The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-23

This senator has been received with open arms BY the
people OF Louisiana There was large meeting held Al
Monroe, and complimentary dinner given him, on The
I'd instant and strong resolutions passed
upon the occasion. The Enquirer. AT Farmeville states
the following proceedings preparatory TO another dinner
in another parish on the sh II appears from this paper
that the people in that quarter are unanimous in favor Of
the Adjustment There is still another dinner to be given
to him the 18th in another parish Il seems tina, ar.
rangemens have been made in New Orleans to give him
brilliant reception on his way 10 Washington:
From the Farmsrvlle Enquirer
DINNER TO GEN. DowSs.--lt wan be seen by the cor.
published below, thar General Downs has
copied public dinner rendered to him by the citizens
this parish without distinction OF party and has designated
Friday, the 9Th instant. convenient day. We are
quesed state that this proceeding Is participated In with
equal warmth by members Of both parties. and Is intended
testimonial OF their approval Of his course npon tho
bly, Of The welcome our faithful and able ssnsor
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DINNER TO GIN. Downs -rursusn, 10 public notice, I.
meeting Of the ci.zen. Of convened in The
conrthouse on Tuesday evening" October 10 when The
ing been called by the Chair explained the object the
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pursued by the Hon s. w. Downs, United States epa
tights Of tbs South and mark Of their approval MAKE
him tender OF public dinner at such time as he should
MI A. Levison then submitted the following resolutions
which, having been read, were unanimously adopted,
Rssolved That the citizens of Union parish friendly
s DO Hon 8 e
Congress- parake of public dinner at this place such
~ Rssolvsd That committee Of ten be appointed by
The Chair 70 communicate this resolve to Gen. Downs
80 Rsofued, That commute Of three be appointed
invite those OF the distinguished citizens of neghborng
| parishes whose presence may be desirable.
- Resolved, That committee OF arrangements be APP
poin ed to take all steps for the ehectua carrying
Whe,e pom the chair appointed, as committee to cor.
Mh GeGsa D %ho A. Ley'Gn = H. MsG
oar.on G. r BoS To. Van Hso c
John Bayle:s and on motion, The chairman was added
So me an% NJ s.d co%%ee Of a
Mcfarland. J. T. Henderson, W. A. GIasson, D. X Der,
and en- sns sv.on 10 wei
come General Downs on his reception.
mss oas hsn 70 nssssd se co%%see q s0 ws
resolved that on the receipt OF his answer the whole
cesdings be published in the Farmerye Enquirer alter
W. w. FARMER, Pe.idsal
s. H. McGnr.. Secretary.
FARMERviLlE, (LA.,) October l6, 1850.
DEAR AT meeting Of the citizens Of this parish,
Irrespective OF party held at this place the 18th instant
the undersigned were appointed committee 10 ten.
der to you public dinner, as slight testimonial Of
ness by which your course was in the
and dangerous sectional which has recently sg
lated country. Whilst with the OF the South we
feel PITY the attempts thai been made destroy Der
constitutional equality and endanger her prosperity By
attacks pom Institution guaranteed by the federal
compact, and which has operated benecaly
upon the agtators who seek il. overthrow. we al the
same time happy you that In the
Senate OF the United States during lie late session has fully,
ably. and faithfully reflected the sentiments Of your con-
suens with regard the OF the resistance and
mode Of redress best adapted The time
Believing, them that II 10 due both to you and to our
selves offer you evidence Of approval Of the
part taken by you Congress- and conscious also that the
feelings OF The people OF North Louisiana have been
grossly abroad earnestly request you
meet your fellow. czens OF Union public dinner OF
barbecue. and such iiue will be convent.
| ent for you 10 yisit us.
With great respect rsnein your obedeni servants,
A. GEVtSON.
II. McG1LL,
JAS. n. CARSON,
A. BAfLESS
E. b. WHtTS0N, L.,
W. w FARMER, fNo"" "
w. A GLASSON,
w G CARR,
T HENDERSON,