Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-01-09
DAVENPORT, IOWA, WEDNESDAY,. JANUARY 8, 1867

scttiers-their prominen. traits Of eh r-ctSr
their endurance, energy, public spirit,
perseverance, under difficulties; benevolence,
charity and integrity Of purpose, and ether
traits which characterized those who pre-
pared the way for those who came after
Touching illusion was also made 70 the pio
neer dead Of 1866 Geo. +. Hall, Mrs. c.
G. Blood and Mrs. John Coleman.
Then followed music - then . few mo.
ments lively chat, and then the supper.
which mine host Davis had set out in most
tempting array in his his spacious dining
room. As usual there was nothing lacking
in this part Of the programme. nor was there
any restraint manifested in The endorse
ment and discussion Of the substantial ard
carefully prepared viands set forth.
That very agreeable part Of the festiv al
having been very satisfactorily concluded,
the parlors we're again filed, and the regula.
toasts were read by Gen. Sanders, and re-
sponses were made. as follows:
]. Our Asnual Re Unions.-May the
kindly feelings and ipioneer pride OF this
association continue to animate US every &C
turning festival, until the last member has
paid the debt CT nature.
Response by Father Palamorgues.
9. Kindred Ola Settlers A.sociations.-
Filling the same places in the earlier history
of different localities, companions in hard
experience, purified by the Same trials, and
now living with hearts warmed by the saine
memories of pioneer life in the West, We
hail the members Of kindred old settlers
associations as brothers and sisters of che
great social family.
Response by Dr. P. Gregg. Of Rock ls>
land.
8. Scon County.-Old settlers view with
pride the unparalleled prosperity Of their
adopted county, and present her to imnii-
grants As mice place to stop"
Response by HoE. JAS. 1horington.
4. The Ha,rkeye lstdse-While justly
proud Of our own county, We must NOT for
get that it is one Of the many forming the
lovely, prosperous and glorious State Of
Iowa.
Response by Hon. Jno. +. Dillcn.
8. The Dead cf the Association.-Reqs-
em.
6. Our Mothers Wires and Sisters Ass
sociated intimately with all the memories Of
pioneer life, sharing It's trials and privs.ions,
and by their willing hands and faithful
hearts, tightening the great task Of those
who broke the prairies and subducd the
wilderness, VIC gladly recognize their pres
ence to night, equal sharers in the festi,i.
ties OF this happy re>union Of Old Settlers.
David s. True, Esq, was expected to re-
spond to this toast, but was prevented by
sickness.
:. The Memory Of Antoine lie Claire, the
first settler Of our fair city Of Davenport
Let Us ever remember the noble qualities
that ne possessed, and cherish his memory.
Response by Hon. James Grant.
s. The Young Settlers .4ssociation.-They
came after us as the seed Of the old plant,
when we have wthered and died may they
be in the full fru,tion Of life.
Response by Vim. A. Foster.
This closing the regular programme Of
the evening, the old settlers then resolved
themselves into committee Of the whole |
for the laudable purpose Of indulging in
free and easy way Of disposing Of the bal
anoe Of the time on hand. Stories, songs, |
jokes, and general melango Of vivacious
entertainment followed, in which cur es-
teemed fellow citizen, James McCosh, Esq,
was coaxed in singing some favorite songs,
and the choir performed several pieces of
good music.
Among the invited guests present were
DR.. Gregg, George Aixter, and Col. Frazer
Wilson, Of Rock Island ILL.,. j. S. Hatch,
Of Muscatine and letters were received
from James .. Eads, Of st Louis, and A.
+. Russell. the first surveyor Of Scott coun
ty, and others.
Not few olu folks were present who
have not attended before for several years,
among whom we noticed Mr.. & Mrs. J. A.
BIrchard of Pleasant Valley, Saml. Parker Of
this city, and others.
The festival was perfect success. Great
credit is due the executive committec,
Mcssrs. Morton, Dalzell, Gabbert, McKown
and Wiley, for their perfect arrangement
and management of the affair, IS well as to
the other committees. and particularly mine
host of the Pennsylvania House. May our
old settler frie nds enjoy many more Of the
same sort
Proceedings of Board Of Supervisors.
JANUARY SESSION, 1867.
DAVENPORT, Scorr CouN-y,l
Tuesday, Jan. 8. 1867.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Board met at Il o'clock, pursuant TO ed
journment.
Upon calling the roll, all the members ar
peared except Messrs Kicker and Watkins.
Mr. Applegate, from the Committee ON
Bridges and Highways, made the following
report:
Your committee to whom was referred the
petition OF John Barr and others, asking for
the vacation of portion OF the Territorial
road and the re location Of the same, to
gethcr with papers accompanying the same,
your committee have examined the same
and recommend that this case be laid over
till the third day OF the June session, for
final hearing. Which was adopted
Mr.. Applegate also, from same committee,
reported:
Your committee, to whom was referred
the papers in the Madden road case, beg
leave to report that they find the papers
correct, and in favor Of confirming the
report Of the commissioner We recon-
mend that the case be laid over Till the third
day of the June session, for final action
Which was adopted.
Mr.. Birchard, from the Committee on Ac-
counts and Expenditures, made the follow
ing report:
Your committee to whom was referred the
reports Of the following Township Clerks,
have examined the same and find them cor.
rect, and that there is in the hands Of u. e,
Gates, Clerk of Liberty township $45.19;l
w Wilson, Clerk Of Pleasant Valley town.