Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1860-05-12

Mr.. ii. II. King. performed their allotted task
In . ereditabls and pleasing manner. Ate
THE the company dispersed over the grounds
each one bent on making himsel! as agreeabl'
and as happy as possible.
! At two o'clock dinner was announced, ant
such a dinner! The tables fairly groansd NJ
der the weight Of accumulated treasures, an
judging from appearances. the partakes there
Of appreciated the hbtrslity Of the provider'
and treasured the various tit-bits away. 10 4
manner highly sstisfactory to their sppetites
and proved their knowledge Of the good thing
Of life After the inne, man had bee, well
supplied. the company reluctantly adjourned
("sti!l casting longing eyes aback.") to thu
| speakers stand, where the toasts and response,
we're 10 be delivered NJ. J. H. White. Toas,
Master. then read the following toasts:
!. The Pyssidtns Of the United St.tss.-
Band
2. The Governor Of the State of Iopa-
Responded to by Hon. Chas Foster.
3. The N'rsy-
Response by Rev. VIM. H. Rutlejga
4. The Press-
Response by W. II. Fleming.
5.-The Sons Of Temperance their
rity and Fidelity. II they forsske their colora
may they no longer be called Sons Of Temper.
ance but Sons Of Belief
Band
Tho Scott Division of Daysnport-Msy
its tactics in the Ten perance army be - eff
cient ss-in q different spl,ere.-are those o
Scott. tae ablest General Of the age.
Response by Frank H. Shepherd.
7. Tile Good dzsmplars-The secret Of their
success lies in the cooperation Of the ladies.
Response by J. R. Fletcher.
8. TIE Evergreen Division, of Davenport -
May it flourish and be verdsnt 10 every virtue
but may its members never be 90 green a. to
cell their cause for mountain dew or lager
beer.
Response by Geo. G. Custer.
g. Our Namesaks, the Minnehaha Lodge. Of
Hampton.-May they. with the pure laugh
ing water. which gives health and Joy forever,
quench the roxious 6re-wster Of death and
woe.
Response by Daniel Young
10. The Port Byron Lodge-Though they
pride themselves on being called Suckers. may
they never become suckers of that beverage
which destroys thousands.
Repouse by N. Belcher.
IL. Tile Rapids City Lodge.-Their small
representation here to-day, is no criterion Of
their strength and Influence at home.
Response by toast from the Lodge.
IL. Princeton Lodge-Though few in mum
bers, may they prove host in stfenth. and be
eminen,ly successful in their undertakings
Response by W. G. Scott
lS Philadelphia Lodge, Cordoya May its
members ever be united in the sp rit of broth
eriy love and never forsake their obligations
and covenant. esA
Rand e-4A--~xz2s SA--l
There were . great many volunteer toasts
handed in. tho following vas the best read
The Lady AUTHORS Of lie Claire May their
life like their record be without . blot, and
when the time Of death has gone past, may the
great Patriarch above, Register their virtues,
Till like twinkling stars, they radiate forever.
Band.
The company then scattered over the
GROUNDS, come to the ewiugs. others to games
aud the mere sta;d and steady to the shady
retreats Of the many trees. and mid the rat
Ting Of the swings. the fluttsring o snow white
drapery, the tripping Of pretty feet, and the
gushing laughter from the macy happy hearts,
We wiled away - dream, the fitting houre,
imagining as we looked upon the grsea carpet.
ed earth. listened to the sweet singing of the
birds, and looking in smiling faces and lighter.
ed eyes, that We had wandered to the court
Of some fairy queen, while the elfns were in
the midst of their enchanting fairy sports
Again, We say that the whole affair was
decided success. and our young sister city can
we'll be proud Of it. To the managers and
others we owe many thanks for certain favors
to the ladies. we'll We are silent now, for fear
ws should commit ourselves. But We will cay
this much, now close your ears. girlr: That
we will match the ladies Of LIE Claire against
the world for al the attributes OF beauty.
RIVER ITEMS.
Friday, May IL. 1860.
ARRIVED
Harmonic, Hubbard, st Louis.
HAwKRYg SrATE, ,Gny, st. Louis.
SUokRR STATE, Rhodes St Paul.
ALEXANDRA, Mitchell, st. Paul.
DEPARTED.
HARMoNIA, Hubbard, Dubuque.
HAwkEYg STATE, Gray, St. Paul.
SrcKER STATE, Rhodes, ST. Louis.
ALHAMBRA, Mitchell, 81. Louis.
The Splendid passenger steamer, John Bell
Capt. Phelps, will arrive this morning from st.
Louis and depart for st. Paul.
The favorits Northern Line steamer, Pembina
will depart for st. Pusl this morning At eight
p'clock.
The Kate Casssll will be the regular Mail Pack
st for Montross this morning. Passengers who
wish to travel to that point will do we'll to try
The popular Kate.
The Northernsr il the regular Packet for st.
Louis th!s morning.
The Fred Lorens IS expected up this morning,
bound for st. Paul.
The River is falling slowly at this point, but 10
It . fair boating stage.
The Illinois River il falling slowly with about
feet in the channel.
The Missouri River 10 reported TO Be still fall
Ing.