The Caucasian. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1874-1875, 1874-06-20
THE BARBECUE!

THE BARBECUE!
A Grand Success!
The People Of the Pine Woods United /!
RESOLUTIONS PASSED CALLING A
MASS CONVENTION AT ALExAN.
+ DR1A, ETC., ETC.
The Barbecue and political meet
ing held near Paurs Store was a
success beyond our expectations.
The place selected for the. public
meeting was romantic spot, where
majestic oak trees stretched their
strong arms, with full grown foliage,
to shade the ground, and protect it.
from the sultry. rays OF a vertical
sun. Seats, had been prepared for
the accommodation ofsthe people
and a stand for the speakers. The
meeting was largely attended, al
though many moro would have
been present but for the rain the
day before.
Robt. p. Hunter and w. F.
Blackman, were called upon and
addressed the meeting, represent
ing the necessity of organization
and united action of the white peo-
pie, to redeem Louisiana from the
oppressive rule Of ignorance and
corruption. Their political views
have been so often presented in the
Caucasian, that it is deemed unne-
cessary to give even q synopsis Of
their speeches. After the speak.
ing was over, the following resolu-
tons were adopted:
Resolred, That we the people of Spring
Creek, and adjoining wards. believe it to
be our solemn duty to our country, to our
selves and to posterity, never to cease
struggling for an honest and constitutions
al government im'Louisiana.
Resolre0, That an organization of the
white people, taxpayers and all opposed
to the corrupt rule OF Radicalsm in Lou
'siana, is essentially necessary, and in Or
der to effect this organization and to unite
all the conservative voters. in this parish
into Que political party, that will elect HON
est and c0mpetenC mon for office We
earnestly request our fellow citizens of the
Parish Of Rapides, to meet in mass con-
ventiOn at Alexandria, at some future day.
Notice OF the time of said meeting. We re-
quest be given in the parisl, papers.
JOHN j. SWAMI,
President.
The large crowd Immediately ef-
forwards were'inyited to .he tables
on which was an abundance of bar
becued meats and bread of all kind,
which was sight to gladden. the
eyes in these hard times. There
was all ample supply for every man,
woman and child, and every one
seemed to enjoy the generous hos
pitality of the citizens Of Spring
Greek ward.
Captain Dave Paul, that chlval-
rous and liberal citizen, who is held
in the highest esteem and respect
by every white man in Rapides and
adjoining parishes, whose name is
a familiar word in every family cir.
Gle, was the general superintendent,
and under his management and
with his courteous demeanor, every
thing passed off pleasantly and
without the slightest disturbance.
About 3 p. NJ, the large crowd be-
gan to dispense, the old people re-
turning to their homes, while the
young ladies and gentlemen adj
journed to the house of DR.. Hobby,
and engaged in merry dance, un-
til the hour OF twilight dim, when
the sound of music and reyelry
ceased.
The people evidently were unit
on the question of White Mans
organization, and are DESTROYS to
have the whole DeOple of Rapides
meet in mass convention, organise
and prepare for the campaign.
We feel we'll assured that their
call will be responded to, and at the
appointed time which will soon be
designated, we expect to see q
larger mass meeting than was ever
known in Rapides. The resolu.
tons above ace emminently conser-
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