Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-07-17

me pfactcal speech, giving large degre,
of credit to the press of the country for tn,
advancement of commercial as we'll as othe
interests in the United States. lie was glaC
to meet the editorial gentlemen from
abroad, and hoped and believed their wish
would result in good to the participants. a:
well as to the localities visited and repre-
sented
CHEERS FOR THE SOUTHERN
Three cheers were called for and given to
the Southern Hotel for the courtesies ex.
tended by its propritors.
FRESH WATER
DR.. r. b. Treat, of GAINESVILLE, made a few
| humorous remarks, on the benefit of having
some of the clear fresh water of the Rock
river rise up in the thick Mississippi Just be-
fore the city of ST. Louis and President
| Seymour amused the speaker and his hear
ers by declaring that such mention of
fresh water when they had used but little
and wanted less, was novel proposition
that could not be safely tolerated.
KISSING on THE SLY
Was well sung by Messrs. Mcguire and Card
after which came the
CLOSING SPEECH
| BY Hon. George Hyer-a spioneer news
paper man of the Oshkosh Times. IT.
fitting speech, and Mr.. Hyer seemed to be
the right man in the right place " in max
| ing It. lie spoke more particularly of the
identity OF interests between the press and
commerce, closing with a feeling tribute for
the generous treatment received by the par
ty in st. Louis.
AFTER THE wIND-UP,
Congratulations we're interchanged. and
some OF the guests repaired to their apart
ments, while others took occasion to enioy
the cool night breeze and look at big city
by gaslight.
SPECIAL CREDIT.
The st. Louis papers give special credit
to Messrs. Funstall and Hohne for their lib
erality in placing the Belle of Aho,. at the
disposition of the committee, which they
regard as probably the largest individual
contribution to the entertainment of the
excursionists
THE RETURN.
At 6 o'clock on Friday morning, the ex-
cursionists enjoyed substantial breakfast at
the Southern, and we're then conveyed in
omnibuses to the depot, bearing with them
many bright recollections of the courtesies
and attentions extended by the cordial cti-
2ens, the memories of which filed the heart
as the wharfs, and shipping and buildings of
the place filed the eye.
HOMEwARD BOUND.
The train started from ST. Louis at a lit
tie after o'clock A NJ, and although it
was not special at first, vet on arriving at
Bloomington, Delmonico Pullman dining
cars containing Jne excursrUTa u.vHS-f I--4LS
ahead with another engine. A first rate
dinner was again enjoyed in the Delmonico
car, and during the afternoon, so greatly had
the excursionists been impressed with the
qualities of Superintendent A. B. Pullman,
of the Pullman Car Company, and of Assis-
tant Superintendent McMullen of the road
that arrangements were consummated for
presenting them both with testimonials of
the grateful esteem of the excursionists
The Superintendent of the road Joined the
excursionists at Bloomington, and he was
warmly greeted by those whose pleasant ex-
perience of rapid travelling on the road for
several hours past, had proved him an eff
cient railroad manager. Shortly after leav-
ing Joliet, LemOnt Station was reached, and
on the platform were the following gentle
men, comprising the Chicago Board of Trade
committee of reception: E. Y. Robbins,
President of the Board of Trade j. d. Cole,
Jr, Howard Priestly, Levi Higgins, X. Stone,
NJ. A. Lawrence, George J. Brine, NJ S.
Nichols, c. b. Pope, Moses Jones. They
were accompanied, in an unofficial capacity,
by Messrs G. A. Rogers, j. III. Dwight, Chas.
f. Lake, y J. Howe, ii. G. Ranney, Charles
Davis, l. f. Lester, j. Ii. Norton, w. T.
Cobb, W. Wacams, George Ellison, w. t.
Baker and L. W. Pettitt.
After the greeting on both sides of hearty
cheers, the Chicago caterers got on board
the train, and the excursionists were soon
refreshed by the cool wines brought by their
considerable entertainers, and which in the
midst of friendly salutations and inter
changes were reasonably relished. Each
excursionist was also supplied with an en-
velope containing elegantly printed invita-
tion cards of the Chicago Board of Trade
for the banquet at the Sherman House
AT CHICAGO.
The train arrived at the depot at 7:30 with
all on board in excellent spirits. In order
to facilitate their movements carriages had
been provided, and, preceded by Vaas'
Band, the Sherman House was soon reached
The band took position on the sidewalk,
and as the members of the Associations
alighted discoursed "A popular air. After
reaching the hotel, the excursionists were
soon assigned to comfortable rooms, and af-
ter refreshing themselves with supper, pre-
pared for the banquet, the following ac-
count of which is collated from the full re-
ports in the Chicago papers:
THE BANQUET.
About two hours were occupied in prepar
ing for the feast. AT exactly ten o'clock
the band, stationed in the dining room,
struck up a grand march, and the guests,
forming in couples, marched in. Every
seat at the table was occupied and it was
estimated that at least four hundred persons
we're present The tables were arranged in
graceful manner, and supplied with all
the choice dainties of the season, while the
chandeliers were tastefully encased in ever
green's. Among those present were a num-
Der of our prominent citizens, several alder
men, and others holding prominent posi-
tons under the city government, and it was
generally remarked that the magnificent
dining hall never showed to better advan-
tage.
Considerable time was taken in seating so
large number of guests according to the
prearranged order, but the feat was at last
accomplished, the post of honor at the head
of the table being occupied by f. V. Rob-
bins, ESQ.,, President of the collective host,
the board of trade, supported on his right
and left by Charles Seymour, of the La
Crosse Republican, President of the Wiscon-
sin Editorial Association. and by DIR. Leon
ard, of the Rochester MINI. Post who holds
the same Office in the Minnesota Assoeia-
ton. Directly across and facing the presi-
dent sat Gen. Atwood, of the Madison wis. }
State Journal, the veteran of the Wisconsin
press.