Houma Ceres. [volume] (Houma, Parish of Terrebonne, La.) 1855-18??, 1856-11-01
B4Pbecucs.

Since our last issue the political circles
Of Terrebonne have had pretty interest
ing time. On Saturday last the American
party gave a barbecue in the beautiful
grove at back part Of our town. AT an
early hour our streets presented lively
appearance as the people from the sur
rounding country began to come in. The
weather, though rather threatening in ap'
pearauce. behaved itself very we'll, only
giving US one slight sprinkle Of about a
minute s duration, which had the effect to
drive the ladies-of whom there was a
large delegation Present-into their car
riages.
About IL o'clock the meeting was called
I" order and Judge H. Cage named as
presiding officer. Glendy Burke, ESQ.,,
one Of tho Fillmore Electors for this State.
was introduced and made an excellent
speech, which occupied about an hour.
S. ]. Jones, ESQ.,, of New Orleans, then
followed at some length, touching upon
the general issues Of tho canvass. Col.
w. J. A. Roberts, also Of the Crescent
City, then took the stand and made very
telling speech. The Colonel was vocife-
rously applauded throughout. Mr.. T.
Harang, Of Lafourche, next appeared upon
the stand and addressed the audience in
French in his usual forcible and happy
style.
Dinner was now announced and the
company did ample justice to bountiful
meal. ...--. ~
After dinner our fsllow.townsman, Mr..
N. H. Rightor being called upon. made q
short, but neat and elegant address in
French. Mr.. Lombard, Of New Orleans,
followed in the same language.
The President, after making q few
graceful and pertinent remarks, then pro-
nounced the meeting adjourned. Not \
single incident transpired during the day
to mar the happiness and good feeling Of
any one present, and we believe the friends
Of Sam went home under tho impression
that they had done good days work.
On Monday tho Same party had another
public meeting and barbecue in the 9Th
Ward Of our parish, about 20 miles below
this place on the Bayou Terrebonne.
They had quite . large gathering, there
being At leastll $50 ladies' who graced the
occasion with their presence. Mr.. Peter
Welsh, Of Little Gallon, proceeded to or.
ganize the meeting BY calling w. s.
Campbell, ESQ.,, to the chair, and naming
several gentlemen a. vice presidents.
Col. WI. A. Roberts, Louis Duvigneaud,
Esq, and Col. ]. B. Robinson, our parish
representative, addressed the people, and
all gave the greatest satisfaction. .~
A sumptuous dinner, being in waiting,
il was disposed Of in the manner that
hungry men usually make use Of good pro.
visions. The vino was excellent, and
the cooking done 10 . charm.
Just before Tho speaking commenced
tho people were tauored with soaking
shower, but it did not seem to dampen
their. ardor in the least. +
We had the pleasure Of seeing mar
riags ceremony performed in the morning,
and = night the entertainments wound up
with grand hall, 1t which tho wedding
party sassisted." We shall long 70.
member the kindness and hospitality Of
the Inhabitants Of the 9th Ward.
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Tas DAUGHTER OF FREAonr ELEc.
Tor MARRIED TO ANIeenR.-WA2 are
20 Co.ing r. l-Ths following il from =
Crawfordsville. Iadiana, paper. Read it
and be astonished - g.. s,..s . =
The doctrine that has been 90 boldly
advocated BY the leaders Of the Abolition
party during she last year, s'tkot negro
scas a. god asa ckitc man" has become
"a -