The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1857-06-27

FRfrNLN VINO Wni ~ NV = " ,,., "
~ UlIts ~rWN ANTS CONDUCT ~ itN
.o~Ni \Br'sE-wlL THE PEOPLE rpLh.
q gAIE suCH CONDUCT
/ We pabli,a on oar fret page from 'oe
Ue,d.,.on Democrat, report OF tho
speech OF Gen. ligNpeasoN, delivered IN
Henderson. Husk county in reply to ten
save jfor.to~. It will be reco!!ec,ed that
proposition, were made that Gen. Header
son should be allowed the privilege OF reply :.
that it was refused, and that tho a''emblsse
hal to leave the place where Ten. 'ions'on
had spoken, which was pririio properly
and adjourn to the Courthouse. Now "h,
va. It that this renowned stump orator
whose public lie his friends Affect to believe
4. an easily defended, .hripks from every>
thing Ike investigation. Nllwho dare oppose
him-men OF the CREATES, pntly. who have
nave, asked office, but have rteadily de>
cl,ued It for Years, are denomina,-d By HIN
a. dogs. puppies, thieves. plnndefer'' s"n
,sn..ins Does the history Of our gov
ernmcnt ar,ri an instance, in which a
public mna who had throwa himself before
the people. dared thus to speak OF lfeemen'
1, is the language no, OF public servant.
but Of a dictator.
We have in our possession letter from
Shclbyvilc from gentlemen ~ respeeia'
iuiaty. which states that when Gen. iions'
ton was in Shelby county. he told hi'
friend, that he had heard that Henderson
was oac Of the dogs that was barking at
hi, heels, but he I'D not know It for fact
for lie had not come to HIN with his CONS
plants, that he had not met him. and that
&, wa. his own Dauit. violently implying that
Henderson was afraid 10 meet him.
We commend the foregoing to the espe>
cisl benefit OF the ClNkrille Messenger,
and kindred prints We ask the question,
aud we challenge reply, why is It, II Gen
Ilouston's political conduct will bear lnses'
tealiou, thai he refuses to meet such men ~
Henderson, aud that he endesvors by covert
denunciations and low abuse to drive then
from the political arena : The people have
ar'eh, to hear them aud Will listen TO them
despite the bowling. Of demagognes.
o. Ga SATURDAY last, lhe r. 20 hers o
John Vi Gibson Lodge No -, OF Mashe all
celebrated their anniversary. The mem
her. Of toe order, dressed in full regalla
headed by their officers aud the Marshal
Brass Band, pataded through tho pr'nclPs
streets Of the city They then repaired tc
the Masonic Female Institute, where, in III,
presence Of large and Intelligent audience
J.B. WLriAMsoS, Esq. delivered a ehas''
and eloquen, address
This closed the exercises for the day
Ntnlght there was splendid picnic supper
prepared hy the fair hand, Of the tar
Daughter. Of ksb.k Al. to which the cdI
tor, aud their wives were invited. Il was
truly snmpluous, elegant feast. Fly OF
sixty Of these lovely ladies grsccd the scene
with thel' presence, he hah s.as decor
Ated with exquisite Taste, aud wa, brliantl'
illuminated he Brass Band DISCOURSE
mos, excelien, music Nr. d i. BoNroEt
delivered beautiful address The lodge
requested copy for publication Judge
" ilhams wa, then called 10 the chair, and
sentiments were requested from each Of the
gentlemen present Conversation filled ~
the Intervals. 1t i o'clock iac company
dispersed Altogether. it was one OF the
mos, pleasant parties we have ever attends
ed ia Marshall