The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-09-30
The barbecue a. oatman,ille.

This gathering on Thursday last was
the first Of 4 series In contemplation that
are TO be given In this county. Some
three hundred people were present. In
Guiding goodly number OF ladies, who
graced by their presence and gladdened
by their smiles the festivities and enjoy
ments of the occasion. The tables liter
ally groaned under the store of good
things set thereon, and were enjoyed 10
the fullest extent, and the lean reporter.
not accustomed to country proyender, ate
20 heartily that he was too full for utter
ance yesterday.
The speaking commenced about IL
O'Clock, led OF by his exeellency Cover
nor Roberts, who, without expecting 10
make u speech, made one of those earn
est, patriotic and practical addresses for
which he is so justly distinguished. AZ
ter showing that Democracy and its prin-
ciples could but be advantageous to the
administration of state n well a. national
affairs, he reviewed the leading features
of his own administration. In reference
to education he showed that there Were
four months of school now guaranteed to
each child in the state, and that too, de-
spite the fact that the scholastic pOpula-
ton had Increased vastly more in proper
ton than the school fund. He demon
stated that to run the schools ten months
would cost two aud quarter million dol
lar annually, which wOuldincrease taxes
to burthensomc degree. Abiding to
the institutions established in thls state,
he dwelt particularly on the organization
OF the normal school, and called especial
attention to the one established for ths
education of cOlored teachers at Prairie
View In Waller county.
Commenting upon state finances, he
demonstrated how the expenses Of the
government had been kept within
its revenues, and asserted as j
fact that for thirty years his had
been tho first administration that
had effected so desirable an end His
speech was well received and made de-
cided impression The governor was
followed by Mr.. Fillmore, candidate for
county judge. His speech being in its
nature personal, he merely alluded TO the
issues of the canvass but did so with
force aud effect. After dinner Mr..
WOoten addressed the audience in an eff
fort Of eXceptionable power. This gifted
gentleman surpassed public expectation
and though young In years talked with
thewisdOm off sage. Judge Terrell follow
ed Mr.. WO0ten in his usual brilliant and
forcible style, Az our people know, the
judge Is always great, and Thursdays APP
pearance only added to his reputation as
an orator and statesman. He con-
Guided at four O'Clock and though the
elements threatened rain, the crowd
called for Col. Whitehead who took the
stand and concluded the speaking of the
day This distinguished gentleman
made one of the most powerful cam
paign speeches ever made In this county.
His analysis of the principles
OF the Democratic party, his re-
view fits history and Its triumphs, his
exposure of the mal-administration of
the Republican party, was bold and con-
vineing and the speaker added new
laurels to his deseryedly high reputation
as thinker and brilliant orator. The
day was : day of success for the party,
and unless there Is decided change not
now anticipated, Oatmanville precinct
will roll up handsome majority
for the Democracy IN November next
The reporter noticed on the grounds Mr..
j. T. Hoffman, j. A. Patton and S. NJ.
Bergman, merchants of. Oatmanville,
who report business fiourishing and ftl-
ture prospects flattering. Those sterling
citizens, j. W. Grumbles, Edward
Goocher, S. E. Echols, A. F. Bell, A. J.
Heissner, S. Is. Cox, j. G. Davis and
many others were on the grounds, aud
did all in their powertO make visitors feel
at home and pass pleasant day. All
present enjoyed themselves, and the re-
porter returned TO the city and dreamed
of OatmanviIle barbecucs and her kind
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