New-York tribune., 1870-05-28
From the Illinois Democrat, Ur5sna
GRAND EXCURSION FROM URB1NA TO
PEhIN
OVER TIE INDIANAPOLIS, BLOOMINGTON,
AND WESTERN RAILWAY.

Ever since the great enterprise of building
railroad from Danyie to Pekin was projected by the
Hon c. r. Griggs its worthy President, the citizens OF
Urbana have manifested an interest in the great work
credbe to themselves and encouraging to the men who
In the darkest days OF the enterprise still had faith in its
ultimate success. Hence it will not be surprising to
know that last Saturday 200 of citizens
sponded 10 the invitation Of President Grigp to cee-
brate the completion Of the road from Danyie to Pen
by an excursion to the latter point.
At o'clock the excursioniss had assembled at the de-
pot, and their pleasant faces told plainly that the day
TO be devoted pleasure exclusively Their stay at
the depot was short for soon the Iron Horse completely
new, made his appearance and 10 his traces were hched
four OF the most elegant passenger coaches 10 be seen
any road besides baggage Soon was heard all
aboard, the bell rung, and the train steamed out OF the
depot under the supervision OF President Gggs, Super
htendents Oliver and smith, aud under the immediate
conductorship OF Mr.. John L. Sample.
At Champaign, 100 ladies and gentlemen, bent on
fun and good time generally joined the excursion.
Here Also two more elegant coaches were attached to the
train.
At each station along the line orr ranks were sweed
by new acoessons, and when reached lie Roy was
ahOher coach was added making seven III all OF the most
magnificent passenger coaches ever seen in one train
gentlemen, among whom were Gen McNuta OF Normal
anu Eas smith, esq, OF The Daily Ledder, than whom
leei reside mol within the walls OF that proud city
Inc TRIP from bloomington TO lekin was one of unin-
ana we sped through that lovely garden spot of the state
at rapid rate. At Danyers met by n delega-
r.
out to us many places of interest and did everything in
AT p. m. the objective point was reached, and 45o
souls ali GIFTED from the in splendid for square
of S e ne paSf Be%s the oue %Ssrp
splendid dinner served despite the fact that there
pected were really prepared to entertain II was here
that President Grggs perpetrated huge joke on the
hotel
Pekin is live nourishing city of about 10000 inhabt-
wide awake and manufactures OF different kinds are
The thanks Of the entire party due Mayor Mr.
Thompson, Gen. McCook, Capt Sellers Of The Td-epeH
hPn1l'ed ana Others for their untrng efforts to make
nome al regrcttlng that time would not permit of
Soon after leaving Peldn meeting was called for the
purpose OF expressing through appropriate resolutions
the sentiments OF the excursioniss. The meeting was
editors on board were chosen secretaries.
Dr j. NJ, Gregory Dr. J. W. Scroggs. and W. H. somers
submitted the following:
The points along the line Indianapolis Boomhon and
Ae due and are hereby ieale[e the President and
Nsoiroi That 70 supennenenH Oliver AMI smith, Conductor
sample other ohcers
thalss rendered for their uniform courtesy and anrng
Rs'olred Thathe Hon. R. Grgg. President Of the h. and W.
co. S an enss which hA, last every obstacle
@ ASIDE ne shafts felyoa. disappointed and deing opponents
90 penld success out OF neonguou aud conflicting
' % h won Tor himself high position among the Of the
n nss Of ths people along the line and his efforts redeem
Inc eAcursioniss were happily disappointed in the
cohuiioh Or the road bed, many regarding IL as the
sinoOthest road they on aud certainly IL will
compare favorably with many old roads
me rong stock Is all rstclass and TO the credit OF
resident Griggs bo II said that the B and w. H. r. to-
uhy although Just completed bears the railroad
circles hs being the best equipped road the United
states our limited space forblds speak length OF
ne nnghhcen country between this city and Pekin suf
world through which railroad runs " Wv
no Ana 3W ms along the line are In fourishing con-
cities. ~ O"'""' Va
lew minutes before 10 o'clock the train arrived
ht lhe depot In this city, having duplicated N rln
OF vs. miles. The last OF the cxcursioniss dsembarkcI
hd repaired 10 their several homes each and every ono
having given abundant evidence that tho trip wa, en-
lOled " Tic fullest pOsslbe extent.