The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1882-07-06
DENTON.


orrespondeace ofthe Herald
DENTON, July 4th, lSs2.-Thc Fourth
July was celebrated here to-day by a
rand barbecue. at the ranch of Colonel
\. t. Gregg, eight miles west of the city,
nder the auspices ofthe U. 7. gun club.
3olenel Gregg had slau entered for the oc-
nsion one ofhis half-breed, four-year-old
burhams and several fat sheep, all barbe-
ned in the good, old-fashioned southern
Ityle. and cooked to a turn. At night the
}. AR. e G. club gave ball at their ele-
liant suite OF rooms, which was attended by
.he elite of the city. The cuisine was all
HAT the most fastidious epicure could de-
lire, and the lovers of Terpsichore enjoyed
until the "wee sma hours" babe
kbem seek repose. Both were recherche
Entertainments and well attended. Invita-
lions we're eagerly sought for, as neither
HAS public. Your correspondent is under
OBLIGATIONS from both "clubs" for cour-
Iesies.
WEAVER AND THRoCKNoRToN.
Gentlemen of the Greenback party:-Wc,
he undersigned committee representing
Governor Throckmorton, propose Joint
discussion to-day at the courthouse, be-
tween General Weaver and Governor
fhrockmorton upon the following terms,
biz:
4 First-The discussion to begin at 1870 p. m.
Second-General Weaver to open with a
beech of one hour.
4 Third--Governor Throckmorton to re-
bin for one hour and twenty minutes.
4 Fourth-General Weaver to rejoin in u
thirty minute speech.
4 Fifth--GOvernor ThrocEmorton to have
len minutes replication.
/ Very respectfully, J. A. CARROLL,
NJ. FULTON,
+. Il. PINER.
Democratic Committee.
The above propositions not accepted.
General Weaver will open with one hours
speech.
Governor Throckmorton will follow with
bne hour and half, and General Weaver
will close with a thirty minute speech. No
further speaking after the closing speech of
General Weaver. This is our meeting, and
This is our only proposition.
THOMAS ScAGGs,
II. f. FoY,
n. G. FOWLER,
Grcenback Committee.
We insist upon the original proposition
hnd decline the substitute proposed.
j. \. CARROLL,
NJ. FUTON.
+. Il. PINER.
The greenbackers had made a verbal
proposition to the Throckmorton com
hittee, as per their substitute proposed
hbove, and then the democrats sent their
cheeky propositions in writing. This was
! greenback meeting, and Thfockmorton
Would not 90 into the discussion unless he
fould have the closing speech, which is
contrary to all rules of debate. This shows
Fhrockmorton did not want fair discus
zion, and he would ask things that he knew
fould not be accepted by the greenbackers,
10 that he could make his speech after
Weaver had made his and had taken his
buggy and gone to Gainesville to his other
Weaver did not have time
10 stay and reply to Throckmorton and
Then go to Gainesville in his buggy. 1t
Eas the largest crowd ever at political
meeting in Denton. The courthouse wa,
rs full as it could DO while Weaver was
epeaking, and when he closed his speech
balf or more Of the crowd left, and before
phrockmorton closed his speech half of the
pther half left, leaving about one-iourth OF
the crowd to hear Throckmorton. | heard
Several democrats say they would not vote
for Throckmorton, because he would no,
bccept the propositions of the grcenbackers
ps they were perfectly fair. Several Others
kaid ThrockmOrton injured himself by not
accepting them. | asked Mr.. Geers tC
qend you the above propositions and he
Fould not. Knowing you to be indepepd
fnt, ask that You publish this in the
Daily HERALD.