New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-09-12
DEMOCRATS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE DISCUSSION.
The Invitation Accepted and the Good
Results.

NAroLEoNv1LLE, September 10, 1876.
EDITOR REPUBL1CAN:
One of the most enthusiastic meetings
ever held in this State took place here to-
day. At least 5000 persons were present,
among whom were quite number of promi-
nent Democrats.
The meeting being opened with prayer by
Rev. Patrick Bowman, George Washington
acted as temporary chairman and George
Drury as permanent president, with Mayer
Cohen as secretary, assisted by Thomas
Divine.
Hon. c. 3. Darrall led off with most
brilliant speech, after which Hon. S. B.
Packard came to the front under the most
hearty and prolonged applause of the vast
assemblage, the firing of cannon and the
strains of two bands of music.
Mr.. Packard's remarks kept the immense
crowd in close attention for nearly one
hour, and at the conclusion the people testi.
fed their applause by repeated cheers.
General II. J. Campbell followed with
one of his mastery arguments, giving full
facts that carry weight.
Mr.. Burch, in ene of his terse and trite
discourses, carried his audience with him.
General Jack Wharton kept all hands in
the best of humor, and when he finished
Colonel Lewis dashed in with his well
known spirit, keeping the mass of people in
the best of spirits for four hours.
The entire audience were of the most Or
derly character. Not one drunken man
was to be seen on the ground. All the
stores where liquor was sold were closed at
one O'Clock as q compliment to Mr.. Pack
ard.
The best evidence that General Nichols
will not carry this State may be found in
this positive fact: He can not get ten col.
ored votes in the parish Of Assumption.
This you may rely upon.
After the meeting Mr.. Packard. General
Jack Wharton and Mr.. Burch were invited
to address meeting in the tenth ward, six
miles from Donaldsonville. At this meet
ing an invitation was extended to any and
all Democrats who might desire to join in
the discussion, which was accepted by
Mr.. E. B. Cox, well known Democrat.
The evenings debate was carried on in the
most friendly manner, winning for Mr..
Packard many warm friends.
General Jack Wharton made the speech
of the evening. Messrs. Burch and Cage
took part in the debate, and Mr.. Keyes
winding up with telling speech.
We should have stated that when the
crowds had arrived in the town of Napo-
leonville it was found that the courthouse
yard would not hold them all, and pro-
cession, by actual count numbering 694
mounted men and over 1000 on foot, marched
to q live oak grove adjoining the town,
where room could be had for all.
After Congressman Darrall had finished
his speech, he, with Charles Hill, Esq.
jumped into buggy and rode up the bayou
twelve miles to Senator Landry's residence,
where another immense meeting was as
sembled, which was addressed by Mr.. Dar-
rail-. Senator Landry and other speakers.
Our party are not only pleased, but sur
nrised at the wonderful enthusiasm of the
colored people.
Tomorrow night, by special request, Mr..
Packard and others speak in Donaldson
Vile. and leave on the Leo to reach Baton
Rouge Tuesday. AND6A'