The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-07-26

EDITORS GATE CRY As Q matter Of
simple justice, permit US to give you shor,
history Of trip of ten days on the steamer
Muscatine.
We boarded this river palace ct Keokuk on
the It'll Of July inst, bound for St. Paul. The
passengers we're numerous and joyous, bu'
too thick to thrive we'll. Yet through the
agency Of the kind, gentlemanly officers, du-
ring trip Of ten days al seemed happy and
contented. We cannot speak il TOO much
praise Of Capt. jerks, as well u his accomp-
lished lady. Some men are born TO please
the public this talent or attainment il no,
learned from books-it il mate in the heart
aud seems to act from instinct as we'll as q
full sense Of duty. Snch is the character Of
Capt. jerks. II is no wonder he defes all
opposition, whether the fare be high or low.
Next comes W. ". Van Dyke, clerk. Billy
carries his heart in his hand. Oh, what 4
world Of trouble the river travellers would
avoid If our genial friend Billy was only clerk
of all the steamers Of our noble river. Nav
oiCsStDks Intt tHttA Aau ldSt Ou His manly
brow, through the days and nights Of his lost
enviable celibacs. - @Sx
Then our witty and genial friend, Fl. Due,
vail. the pilot. II might be said Of him, "He
is Nj, without the vag.r Mr.. Duyali
stands without rival in all the elements Of
a cheerful companion. 1t would do you good
to hear his ready repartees, silent cuts and
joyial remarks. During his pressing and all
necessary dutleson the boat, he is the very
soul of company in long voyage, and his
mischievous eyes will long be remembered
by the company which went to st. Paul
Then J. Coleman, pilot. This gentleman
fills the full measure Of a man, in the true and
noble sense of manhood. He ism violently
handsome, but he puts one in tender talk.
ing MOOD, and you turn away from him with
regret. and want to see him again. Mr..
Coleman really belongs 10 the steamer Sa.
vannah, but il he knows the devious mean
derings of the river as well as he knows how
to touch the chords Of human affections. hi.
fortune is made. Success to Pilot Cole nan.
He gave ~ much useful information. His
descriptive powers are only equaled BY The
Wizard of the Sea or the Scotch bard,
And last but not least comes Master Lewis
jerks. This little twelve year old va. the
pet Of the householde and his desire to please
and kindly attentions, far surpassed his years.
He will be long remembered and loved.
We must not forget to mention the Rev.
Mr.. Knight. Of West Point, who was one Of
our company. He renamed in Minnesota.
much to the regret of the whole company,
whom be interested all the days and nights
of our upward trip.
One OF our lady friends LEFT us 1t Reed :
Landing, coming down, much to the regret
of gentleman friend aboard the boat. Bat
timely tear bespoke another meeting.
Of alflhe trips on river or land since the
blowing up Of the Dominion Rock, We know
none Afforded more real pleasure than the
late one of the good steamer Muscatine.
One word to all the travelling public.
whether 10 pursuit Of pleasure Or business
calls: If you would fare we'll and have duty
made pleasant, take passage aboard the fine
steamer upon which We made our trip.
SoME OF THE RETURNED PARTY AT HONE.