The Yazoo Democrat., 1859-09-10
{TERMs-Three Dollars Per Annunl in Advamcc
NU MBER 2.
iron THE DEMOCRAT.
MEoHANIosBURG, Aug. 26th, 1859.

Mount Olvet Division 1870, celebrated their
tenth anniversary on the Oath inst at Mechan-
lcsburg. The procession, consisting of the
brethrea of the Order and the Sabbath school
children of Wesley Chapel, formed at the Tenn
peranoe hall, and marched to Mount Olivet
Church, where the Sabbath school pupils of
Mechanicsburg and surrounding country joined
tlsm all making a long and welI-arranged
procession, which was under the guidance of
DR.. L. H. Jones, Marshal Of the day, assisted
by Messrs D. f. Edwards and 7. Il. Holloman.
After having both Sunday Schools properly
arranged, the procession moved slowly along
to some distance beyond the residence OF
Mr.. D. F. Edwards and returned, and while
marching near Mount Olivet Church, the
ladies' We're invited to fall into ranks and march,
which they did. 1t was rather an imposing
scene to behold the Sons of Temperance, the
Sabbath schools and the fair daughters of
southern Ya2oo, all arranged and in one pro-
cesson Bignifying by this that they are battling
against the banetul Influences of intemperance.
| The procession descended long hill, and
soon came to the place prepared for the speak
ing-a large shady grove, near ripping
stream--where there was plenty of cool water
the beverage of temperance. All having been
comfortably seated, and the music having per-
formed its part, the Marshal announced that
the exercises would begin by prayer from the
Chaplain, and accordingly Mr.. Michael Hooter
offered up very appropriate prayer for the
occasion.
Mr. Raleigh Folkes, Of Vicksburg, was then
introduced, and delivered one of the most
cbaste and brilliant temperance addresses (be-
fore about five hundred people, we have ever
had the pleasure to listen to. Mr.. F.s address
evinced that he was gentleman of profound
thought and extensive reading; his tigurative
and metaphorical expressions were well cal-
culated to enliven the Imagination and elicit
the attention of the weII-stured mind. Nor
was it inapphcable to the less informed INTEL
lect; abounding, as it was, in eloquent appeals
to the inebriate, and convincing in its argu-
ments that intemperance is one OF the most
dangerous evils found in the family circle, or
stealthily working its way into national affairs.
The address was well received by the adVo-
Gates Of Temperance, and the Order rejoice that
so able man could be with them.
!, After suitable music, the Rev. J. D. New
: som, of North Warren Circuit was brought
D forward, and addressed the audience upon the
t subject of Sabbath Schools His remarks were
; clear and concise, and all seemed to appreciate
his efforts upon so momentous subject. Mdny
ideas were presented by him which will have
LISTING effects upon both children and parents
Music again, and dinner not being quite
ready, call was made for Mr. H. Barksdale,
who excused himself by stating that the
time and occasion did not justify political
speech. Mr.. w. johnson did similarly.
1t was then announced that Judge Perkins
would address the audience after dinner, at
the Methodist Church, and procession formed
! again, and assembled the hill to the table spread
s with good things, and all were cordially in
e vited to participate. Everything passed OIL
t finely and all enjoyed themselves to the fullest
! extent
. Thus you will see that the cause of temper
ance, instead of waning in this section, is still
holding up its head and it is hoped that the
f time is not far in the future when temperance
Q will be the theme of the historian, poet and
= statesman; and all will honor it as the insttu-
) ton whose principles uphold our beloved
country.
t, After dinner was over, portion OF the
Q audience convened in the Church, and Judge
: Perkins addressed them upon the subject of
4 abolishing the Grand Jury system, &c.
a The Judges speech did very well, as he is
1t an independent candidate, and riU go his 0en
e soay, but it would not suit Democratic audi
! snce, when Mr.. H. Barksdale is in the field.
= After the Judge concluded there was mighty
e call for Barksdale Barksdae!I Barksdale !!
E, who arose and briefly answered Judge T., ap-
proving of the Grand Jury system, as it has
been sustained by the sblest politicians of the
past, and sanctioned by the most profound
ofI jurists of the present day. He used thrilling
!. snecdote, which he applied with telling efficacy
upon Judge P. Soon, amid the applause of
the house, he took his seat; when Judge Z.
IA offered a reionder, though the people are con-
II vinoed that Mr.. B. is the man.
- Mr. W. johnson was then called out, and he
8 stated that others had said there was no op'
position party, Notwithstanding he was their
Il candidate for the Legislature. He said the
81 Democratic party was dead, and he had come
y to preach its funeral. Well, Mr.. Editor,
~ think Mr.. johnson has mistaken his call, be
cause he preached no sermon at all. Some one
else has been called to preach, and has answer
'eS ed he did not "stick to his text" He did no
ay say whether he hoped the Democratic party
~ ~ had gone to the good world or not
'nss From the manner in which the greater por
M ton of the people talk about the candidates 10
be the Legislature, Barksdale and Thomas Will b
,ed elected with ease. The other candidates al
50 clever and intelligent men, but Barksdale an
ion Thomas are so, too, aud their politics and con
IN sistency will have tremendous influence sooV
to the time of che election.