The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1862-01-08

mess operators Of McGregor to John Law
Ter, Esq, Of the Milwaukee & Prairie du
Chen Railway, and his valuable assistants
was one Of the most enjoyable affairs, yet
known in the history Of McGregor. The
table was loaded with luxuries gotten up
in style which would have done credit to
the cuisine Of any hotel in the land, and
proved the capability Of our friend WIN. p.
Brown-seconded by the rare taste Of his
accomplished lady-to honor any draft in
the victualing line which may hereafter be
drawn upon him.
Ate o'clock, about one hundred gentle.
men, embracing many of the business men
of McGrcgor and Prairie du Chen, sat down
to the cheerful board to discuss viands
which would have sorely tempted the most
anti.epicurean taste.
Hon. Geo. L. Bass, was chosen President,
and John H. Kinnaird, Vice Presid.nt-thc
two occupying positions els a ris, at either
end of the table.
After due season spent enjoyably in
discussing the merits Of the dinner, the
cloth was removed, and the President call
ing the meeting to order, read a letter from
Wm. I. Gilchrist, in which this latter gen.
tleman plead indisposition as a cause Of non.
attendance and begged to present his warm.
est regards to Mr.. Lawler and his gentle
manly assistants.
The President announced as next in order
the reading of the regular toasts, and waiv-
ing his prerogativc, called on Col. A. P.
Richardson to officatc as reader.
REGULAR roAsTs.
John La,clsr, Esq.-Tdentified with the
Milwaukee & Prairie du Chen Railway as
its most efficient agent locally our neigh
Dor; commercially our advocate; socially
our friend. We regard this exhibition as
only drop in the current Of our esteem.
Amid loud calls Of LAWYER" that gen.
tleman arose and in well-considered res
ponse presented his heartfelt acknowledge
ment Of the distinguished honor which had
been paid him, and the gentlemen who were
associated with him. lie was frequently
interrupted by storms Of applause.
The City of NcGrgor- Not tho "city
set upon HILL but tho city that sends
across the ''father Of waters more produce
than any port from ST. Louis to St. Paul
Rivals have nintty days to file their claims.
Responded to by Mayor Hobart in an ap-
propriate and eloquent manner.
The Xilocaukee and Prairie du Chien
Roii,eay-The connecting artery that cir
culates trade from northern Iowa to SUM-
rise. May its western managers meyer te
changed.
This sentiment brought Gen. Lawler once
moro to his feet, in an of. hand, pithy speech
in the course Of which he alluded to the
reciprocity of business interests which hap
PLY exists between the road with which he
was connected, and the business men of
McGregor-and also that other social reci-
procity, of which he saw before him such
abundant demonstration.
The City Of Prairie du Chien-One of
the oldest settlements on the western con-
tinent. Judged by it's representation here
tonight, we are proud to class her among
the most honorable and cntcrprising.
Responded to by Col. Dickinson.
The Prsss-First in the ranks of progress
generally last in public appreciation-the
lever of opinion the defender Of virtue
the scourge of vice-thc last hope Of libcr-
ty. May its conductors ever be in good
case"
The press of opinion about the table ab-
solutely prevented Col. Il. from sitting
down, and he was forced to respond-which
he did in very happy manner-taking the
sentiment as the text for his exegesis.
Trade and Commerce tn, days of
ancient Tyre, commerce has ruled the civil
LIKED world. Let her votaries be as true to
principle as they usually are to interest.
This toast was Immediately followed by
calls for "Grant," which Immediately called
that gentleman up in an interesting
review Of the commercial advantages and
interests Of this locality.
The Railsoads cf the o. S.-The iron
nerves which connect the great interests Of
our country. Those who have done most
in forwarding their construction, are the
most faithful worshippers Of "thc Union"
In answer to loud calls, Hen. Reuben
Noble arose and responded in brief and
felcltous speech in the course of which all
the echoes Of Concert Hall were awakened.
Louis Benton, Je., soon arose and pro.
posed.
Kent"cEy-May her bellies never rebel
her sons never secedc-and may their
character like their Bourbon, always stand
proof
This sentiment directed the attention of
the company to the gentleh:anly Vice Pre-
sident who Immediately arose and said,
Mr.. President propose the health OF
distinguished foreigner-though absent
not forgotten--Charlcs Hcidsick.
The applaus, which followed this toast
hardly subsidized ere Marshal Hunting
arose and offered
The Business men Of Prairie du Chen
and Bridgeport.-If any proof is wanting
Of their success in trade, or clearness OF
conscience, | beg to point you to the good
condition Of our friend Col. Dickerson.-
When he appears on the Iowa side Of the
river, you may safely bet that wheat is up.
The hcalths of Messrs. John NJ. Congcr,
W. p. Brown, Geo. L. Bass, Capt. Sber-
win, Lawrence, Rising, and Perigs were
also drank. Following, Mr.. Munger pro.
posed,
John II. Kinnaird, our Vice President.
The life Of the social eircle-the soul Of
honor-a happy combination Of steadiness
and genialitY Inlay his shadow never be