The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1884-08-14

scmbled at their headquarters, which /,
was OH the south end of the grounds and
ON the hill overlooking the lake. About
siXty-iive old battle scared veterans
ton was then called TO order by Gen.
w. l.. Gable, their old Commander, who
is President of the association
of Arkansas Conledtrates. In the
absence of the Secretary Col. /. q.
Adams, Capt. Miller was chosen Secre-
tary. After dining heartily of barbecued
meat they formed in body and marched
TO the grand stand where they remained
to the close of tho proceedings of the
day. Among those present were
several one-lcgged and one-armed men.
They are Il fine looking body of men
and they were delighted to shake Old
Tige by the hand.
second bay.
The management OF the grand re-
union have been singuarly favored by
the weather. Like its predec assor, Thurs
day was one of the balmies. and most
pleasant of days. y bright sunshine
and cool, waiting breezes conspired TO
render it az delightful as the not over
skeptical heart could wish. 1t was evil
dent from the mirades of people contin-
ually pouring into our borders
that the second day OF the
reunion would far eclipse
the preceding one III point of numbers
and general interest. From every di-
rectiOn, and, we might add, from almost
every section, Il current of visitors, on
trains and in private conveyances, be-
gan to throng the city and surge the
streets i'll large numbers. That Dallas
has been equal to the emergency of ren-
deripg every accommodation, even to
the nnnutest detail, appears remarkable,
but that she has done 20, and is capable
OF doing more, will be at
tested by every visitor who
has favored us with his or her presence. 4.
Glowing tributes TO the liberality and/
public spirit Of Dallas do not eminatsi
solely from speakers stands, but e%
pressions OF approval anu commentator
are heard upon every hand, in social
converse ana private conversation. The
city merits the praito, though it fully
appreciates, at the same time, the adula-
ton bestowed. The first day passed Off =
most pleasantly, and not an incidEnt
occurred that had tendency/No
mar the ceremonies in tho SMALLEST
particular. The best of order was
maintained throughout the day. For
the admirable department of so vast a
crowd, much is due TO the able manage
mont in charge oi tic grounds. 1ester-
day, the second day, was no less con-
splcuous for its splendid manners, anu
we doubt not is entitled TO "A greater con-
sideration in lieu Of lis increased at
tendance. There were fully 10000 peO-
PIE in attendance, and not q murmur of
dissatisfaction was heard from any
quarter. Early in the morning the
streets Of the city were aglow
with an animated, excited crowd.
The Sidewalks were densely
Ia ,ssl
OF human beings-so dense that 1t was
with difficulty that passage could be
enforced other than at suail's pace.
There were no demonstrations of pub
lie character Oh the streets, and save
Haunting banners and decorations Of
bunting which adorned piaces of BUSH
ness, there was nothing particularly cal
culated to attract general attention e.
cept our handsome structures and NAM
moth establishments. The ceremonies
at the grounds were bile 20 open at
10 o'clock in the fUIeno n. and Mt
about o'clock a grand rush was
made for the p rs 20 emoark on the
train. The seem lha. eGsu ID just piior
to the arrival OF ne t al from The mon
depot was an anus rg one. Men,
women and IL ren W re san wiched
on he platform in as n ar proximity as
ever couple of bas Of Dr, ad Rugged a
skeleton slice Of ham. And siu tho
lengthy platform anu spacious sitting
rooms of the depot building were not
equal to an acconlnlod"ti"n; AS the
train appeared in sight, with its two
engines and twelve passenger coaches, a
rapid move was made in
its direction. The scramble that
ensued for possession OF seats
can be better imagined than described.
Suffice it to say, but little heed
was paid to fornul rules or con-
'Fhn enurhlu fty,
nisheG accommodates for about half
the number assembled. Tho remain der
awaited the returu OF the train, with
faces handicapped ny expressions of dis
gust. They were served IN good time,
however, and 10y II O'Clock fully $1,000
persons peopied The grounds. A large
influx OF visitors, in covered
wagons, from surrounding coun-
ties, had greatly augmented thel'
number OF those camping near thsk
lake. The forests surrounding the locaI
ton for fully mile in every direction,
were thickly dottc1 with covered
wagons, restmblingj as Il visitor re.
marked, - 'new grOuni' cotton field
with every boil ON every stalk wide
Open" They were c#inptd on the north ;
Side, on the soiilii size, on the east any
west sides, aud as tar as the eye col;s
reach scarcely anything Was discernlbls
but covered, wagons, with their compile
ment OF teams Each and every one
of them brought visitors, and
were able to bring. 'i'hey entered
into tho pleasures aad erdayments Of
the day with n aeSt thai, no itnniis-
taxable tones, proclaimed That they were
present for the purpose ~ nat only en-
couraging but appteriating folly the in
am useinent. ON tho srfN;,. III the dele
o. n Inns from the at, "a sr,,Ds OF hustle.