The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-07-07
Excursion O. the Guards to ou,ncv

enGeaVor 10 comply, rs ar as Mo2tSt !
will permit.
Tie Gurls were out in full parade IS
our citizens were aware, at O'clock P NJ.
of the 3rd inst, and were received On
board the G. w Sfahawk, Capt. CsbrN
ii s clock. with company of abous Ia 0
hundred ladies' and gentlemen from Keo-
kuk. Tho Guards formed upon the lur-
ricane deck rnd fred lutte in response
to tie farewell Of their friends They
remained in their position until below
Warsaw and Alexandria. salutirg each
place as they passed, after which the en-
livenins strains of music and the smiles
of our own ir ladies', relieved the night
OF it's tedium.
The morning Of the glorious ahniversa-
~ of cur nations birth broke in full splen-
dor, as our company formed again on the
deck # the Sparhawk to salute it in its
coming Onneari G Quincy We were re
cehed with the roar or artillery, and the
Star Spsneled Banner from a full band
| The Guards fred their salute as they
passed heir beautiful flag given TO the
breeze: returning they again salued and
landed. TIE military. consisting Of the
Buvs. Yagers, Ar iIie,y ard Cadets. were
drawn up in line up The ievee, ud-r
Gen. Singleton, Maj. Dunn commanding
Aft formal Introduction, the Guards
were received in the centre OF blttaiien
on the light Of their friends the Blues.
The whole then moved forwarJ in column
of sections through several streets o t
public square. During tie march the
citizens of Quincy. and particularly the
ladies', seemed to vie with. each other in
rendering honor to the plumes Of Keokuk.
On arriving at the public square the whole
line vas received by Gen. Singleton and
stofi,, after which it again moved forward
10 kendalps Hall, when the Cade s, a
gallant set, by the way through Capt
Holmes, presented sword to Capt. Prem
tiss. of the Blues The various companies
were then released from the commend.
and each filed off in different directions
The Guards filed upon tie riah, of he
Blues. and the double line proceeded 10
the armory Of the Blues, where mag
nihc i lunch lad been prepared upon
WI Cspt Preniss mman1ed both
com rs TO charge, after having dis
missed them. which order was mos heart
lily obeyed
A. 2 o'clock P NJ both Companies met,
at the Armory and marched in the same
order TO the Quincy House. with music
md banners. where repast had been pre-
! rarei for the occasion. A large number
of invited guests sat down, and there was
eating, drinking. speaking and toasing,
1 (or which the Quincy p1pers will furnish
report until the military voice of Capt
+. announced the hour for evening par
ade. Both Companies appeared at 5 O.
clock P. NJ. in the Public Square. in light
dress, where the other companies after
wards arrived. Each acted separately,
and the Blues, BY the deIicacy of hosp
tally. seemed 10 avoid attracting attention.
that their guests might be better observed.
You may rest assured the Guards took
advantage Of it, and did their very best.
AT O'Clock We moved to the boat. es
cor.ed by the Blues, when both Companies
were dismissed. AT the evening enter
ta'nment, the bright eyes of the Quincy
beauties added brlliancy to he scersf, ua
III midnight reminded the Guards that tie
h was passed. A halt was ordered when
the Guards gave the following sentiment !:
The QuiscY BLuEs-brave. generous,
hosp'table - Their leader. rince in
courtesy. tutor in chivalry.
This was briefly responded TO BY the
gallant corps. hen The party broke Up,
the Blues for their homes and the Gnards
10 the b at AS all parties were in fine
splii's 1t was though best to dance ouathe
night. Nearing home the Guards again
: parfaded aid saluted The levee, Che CHI
zens berg absent, lande d. marched to
their armory fred their final salue and
dispersed. During the en- ire trip the best
OF fe cling prevail cd. The Inequalities Of
| Quincy were added 10 those of the Blues
and every member If The Guards va.
every whore received with that recopnj.