The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1857-02-28
ABNER PIATT,


The Muscafine Guards. As will be
seen by the following article from the
Journal we attended the celebration of
the Muscatine Guards, and had a very
fine time. We need hardly give an en-.
tire new account of the affair, but will
add that the NJ. L. Guard are composed
OF men, all of whom have hearts as larg.
an ox's, OK, horns and all. They GER
tainly have very excellen, company and
make as fine an appearance as any com.
pany in the states. There is no half way
work with them. 1.-THE entire porker" is
their figure and they exemp'iied this
fact on this occasion. We regret that
our Upton Guards did not 60 down and
participate with them on this occasion,
but it is probably excuse enough. that il,
was impossible TO get there. However
we must confess our Guards would have
been an awkward squad" in COMPARE
son with the NJ. l.. G's. In the evening
glorious time was had at Hares Hail.
When the fair women and brave men"
devoted the night 10 the alteration of
rerpsichore. All in all, it was a pleas.
ant time, and just such a time as the M.
l.. Gs. know how to &c. up But read
the Journals account, The Journal
pleases to be complimentary to US.
Tuz FIRST ANNIVERSARY or The LrGyr
GUARDS, Muscatine Light Guards eelebra
tel their First Anniversary and also the birth
day Of Washington, yesterday, with anoropriate
Ceremonies The company emerged from the
armory in full uniform at about 10 o'clock and
pgeceeied by the brass baai piraiei along the
side walks Of Second street aud the ayen1a a.
far As the OgiiTie House 1t being too muddy IN
march in the street Or to go into any other mar,
OF the city. Bat the train at last arrived and
orr friend Judge opcer, YVES tue only one Of
Their Number aboard He, however, ia a hos
in himself, and was cordially welcomed. Thn
company then repaired to the armory. and at
three O'Clock according 10 announcement
marched back to the Ogilsie, where a sumptl
Gus repast was provided hy the proprietors Of
the house. | dolbt exists in the minds of any
one "a to the mIlit'ry spirit OF our friends If the
Light q iaris it would have been d;spettea A.
the sight Of the valorols manner in which thcv
charged upon Turkey "a this occasion. Blt
though the onslaught was fierce aud terrific. the
enemy was not completely annihllated Th.
scene OF battle. strewn with bones of the slain
attested how sanguine had been all conflict
Finally becoming tatguad the weapons were
laid asiJa and Cant TgiIa-
feast Of reason and aow OF soul" bv Offering as
toast THE day we celebrate" Responded 10
briefly by w. II Keller in his usual faeetious
way, number of other toasts were offered and
responses msfe to calls on the following gan
ternen: Judge Spicer Of the Upton Advert
SER 5. MeNutt, editor of the ..Epanrer ~
Lieut.. Stone, Privates, Kent Compton and Ms
lev.
The following toast was offered by Lieut.. Sri.
Ger Of the Upton Guards and responded by Mr..
McNntt;
"The Mascatne Light Guards the FIRST nre.
MUM company Of the Safe, generous a well
as brave y
Mr.. McNltt offered the following:
'.lhe relish Of our vianIs Is increased rro,,
The fact that we have genuine SrTCEg at the
table:
The enemy We have here rouquered-a rich
cong iest overcome without injury to our arms
but Oppressive to our belts "
Mr. Bailey offered toast Ia honor of Nassrs
Low & skinkle, the gentlemanly hosts OF Tie
Ogilge House, for the sauptaus repast they
had provided, which vas received with applause
The company then retired from the dining |
room we'll pleased with the entertainments.
The Light Guards presented an imposing and
ereaitahle appaarencs on parade. They are
composed Of some Of the best young men in the |
city. They number about fifty members. II
has been jus. year since their organization, and |
instead OF their zeal wannng with the lack of
novelty in military exercise, the company il in
q more prosperous condition than il ever was
May their number never be less aud their en-
thnsiasm know no ebb'ng
Unger brass band which Is nov part of the
company, though attired in different Uniform
discoursed the sweet music" of The occasion in
their usually artistic style. We question ifI
there Ia better bsud Of the kind in the State
Al night portion of the company with ma
merous Other participant chased The glowing
hours with flying feet AT Hare Hall until 1.-The
wee smi hanrs o'nora" The occasion Alta
gather, passed off pleasantly and credl,asly to
all concerned.
.noScoW Bridge Gone.-The above
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