Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1861-04-19


the company had much interest in the wei
fare of this townsnd whatever was in their
power to promote II, they would be happy and
anxious to d. He then congratulated the
people of the Cedar Valley upon the compile
ton Of the road to our beautiful place
Speaking of its advantages, etc, wheni he
closed
The Marshals then formed the procession
in the order given in the published pro-
gramme, and marched to the Horticultural
Rooms, where the guests were warmly well
coined by the President of the day, Mr. S.
Fox and the chairman of the committee of
Arrangements, Col w. II. Sessions. Mr..
Fox in his welcome said:
Gentlemen, Directors and Stockholders of
the d. & S. G. R. r.. this slight demonstra-
ton of our people this day will convince you
that we feel truly thankful for what you have
done for us by way Of Railroad, and we in
tend to nav YOU more substantial tribute
than thanks. We pledge you the products
of Black Hawk county in future to laden
your freight trains, and thereby make your
investment paying one In behalf of the
Committee of Arrangements we extend you
a hearty welcome.
Col Sessions, in his remarks, which we
arc not enabled to give verbatim, welcomed
the guests, in his pleasant and attractive
manner, to the Inequalities of the town, as
surfing them that they never found warmer
welcome, and earnestly desiring that their
stay among us might prove pleasant to them
selves and satisfactory to all. The remarks
by the above named gentlemen, were re-
sponded to by Plat Smith of Dubuque, in
which he expressed himself as highly pleased
by the manner in which the r. II. Company
had been received, and the helping hand and
energetic action of the citizens of this locality
were remembered by the company and would
be reciprocatcd whenever occasion offered
The gentleman referred to our young
city in terms highly complimentary to the
town and its inhabitants. He spoke at some
length of the advantages of the place-its
business facilities, making many prophecies
of its bright future, and extendingmany con-
gratulatons on the rapid advancement and
improvement of the town, during the past
His remarks were very interesting, especially
to the people of Cedar Falls, and the gentle
man may rest assured he will long be remem-
bered by them with gratitude. a jail
Hon. j. B. Grinnell, of Powsheik Co. was
then called out, ard he in Q most happy vein,
briefly addressed the company. He spoke of
the difficulty Of building railroads, and the
enormous amount Of capital which it re-
quires He said that all the properly of cv
cry dcscripton-within fifteen miles of the
line, all the way between Dubuque and Sioux
City, is not of sufficient value to construct
the road, showing thereby the necessity of
foreign capital as the only means by which
the road has been thus far built, or can be
continued in the future. \ good idea for
grumblcrs to think of. sa
Platt Smith made few more interesting
remarks, at the conclusion Of which the in
vited guests were conducted to the Amcri;
can House, TO partake of the supper there
provided. --
Mr.. Wilcox did himself great credit by
the excellent manner in which he provided
for the physical wants of the gathercrs at his
festive board. Every thing was we'll pre-.
pared, and the edibles were of great variety
and abundance. Mr.. Wilcox understands
his business and gives the best of satisfaction
Long may he flourish.
Supper over, the toasts were next in order
of which the following is list: a "s tss.
The President and Directors of the Du
buque & Sioux City Railroad. ~.
Response by Hermon Gelpcke, Dubuque
Mr. Celpcke responded " Mr.. PRESIDENT will make
times ne came to YOU and told you great many fne
things about the iron horse and the benefit of the Rail
road We got your money and then went home and for
got all said excepting to build the Road will give
IN "a few words an idea of what expected to do In
1851 work to close, and we expected to be
Obliged to remain where then were, at Nottingham We
did not know as we could ever get any further Through
the influence of my friend, Mr.. Smith,
aged to proceed with the work notwithstanding the hard
times till the road brought to Independence Their
we thought received eathblow in the action
course taken by Backhawk County in regard bonds
We have heretofore received such encaura cement
from her enterprise demanded and as we had
son to expect. But if she intends to back like
errng son, are willing to forgive her.
Nevertheless we proceeded with our enterprise; We
promised be here by the beginning of the year. and but
for the elements over which had control, would
have here three months ago But we here Cedar
Falls is connected by railroad with the whole United
States You rejoice when you look at the benefits which
YOU are expecting to derive from this road II will also
benefit us Company, because get receipts
Of it. We give you at the same moment the market q
Mlw aukee Chicago and Racine And this Is the only
railroad give the advantages Of these marke
hope we will be mutually benefited by this importan
connection offer Won more my heartfelt thank:
for the Inequalities you have shown All the assist
ance we have had in this county from Cedar Falls
and YOU have better friends than this Railroad Com
pany. All do will be done to benefit your place
| / give you my best wishes for the future"
The four Great Cities of the Northern Con
federacy Falls, Dubuque, Chicago
and New York.
Response by p Smith, Dubuque.
"MR parsInESr-I fear that the Railroad Is not all th
connection that You will desire with Dubuque. We shall
he able to come through from Dubuque, afte, Roa
is wei, balastea in four hours and fifty Ave minutes
This hardly quick enough for to get the mportan
news You must have telegraph as soon as possihe.
We shall ask you aid Us in building It, for you will b.
much benefited You will by be connected with New
York and other cities and be in possession of the ates
news as soon as Dubuque. You will know all the uctua
ions Of the currency and the produce market, and
| able to take advantage Of IL.
Dubuque the point where you can have the avantag
of all the differences in price in the cities of Milwaukee
~. aud Won caps sandy rvroi