, 1859-02-28

Esq, and Atsns. franklin ana r.
Great Western hotel The at@ sos'el VI .' ,us
longitude are Of course u3' 'S-ah 'o"n7'n 'ols
s:aoen hundred Inhablta' .-'es-eonsa!na e1nn n'e
: war aud a ba;f 1T. : It Is, however, but .
,snsd -. I ronns DID, and 1ts neat Dwellings; scat:
rsaaas su ao among tho stun1ps gi7e unmIstakable
a.. = Of the eastern origin and the energy Of
w. people. Tie hotel consists Of two wings
each fronting 100 feat upon. tbs streets, upon
Whose corner it stands, and it Is In all respects
'sne Of the l.Fgest and tho :best hotels :wie saw
during our Absence. Is E!wood is directly op!
posite ST. Joseph in The line Of the emigration
to the nav gold fields it will dopbtleas command
large husinets.,
Among the facts gathered during the after
noon NE learned that printing press had just
been started for Pixies Peak, the prospectus for
which sppesred day or Two previous in the st.
Joseph pspers. 1t is to be called the Cherry
Greek Pioa6<r. Success to the editor, md msy
an aoundancs Of the yellor dust" reward his
enterprise.
But our article il becoming long and we must
hasten TO the
7ASQuEr
It will be admitted that the Chicago 1elega-
ton hare had come experience in regard to ban
quets. Without attempting . minute descrip-
tlon Of the festive board and ita ornaments it
~as voted IN all respects one Of the best np-
pointed "tsbles' whose bounties it had been
our good fortune to share. Among the rarities
were buffalo tongue, Wild turkey, Wild goose,
with every thing that could tempt the appetite
ofplease the most refined taste. Odd Fellows
Hall afforded ample room to seat three hundred
and fifty guests, ali Of whom seemed in the best
possible humor TO enjoy the rich viauds 80
bonntifullJ provided.
Our space absolutely forbids IN extended no.
tice of the "ieast of reason" which followed the
exercises Of the trencher. The first senti-
ment was compliment to St. Louis
to which Hon. Thomas 8. Nelson, Pres.
President Of the Council of that city responded.
J.J. Campbell of Hannibal, silss Woodson Of
d. Joseph, Alderman Bross of Chicago, Ar.
Porter Of Hannibal, Capt. B. II. Pren,iss Of
Quincy, Col. JEFF. Thompson Of St. Joseph,
Judge Bennett Of Nebra.ka City, Dr.. Dyer Of
chicago, n. Buahnell Of Quincy, J. P. Grub of
81 Joseph. and Mr.. Stearns, President Of the
Plke 10. Railway, all responded st the call Of
the assembly to appropriate sentiments. Most
OF: the speeches Were happy. and many Of them
truly eloquent, and We regret that our space
fozbids even m abstract Of their remarks. The
whole celebration VAS conceived in the best Of
taste, and passed Oh With the greatest eclat
Our citizens, Who were present, will long cher
uh the pleasant associations connected with the
opening Of the Hannibal and St Joseph Rail-
railway. All were satisfied that It would proyc a
most important line In The railway system Of the
West, and il our, citizens will cultivate tlle &C.
qnaintance Of the business men along Its line, and
study the resources Of the country and The wants
Of ita people, 1t will prove great advantage to
the commerce Of our city.
TIE HkTuHs.
IN Thursday morning at six o'clock the whistle
sounded and We wera all Oh board "homevarl
bonnl." Tie enthusiasm seemed by NJ means ex-
hausted. Fit, hilarity and generous sentiment
we're the order Of the day. The several delsga-
tons from ST. Louis, Hannibal, P4lmyra Quincy
and Chicago, were mingled together in social con-
verse, closing in the evening with toasts, speeches
and sentiments, 1eplete NTH the greatest
good humor and mutual good feeling.
Arrived from Hannibal by steamer at Quincy, no
found our excellent night car in waiting, whose
comforts were enjoyed With the greatest zest. 4
capital breakfast At Galesburg aud dinner at Leu-
dota were not among the least Of the luxusies for
which Te we4e indebted to the providence Of our
excellent friends Of the Eurliaxton and Quincy
Raileoad. ReEo1utiona Of thanks, speeches, fun
and fsolic, in almost every possible for1n filled the
short hours Of Friday, and evening found US at
home rejecting on one Of the most pleasant ex-
curslons it 1as ever our good fortune to enjoy.