Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1871-07-13
THE EXCURSION.

On the 9th day of June, 1871, at 1890
O'Clock, A. NJ, after having experienced a
comfortable nights rcpose at the fremont
House, Chicago, and partaken of a sump-
tuous breakfast, which can only be fur
rished by the fremont, the editorial par
ty, whose names we published last week,
repaired to Union Depot, and boarded the
train ON the Chicago, Burlington s. Quin-
cy r. X, to which was attached three of
Pullman's sleeping and one dining car, for
the benefit of the party. At precisely TO-
A., the excursionists were moving ont
from the great metropolis Of the west, at
the rate of 40 miles per hour. This road
being in excellent order, the cars clean
and pallatial, the officers and managers of
the most kind and courteous demeanor,
the company enjoyed the ride pleasantly
from Chicago to Burlington which latter
place we reached at 8 o'clock, p. NJ.
Here We were joined by Prof. j. ID. But
LER, who remained with the party
throughout the tour. The Prof is an ell
derby and scholarly man, and a complete
gentleman in every respect; and the ex-
cursionists may consider themselves for
tunate in having the company of one so
eminently qualified as tourist. And at
this place the Father of Waters was OBJ
served for tn" first time, by many of the
party, who were filled with admiration.
A little before dark we left Burlington,
and being SOON after reposing upon our
couches, which we had engaged for the
purpose, we wcre not permitted to see
much of Iowa.
AT IL m. of the 2Sth, we reached the
Mother of Waters, and having crossed
over to Plattsmouth. There was in wait
ing Band of music, the Mayor General
Livingston and the citizens generally to
receive the party; an account of which
we take from the Plattsmuuth, Nebrasks,
Herald
RECEPTION AT PLATTsMoUTH.
The Indiana editors, with a goodly
sprinkliAg of their fair life partners, ar
rived here this A. NJ, and were received by
the citizens at the B. & VI. Depot. Gen.
Livingston being called on, welcomed
them to Nebraska in few brief and hap
by remarks, as follows:
GENTLEMEN:-Inb behalf of our city
authorities, our citizens, and your fellow
craftsmen of the Press, have the honor
and the pleasure of rendering you a wes-
tern and, therefore, a heart-warm welcome
to Nebraska, and more especially to this
city. the gateway 10 natures own route to
the Pacific.
In few hours hence you will behold
our Capitalize city of the plains-and
as you are whirled over the finest railway
in this State, you will see portion of the
wealth of Nebraska. Where the buffalo,
the elk. and the antelope roamed undis-
turbed within the memory of many ofour
older citizens who surround you; you
will behold farms tceming with yellow,
waving grain, and thriving embryo cities.
But your time here is short, and | will
not detain you from seeing what little
there is to show you at this place.
Again. gentlemen, welcoming you with
heartfelt pleasure to Nebraska, and only
regretting that you cannot spend more of
your time at the city of the Platte, and
thus enable us to show you those many
courtesies which your high calling entities
you to, in behalf of those in whose name
address you, wish you God speed; hop
ing you may realize your fondest anticipa-
lions in the excursion you are now en-
joying.
To which j. B. Stoll, Esq, of Ligonier,
IND, the President of The Excursion par
ty, responded as follows:
GENERAL: Permit me, in behalf of
my associates, to return to the Mayor and
citizens of Plattsmouth, our heartfelt
thanks for this warm and kind reception.
Ours has been happy lot in experiencing
so much kindness, and we hope nothing
will occur to mar the pleasure we have
thus far experienced. We will carry with
us lively and grateful remembrance of
our excursion; and in conclusion, thank
ing you again for your courtesy, permit
me to introduce to you some Indiana edi-
tors as "sir,;ists," who, if you will give
them your attention, will favor US with
an Indiana song.
Three of the party,* whose names we
did not learn, then came forward and sang
a patriotic song, which was received with
loud plaudits The committee of citizens
appointed to take charge of the reception
then came forward and escorted the ex
cursipuists TO car riages in which they
were conveyed to various parts ofthe city,
enjoying the fine scenery around Platts-
mouth; after which they returned to the
train, which, through the kindness of AS
sistant Superintendent, f. w. ID. Hol-
brook, had been kept one hour waiting
for the party. Soon the cry of all aboard
was heard, and away the party was whirl-
ed toward the Capital of the State, many
of our citizens accompanying them. We
wish them JOY, and sincerely hope they
may come again
"a. c. Thompson, Plat McDonaldan and
D. Mcdonald.
TO BE CONTINUED.