The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1857-01-03

the poor Indian only hoped for, SO place Of
rest" May to- morrow, sec her one OF the
greatest States in "our glorious Confedera-
cy,' aud the sentiments Of her people like
her own beautiful rivers, Aow towards per-
petual Union.
Response by VIM. Leighton, who humor-
ously reviewed the wars Of Iowa and the
Half Breed Tract in particular, gave the sta
tistcs Of our wonderful progress, and dwels
at length in answer to the question "Why
are we all herer" We can only give the fol-
lowing figures. In ls4o the population Of
Iowa was, in round numbers, 10000, in
ls46, $4,000; in 1850, 10000; in 1854,
32T 900, and in 1856 over 100000.
( 2. Our Mothers--G God bless them though
we have strayed far from them, add 10 our
wanderings have found the very garden OF the
world, vet, now, our love for them il equaled
only by theirs for us.
Response by Rev. Mr.. kimball, whose al
fusion to the excellent teachings Of the New
England Mothers, illustrated by GOOD cuts,
brought down the house. He gave the fol-
lowing sentiment:
The Daughters Of New England OF
whom have already been persuaded to come
us fur as the Garden sGate." May our love
for them always be squaied by their love
for Us.
This brought out Mr.. Rice, who sought to
justify the absence of the ladies on the pres
ent occasion by the glorious example Of tho
Boston Tea party
! 10. The Statesmen Of New England-The
world has never produced their superiors.
IL. The Institutions Of Learning OF Iowa
lncontestabls evidence Of New England's in
fuence.
Response by Prof. w. r. Marsh, who said
that Iowa had not only made her common
schools free, but her University was free,
and ere long he thought she would be 6rst in
wealth, in population, and intelligence.
IL. The Witches Of New England-They
| have sung the last Of their ghostly songs and
/ died beneath the light OF education, and their
memory only remains to mark the record OF
past fanaticism.
Response by J. II. NJ. B.rtram. Mr.. B.
gave brief history Of Salem Witchcraft,
and concluded with the sentiment
Salem-Famous for beautiful women.
49, The Maritime Of New England-Her
canvass whitens every sen, her commerce
reaches every shore.
IA. The City OF Keokuk - Ahead OF all
competitors, and destined to continue so.
Response by l.. Hutchinson. Mr.. II. gave
rapid review of the history, .posi.lon, ad-
vantages and improvements Of Ksokuk, and
concluded with = toast t.
keokuk, the Gate City--Open to all, closed
to none. Her past prestige for q most glo-
rious future.
Is. Benjamin Franklin and the Press.
Response BY W. Richards, who gave the
following sentiment:
The New England Man in the West-A
new edition, enlarged and improved.
Mr.. Leighton was then called on for song,
but he called up his fellow Scotchman,
Rev. Mr.. Brown, who claimed that, though
not a Yankee, he came from good way
deorn east, and he could cay truly that he
felt pretty much to hum in the present CON-
pany. For, said he, We Scotchmen, in one
sense, begun your Yankees, and the Puritans
and Coscnanters were at least first cousins.
We cannot follow him in his very happy re-
marks, but conclude with his sentiment:
The Puritans Of New England and the Gov
enanters Of Scotland-May their amty be rs
lasting as their Granite Hills.
Mr.. Leighton then gave cosmopolitan
song, which was well received. After which
there was miscellaneous flow OF volunteer
toasis and speeches. which continued briskly
I till the first short hour Of the night. The toast
Of the evening, among the volunteers, was tina.
of Mr.. Merriam, which took the house by storm,
and elected feeling decidedly favorable to
the presence Of ladies at future reunion
DIR. Knowles, Mr.. Leighton, and Mr.. Mcr-
ram entertained the company for sometime
with highly amusing and interesting reminis-
cences Of Keokuk. In the course OF the eve
ming. by way OF amusement, Mr.. Reddington,
DIR. Knowles, DIR. March, Mr.. Moss, and
others, go. up an animated discussion on the
poin, whether the New England man IN New
England was superior TO the New England
ma in the West, the resul, Of which, aside
from the amusement, seemed to be only the
Exclusion Of conclusion"
We we're able to procure only the follow.
Ing among the
VOLUNTEER sESrlNESTs:
! Bv Mr.. Mears: The Old Bay State--Alay
! she never be oasrun ia her onward ourse to
, glory.
, By b. s. Merriam: Yankee Festivals with
, out L,dles-Pampkln Pies without sweet.
min.
By WIN. Richards: The Land o. Cakes -
: Competent to throw Lsighi-on the world,
aud do all Tyrants BroUn.
This was given in compliment to couple
OF Sco,chmen alluded TO, who were present,
and contributed much to the entertainment
, OF the EVENING"
By c. j. Fox: The institutions OF New
: New England Pumpkin Pies, Hasty Pud.
, ding, Dough Nuts aud Pretty Girls.
BY VIM. Leighton: Tho Clergy Of Keo-
kuk, aud especially those of them who have
. favored US With thcir company tonight.
| Responded to BY Rsr. Mr.. Brown.
J BY j. NJ. Billings: The New England
: States May their Republican princip Piles
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