Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-06-19

RIs.-On Thursday evening as per previous
arrangement, the good steamer Fanny Har.
ris, Capt N. F. Webb, took aboard party
of excursionists at this place and Rock Is
land, and at about o'clock started for Mus
catine. The party, which numbered some
hundred and fifty persons, was attended by
the Rock Island Sake Horn Band, and Majo's
String Band, and after the boat got fairly
under sail, the spacious saloon was cleared,
and the party engaged in tripping the
light fantastic toe" in the most spirited mar .
ner; while those who do not indulge in
that amusement, occupied themselves very
agreeably in social intercourse with each
other. The music was excellent, and gen.
eral good feeling prevailed throughout the
entire company. The saloon and hurricane
deck was thronged with youth and beauty,
which had come forth on this occasion with
but one object. and that was to have good
time generally, and they had it. At half
past eleven, dancing suspended, and the Ia
bles were laid, and the party sat down to-
partake of the rich banquet which had been
provided with bountiful hand, and which
was discussed in manner which could have
no doubt attest its superior qualities. Sup
per over, the name Of Geo. II Parker, Esq,
was called for unanimously, when that gen.
tleman arose and in very pretty speech.
rendered Capt. Webb the thanks and com,
pliments Of the companies, for the very ac-
ceptable and complete manner in which he
had catered to their taste on this occasion,
assuring him that nothing had been left un-
done which contributed to their happiness
and comfort. Capt. Webb responded in
the following language:
Ladies and Gentlemen 1t affords me
the greatest pleasure upon an occasion like
this, and at all times to provide for the conf
fort and qualification Of my guests that
nothing shall be wanting which could con-
duce to their happiness and enjoyment.
am highly gratificd with the high conpli-
ment you have bestowed upon me on this
occasion, by your coming forth in such large
numbers. and must say that during long
career of river life. have never seen con-
gregated q more happy band of manhood
and beauty than at this particular time |
thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for this
demonstration of your regard for one SO un
worthy as myself and let me assure you
that nv services are ever at your command,
and, trust, will continue to merit that
hearty reciprocation which so characterizes
this assemblage.
After three hearty chears for Capt Webb,
John Johns Esq, was called out, and in his
usual happy style, he addressed the compa
ny for a few moments, after which, on
motion committee Of astonishing Of X.
V. Shurly,J H. Langly and Goddall Of Rock
Island, and /. =. Coates, Thomas Scott, and
James w. Cannon, Of Davenport, were
appointed to draft resolutions expressive of
the sense of the excurtionists. of the manner
in which they had been entertained on the
occasion. The committee reported the fol-
lowing:
Whereas, On the occasion of the pleasure
excursion of the citizens of Rock Island and
Davenport, to the city of Muscatine, on
board the steamer Fanny Harris. At
meeting Of the guests, committee were ap
pointed to express the sentiments of those
present Therefore
Resotsed, That the lasting gratitude Of
all who have participated on the occasion
are due to the efficient aud gentIemanly Of
ficers of the Fanny Harris, for the success
full and appropriate manner in which they
ministered to the enjoyment OF their guests.
Resolved That in Captain Webb, we have
the personi6cation of the liberal, courteous
and highbred officer Of command, that is so
proverbiaI on our Western rivers, and that
the high character sustained by him is only
the well deserved result Of his consistent
and persevering efforts to contribute to the
qualification of those under his charge.
Resolyed, That for the judicious arrange
ment of accommodations in saloon. the
thanks Of the gentlemen on behalf Of the
ladies, are especially due to Messrs. Park
hurst and Cook. clerks; for absence of that
confusion and disorder, that 80 frequently
mar the festive occasions of like nature.
play Of the de.icacies OF the table, so boun-
tifully supplied. Mr.. Edward Baum as Stew
ard, has won for himself an enviable repu-
tation in addition to the already we'll de-
served one 20 universally accorded to him.
Resolved, That the propr;etors of the Ga
lena, Davenport and Rock Island Packet
Co., are especially fortunate in the posses
sion of such agents and officers a. are In
command Of the Fanny Harris on this, ever
to be pleasantly remembered occasion.
Resolved That in NO secondary degree
are the thanks Of al present due to the
member Of the Roek 1sland saxs-hoen
band, for the dsligt0 musis % generally
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