Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1861-08-30


At about 10 o'clock the procession bagan to
form in the following order:
Chief Marshal, A. M. Hare.
Martial Music.
Ellsworth Zouave Cadets, Capt. Teller.
Governors Guards, Capt. John.
seventy-Six Home Guard, Capt. Wilds.
Muscatine Home Guard, Capt. Kincaid.
Assistant Marshal, H 8. Compton.
Hittig's Band.
Company A, Capt Cummns
Company c, I'd Lieut.. Davis.
Carriages, wagons and citizens foot.
The procession moved and took the route
indicated in the programme. They halted
near Dunsmore & Chambers store, and the
volunteers sung humorous song often sung
by them on their marches, entitled "Happy
Land of Canaan"
Upon arriving at the Court House yard,
where by the untiring energies Of the ladies
and gentlemen on the committee to superin-
tend the tables, &c, two tables, 200 feet each
in length, had been literally loaded with things
refreshing to the inner man. The volunteers
and their relatives were marched around and
after short benedlction by the Rev. Chas.
Cummins, D. D., those around the tables
charged on the eatables with good will
There appeared to be ample provision for all.
After dinner, wagon was hauled around to
the shady side of the Court House, where
Judge Woodward read the following regular
toasts
l. The Iowa Volunteers first to
respond to their country's call, they will be
the last to desert its banner, or to dishonor
| their State.
This toast was to have been responded to
by c. E. Compton, but it was announced
| that he was not in condition to speak.
2. The Constitutional sacred legacy
bequeathed by the Fathers of the Republic:
May its spirit be embalme1 in the hearts and
illustrated in the life of every true lover OF
Freedom.
Responded to by Judge Woodward.
| 3. Companies d ind C Of 1st Regiment
of Iowa Volunteers Soldiers without fear,
and citizens without reproach; the fields OF
Missouri attest their gal antry, we their pri-
vate worth.
No response.
4. The Old Fzaq.-By the memories Of
the past, by the perils Of the present, and
by the hopes of the future, it must be pre-
served without the loss of single star; and
must again wave in triumph over every spot
which has been consecrated by its presence
Responded to by J. A. Parvin.
5. The Union-Born amid the storms Of
Il g., opl hon IN Tho h1ooI
of revolutionary heroes has secured to
erty. "Palsied be the arm and blstered the
tongue" that seeks to sever Its chords.
Responded to by Samuel McNutt.
6. The Armies of the Union. May thei,
march be onward until the last vestige of re
bellion is swept from the land.
Responded to by Rev. Mr.. Gilbert.
Z. General Lyon.-Missouri's
"Meanest rill and mightiest river
Roll mingling with his fame forever"
While this was read, the audience stooo
with uncovered heads and in silence.
s. The Wounded of tile Loaea Isl Rsgi
ment.-Their scars are more glorious test
monials than the decorations of the Legion
of Honor.
Responded to by Hugh J. Campbell.
9. Tho Dead Of the 1st Iowa Reqiment.-
Struck down at the post of duty, sorrowing
country, while mourning their loss, will evel
hold them IL remembrance.
The band not being present the dirge by
the band was dispensed with.
TO- The Secession, Leaders.-"Oh! for q
whip of Scorpions, to lash the rascals naked
through the world"
Responded to by Rev. F. W. Evans.
The Women of 1861. 49, Like their mothers
Of l776-thair hearts ever filled with the
purcs, patriotism their hands ever ready
for the most patriotic offerings.
Responded to by Rev. G. H. Remington.
Captain Cummins. The Pioneer of Com.
| pany A although your camp. ball Campbell)
| has cracked, nevertheless, it still continues
to ring.
No response.
Caib Jackson-Hanging is too good for
him. Lather bin with aquaJortis shave
him with hand saw, and dry him oft with
a rat tail file.
Responded to by j. Scott Ri, hman, who
said if anybody could get up anything mean
for him, to do it,
After the toasts and responses were conclu-
ded, Judge Woodward made some impress
sive remarks, which were we'll received by
the audiance assembled.
| Mr.. Conner was then called out and sang
a song. After which the 'Star Spangcd
Banner" was sung and the crowd quietly dis
persed about O'clock
The Ellsworth Zouave Cadets made fine
appearance in their new uniforms. They were
well drilled and are likely set of fellows.
They are commanded by Capt. Teller.
The Governors Guards were also repre-
scented, with Capt Abe John in command
They likewise made neat appearance.
We noticed on the ground, yesterday, a
musket which was in the hands of Sergt c.
G. Hayes at the late battle. 1t had been hit
by ball about foot from the muzzle, the
ball going into the barrel, where it still re-
MAINS The ball struck the musket when it
was Immediately in front of Sergt. Hayes.
face, and he at first supposed himself wounded.
Most ofthe members of Companies A and c
will re-enlist in few days. We hope they
will organize here, and not join companies
elsewhere, by which our county would lose
the honor of their services.
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W One or two of the Illinois regiments
will rendezvous at Quincy for the purpose of
affording aid and comfort to the cause of the