Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1866-01-18

the Burtio House, last night, Will long oe
remembered bv those Who were 80 fortu-
nate - to participate in ito pleasures. The
stssndaucs vas respectfully large, and
throughout, nothing occurred to mar the
harmony Of the occasion At about half
past eight, the party was summoned from
the parlors and reception rooms, to the
dancing hal, by the lively strains Of Whites
Qusdrille Band. The assemblags Was call
ed to order BY William Hszzleson. Esq,
President ofths Assciation. who introduced
w. A. Foster, Esq, the orator Of the eve
ming. Ar. Foster discoursed about an hour
on the various e1citing scenes that had
transpired since the organization Of the
Society, and at the conclusion Of his ora
ton, dancing was commenced. At ten
o'clock supper was announced. The ban>
quet spread before the guests was not un-
worthy Of the reputation Of the host Of the
Burtis House. After the entire company
had been RECALLED. and had become somewha:
weary Of dancing, it was called to order.
and the reading Of toasts commenced BY
Z. Z. Cook, Esq.
Let. Or Ceustry,-Endeared to % By 80
many sacred memories We thank
God that it 10 preserved to u. Nay
Virtue and Wisdom rule in her councils,
and Peace. Happincs, and Liberty dwell
forever within her borders.
Owing to the absence oi the designated
responder, no response WAS given.
Music, "iIail Columbia"
3D. Our Incited 0uests, Strangers. and
we have taken them In." The child, en-
Of Scott county welcome the new eomers,
Is adding 70 the list of their friends, and
the power and glory Of the State.
Elvquentlv responded to by II. w. Ben
nett, Esq.
3D.. TIC Old &ttlers,-They are rapidly
passing away, but the glory Of their good
example shall remain forever the richest
legacy 10 US. their children. They will
ever lie our most honored and most vel
Come guests.
Tile lion. James Thorington had been Sc
lcc,cd to reply to this sentiment. but not Ie
ing prcscn', Mr.. Cook made lew fitting
remarks.
Music.
4th. Our Unmarried Sisters. We won their
respect by our devotion to the Union
during tho war. May they now prove
their loyalty by willingness to enlist
in cause. the object Of which is to main.
tain q union during peace
Responded to by w. A. Foster, Esq.
Music.
5th. The Soldiers Of tho Tni0n,-No words
can praise them ~ they deserve. With
gratitude We y. lcome those who return
to Us ; in sorrow We remember those who
will come to us no more, and we will
honor and cherish their memory forever.
Responded to by VIM. Hazleton, Esq, in
= concise and appropriate address.
Music" Red, White ard Blue"
6th. 10 the memory Of Atraham LineolS.-
1t shall be revercd through oil time.
Received in silence.
Music-F Funeral march.
tn. The Days Of" Auld Lang Syne. I'm
the cares Of advancing manhood, they
will ever remain dear to the Young Set
tiers, and the happy years Of our boyhood
will ever b. counted the brightest of our
lives.
Response by f. E. Cook, Esq.
Dancing was then resumed TIL an early
hour" when the company returned to their
bones, decidedly well pleased With the
whole affair, and the managers thereof.
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ANECDOTES OF OUR GREAT MEN.-We have
anecdotes Of Washington. Jefferson, and
, Jackson. of early times also Of Lincoln,
Grant. and johnson, Of the present day.
But why should not the memory Of the
great men Of Iowa be pcrpetuated in the
same manner. Well, it must, and here is
c ,ntribution, as We had it from one Of our
cti zens, the father Of the child referred to,
who has not yet seen its eighth suL met
But short time since, after having return
. l from the Sabbath School, the following
dialogue ensued: "Pa. amt Gov. Stone .
very &, cd man." The father replied: II
suppose so Why do you ask that ques-
lion ?" "Bccause our teacher said he was,
and always governed his temper. for she
I'D US Of something that once happened in
his family in proof Of it. Now, Governor
Stone, she said, always reads a chapter from
he Bible every night and morning, and at
one time, when he Was reading. one OF his
children made some no Sc, and the Governor
bid him to be quiet, and continued his
but the child did not ooey him,
but continued with his play, making =
noise, until the Governor snapped his ear
with his thumb and finger, when Mrs. S.,
The childs mother, who had not cultivated
lhst power Of controlling her temper, which
+. chris,iln should do. jumped up in fit Of
passion. and slapped the Governor right
,ver his mouth with her hand, saying at
The same time that she would learn him to
hit one Of the children in her presence. He
merely stopped reading for moment. then
continued reading right along, As though
nothing had happened until he had finished
The chapter. Now, mustn't he be very
good mani" "Surely," answered the faith
sr, "sush . man should be Governor Of
ZONE better State than Iowa." We suppose
he Domestic State was referred to BY the
parent. Now, young men, strive to follow
IN the footsteps Of that illustrious man, for
who can tell how soon some Of you may be
:alled upon to act as Governor Of some great
least some state Of domestic hap
piness.
SKATING NEws.-Cart. Andreas' Park, on
he bluff will be brilliantly illuminated this
evening, and open to the patronage Of the
public.
A grand fancy masquerade and carnival
will be held on the Twin City Park this
evening. Cameron's full band will be in
attendance.
Tomorrow evening fancy dress mas
2uersde will be held on the Island City