Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1864-03-04
THEaJOURNAI,.z


MusH- AND NILE festival At WARRINGTON
"A Ron Tna.-Ths citizens Of W Warrington
having failed to show their gratitude in any
substantial manner TO the heroes Of the Skunk
river war, for tho valorous deeds Of heroism
performed by them, the said veterans con.
cluded to get up little, affair themselves,
recount their own deeds, sing their own songs
of welcome and praise, and feast their own
stomachs at their own expense. The his
torian of the war"-that's us-of course re.
ceived On invitation, which was accepted.
The festival, supper, or whatever it may be
called, came off in the 1st United Presbyteri-
an Church, at Washington, last Friday even
ing. 1t was one of the richest and raciest
occasions We ever attended. Tho intention
to burlesque receptions in gensral-was well
carried Out in all the proceedings. The vast
church building was early filed with ladies
and gentlemen, front seats being reserved for
the veterans" who assembled in the Court
House, and marched to the church, preceded
by the Brighton brass band. They were re-
ceived BY Adjutant Jones, in . racy speech,
recounting their past experience. hardships
and fatiguss, drawing forth shouts Of laugh
ter. Capt Andrus responded in grandilo.
quent effort, replste with anecdotes of the
stern experience Of war, Of thrilling interest
and pathos.
The repast, consisting Of husband milk,
was then partaken Of, out Of tin cups, each
partaker furnishing his or her own spoon.
For time the rattle Of cups entirely drowned
the music Of the band. The nush was dish.
ed out steaming hot from pans. the milk
poured from sprinkling cans, jugs, &c.
Afterwards came ludicrous exhibition
drill by the awkward squad. All Of the
awkward wasn't out though. Then came the
toasts and responses, ~ follows:
1st The cavalry of the "South English
Armv"-both horses and men were beautiful
specimens Of animated nature. May our
country look upon such troops and tremble
Responded to by Up. Dawson.
I'd. The medical staff of The +" South En-
glish Army."-From the alacrity with which
they responded to the Governors cal, we think
it matters not to them whether the kill with
musket or medicine. .s h4s b95i o.s-.-
Responded to by DR.. Mckee.
Sd. Our Judge Advocate, Hon. J. F. Nc
Junkin.-For the e0pioxs manner in which
he discharged his responsibilities we tender
him our regards. -ea ..-.sf
Responded to by the veterans rising and
putting on their hats, and the /" Rcgues
March" by the band. ..s 4lv --s.-as5
4th. The Notifications of " South English"
Erected without regard to cost or utility,
one thousand pears hence they viii probably
be known as ancient mounds and excava-
tons. '.-.7;'7
Responded to by Chris. T. Jones, with ex-
plantations of beautiful engraving on muslin,
of the town and Notifications of " South En-
glish," drawn y native artist.
9th. The military discipline of the South
English army. How are you, military disci-
pline.
No response.
9Th. The commissary arrangements of the
South English army-good enough for .
country that is able to furnish subsistence for
an army, but if the commissary stores are
the only chance, we don't zee it. pos "'
Responded to by j. r. Lewis.
After the reading of the toasts, an elegant
wooden sword, encased in q beautiful red
morocco shea$h-the entire affair costing 371
cents--was presented to Corporal Dawson by
Adjutant Jones, in behalf Of the veterans,
for meritorious services and neglect Of duty.
The whole affair was laughable in the ex-
treme. The net proceeds, amounting to $S5,
will be given to the relief society of Wash
ington. $3.50 s