Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1848-09-04
The Rough and Ready Barbecue on Last
Thursdav.

xnuf3uays
A glorious gathering Of the people assembled il
this town last Thursday, TO listen to those noble
orators and champions of the wing ticket, and par
take of the good things which the Rough and Ready
boys had prepared for them. The day was propi
tious, and the beauty of this town and parish-the
gentler sex, ever prominent al patriotic assemble:
made douby interesting by their presence, the
proceedings and ceremonies of Me day.
Atan early hour on the 3lst-ere the light of day
had closed from sight ae stars of the frmament-
the lannon's roar aroused the people from their
slnmbers. and told them in unmistakabIe language,
to prepare for that patriotic daty which their coun-
try demanded-to hear from the lips ofbigh>minded
and distinguished men, well iversed in the affairs of
the nation, what its interests and what its honor, the
true course demanded of them in casting their sui-
frages for President at the ensuing election, as will
best perpetuate the honor and prosperity of the
Union.
At an early period in the day-before the cool
ing freshness of the morning breeze had been swept
away by the rays Of a vertical snn-the sovereigns
of the land began to enter our village in large num-
bers, and the hearty shake of the hand that followed
as friend met friend, evinced a sympathetic feeling
of ardor and enthusiasm in the holy cause that had
called them together.
About 10 O'Clock the accommodating little steam
er, Lucy and Mary, Captain McCaleb, with the Ba-
ton Rouge delegation, her banners waving, and with
a fine band of music, rounded too at our levee. Ii
is appropriate here TO remark, that, in consequence
of tho IafpRoss 0f fhrs pnttco that ~ tn b,yo
a barbecue, it was not generally known in Baton
Rouge till within an hour or so prior to raising
steam, otherwise, we likewise undo rstand, several
hundred more would have crowded the decks of the
gallant little steamer, TO honor us by their presence.
A little after eleven, the large concourse of c,i
zens assembled upon the spot designated for the oc.
broad green, shady lawn-through a
gateway over which the flags of our country was
Festooned; and between the long table of two hun
bred feet and upwards, lover which a snow-white
cloth was spread, appropriately decorated with boz
lnets of flowers from the adjoining gardens,) and
he speakers stand, the sturdy sons of the soil, with
iew exceptions, were securing their separate places,
Or attending to their seats in front, their loved wives,
ond daughters, and idolized swee,hcarls.
The meeting was organized by Judge DEBLlEUx.
" proposing the following officers for the occasion,
Who were unanimously elected:
For President, Col. R. A. STEWART; for Vice
Presidents, w. C. ADAMS, CT THORNTON, En-
;EsE BABlN, NORBERT LAuvE, Aug. CHRlsrlN,
capt. SAm'L. Ives, DR.. B. R. HALL; Secretaries,
!. NJ. JONES, J. S. WEEB, and L. DEsoBRY.
The President then rose, and having called the
Meeting to order, very explicitly and aptly stated
and called upon the auditory, not as a par
for the sake of truth, for the rights of
.ustice, for the welfare of their conntry-to give
entire attention 10 the speakers who were
bout to appear before them. Col. S. sat down,
md the band struck up an eniivening air. 1t was
he first time that we had seen or heard this gentle
nan, Of whom he had heard so much, and must
;onfess that we were very agreeably impressed with
he stateliness Of his appearance, his pointed and
,nclouded language, and the bold and daring tone
If his voice, which sounded Ii as il he were at work,
and body, with a b~attering ram at the barricades
II Monterey.
Col. PEYTos was now introduced 10 his fellow.
Our heart seemed to swell, and a lively
sensation Of admiration and enthusiasm took nos.
'ession of our feelings, as we once more gazed upon
his 'Chevalier Bayard' Of our loved Tennessee.
Peyton!- - lame which, in the arAent DAYS of orr
we have so often heard mingled with chi
valry the brightest and honor the most exalted
again stood before us, to quicken our blood with
lis style and his eloquence: He now looked ema.
pale and ~fatigued, as if he was worn down
~ excessive mental exertions; but the eye, which
dashed as it use to flash, said Peyton was Peyton
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For nearly three hours the eloquent orator ~rivet>
ID the attention Of the audience, who evinced their
by repeated bursts of applause. We
annot attempt even a synopsis of an outline of this
BILE effort. The question of slavery occupied near.
7 his whole time. He stamped e~rasively upon the
haracter of Gen. Cass, the stain of abolition prin-
the fawning and heartIess politician, and a
'ct and a disposition like Talleyrand, who said that |
ne science OF language was to conceal our thoughts;
contrasted him with that es,imable citizen and
ailant soldier who first led our army to victory in
against whose character, public or private.
OF a murmur had ever yet been raised throughout
long, useful and glorious life, except, may be.