The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1864-02-11
Lost at the masquerade Ball $40
Greenback. If any honest person
should have found it, they will be re,
warded by leaving at Express Office.
The soldiers Fe,,iyal.

1--WE regret that the necessity of going to
press prevents as full an account of the Fes
tival given to members Of the al and 7th
regiments, the former leaving to-day for
Davenport, as we desire. Altogether yes.
terday was an interesting occasion. The
weather was delightful. the ate ndance of
people from oil parts Of the country was
large in the main good order was maintain
ed, the city to a greater extent than usual
was ornamented with flags, and all went off
in a satisfactory manner.
In the afternoon there was drill in which
the members of the two regiments present
partici pated. There was also some musket
firing and marching through some Of the
streets. This exhibition of the discipline
aud perfection in military evolutions an
movements Of the veterans afforded much
qualification to large number Of spectators,
and was truly creditable to those who par
ticipated in it. 1t gave us a practical illus.
tration Of the art OF war and an idea of the
way they do it down i Dixie.
In the evening well conceived and land.
somely managed entertainment came off at
the Court House, under the auspices of the
young ladies Of the city. The Court Room
was handsomely decorated with flags, pic.
lures and notices. Among the latter we no.
ticed Welcome Home" I'VE work for the
living, while we mourn for the dead" IRE
enlisted to finish what they have SO well
begun" Belmont" "Donelson," IGOR.
inth," &c. A table, extending diagonally
across the room was loaded With all the sub.
stantials and delicaces of the season. In.
deed there was enough and to spare.
The attendance was large, as many in
fact as the rom could well hold, and stand
ing ZAP at that The veterans were there
the Ladies intent upon doing honor to the
brave and gallant defenders of their homes
and country we're there, and the citizens of
this place generally were there. A small
entrance fee was charged for admission, de.
signed for the benefit of the Aid Society.
After the supper, the meeting was
called to order by Maj. T G Wood
ward, who introduced Rev. S HI Wor-
cester, who delivered very happy
and appropriate address of elcome to
the soldiers which was well received. |
The address was followed by patriotic
toasts and briefresponses to the same.
The toasts were read by DR.. William
son. They We're as follows:
l. lowA-Foremost in the Battle of Free
dom. Her citizens never falter at the polls
nor her soldiers on the field.
Response by Capt. s. MAnos.
9. GRATITUDE TO OUR SoLDIERs-It is
large debt we owe them We will paw what.
ever of it we can, and enjoin upon our chill
dren to go on paying it.
Response by j. W. NORRIS.
g. The FALLEN. Response by Rev. J. NJ.
McElroy.
lowA-Already notorious for its quantity
and quality of valuable productions, is here.
after to be distinguished as hero BEARING
State.
Response by Prof. j. Piper.
8. FORTUNE FAvoRs THE BRAvR--so also
do the fair. If the latter they doubt let
them ask of US Gf nothing more) a lock Of
our hair.
Response by Rev. s. II. Worcester.
6. The PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
The Great Farmer who, while blowing
the soil OF Rebellion with cannon balls does
not forget to SOW the seeds of Liberty.
Response by Rev. w. F. Cowles.