Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-07-02

A Trip Up THE RIVERA party OF
some dozen or fifteen Of our citizens promised
themselves the pleasant treat Of taking an ex
cursion with their friend Capt. Gait, on the
excellent steamer Ad Hine, as far as Dubuque,
and named Saturday last as the DAY OF start
ing. The appointed hour brought portion
of the excurtionsts to the boat though not go
many as had been counted on. There were
not less than four if We remember correctly.
They ,cent The boat arrived at Clinton after
very delightful passage of seven henrs,
where the party was met at the levee by q
squad of Capt. Dunlap's infantry, and good
band of martial music On invitation from
Gen. Baker, the excurtonists stepped ashore,
and visited Camp Kirk wood, very pleasant
spot. and after returning, concluded TO accep,
the very pressing invitation Of the General TO
remain in the city of Clinton over night. The
condition Of affairs, coupled with the inex.
preesible beauty and singular activity Of the
young city, enticed US to stop. We went into
quarters. We were entertained By Capt. Hor
ton Of the Herald, and the excellent Mayor,
and others. The patty also feel grateful to the
General for the very courteous and becoming
manner in which he entertained them after
they had concluded to stay. Such kindness
they never can forget.
A good nights rest was found at the Central
House. which is good place to stop when one
concludes to stop at Clinton over night. In the
morning, at about ten O'Clock, the party tore
thsmselves away from Clinton and Its engag.
ing people. and taking passage on the Canada.
Capt. Parker, passed on to Dubuque and
arrived there at nine o'clock p. m. The Can
ada is fine boat, and those who travel on
her have pleasant time. That is our expert
ence.
We omitted 10 state tn It another gentleman
resident Of Davenport, and man Of . de-
cidsd military turn Of mind, joined the party
At Clinton. and who, on arriving At Dubuque
mustered his forces, captured an omnibus and
proceeded to the Julien House, where another
gentleman who likewise belonged to the par
ty, was found and Sworn in.'' A short ride
about town, and few minutes investie alton
of the manners and customs Of that noble oity
the party started on the return trip. Oul
friends Charley Harris, Of this city, Mr.. Sbriv
er and 1t. McDufie contributed not q little to
the pleasure of the party. We left the Julien
we'll locked up and started for the boat. It il
the custom Of people who wish to leave Du.
tuque by river to start . day beforehand
This is necessary on account Of the long die
tance between the city and the landing
which 10 in the vicinity Of the mocth Of Fever
River. Why Dubuque don't haze landing
of her own 10 . mystery. Otherwise We
should say it is handsome, entsrprisipg and
we'll regulated city. We suggest to the city
fathers thereof that they provide the city with
lsves 3 i
Ad. pushed out into the river early on Non.
day worning, and came down the river like Z
kits-laoding at Davenport At six o'clock. I,
vas pleasant and invigorating ride, for
which the party feel grateful to Capt Gait,
and hope they may have the pleasure. With
additional reeroits.) Of musterine mon HI.
good boat again. 80 :
The particulars Of the trip, together with
some startling Incidents. - have po,too.ed
ise - AsEt shapsr.