The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1866-02-23
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REGULAR ToAsTs.

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REGULAR ToAsTs.
1. THE PncRM FArHERs-The first Old Sett-
leYs. They left their impress, for good, on the |
Nations. With all their faults we revere their |
memory.
Song - America.
.. WASHINGTON --We cannot appropriate |
his name or fame--The underworld claims |
them
Response by Marcus B. Osborn, Esq, who.
after some appropriate Introductory remarks,
repeated, from memory, the eloquent eulogy
upon Washington. once delivered at public
dinner, by the celebrated Irish orator, Chas.
Phillips. The eulogy elioited frequent and
hearty applause from tho audience, and
was repeated with admirable taste and en-
thusiasm.
8. THE PIONEER DEAD OF RocK ISLAND CoUN-
rY--Though absent, the memory of their viz
tues and hardshps is worthy to be cherished in
all time.
Response by DR.. Gregg, president of the
association, who paid an eloquent and feeling
tribute to the memory of the departed pion-
GERS, closing with q most beautiful and affec-
ting eulogy upon the life and character of
Col. George Davenport, who was murdered,
in his own house, ON the Island, on the 4th
of July, 1s45. 1t was splendid tribute to
great, good, true and honest man, and was
heartily spplsuded by the large assembly.
T. Our GUESTS - The ScoTr COUNTY DELE.
| CATION - The Father OF Waters flows between
| u.s. but united by bonds of fraternai love.
Response by Hon. james Grant, of Daven-
port, in short and spirited speech, which
elected much applause. Judge Grant allud-
ed to his former residence in Ro,k Island,
his practice in the courts of our county, and
said that If he had ever gained any name or
fame as a lawyer, he owed it to efforts made
| in Rock Island county courts that Scott
| county, and Davenport, were children of
| Rock Island county, and loved and respected
Rock Island county with the pride and efec-
| ton due parent. He gave some historical
information in regard to our county, and rel
ated several witty anecdotes which elected
hearty applause.
George Mix.er, ESQ, replied to Judge
Grants speech in most eloquent, witty and
appropriate terms, and was we'll appauded
throughout.
James McCosh, Esq, president of the
Scott County Pioneer Settlers Association,
was then called out for song, which he
ence.
| Tie people then Insisted 4 song from
| DIR. Gregg, the president OF our association.
| The doctor, like Mr.. McCosh, and all other
good singers, had bad cold, was not in
voice, didn't like to sing in public-but the
song. The Doctor then sang a humorous
ditty about an Irishman and German, who
sang ON bet to win the hand of young
lady. The Irishman won, and the Doctor
/ won storms of applause.
3. The PIONEER Pass.
Response by j. B. Danforth, Jr, of the
| Rock Island ARGUS.
| 6. THE PIoNEER BAR.
Response by Rufus j. Harvey. Esq.
! :. The CHILDREN OF OLD SETTLERS.
Responded to by Rev. William A. Spencer,
icon of Judge Spsncer) in very eloquent
and appropriate speech, which was we'll ap-
| plauded.
! Shpb. ouAh w oHcSS, Aow VI SuIcA2O,
(son of DR.. Gregg was then called out,
and kept the whole audience in a roar OF
laughter by his quaint, witty, queer, Arte-
| mus Wardish remarks, for sometime 9,
almost every sentence being greeted with
| applause and laughter.
The president of the society, DR.. Gregg,
after repeated calls from the audience read an
original poem, the .uerit of which was deci-
| ded on the spot, by the most hearty ap.
pIause. w hope the society will insist on it's
publication in the expected pamphlet
Mr.. Enoch Mead, secretary of the Pioneer
Settlers Association, of Scott county, was
then called out, and made a very handsome
speech, slluding, with much propriesy, to
''the pioneer clergy"
He was followed by Mr.. Charles Ii. Case
of this city, with interesting "reminiscences
of early times. Mr.. Case was among the very
earliest settlers here.
Judge Kistlsr of Buffalo Prairie was then
called out, and related some very interesting
facts connected with the settlement of the
lower part of the county. His remarks
were received with applause. He came
here in 1899.
Mr.. McCosh, by request, then sang "h.
y-m-e" which created much sport
| 1t being then near 9 o'clock, and the
''Young Settlers" being somewhat impatient
for the hall for q dance, DIR. Gregg, in q
few very appropriate closing remarks, called
on the Rev. W. A. Spencer to close the ex
ercises by prayer, which was done.
| A vote was nassad. admitting TO mann her.