Kenosha tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1855, 1855-01-18
Mr.. ]. F. Farnsworth replied in short

Mr.. ]. F. Farnsworth replied in short
and felicitous speech.
| 6. THE CoNTRAcToRs oFTHE c. d NJ. r. r
They have a good corner Stone at their
foundation-and ready Wit to put on the
lsuperstructure.
Mr.. Blodget replied on behalf ofthe Con-
tractors, regrettipg that they were not pres
ent
T. OUR RArLRoAD,-Thei iron band that
closely unites Chicago and Milwaukee with
their three younger sisters, Racine, Keno
sha and Waukegan.
8. Tile Officers and Engineers ofthe Road
by their works We shall know them''--
"Well done, good and faithful servants"
s. +. Miller Esq, an Assistant Engineer
on the Road, acknowledged the compliment
IN brief but happily expressed speech.
8. s. y. Johnson, Esq. Cliff Engineer,
Gc.-A scientific and practical gentleman
May his lines be run in pleasant places
and may he never be smitcAed off at a way
station.
Mr. Johnson was not present to respond,
but the sentiment was received with tremen-
dous applause.
Several volunteer toasts followed, and
some good speeches were made, by differ
ent individuals, whose names, in the gener-
al hisarity, we failed to obtain. Mr.. Bross
of the Democratic Press, Chicago, responded
very happily, to sentiment in honor of the
Press, and introduced Mr.. Fitch, of the St.
Louis Republican, who made brief, but
eloquent speech in response. Judge Will
son of Chicago, gave sentiment in honor
of Waukegan, which was responded to by
J. G. Smith Esq, in brief and appropriate
speech.
About three hours were spent at the ia
bic, in the enjoyment of the good things
provided. both for the physical and mental
palate, when the company rose, and the
Chicago guests, those of them who were to
return by the evening train, were escorted
to the cars, and the iron horse started amid
deafening cheers and the roar of artillery
The dinner was enliyered by, stirring
music from the Milwaukee Band in atten-
dance, and each toast was hailed by the
firing of cannon. Everything passed off
in the most pleasant, agreeable manner,
and to the entire satisfaction of all present
This happy result was mainly due to the
efficiency, activity and assiduity of the sew
eral officers Oft the day A better lot could
not have been found in Waukcgan or any
other city of twice the size. Not guest
was overlooked or neglected. Those who
sTent the night there were provided with
the most comfortable and hospitable quar-
ters-and in short, we have never seen a
more complete illustration of the term Hos
pttotay, on public occasion.
In the evening the dancers assembled at the
spacious Hall at early hour prepared to Tip
he light fantastic toe" in good earnest. Hun.
dreds were present. of the beauty and chivaIry,"
gathered FROM far and near, and when musc
arose with voluptous swell " and eyes looked love
to eyes that spoke again. In every dance, the floor
was filled, and yet under the excellent manage.
ment OF those who had the room and floor in charge
no disorder confusion occurred. Every one
seemed to enjoy the scene to the utmost; and then
such music it would have made an anchorte
dance in spite of himself.
All in all the citizens Of IVaukegan did full and
ample justice 10 the occasion, aud credit to them
selves and their City. May they rea p all the ad-
vantages from the Railroad, they anticipate
We shall not soon fooget share of the enjoys
ment Of the occasion.
The next occasion fer celebration will be the
completion OF the road to our own beautiful Park
City, aud We do not believe our citizens will suf-
fer that event to iranspire. without showing that
they are hot to be outdone in the way Of celebra-
ton
For The Tribune & Telegraph.
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