The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-05-16
MASS MEETING,
appointment OF The Various Commit
tees-A Royal Reception 10 b.
rendered.

rendered,
The court room was crowded, yealer'
day NJ noon, IN compliance with u re-
quest from his honor, with the citizens
Of Dallas, 10 adopt plan ana perfect
arrangements 10 receive Hon, Jefferson
Davis and the distinguished gentle
men who may accompany him.
The meeting was called 10 order by
Captain Jefferson Peak, who noml-
mated his honor Mayor Cabell, for
chairman, There being no objection,
General Cabel took the chair aud pro-
ceeded 10 explain the objects Of the
meeting. He stated that when he
arrived In Houston he found
delegations from all the im-
porlant towns and cities In the state to
invite Mr.. Davis 10 parlake Of their
hospllalItles, lilo lelt proud that Of all
the invitations extended, that Of Dallas
was the first 10 be accepted. Mr., Davis
was once the honored chief Of u proud
and gallant confederacy, and IN such
the people Of Dallas would delight to
honor him. No political or parllnan
feelings prompted this manifestations
II was u free aud voluntary expression
Of the whole people to show their mp
probation Of gallantry, slatesmanshlp
and everything ibat won't TO ennoble u
man, He felt pride IN soldier In
welcoming his old chief he
was proud of having received
orders from such man,
aud would not DO ashamed 10 re-
ceive them again. Mr.. Davis WINS once
their honored and trusted chief and
though attempts might be made TO de-
grade him, they would fail, ~ he could
never be robbed of the love of his fell
low-countrymcn, The object OF the
meeting was TO raise funds, provide
hotel accommodations and otherwise
look after the comfort Of the guests.
Visitors would be present from every
part Of north Texas, aud we must show
them how Dallas manages affairs OF
this kind. Mr.. Davis reception nj
Houston was grand, but Dallas must
eclipse IL, rs well rs the ones rendered
him at Galveston and Austin. Dallas
must give II good report Of herself, and
citizens should come forward and take
an interest in tho affair.
On motion, Captain W.S.Odell and Mr..
Sewer Jet We're appointed secretaries.
On motion, committee of fifty,
with General Caboll rs chairman, was
appointed on reception.
A committee of five from each ward
Of the city and three from each pre-
cinct in the county, with Major James
E. Barley rs chairman, was appointed
on finance.
A committee OF seven on arrange
ments was appointed, to which was
added his honor, the mayor.
A committee of five, with Captain
Jefferson Peak as chairman, was ap-
pointed on invitation.
On motion, Colonel John G. Mccoy
was appointed chief marshal of the
lay.
The committee on arrangements
we're directed to select committee of
fifteen ladies on floral decorations,
On motion, it was resolved that, rs
Don as it could be definitely ascer-
aimed when Mr.. Davis would be here,
landbills and circulars be issued, and !
circulated throughout the country.
On motion the meeting adjourned. d
A meeting of the chairmans of the Y
ifferent committees was held at the o
curt house last night, at which the
proceedings were had: t,
On motion, the following arrange n
lents were agreed on in regard to the +;
rand basket picnic: In order to pro- "
ide for all that may visit US on that
ay, the citizens of the city and county
re requested to provide provisions and
AXE them to Putz's garden, and there n
ave u basket picnic. 1t is earnestly d
equested that all will contribute and =,
ave well filled baskets, rs We expect :,
lie largest assemblage ever seen in u
alias. Il
On motion, the following ladies were al
1ded to finance committee: Mrs A,
homas Walker, Mrs. G. M. Swink, "
RS. w. j.. Cabell, Mrs. b. p. Jet, II
RS. p. Brown, Mrs A. A. Johnson, h
rs. J. E. Barkley, Mrs. Juliette Fow- Il
r, Mrs. w. III. I attn ,r, Miss Ada "
ugan, Mrs. ]. M. %, mmons, Miss "
lille Haynes, Mrs, Hollenbeck, Mrs.
l.. Sweetman, Mrs. Charles Will
inns, Mrs. II. Loeb, Miss Jacobs, Miss
ay Jeffries. f,
On motion the following resolution RI
IS unanimously adopted. he
Resolved, That the citizens through re
the state be invited to present on
at day, and participate with us in
noring our distinguished guests.
w. l.. CABEIL, Chairman.
W. S. ODELI, A. $. JET, Secreta-
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