Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-12-07

MORNING DECEMBER ,pa

THIRD ANSUAL FESTIVAL OF THE
ExcRLsIok SouErY.-In accordance With the
usual custom. the loyal sons and daughters OF
the Empire State. resident OF the eounty oi
Scott, and members Of the Excelsior Society,
assembled last evening at the Burtis House to
enjoy their third annual Festival, and once
more call up in fond recollection the scenes and
| associations Of the precious land Of their ma
tisity.
We regret to cay that. on account Of the in.
clsmeney Of the weather the assembly was
cot 60 large as could have been desired or as
upon former occasions. yet sufficiently go to
have happy time. Those who attended
were doubly satisfied; those who staid at
home mis- ed happy event and are to be com
miserated
After spending an hour or two in the par.
lore 10 pleasant interview, the Society, at
about nine o'clock, proceeded to the spacious
dining hall. where were arrayed the tables
heavily laden with the delicacies OF the season,
served up in the most seductive style
The President. |. II. seara. Esq. delivered
his annual address-by the way very happy
and highly appropriate effort, after which the
Rev. II. N. Powers. orator Of the evening, in
torested the Society with annual Grafton.
which was we'll conceived, happily delivered
and heartily appreciated. Neither time or
space permit US to do the effort justice.
After the invocation Of Divine blessing by
the last named individual the annual supper
was charged upon by platoons, and in hearty
struggle, Of not leaa than thirty minutes. was
literally disabled. greatly to the satisfaction
Of all concerned. The Band, under the lead.
ership Of 4. N. White, dscoursed enliyen;np
music during TIE evening.
Next came the toasts in the following order.
by L. Y. Lane, E.q., Toas: Master
l.-&. Nicholas The tutelar deity of our native
State.
Nasic-"Excelsi1r March,"
2 2-The STATE Of Nt,o Yort-First in the pursuits of
peace, first in war, true to herself, true to
the eountry-.hc pours forth her treasure and
her blood with a lavish hand, to sustain the
Laws and the Constitution.
Response by J. G. Bills, ESQ.
Song Home Sweet Iiome."
'.-1he President Of tie Tni,eI .state.
Music-"Ilail to the Chief"
i.-1hc stair of Jma.
Response by o. ". SKINNER, Eso.
Wustc-"The Governors March"
Tile Red, White nnd BIue-The emblem Of our
cpuntry-may its graceful folds foa. in
triumph from the st Lawrence to the Balizo,
md fr i'm laran tt.l
Response by Adjt. Gen. BAKER.
Sotg-"Columbia the Gem Of the Ocean,"
Our Sister Socisties-May each succeeding |
year bind moro closely the ties of fellowship
between W. od
Response by Il. PRrcs, Esq
Music-"We'rc Il band Of Brothers"
.-The Prcss-I,s representatives are the oaly
portion ef mankind who willingly associate
with the ID.
Music-"The Devils Dream"
THE City of Dsrenpon.
Response by Hon. dEo. ". FRENCH.
.Sony-"Our own Fireside."
Volunteer Toastl, etc.
The toasts being concluded the Society re-
ired for few mo.nents to the parlors. and
pent few moments in congratulations, then
'eturned to the Hall to engage in the merry
lance.
The Festival was happy and interesting
me all through, aud we trust the members of
he Excelsior Society may live long to enjoy
many similar reunions.
WASTING TIME.-Sentimental young
aides who get up love sick poetry for US to
,ut 10 type, better be about some more prof.
able business-heping their mothers for in
tance. or learning how to make themsel. es
lseiul to their future families, or knitting socks
md nittens for the soldiers. We don't want
o publish any OF the trash. We have lots Of
t in the waste paper box. Yesterday We got
mother effusion. 1t is heavy on the love ques
ion-more especially on hidden love. which is
imposed to DO something little nicer, little
stronger and better to take than the ordinary |
.ome.at able article. Our contributor reels off
stanza in plain, girlish hand. as follows,
.o.wit:
"There is many tender love unseen,
That close to the bosom dwes =
Now we take it there 10 no chance TO raise
IN argument with US on that point. We have
been married several years. Such q decara.
ton TO the "local' Of the Gazette, who is o
good looking, single man, might lead to a
careful investigation of the proposition. The
stanza winds up by asserting
"And the bud conceals the flowers within
The leaves Of its folding cells"
There lie no doubt of it whatever but wha.
has that to do with the present crisis or the
price Of doughnuts That's what we want to
know. The balance Of the effort IL of the
same character. If the writer insists upon it,
we will publish the balance for the benefit of
those who are not possessed Of poetical ability.