Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1882-07-30
IN THE COUNTRY.
The Fine Old.FashiOned Barbecue Held
at Millington with Speeches
and Dancing.
How the Candidates are Getting Round
What the Country People
Think About Them.

The Democratic barbecue and rally at
Millipgton. in the Second district, on last
Friday, was largely attended by citizens
from the surrounding districts. and was IN
every particular a success. Extensive prep
arations we're made with an eye to the COM
fort and enjoyment of all who came. The
arbor built for dancing and the speakers
stand were placed far enough apart to carry
on both at the same tine without Interrupt
ton. After the arrival OF the Memphis
train that brought up the music, excursion,
lists and county candidates, those who cared
not to participate IN
TRIPPING THE LIGHT FANTASTIC TOE
to melodious music, repaired 10 the speak-
er's stand, where Colonel Luke w. Finlay
/ delivered an hour and halls speech. His
| first remarks were directed to the issues in
| volved in the State canvas, and he urged
| the support of General Bate and his plat
| form and said that every vote given russell
| was but a vote given indirectly 10 Hawkins,
/ the father OF the Observation-Disclosures in
fanny. He appealed 10 the Democrats TO
support their county ticket, for defeat IN
| August meant defeat in November. The
| speech Of Colonel Finlay was listened to
| with marked attention by both the white and
| colored voters present. He was followed by
| Mr.. S. d. Weakley, jr., who made strong
| and eloquent appeal for the election OF the
| county ticket, and said that while the Re-
Pubiis4tIs
and mire upon each other, that no one ques-
| toned a single nominee OF the Democratic
ticket, as to his integrity or ability, and that
the ticket was worthy OF every citizens
| support who desired good government and
an economical standardization Of county
| affairs. Mr.. I. A. Hamilton being present,
and desiring to present the claims of the
| Low-tax Republican party, was introduced,
and, after referring to his ticket and the men
- =. IL L.,
port Hawkins and his faction; that his ad-
vice was for the Republican voter to take all
| the tickets and lead pencil and make him
| ticket that he could conscientiously vote.
Colonel Hamilton was followed by P. NJ.
| Winters, who presented his claims as the
nominee for County Court clerk, in his own
| happy and effective way. Mr.. Shea was then
introduced by Mr.. Winters as his young
| friend on the Low-tax Republican ticket for
County Court clerk, who voted for and
SUPPORTED VIM r. MOORE.
The remarks of Mr.. Winters eeemed to
| rufiie Mr.. Shea's feelings and be said he was
not the only one who had made a mistake,
| and in a few remarks presented his side of
the question. The other candidates merely
announced themselves from the stand. About
this time the o'clock train came down, and
| the candidates and excursionists attempted
| to catch the train but failed, and were COM
| PEELED to await the 2 O'Clock train at night.
There was plenty to eat and the dancing
continued until early IN the morning.
Everything passed off quietly with the ex-
ception of few old-fashioned fisticuf fights;
/ but these took place away from the crowd
and only resulted in a few black eyes, the
result of too much lager. Mr.. John Black
we'll deserves much praise for the way in
which he managed the affair to the comfort
and pleasure of all present. The hospitals
ties of Millinston were extended 10 all who
had TO await the night train, and we all left
favorably impressed with the Big Creek
country.