The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-11-05
SERENADE TO COUNTY TREAS
URER PORTER,
A GREAT CROWD IN NToLIE2 TUR-
NER HALL
Remarks by Maj. Beardsley, z, z. nc
Elherne, S. r. Porter, ), 5. Drake,
DR., J. W. Morey and others.

Huesing. Deputy Sheriff Sharp Silvis,
Major j. VI. Beardsley, j. S. Drake, B.
d. Buford, Chas W. Negus, j. B Cargill
?. L. McElherne, Milton Jones and
number Of others arrived from Rock
Island in carriages and, headed by the new
Moline band, proceeded to the residence of
county treasurer-elect Samuel Il. Porter
and treated that gentleman to splendid
serenade. Mr.. Porter soon appeared,
when z. 7. McElherne addressed him as
follows:
Mr. Porter we have called here tonight
to congratulate you on the result Of the
election and testify our appreciation of
your many sterling qualities as a man and
faithful public officer. Two years ago
your majority was only Is votes, now, in
spite Of the popularity Of the opposing
candidate, and lively canvass, it has in
creased to nearly 500. (cheers) We
again congratulate you on your election
and assure you that as the people become
acquainted with you so will your majority
increase for any office to which you may
aspire. (cheers.)
Mr.. Porter then responded in few
happy remarks; stated his inability to re-
ply; he was not speech maker: but
would say to all his friends that had done
him this honor, that he could not but feel
grateful for their part in the canvass and
rejoice with them in the result In con
clusion he said, Gentlemen | thank you
and invite you all to come az and see me- "
The party then sat dom to splendid
lunch,in waiting, and general Interchange
of good feeling prevailed. The table was
loaded with eatables, sparkling wine, por-
ter, etc. in abundance and all present
seemed to enjoy themselves to the utmost.
After remaining for about an hour the
party then repaired to Timm's Hall where
the merrymaking commenced in earnest,
Mr. J. S. Drake, Of THE ARGUS. after a
few introductory remarks called on Major
BeardsleY. whom he styled as the veteran
OF Rock Island county," to whose efforts
was in q great measure due the success of
Mr. Porter.
Major Beardsley then cane forward and
spoke IN substance about as follows:
Gentlemen:-I rejoice with you over
this result and congratulate you on the
| splendid achievements of the campaign just
closed. consider this as personal
triumph for Mr. Porter, whose sp0tless
record and strict integrity has made him
popular with his fellow citizens who have
SO literally testified their confidence in
his many good qualities by the handsome
majority just obtained. The Major then
went to On enumerate the points in the
canvass and extoled the county treasurer
elect, concluding with wishing him unim-
paired prosperity and assuring him of the
undiminished confidence of the people Of
Rock Island county in his honor, integrity
and ability.
MIR. McElherne followed and reviewed
the canvass, taking the same ground as the
Major and, referring to Mr.. Porter said
that gentleman reminded him of an Irish
man-his countryman-who when called
on for a specch-said Il am not much ac-
customed to public spakin, but for
honesty, INTEGRITY, truth and veracity the
divil himself couldn't bate me-"
Then loud calls were made for Porter
who responded in a few remarks, after
which music by The band ouliytnnd the
occasion.
J. S. Drake was again called aad made
a speech OF Il few minutes, during which
some effective local hits we're made.
Dr. j. W, Morey was thea introduced
by Mr.. Drake and spoke as follows;
'Gentlerer:--l am not much If speak
er in fact speech making is rot my forte. y
la voice what is it?l 'Brer Beer.' said
Morey; but gentlemen eau McE herne
10 the crowd-"Give US some of your forte'
A general rush was now made for vat
cr(?) which was little stale but withal
good. Then followed music by the band.
after which the party returned to Rock
Island, and those from Moline sought
their homes to think of the events of the
evening and the many pleasantries indulg-
ed. 1t was quiet and enjoyable occas
sion, and just tribute to worthy man.
His hospitality on the occasion was in full
keeping with his we'll known generous
hearted disposition.