
LIE CLAIRE HOUSE, DAVENPORT,
FRIDAY Morning.

hlDAf MtRNING.
The rainstorm to which we allulel at the
close of our previous letter, subsidized ut the
approach of day, and the sun on yesterday
rose in an uncloud2d sky. We arose with it
and soon found ourselves with the maia part
Of tie cxcurtionists. upon board the line
s'cam'r Ben Campbell, Capt. J. II. Birtlett,
bounl for Rock Island and Davenport. The
B IN Campbell is a fine steamer and W Ii wor.
thy of the reputation which shs has gained
among the knowing ones along the river.
Her commander we found to b. an urb me.
polite, and agreeable gentleman and her 9th
or officers men Of the same stamp.
We my as we'll here express our ohliga-
tons and those Of the entire company Of eA-
curtionists, to Col. Mix, for his unrcnitting
kindness and attention extended toward Us
while at Darlington and Davenport. aud du
ring the voyage to the latter city. We owe
to him many thanks, and are indebted to his
care for III INV things which it would have
been hard to disp nse with.
We left Burlington about 8 O'Clock, and
commenced our upward voyage upon the
Mississippi. The day was remarkably fine,
just cool enough 70 be pleasant, and the pas
sengers were loud and enthusiastic in their
expressions Of delight. OUR party embraced
tho two Senators, Judge Wilkins of Detroit,
all of the detroit guests and a majority Of
those from Chicago. Sena or Douglas, during
the greater part Of the day, was centre Of u
large and interested groupe, to whom he re-
lated instances Of his life and travels, and
apecdotes connected with the early portions
Of the history of this State. General Cass,
on the other hand sat for the larger part Of
the day apart by himself upon the hurricane
deck Of of the boat, apparently absorbed in
mournful reflections upon the changes and
vicissitudes Of the past.
After a very delightful ride we reached
Rock Island at few minutes after seven.
Some Of our company remained for the night
in that city, while the remainder crossed the
river to this city, and found accommoda
tons in the capacous apartments Of the
hotel in which we now write. band of
Musicians has just finished a scramble in
honor Of General Cass, and the clock warns
US that the night is far spent.
1T will be seen that the above was pen
ned at Davenport at an early hour yesterday
morning. The excurtionists left Davenport
and crossed to Rock Island at eight O'Clock,
spent an hour in walking over that city, and
then took the cars of the Rock Island Road
for home. With characteristic liberality and
kindness this company not content will in
with. the excursion to return home over their
road, had provided special train of cars
for our accommodation, and mad, arrange
ments for providing as with nm excellent din
ner and supper at stations upon the road. So
sensible were the passengers Of their obliga-
tions for these favors, that an improptu meet
ing was gotten up by them at our arrival at
Ottawa, and series of resolutions, highly
complimentary to Mr.. Superintendent HENRY,
Mr.. FARxnAM, and MIR. Conductor PHiLLiPs,
were passed. +. G. LARNED, Esq, made a
speech in behalf of the passengers in offer
ing these resolutions, and Mr.. Henry, through
modcsty and diifidence declining to respond,
substituted RonERT S. BLACKWELL, ESQ.,, as
his deputy, who performed that Office for him
with his characteristic ability.
We r,aachcd Gh ..axn q. Il &c a..,, ast nxlr.