The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-08-10

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Mssss. P.g.g Bort, HutalI',. B,rkmson,
Bury anil Hssk-.iJoui tco thousand poo
pie present on hs OCCASION
ScooB,, August 5. 1850.
Ma. M,REuAH :-Ayailiug myself Of an
invitation to be present on the occasion
Of the Barbecue given TO Col. PErrrs, by
his friends and ncighbors, without distinc-
ton Of party, I left Iauderdale Springs on
the evening Of the jth. for that purpose.
Something near two thousand people
were present on the occasion. which num-
her would have probably been doubled,
had il not been for the threatened in
clcmency Of the weather. Tho day, how
ever, proved tn be a pleasant one, and
universal hilarity and good feeling pre-
vailed.
Col. PErrrs first addressed the people.
lie stated that hc felt proud Of the honor
conferred upon him, and hailed it as a
harbinger Of future good feeling in our
State. lie said that he was in favor Of
the union Of the people Of the South for
/ the sake Of the South-that he had parti-
cipated in many heated political contests
/ in this State, in which he had differed
with some Of the gentlemen present, but
that he had never doubted their patriot
ism or devotion 10 the rights Of their sec
/ ton when they shall be seriously imperil-
/ ell and the day Of trial come. Col. PETTUs
made very creditable ctiort-descanted
at some length upon the doctrine Of Squat
ter Sovereignty, and boldly marked out
the policy which he would recommend
10 the people Of this State, a their Chief
| Magistrate. inahe event of the election Of
a Black Republican President upon SEW.
ARDS Rochester platform.
After the delivery Of some general re.
marks, he closed his address amid the
plaudits Of the assembled audience.
DR.. Burt, Democratic candidate for Au
ditor Of Public Accounts, followed, anC
occupied the stand for about 30 minutes
The Doctor, although he has spent mos
Of his life in healing the sick, is a pretty
fair speaker, and withal most estimabl,
man, and many doubt whether bette
selection could have been made for thi
responsible office. lie was clear and dis
tinct in the enunciation Of his views, an,
was loudly applauded several times du
ring their delivery.
Capt. BAEEspALE succeeded DR. b., an,
made one Of the best speeches Of his life
Il was generally remarked that he ha
improved greatly as a public speaker sine
his first election TO Congress. I think hi
speech produced a decided impre-sio
upon al who heard il. lie took the sam
grounds which the whole Mississippi del,
cation have advocated with so much abi
ity upon the leading questions Of the ia,
and which Il is unnecessary for me hei
D IN repeat. Upon the question of prote
tinu of slave property in the territories
the great question Of the day-hc tool
substantially, the same positions Of Go
RuowV in his recent speech at Terry, an
. wa. now satisfied that il would have be,
, better for the South TO have sustained q
state Rights patty in 1851, and insist'
ppop the assertion and maintenance
their rights, a. co-equal partners in q
Z confcderacy. in that cycntiul and perilo
:. period Of our country's history.
Can't B,REsp,lE's speech was well
+ ceived. and concurrcd in, il rcpcat'
: manifestation. Of approval are considers
; good evidence # this fact.
The next speaker introduced was o.
4 friend. Chancellor picSlSsoN, Of Colu'
) bus, who spoke for about half an hour.
4 The Chancellor j. a talented member
!. the Columbus bar, is an effective spoak'
= but makes no effort TO win applause 2
b ccpt by plain and simple declaration
n his principles Mr.. DIcEINsoN appears
= be- very well acquainted with the ear
= history Of our Government, and argue
n at some length, that Congress had I
! power, and was bound to protect I
~ STAKEHOLDER in all his rights in the terri
N rics, and that the wise men who fran
81. the Constitution would never have agre
10 that instrument, had there been {
least doubt on this subject.
h. Chancellor DicKlNsoS announced hi
~ self AN old Horny Clay Wing, and said
was proud 10 proclaim the fact. VIII