The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-05-25
THE PICNIC.

The Picnic went OF yesterday 10 superb
style. There we're more than enough tables.
These we're arranged 30 rs to enclose Eve
spacious squares. Within one OF these
squares was placed . table for the ofhcers.-
On this table VAS pyramid Of cake sbou,
three feet in beight, ornamented with wrea.hs
OF flowers. On one Of the long tables Vas
nicely prepared ham, ornamsnted with
cloves, and having the words, ssThe Union -
neatly lettered With the same material
Chickens, pickles, all varieties OF cake from
pound to giDeer-nus, pies, and oil kinds OF
substantials and delcscies, we're displayed
on oil the tables, in ample profuson and ar
ranged IN excellent taste. There Was also q
considerable supply Of sardines, peach and
other preserves, raisins, &c.
10 the centre Of the grounds vas erected
tall pole, from which foated the Stars and
Stripes. A large flag also foated OYER the
Speakers stand, and there was q pretty dis
play Of flags 10 other parts Of the grounds,
particularly after the arrival Of the volun.
teers, when their flags we're raised within the
various squares.
thousand people had gathered ia the
grove, when, about Il o'clock, the fife and
drum, at 6rst heard family, bat growing
louder as they advanced, announced the an
prosch OF the troops, and soon the whole OF
the First Regiment, with flags and banners
flying, marched up, followed BY four com.
panies Of the Second Regiment.
After short delay all were marched in
good order 80 their assigned places at the
tables, when Chief Justice Lowe mounted
the stand and gave the order to charge
After the soldiers were satisfied they fell
back, snd another charge was made By the
keokuk Home Guards and the citizens gen.
orally.
The dinner was snlivened BY several pa.
triotic songs from Mr.. DeWolf's class OF
young ladies.
After dinner all the soldiers Who could
siog we're requested TO collect It the speak.
er's stand, where patriotic song, to the
tune Of "Dixie," and other pieces were 6ue.
y executed.
Judge Lowe then announced the reading
OF toasts and the delivery OF speeches. up-
on which the crowd Of citizens made room
and the various companies OF our marital
guests were marched up and their positions
taken nsAr the stand. Whereupon Governor
Lowe spoke a. follows;
fa CITIZEN SOLDIERS I'll extend 10 Won the
saluiations OF the ladies Of ksokuk. In the
name Of our citizens give to you 4 CORDIAL
welcome. Thank you for your bandsome
and soldieriy behavior since ycr hare h..., |
Quartered IN our midst, and would sssure |
You that whilst We regret the Decessity. "a
greatly admire and warmly approve the pur.
pose tor which you are here under arms.-
Our ladies have offered you this plain ban.
Quet - tribute Of their respect g well -
20 imperfect token Of their appreciation OF
your patriotism.
lnow hsve tho honor Of Offering you /. fe~
sentiments which know will receive hear
~ response 10 your hearts, whilst 8 moro
tangible expression OF that response will be
given b. some gentleman present.
He then read the following toast:
The lst Regiment Of lows Volunteers
The noble bearing OF tho officers ana n.
handsome drill proficiency Of the men. Il.
ready testify that we may safely trust our
ensign OF yalor 10 their hsnds.
TO this Col. Bates responded in an ammo.
pirate speech, in which he said that be and
the soldiers of his command would ever cher.
ish the recolleotions Of this day - among
the most pleasing memories Of their live,