The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1868-08-08
THE BARBECUE

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The Democratic Ratification barbecu
on Saturday last was a spirited and sue
cessful affair. Delegations, of citizen
were present from all parts of the par
ish, and much enthusiasm was NANTES
ted and repeated cheering took place ii
the line Of the procession, as it marched
along, whenever the names Of Seymour
and Blair were mentioned. 1t was a de
mSnstration Of political zeal and strength
such as we have not seen in old st. Ian
dry since we looked upon ourselves as
sovereigns, and cur State as an integral
part of the United States.
Arrived upon the ground, the vast as.
semblage was called to order by Ihos
Fl. Lewis, Esq, who in behalf of the
Committee of Arrangements called upon
J. j. Morgan to. act as president, and
Leonce F. Lastrapes as secretary.
The president made some timely and
excellent remarks, followed by reading
the Democratic platform, some resolu-
items endorsing the same and the Presi-
dental nominations. s
Able and eloquent speeches were made
by Gen. Adelaide DeBlanc, Col. VIM.
Mouton. Joseph Moore, Esq, and Scott
Gordon, the colored Democratic orator
from Baton Rouge. Many colored men
were present, who had been invited to
participate in the meeting. This was
an interesting and significant feature Of
the day. The colored clubs. from Ope-
lousas and Washington were present, and
although organized but few days previ-
us they appeared in strong force and
manifested much spirit and zeal. The
people Of our parish are giving strong
support and encouragement to this new
move, and wAexpect important results
1FoIu IL zg%.
A bountiful past of barbecued meats
and bread was lAoyided for the multi
tude, and everyday, as far as we know,
was pleased and satifed at the success
of the afair-nona more 80 than the col
cred people presentA They listened at
~tentively and appro1 pgly to the speech
es, and were well 2 piled with q plen-
tiful dinner Of the 5 9 tare with the
whites, and on . sci ate table; an ar.
rangement which, we y here say, theyy
accepted as perfectly lral and proper.
Everywhere over u State we read
Of the rapid formation eolored Demo
cratic clubs and Of evaporation
thereat Of the despical let who have
hitherto confidently lod to the colored
people to elevate them power, and to
sustain them IN their henda Qf public
plunder, present and EospeclYe Let
them tremble now On nisdoubt q fu-
turs, for, we verify bel Fe, it has in 3
for them i damnation Keeper than IL
vt eoaiafsa y by their guilty
The following are tho resolutf6esaa
ted by the meeting /:
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emphatic manner the platfsDem.
ocracy rs adopted by the Convention as
sembled at New York. July the 9TH, and
that we pledge our earnest and undivided
efforts to secure. the election of Seymour
and Blair To the presidency and ~vice-presi
dencv near at hand.
Rsso5psd, That we do earnestly request
the people throughout the parish Of st
Landry 10 organize and TO work unceasing-
" 70 secure the triumph Of the vital strug-
gle In which We are engaged.
Res0loed, THAI, we recognize the abolition
Of slavery IS the result Of the war. and that
do not entertain the slightest hone or
TO see is ever reestablished in the
Southern States.
DEoMaooLE &Co.,s RED D1ARRHGA REn-
rDY.-Ofa II compounds ever offered To the
public for Diarrhoa, Cholera Morbus.
Cramps and Bowel complaints DC children.
equals the above Remedy. II Il E
exceedingly pleasant, refreshing and cool
to the stomach, IS not 4 syrup, nor Is 1t
alcoholic, contains no 10, catechu, gals,
&c, and nets like ) charm upon old and
young. Wherever used, il merits and re-