The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-12
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evening last was one of those pleasant episodes in
/ life that occur but rarely. The meeting was
tbreefoId in its character Firstly, the presenta-
! ion by the employees Of the Kenogha, Rockford
e. Rock Island Railroad, Of very elegant and
costly gold watch, as a token Of their esteem, to
Mr. A. HANSON, Oh the occasion of his leaving his
position as Treasurer and Register of the Road
Secondly, the devastating Of the Masonic Erater.
nifty, of which order Mr. HansoGis q much est0em-
ed member, and Thirdly, the Farewell Interview
with the citizens generally, the friends and neigh
bors Of Mr.. Hanson, who have so long known,
honored and loved him, previous to his departure
to Africa, to fill the position to which ho has been
appointed as Government agent TO Liberia.
AS matter of course the spacious Hall was
crowded to overlooking, fact that could not be
otherwise than gratifying to the recipient of this
spontaneous ovation. The meeting was organized
by calling Judge JILsUN to the chair.
On taking the chair, Judge Ji!sun stated the OBJ
iect of the meeting, and briefly and eloquently
paid flattering tho deserved tribute to the char
acter Of Mr. Hanson, as neighbor, friend, minister
and public oficer--showing how, in every station
he had ever been faithful, loyal and true.
JudgeI. w. WEBSTER, had been selected by the
Railroad employees to make the presentation and
address, duty that ne performed in his usual elo-
queut and impressive style. The gift was very
elegant and costly gold watch and chain, which
cost together 1920. The watch may be worn as
an open faced or hunter at the option Of the wearer
On the inside case was very neatly engraved
"a, Presented by the Employees OF the
Kcuosia. Rockford g. Rock Island Railroad, June
c, 1862"
Mr. HANsoS, on accepting this testimonial of
esteem from his late associates and fellow workers
was visibly affected, but the emotions were soon
stiaed, and he responded ia a most eloquent and
timely address OF some length. The address like
the occasion was threefold-To the Employees of
the Railroad, The Masonic Fraternity and more at
length to the citizens al large, on the nature and
duties Of his mission to A1Iica--the state OF the
country, and his views upon the subject of Ameri-
can Slavery, the rebellion the war, its causes and
its probable esults.
We give in this connection that portion Of the
address 10 the Railroad Employees accepting their
generous and highly priced gift. The other por-
ton Of the address we shall give readers next
week containing facts valuabs and instructive,
and sentiments and principles that cannot be too
widely disseminated or too closely studied.
Fedou LaJorers Of tie Keaosha, Rockford &.
Rock IylaN& Rail Road
The months which we have been associated have
not been many, but they have been marked by an
IN tcrcourse and distinguished by incidents which
viii furnish pleasant memories, until we 60 down
to the grave. The Kind words which you have
spoken, the gentle Offices which you have perform
ed, the steadtast friendship which you have main
tanned have left al impression on my mind which
time and distance will not erase. In that far of
land to which 20 where every face Is strange and
every voice is new, shall often think OF you
think of your cOuntenances, as / have been wont
TO see them irradeated with smiles, or distorted
under the influence OF overlooking mirth think Of
your faithful hands distributing friendly aid to
those who need your service most think of your
willing et,moyng with uiacrity TO complete your
daily task think Of you in your hours OF leisure
assembling in some quiet spot, in happy cheerful
groups, TO tell some humorous story some life
inspiring, gloom dlsPeliimg, health promoting, JOY
dlfusiDg, care dispersng tale. Faithful memory
will often wander through your Offices, and travel
east again. and the wish viii be- breatAeo at early
dawn and in The evening shade, for t!dings from
the friends at home.
That gl,taring gold, and those sparkling dia
nond5 in that monitor of time will have to me,
priceess value as your last gift at parting. / ac
cept it as the token Of your esteem, and offer
you the Thanks which language is inadequate to
convey. These were not needed to secuse you q
place on memory tablet, nor yet to assure me OF
your love. have read it, day by day, as we have
lived aud toied together, InsUnshime and in storm
You have kindly sought to alleviate my cares -
have sweotened my Iabors, and made my burden
light and ii has been to me q constant source OF
Joy to anticipate your wishes; and recjpg0catc
your offices OF love.
Its rUe we have had oar hardships and trials,
Uut these lave served only to make our intercourse
more intimate, our friendship more sweet. and our
attachments more true and firm. We have passed
grSni
:ajtEful leaders, aud placed US under new and un
tried hands, but generally, subOrdiuaion has been
our rule, and We have found full reward in
steadiast adherence to Integrity and duty.
Dir. Il. G.. SIMMONS, the man who has labpred,
suffered sacrificed and accomplished more for the
welfare of this plan, and of this enterprise, accord
ing to the means entrusted 10 his hands, than any
man amongst us; the man to whom this commu-
nifty and the citizens along road, debt of
gratitude which, at 10 distant day, they will, at
least. acknowledge this gentleman has been re-
lieyed from his burden Of porplexing care,
MIR. G.. II. PARKER, who, by his diligence III |
business urbanity of manner, integrity of purpose
and uprightness in proceeding, has drawn around
him hosts of friends at home and abroad: he leaves
us, in quest O. another field of profitable activity.
AND thus you say, Simmons Is not, and Parker |
is not, and now they take away the quiet, faithful
Badger, also. still, your devotion and courage
need not fail You have hearts that are too true
to faltcr. If the managers Of this enterprise eG-
tend q reasonable and liberal helping hand to the
L
TEEsoN whom they have placed in charge and il
ho retain his present faithful officers and men,
there is a bright future in store for orr Rood.
(Another confidential parenthesisl
Let the uncompromising, indelatigab,o expert.
enced S. c. JOHNSON, who knows every name
understands all the relations, cOmprehend5 all the
connections associations and interests of the road
who is, in fact, a living, walking record and EN-
budimeut of it's concerns; whose youthful head is
already sprnkled with silvery hue, ithe effect,
no doubt, Of inceSsant care and labor at the post
which he has so long and so faithfully filed; lei
him continue IN his present trust, and no unguard
ed point viii exist from which to drain the treas
ury untawfglIy, or damage the interests Of the
Road .N....
One more pGrentbesis)
Let my gigantic friend and fellow traveller, Mr..
G. L. KIMBALL, who has hand, gentle and sooth-
ing womaus when it bathes the fevered tenn
pies moistens the parched lips, or pours ointment
IN the sufferers bleeding wJunds-a hand, firm
and true, when 1t meets in friendships grasp-au
arm powerful to support the weak and fainting
traveller; but terrible IN majesty and tremendous
in t8 power, when it falls upon the hapess pate
OF an offending wretch: who has heart that knows
no fear, and shriuks not in the ace of danger and
whose courage is not chilled by the winter frost
OF etaBoIated by the summers heat: let him be
supplied with forces adequate to the work, aud he
viii give you bed so firm and line true that
| your trains Will, like that well regulated watch,
perform their appointed rounds, having no OBJ
structions or delay from an imperfect or uneven
track
There are other worthy officers and men, among
the agents mechanics engineers, conductors, down
% the humh!est laborer on the road, whose merit
would Justify remarks, but am not called here to
eul0giZe. | must check the freedom Otmy speech
and close, by saying that do not think Railroad
employees, as general thing, are duly apprecia-
led. They may sometimes have a rough exterior,
but you viii find good, true, genuine hearts within
! And now. my fellow officers and laborers, With
a sincere heart, again thank you, and with full
| soul, bid you an atfectionate TarcwNi
Elle EeiGTerea ce.- TIE Eau Glare Free Press
or the 9Th Inst, published some 200 miles north =
west Of this place, says
'The weather is intensely hot to day. Delicate
garden vegetables are suffering for want of rain.
A refreshing shower would be worth thousands to
| this section OF the country
J Hora II was cold enouub TO wear oynrpna+7 and