Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1872-07-20
THE GRAND BARBECUE I
Seven Thousand Persons Present.

orable, tho heat having moderated and tho
sky being overcast with flying clouds,
while q gentle Southern breeze was fan
ming tho fair face Of reviviug nature. Tho
place select ted was In beautiful grove,
near the Fair Grounds, at the edge Of the
open prairie, not very far from the Depot,
and easily accessible TO vehicles OF all
sorts. Early In the morning, our country
friends began to come in on horseback and
in carriages and wagons Of every descrip-
ton, men, women and children, oil with
smiling countenances, and apparently full
of pleasant expectations. 1t was indeed q
goodly sight to benold.
The train, which arrived about twelve
o clock the night previous, had brought up
full load of passengers, the Railroad Of
fcials stopping over at Corsicana and
coming on in the morning by special
train. BY ten o'clock the public square
and streets Of our little city were crowded
with people of oil sexes and sizes, and pre-
scented very lively appearance. Soon
the crowd began to make its way towards
the Fair Grounds, and at II O'Clock, as
sembled around the stand, where the
speeches were to be made, and upon which
were seated Col. W. J.. Hutchins, the Vice
President of the Road Messrs. Baker and
Shirley, Directors IA. s. Richardson, Sec.
rotary the Committee of Reception, Hon.
E. W. Cave, with other inv tied guests, to-
gether with the selected orator of the day,
John Henry Brown, Esq. A brass band
was in attendance and inaugurated the
ceremonies with the inspiring strain Of
Dixie. Then followed
The SPEECHES.
Mr.. Brown commenced by referring to
several important epocs in the history of
the world, which had materially changed
\ the aspect of human affairs. Among them
was the revolution, which established the
independence of Texas and its annexation
TO the United States. Its consequences
were the Mexican war and the further an
nexation of New Mexico, California and
Arizon 10, with the rapid spread of civil:-
cation from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The great mineral discoveries and devcl-
opments had effected the world at large.
1t was difficult to appreciate the great re.
suits of Texan Independence. He defend
ed the Texan people from the charge Of
Incidence and supineness. They had ex-
hibited energy and activity and large
Uindcdness. No STATE in the Union, I'M
complished SO much, had made such valu-
able progress in the same length Of time
She had made liberal provisions for the
building of railroads, and had given them
all the encouragement within her power
To-day, this joyous crowd made up mostly
of the hardy cultivators of the soil, the
pride and strength of this or any other
country, had assembled TO honor the COM
pletion to this point of one Of the greatest
ra ilroad enterprises Of the State. They
hailed the arrival of the iron horse with
joyous welcome. But no feeling of selfish
ness was mingled with it. They would
not detain it at their thresholds. They
bid it onward, with lightning speed, until
it met its snorting brother from the colder
regions of the North, OF Red River, and
the great inland connection of Galveston
and st. Louis was accomplished. He paid
due compliments to Mr. Hutchins, the
present Vice President of the Road, and to
Mr.. Baker, its former President, and to
other directo and gentlemen connected
with it. He called attention to the ven.
cradle John Neeley Bryan, who was sit
ting on the platform, as the pioneer and
founder Of the now Aourishing city of Dial.
las, and bestowed upon him the eulogy
which be go well deserves. With renewed
expressions Of welcome and congratula-
ton, the orator concluded his address,
which was we'll conceived, well delivered,
and altogether worthy of himself and the
occasion.
He was followed by Col. IIuichins, the
Vice President, who, after returning |
thanks for the welcome given, in some
brief and pointed remarks, gave history
of the Road and its early difficulties and
struggles. No dividends had ever been
declared or divided. AL! the profits of the
completed road had been used to extend it
still further. The company had endeav-
ored always to accommodate the public
and do justice to all parties. They had
lately decreased the rate Of charges AMI
intended to deserve the patronage of this
rich section of the State, with which the
road was now at last connected. He thought
injustice had been done the Road by many
reports to its prejudice, scattered through
the country. They had not noticed many
Of these unfounded statements--they had
left them to time and truth for REPUTATION.
The Road desired to cultivate the most
friendly relations with Northern Texas,
and the people Of the State generally.
Nothing should be wanting on their part
to accomplish this desirable end. In con-
clusion, he called upon the Hon. E. W.
Gave, of Houston, as gentleman wellWn
quainted with all the history. and doings
Of the Road, and more accustomed than
himself to public speaking. Mr. Cave
came forward and delivered short but
very eloquent address, which was received
with many expressions Of applause. He
was followed by Gen. Good, Col. John 7.
Brady, Judge Burford, DR.. Cochran, and
Col. Easton, of Navasota, formerly citizen
Of Collin. 1t is impossible for us, taking
no notes, to give even an outline of these
speeches, or to say more than that they
were all appropriate and well received.
THE DINNER.
At a little past two, dinner was an
nounced from the stand, and the invited
guests and ladies preceding, an advance
was made upon the long rows of tables,
loaded with the substantials of life and d.
vers delicacies for the ladies. Although |
il was supposed that ample provision had
been made for all who would be present, a |