The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1857-09-08

Far The Westera Democrat.
NEIGHBORHCOD BARBECUE.

NEIGHBORHCOD BARBACUE.
Mr. EDITOR: Agreeable to appointment
a few of the farmers of Steel Greek, Pleas
ant Hill and Flint Hill Congregations, as
sembled at the house of John s. Nicely on
Wednesday. the 26th ult., when on motion
of John s. Nicely. VIM. Erwin was called
20 the chair John NJ. Potts then explained
the object of the meeting in the following
brief remarks:
Mr. Chairman: The object of this meet
ing, believe, is TO take into consideration
the propriety of having a Social nelghoor-
hood Barbacue, for the the benefit OF our
selves, and especially for our slaves. 1t Is
true. we differ in religious and poI'Ical
opinions, but this should not prevent US,
a. neinhbors and friends, from uniting in
a social undertaking fnr our own benefit
and enjoyment. Man is a selfish being
and the more he keeps himself froln com
mingling with his fellow men, the more
selfish he becomes. until, at lrnsth, he will
wish to see II" man prosper in this lite but
himself But when he associates in these
friendly MEETINGS. it has tendency t"
break down tb">c baSer feelings, and causes
him to love and esteem his neighbors and
friends, and when they are in trouble or
distress, to sympathize with and assist
them. And in treating our slaves in this
kind manner, We show t. them that we
have a regard for their comfort and welfare;
and when they are thus treated, we have a
bot.er warrant to make them obey our
rules and regulations in our families. AS
we have to be governed by the laws of the
nation, So our rules and regulations are in
a measure Il Law unto them.
1t wRs then resolved that the Bnrhacue
should take place on tie following Friday,
in n beautiful grove situated between John
S. Neely's and II. A. Qucry's. The chair
man then adjourned the meeting to assem-
bic Oh the appointed day.
On Friday morning between daylight
and sunrise it was truly gratifying to sec
with so short notice, the quantity of Beef,
Pork, Mutton, Irish potatocs, &c, &c,
that brought in. The pits in the
ground that had been prepared for the oc-
casion were already fired with nice Goals,
and the large kettles and pots were ready
for par-boiling the meats before placing
them upon the pits for roasting, About
eight O'Clock the darkics commenced COM
Ing in-big and little, old and young, male
and femaIe--it was really amusing to see
the little darkies with their ivory white
teeth shining and their countenances beam
ing with the hope that they should be able
to satisfy their little appetitcs. About
nine O'Clock the ladies began to come in
with their good things-such as our farmers
wives know how to raise and prepare for
such an Occasion-cOnsi>ting of pound
cake, sponge cake, jars of fine pickles, &c.
About eleven O'Clock the ladies had the
table nicely arranged, and John Hart, ESQ,
announced that dinner was ready, aud in
vitcd the ladies and gentlemen present to
occupy the table, which they did. for
short while, partaking of the sumptuous
Fepast spread out before them; after which
they retired to their seats in the grove
The table still Astounding with rich pro-
vision, Maj. j. NJ. Potts announced to the
servants that they should come forward
and occupy the table. 1t was gratifying
and amusing to see with what pleasure they
seemed to devour the good things of this
life for the purpose of Strengthening the
inner man. 1t was still more amusing to
see one sage looking old fellow who had done
justice to the :" sweet things" as well as to
mutton, beef and pork, step back few
PAGES and exclaim, with upliftcd hands,
that he had eaten until his SHIRT fit him.
We would have been gratfed if some of
our northern hrethreng-such as Greedy,
Beecher, Giddings and Sumner-could have
been present to witness this pleasing scene.
After the cloth was removed quantity of
watermelons were placed upon the table.
which claimed and received the attention
of the party. After few hours of general
enjoyment the company dispersed, each
one to their respective homes.
A STEEL CREEK FARMER.
WHAT BECOMES OF THE INDIANS?