Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1860-10-20
The Barbecue.

In the course of our political expert
cnce, it has never been our lot to attend
a more numerous, enthusiastic, harmo-
NOUS and wellarranged barbecue than
the one which was given in this parish
on Saturday last. The number present
was variously estimated from 1000 to
25oo-an unusually large number, when
We consider the great distance that many
had to ONE The day vas fine. The
grounds were well arranged. The stand
for the speakers, the arbor and seats for
the ladies', were all well and satistacto-
rily prepared. The speakers stand, par
ticulally, was most beautifully deco
rated with garlands and wrcaths prepared
for the occasion by delicate female hands,
and also with banners belonging to the
gallant Breckenridge and Lane Club Of
Bayou Sara, who were present i'll full
force.
The preparations for the dinner were
made with unusual care and judgment,
and. we believe, gave perfect satlstac-
ton to every one. In fact, tie whole
affair was a perfect success, and reflects
great credit upon the gentlemen who
had it in charge. To Mr.. John Yoist, in
particular, who was the general super
~intendent, we are in a great degree in
debted for the completeness Of its ar
engagements.
There was no disturbance nor occur-
III Of any kind to mar the enjoyment
Of the occasion. For SO large a con
course Of people, we have never wit
messed SO much order and dccorurn, and
so attentive an audience. This, perhaps,
may have been in part owing to the
large number of ladies present. There
was tie greatest array Of beauty facing
the speakers stand, that it has ever
been our good fortune to witness. No
wonder the speakers excelled themselves
under the electrifying influence of so
many bright eyes and beautiful faces.
One Of the great features Of the day
was the presence of the Breckenridge
and Lane Club of Bayou Sara. Although
Just returned from the barbecue at Wood
vile, on thursday, they came Y e on
Saturday morning, with their cannon,
flags and banners, in gallant style, &C
c%ompanied witt, q fine band OF music.
The cannon responded in its laundering
tone whenever the signal was given,
and was served by the young gentlemen
who had it in charge with a skill and
rapidly which we have never witnessed,
except in veteran and well-drillcd ar
tillery.
Of the organization of the meeting
and Of the speeches which were made on
the occasion, q full account is given in
another column. There was one distIp-
guished orator ON the ground whom, we
regret exceedingly, the want Of time de
prived US the pleasure of heariig-wt
mean DIR. Bard, editor Of the Ouacllita
Register. This gentleman has been la
boring zea'ously for the rights Of the
South during the campaign. He is a
most able and effective orator, and we
regret that time did not permit him to
speak upon this occasion. But the day,
however delightful, could not be pro-
longed; the setting Of the sun could not
be postponed. The speech Of Col Allen,
Of West Baton Rouge, had been an
~nounced IS the closing of the ceremo-
MES Of the day; and no higher compli-
ment could be paid to him, than the fact
that, although be spoke last and nea-
the close Of the day, scarcely an indi-
vidnal left the ground until lie had CON
Guided his remarks. Long will the people
Of Pointe Corpee remember with pleas.
2ure tile great Breckenridge and Lane
barbecue of 1860.
Thissconcludes the series Of appoint
ments made by our Eleetor, Gen. SHINES,
in this Electoral District; and We must
be permitted to say, that never within
our recollection has the District been so
Thoroughly, ably and effectively can-
hs.ac.aI Id fa. l. L.