Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-25

Van Alien, 1880 Nancy vsnnstsse,
Cathsrine W Wells, Wilcox, ST., !S4s
john Work. Wilbur Wa. rem, 1S45
Bcnj. Wright, ST., Lotus Warren, ls4i
DAuiel Wyman 1887 Mrs. 5 + Whiting. 1881
Passing from the monument 10 the other end
Of the stage a miniature log CABIN met our
view. 1t was . faitninl counterpart OF the
homely residences Of the early settlers. II vas
made Of hickory Iogs-small onss-snd erected
and f.shioue with care. The roof wac Of the
ssms rough mat erisl with q pcle laid across to
keep the bark down in case OF high wind. The
chimney which climbed up through the ragged
roof was made Of sticks. There was one door
and one window-in front floor OF rough
boards, and door Of same material. For the
single window Pans there was piece OF white
paper-a portion Of letter from 4 friend Eat
-oiled and fastened to the rude easement.
Ahous the rough logs we're nailed gephss ssins..
aud skins Of the prairie wolf and the wild cat
osnsmented its rocf. Upon the inside walls
we're pasted old pspers (not 50 old either. being
late copy Of the Dubuque Herald. which.
though good paper. was slighily out Of place
in a settlers cabin Of twenty fise years ago)
Z ON tho oor the latch string was out. 40 was
ever the case with our early settler friends.
ladies and gentlemen. We have mentioned the
leading feat urea Of the west hail
At the usual hour the ceremonies commenced
The President Of the Society, Duncan q 81
=. - k.;c has i,,t Eaa 1omna Thnr.
iugton, the oldest Vice President. acted -
President Of the meeting, and called the meet
ing to order The first business 10 order was
the presentation Of the Society cane by the
retiring President, Ebsnezer Cook, to James
Thorington. Presidsnt pro tenn.
Mr.. Cook spoke ~ follows: ss
LADIES AND 0ENrLEnsN la retiring from the
Office OF President Of this Association, | cannot
refrain from again rendering my sincere thanks
for the horror done inc in placing me- in that posi-
tion. We are again met 1t our annual gathering
but some Of not here. Since our last fest''
val some have departed on that journey from
whoncs there 10 no return. The monument on my,
left marks, not only those OF our Association who
have died durirg the past year, but also few 20 at
present known BY tho C0mmittes-tho usmss Of
al residents of this county prior to Decem Der.
l340 who have since died. Considering the num-
Der and age of cur members, we may truly say
that the mortality for the past year has been light
and much lighter than We have reason to expect
in future years.
A 4oiued TO see 90 many gathered togethcg
here tonight It an evidence Of an earnest good
feeling for the welfare of tho Association, and Of
its members, ard let W hope that each succeed
ing year shall continue to prove more and more oar
devotion toit. and to its members. who with each
Of US aide in opening to the benefits Of civliza-
tion this beautiful land. have the pleasure Of
announcing that Duncan q. III fridge has been
duly elected your President for tho ensuing year
a man well known to you all - worthy 0f the
place and the honor, ut have to regret that he
is unavoidably absent, and cannot be With US To-
night. In accordance with the Constitution, it
dev olives upon the senior Vice President. the Hon.
Jane. Thosneton, 10 preside; and TO you, slr. -
the representa- W Of the worthy President, de-
| liver this cane, tho emblem Of authority, and
charge him. through you to preserve 1t with Jeal-
receives it now.
Mr.. Thorfueton responded % follows:
Srs lit is duty incumbent upon me TO re-
| oeivs the Iosignia Of office Of President Of this
As.ociation For the time bsing the bearer Of
this cane may Be rfissrdsd - The Pstr'srch Of
. band, once more numsrous. bnt from the very
saturs Of the upsItsrabls laws Of the Great
An must become lets and less ~ saeh apnue
record will announce the departure OF our
membuo 70 the epirit aud. II y nov. sly. >
| marn&( distinction. TO sho = that from among
his followers hs has been chosen - . leader,
| when lew more years, it must answer as n
staff to aid Ne seners bls President. vh1evsr
hs may BE-. n ~ SLOW but sure joptpey q abe
| grave Uiepay seem On aaleasspt theme tv
some, Lat It should 10 otherwise TO ~ i IL
bpt the lot Of al 70 live. that they may de, and
when.ve look around us and sse the rich In
&sritsscs ws srs transmitting TO oar posserity.
" shoild seioias shst thsss who shall come
after ~. ess snd will f<ioiss In de memory Of
ourselves. We have passed into their haods
90 improved land. happy hom.s. aad. Z lpraps
psrous community. / will disshevgs ,be srpat
cOnfided to my keeping ~ the Sesios Vice
fPresideat Al this Assee,etiop THE esne eonfdsd
/ 70 my keeping, and pace It over, - sscrs'
embler oi prseideutial honor 70 ny friend. Mr..
{Eldvtdkssis5ssf ii s.isas .sssg Tssvs .saS.a
IL 90 behalf Of the Prssideusi elsst, sllovans
to fetufs toe THE Assceis,ion bic beaFs-ss!t
thautt they have bsrto~ed upon him 10 elect
Ing HIN The fourth Precedent Of this AetoSis-
zion. aodote ~ ter him. be regrets thst SEQ:
siaiioRaj ~ We ere saeh that he felt Il bic duty
- be absent from this, our snnusl teeliRjt1.
On my own responsibility. viii ssy fer eas
friend; Ar. Eidsas0~ Be y e. repsssaatstive
resdI bsl4. ~ hiS !, buick sen.ibilisY, epd
the Nsstkys eNd 10 share his worldly etere with
sAs Assdg ,and d,slss.ssd; .hooeS II liuiaess
mssuS - = psssaissy ssnss he 9 rich. TO- ais
re1teA66k vhat Ashee doss III be osui % aNe.
1eiste Ard sbptees Tie condition Of his felbv
7nsn. I aai tltisASd The zSun6dSnes The iASso-
6jdtion have bsttovSA il electtae BIC III
II A A.fCa Praea6nnk ~ - k.aaS A-S~sS3f3 (S