Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-06

p. 4 4. I. RA,LRoAD MKkrIKa Ar Rock
lsLASD.-Mr. Hamilton, President Of the
Peoria and Rock Island r. r. Company,
AMI several OF the Directors Of the com
pany, we're IN attendance at the meeting OF
citizens Of Rock Island last evening.
Speeches were made BY Messrs. Hamilton
Baldwin, Dsvlin and Bryan. Il vas stated
that the Pennsylvania Central Railroad had
offered 10 lay down the iron, furnish the
rolling stock, and take half the value
in stock " the eoopsny ~osId grade,
bridge and ds ths road. The different mat
tsrs in connection with the read we're talk
ed orer and explained to ths satisfaction Of
those present. The speakers explained the
proposed route and the advsn!a !ages to be
derived from the early completion Of the
road. Just previous TO the adjournment Of
the meeting, the following resolution was
offered By DR.. Truesdale and carried:
Rssolred, That il is for the interest Of
Rock Island to subscribe $50, 900 stock to
the Peoria and Rock Island Railroad.
There is some little opposition TO this mode
Of procedure, on the ground that the city
has already built twelve miles of road, and
should not be asked 70 subscribe. We were
not aware that Rock Island owned any
twelve miles Of road that she was giving TO
the Peoria & X. ]. r. r. We had suppos-
cd that the twelve miles referred to was
owned and controlled BY Ar. Cable, and
that il the compsny wanted It they would
have to pay for It. II this 10 the case, what
is Rock Island doing for tho new roed
Isn't there some dodge 10 LET Others pay
for Rock Island's benefit! They propose
holding another meeting u the same placs
on Saturday evening This evening . meet
ing will be held At Moline, and tomorrow
friday afternoon, at 2 2o'clock. a meeting
will be held in this city, at the Council
Chamber. Let there be good turn out tc
hear the subject more fully discussed. and
then let steps be taken to do what our cisi
zens should do, and have the matter dis
posed Of II Any more Of our citizens 70
vor the projected road and wish 70 help il
along, they should do It ct once, that ths
work may not bs delayed. Our delegate.
were received in fine style st Peoria, and
now let us return the compliment BY giving
them large hearing.
Tns OpanA Houss AnUsanRxA-A rful
house greeted Mn. Lander in shs ssls o
Elizabeth, Queen Of England, at the Burtis
Opera House last evening. So veil did sh,
psrsonats ths impsrioss Elisabeth. carrying
the royal part throughout without the visi
bic effort Of the actress and Independent O.
the gilded .rappings of royalty, that she 70
ceved the unqualified commsndation Of ev
cry person present. There WAS no oppor
tuuity for fault finding. Her supporter
were in time and season, taking their part
as perfect as she did hers. The theatr,
and the playing were forgotten-the audi
ence saw before them the court Of the Eng
lish Queen, with oil al its tragic scenes
The signing Of the death warrant Of Mari
Stuart, Queen Of Scots. and that Of tn,
imperious Essex, also the grand contest o
passion between Elizabeth and Essex, sftel
tho conquest Of Cadiz. were scenes Of thrill
ing interest. rendered with only the drA
matic power Of artists Of ths drst rank. Th'
fifth and closing act Was one Of grand ant
tragic impsrsonation Of Elizabeth IN her las
hours, showing the conflicting elements o
her character and-not les queen, bul
more a woman. ss she totters on the vsrg,
Of the grave still clingins to royal power
The expression Of her features conveyed th.
thought before words could express il. In
short, Mrs. l.. ~ Elisabeth went far be
yond our most sanguine expectations-i'
was triumph. The performance through
out has never been equalled in this city.
This evening Mrs. Lander appears as
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scotland, with Mr.
Taylor as Leicester, supported BY the entire
company.
NoRrHsRn LINE PAcKEr CoxPANY.-Last
week We published q list Of appointments o.
captains aud first clerks on the Northern
Line boats. From the Rock Island Argu.
We learn the following particulars : Thu
officers of the company for the ensuing
year are:
James Ward, President.
Thomas W. Griffith. Ssc'y and Treasurer
Thomas J. Bufesd, Superintendent.
Isaac N. Mason, General Freight Agent
No appointmsnts have yet been made 70,
the Chesvsr, James Means. Petrol and Little
Giant. During.th season the Burling ton
will be replaced BY . fine large boat. The
intention is to run daily line from St
Louis to st. Paul, bssides the lines betweer
the Rapids, and from Savanna. The boats
are now laid up in safe harbors At Dubu que
LeClairc, Montrose and Alton. As soon .,
the weather modsrates repsirv and paistinr
will be commenced on them, aud when the
rives opens they will come out in thorougl
repair. A large wharf bat is aow beinl
built fer the company u Metropolis, III.
which is 300 feet lons and 20 feet sids,, II
be ussd q 50. Louis, In rscsivisg end dis
charging freight wsgsus and drays vii
drive on and of this boat, and frsights b.
received under shelter.
r. NJ. Prettyman and Geo. W. D. Harria
will probably b the agents fos shis ely snt
Rock Island.
VINO WOULD NOT b BsAu1vuL e-Fev
will dare to answer the question negatively
There 10 . disposition on the part Of ever,
one to he beautiful. II i natural an,
comes without the least effort. The rul
holds good with male or femals, and sopee
tally with the latter sex the exceptions o.
raro. To be beautiful ID the desire Of ever,
woman. whether young or old. And It il
right that u should o b. We all like 4