The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-09-07
The Railroad Excursion

Aud celebration Of the opening of the road
- fais6sld, was one Of the most brilliant affairs
ee she kind that has ever occurred in this re-
gton The train that left Burlington in the
morning contained moro than nine hundred
persons, including the four military companies,
the drs eempaniss, the Hook and Ladder Com
paay, aad large sonpany of business men
sad prominent citizens. The day was very
peopitious one, and eli the sxcursonists were
In high spirits, not excepting those unfortunate
ones who were robbed, by their greedy COM
pAnions, OF the contents Of their TASKS. At
niddletown, New London, Mt. Pleasant, and
Rome. large additions were made to the party.
Al all these Stations the train was greeted with
shs most enthusiastic demonstrations. Banners
waved, children shouted, cannons roared them
selves hoarss. The dealers in bunting and gun
powder made large profits on large sales. The
whole line Of the road was in fever Of joyous
excitement. The cattle upon . thousand hills
seemed 70 parfaks Of the universal excitement
the masronly cows danced for joy, and the
big-mouthed Tauri beloved forth hearty res
ponses to the cheers that arose ON every side.
popularity of the iron monster that suorted
through their pastu.sge, gave chase, and lively
contest OF speed snsusd; but they Eere unable |
10 pass our team.
Az the whistle sounded At Fairfield, the mos,
Intense excitement broke out, ON the train
The booming of the gun on the rear car car
sisd to the citizens Of that place hearty salu-
sation, which was returned BY the believing
gun which opened its mouth, at the depot. 10
bid us welcome. The line Of the road fer more
than mile east Of Fairfield, was lined with
crowds Of people who sent up hozannas that
walked the echoes Of old jefferson as they had
never been disturbed before. At the depot
ground was gathered the largest company ever
seen in that country, all crazy with hilarious
excitement. When the noise and confusion had
partially subsidized, Mr.. Scott, Of Fairfield, vel.
eomsd the visitors in . neat and eloquent
speech, in which he spoke, very happily, of the ,
achievement which had brought together 50
immense an assembly, and Mr.. Coolbsd gh, of i
our city, responded briefly bat pointedly, allu- .
ding, to the wedding which, after 90 long
csurtship, had been thus pleasantly consumma-
ted between the two cities. After the rscep- {
ton, the immense concourse formed process ,
sion, escorted BY the Burlington Military and ,
Fire Companies, and the NJ Pleasant Grsys,
and marched to the Public Square, where the
ladies Of Fairfield had prepared a substantial b
md very generous repast, spread upon . table a
oS6 feet long. Altar the full and satisfactory r
1iscussion Of the viands, the crowd gathered
around the speakers stand, which had been b
srected in the centre of the Park, and listened
% the reading BY Mr.. 3. r. Fulton, of the regu.
or toasts. - follows: =,
l. IRos--Ths metal which transeends in value
The finest gold; its magic tissues make distant ;.
latiOns neighbors.
Responded to. by Senator Harlan, Of Mt u
Pleasant
:. SrxAAAxD ELEcrRIclTY-Ths great ideas Of
10 aGs; The annihilAtors of time and distance,
md the agents which are destined ultimately to
fatsrnizs all nations and unite them in the q
'onds Of peace and unity. r.
Response BY Professor Roberts, Of Burling- n
IN University.
3. Tus Isou HeAss-May the time speedily se
enc wAsn be shall stop to take . drink 1t the IS
lisoouri, aAd anon qusnch his thirst in the Wa =,
Dr0 0t eAo fAci6c.
Response by sx.xayor Corse, Of Burlington. =.
:. TIE D. I n. r r. r. CoNPAxY-Wth unit. ~
nc energy and zeal in time Of great 6nan- on
Il embarrassment and deprsssion Of Railroad . u
curitiss, and during the most unfavorable Of no,
asons, they have prosecuted their work and ~;
tended their Road further west than any other
% Road; may the Company be rewarded for sou
cir enterprise. SON
Rssponss BY Hon. R. L. B. CLARK, Of NJ. tim
oasAnt. pre-
8. A0RIcClruRs-Theb basis Of al real pros pra,
risy-without ID the Iron Horse would starve. at
Rsspoass BY Mr.. stsbbins, Of NJ. Pleasant. vbe
). GovsaxoR LowE-Ous worthy Executive kill;
loved for bic private virtues, and noted for !. ).
Intelligent support Of the Railroad system Of -
RA.eA - sf oAy
u rsspenss to this tsast lsstsr from 0sv. nigl
se. ssgrstsng his inability to attend. and ex the
''1ang h wishss for IL prosperity Of the eAiia
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