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party amused themselves by firing at marks, or other
objects on the distant bluffs and river. Senator Wade
of Ohio, distinguished himself by making several fine
shots with the little Ballard rifle, which had recently done
such excellent execution among the elk and antelope of
the Rocky Mountains ; and he finally became so much
attached to the rifle, that he would not allow his photo-
graph to be taken without holding it in his hand. A
general abandon seemed to pervade the entire party; and
every one appeared inclined to yield to the influence of the
quiet and majestic repose, which reigned supreme over
all the vast plains.
DINNER IN CAMP.

A sumptuous game dinner awaited the hungry excur- |
sionists on their return to the camp during the latter
part of the day, as will be seen by referring to the fol-
lowing bill of fare, a printed copy of which was found
beside the plate of each guest :—

UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD EXCURSION.

BILL OF FARE.

Puarre OCrry, NEBRASKA. \
Hoxm Hovssz, October 25, 1866.
ROAST.
Beef. Mution. Lamb, with Green Peas. Brazen Ox.
Tongue. Maccaroni a la Italian.
BOILED.
Mutton. Tongue. Ham. Corned Beef.
GAME. .
Antelope, Roasted. Sardine Salid. Roman Goose.

Chinese Duck.