The weekly Mississippian. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1859-1864, 1860-10-03
Great Meetings in Holmes.

,ast week, two large and Interesting meetings
If the citizens of hoImes-one at Lexington
IN Thursday, and the other at Durant on Fri
lay.
At Lexington, we found that very large
and active Breckenridge and Lane Club had
been organized, as the centre and life of Wig
Orous and healthy county organization. The
President of the club is Col. ]. L. Woford,
notice of whose eloquent address, upon his
selection to that position, was published IN
these columns, in 8 recent impression OF the
Mississippan.
at IL O'Clock, the people repaired to beau
tiful grove, directly east of the Courthouse,
where seats for the audience and speakers |
stand had been erected. Not the least inter- |
esting feature of the meeting was the large at |
tendance Of the matrons and daughters Of the |
county.
The proceedings were inaugurated by q
ceremonial of rare interest. The young ladies
of Holmes had wrought with their own fair
hands beautiful banner for the Breckenridge
and Lane Club, and had selected this day for
its presentation. The banner was beautiful.
and the notices inscribed upon it were ap-
propriate and significant of the patriotic inn
pulses of those who designed it. But the fea-
ture of this ceremonial. which pleased--we
may say, delighted-us most, was the address
which was delivered on behalf of the ladies to
the club, in presenting the banner, and the re-
Spouse on the part of the club. Miss MoLL1E
BEALL, daughter Of that veteran and we'll
tried Democrat, Col Ohio w. Beall, repre-
sented the ladies. Her address was admira-
BILE in its conception-eloquent, patriotic and
full of beautiful thoughts, entirely the concep-
ton, we were assured, of her own bright mind;
and it was pronounced with a grace, clearness
and selfpossession which charmed every
one. William Cowan, Esq, an alumnus of our
State University, and one of Holmes most
promising sons, "native to the manor born y
responded as the representative of the club.
He spoke well-eloquently, fuently, and in
admirable taste.
These proceedings were witnessed with
much pleasure; and at their close, James III.
Dyer, Esq, introduced to the company
/ THE HON. JEFFERSON DAVIS,
whose presence was greeted with shout oil
welcome, which resounded far and wide in the
valley and the surrounding hills. His speech
was q calm, statesmanlike and convincing dis.
cussion of the vital issues which are involved
in the canvass and was listened to with thai
eager interest which his constituents never fail
to bestow upon whatever falls from his lips
At the conclusion of Col. DIS address. the
writer hereof was introduced as the next
speaker, and whatever of interested attention
was given to his remarks by the audience, hs
attributes to the Importance of the issues anG
to the kind consideration of old friends, neigh
bors and associates, who have known hin
from boyhood, and among whom, and will
whom, he has toiled long and zealously in tn,
good cause which is so near all our hearts.
All hands now adjourned to dinner, which
was sumptuous beyond description, and illus
trated the proverbial Iberality and generost.
Of the citizens of Holmes.
After dinner, the Hon. o. R. Singleton con
tinued the discussion, and his speech, devoted
as it was to an able review of the pretensions
position and claims of the respective parties
and candidates, met with cordial reception
At night, a brilliant and intelligent audienc,
assembled at the Courthouse, according t.
announcement, to listen to a speech from ou
talented young friend Van A. w. Anderson
Esq, of Vicksburg, who was selected as tn
especial representative of the young Democra
cy on this occasion. The interest of the au
dience seemed to have increased in intensity
as the proceedings advanced, and his exceed
ingly eloquent and we'll timed speech was en-
Enthusiastically received. Many of his admira
BILE hits brought down the house" with LORI
applause. Col. Davis was again summene
to the stand, amid the most eager demonstrs
ttions and the ioudest acclamations, which cor
tinued for several minutes. His remarks wer
brief, but full of feeling, animation, and a
eloquence that inspired his audience with a
intense enthusiasm.
Resisting for a long time the calls of the au
dience, Maj. D. W. Sanders, a popular repre-
sentative in our State Legislature from Holme.
and native Of the county, at last responde
appropriately and well-and then stirrin
appeal from our popular State Treasurer, tn
Hon. NJ D. Haynes, in answer to the irresisti
bic manifestations of the wishes Of the audi
ence, CLOSED the proceedings at late hour.
THE MEETING AT DURANT.
9 This was designed to be joint discussion
: and barbecue. Several Opposition speaker
{ from distance were expected, but failed t
attend. Hon. A. NJ. West was present; but be
u ing at his own home, played the part of tru
guest, and courteously proposed surrender
> ing the day entirely to the Democratic speak
ers. He was prevailed upon, however, b,
both parties, to participate in the discussion
A new and most valuable accession wa
q made to the list of the Democratic speakers
/. in the person of the Hon. William R. Miles.
Il The Hon. Jefferson Davis was first intro
h duced to the audience by Wesley Weems
:. Esq, (who presided over the proceedings wit
1 much grace and urbanity.) His speech wa
listened to with rapt attention. Next cam
Gen. Miles. who has the happy faculty ofcon
bining eompactand irresistible argumentatio
: with flowing humor and wit. He was frs
quently interrupted by ringing peals of laugh
8 ter.
1 The Hon. A. III. West followed as the req
s resetative of the Constitutional Union part,
: and made as plausible defence of it as an
Opposition speaker we have heard during Ii
t canvass.
? After the audience had feasted upon th
good things which were spread with unbound
ed profusion upon the tables near by, the Hol
O. 3. Singleton delivered an elaborate an
able response to the speech Of Mr.. West.
The latter gentleman rejoined, and at a la,
hour. when the evening shades were gather
. ing FAST" the company. dispersed. alter lister
ing to discussion of eight hours with unfae
ging interest-both parties apparently salts
fed with the championship Of their respectiv
. claims.
4 Our trip was one of unalioyed pIeasur,
i We had the satisfaction Of renewing many oil
j and long cherished associations, and of maxim
many new acquaintances; but nothing afford
ed us more pleasure than to witness the eyi
dences Of increased prosperity and improve
ment which were apparent in all parts Of tn
county. Asthere is not a more generous ana
hospitable people in tbs world than the citi
zens of Holmes, there is no county in the Stat
in which are more visible the signs of intelli
gent culture, thrift and prosperity.
Politically, aall is well" We returned +
our post cheered by the confident belief tina
the Democracy win carry the county by /,
handsome majority.
| CAM McMANus.-The past week was speni