Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-10-16
DEMOCRATS

Hold a Family Reunion---Resolve
Upon a Big Barbecue--LIsten to
Words Of Wisdom---Detsrmlne to
Hold the Lower District Solid, and
Elect the Best Ticket Ever NomI-
mated.
Under the wide spreading and shell
tering branches of two famous old
trees, In the shadow of the venerable
Redbone church-amid the ancient
tombstones Of the old old church-yard
the Democrats of the Third District,
comprising that well known organiza-
ton, the Redbone club, held a regular
business meeting yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. ]. w. Goodrum, ST., presided, and
Mr.. J. W. Goodrum, Jr., attended to
the duties Of secretary. A large num-
Der of the members made their appear
ance, while your reporter waited and :
was welcomed and warmly greeted by
many old-time friends. By l o'clock
the trees around the old church were
holding the reins Of many steeds, and
shortly thereafter, after everybody had
became rested from their long ride, the
proceedings opened. The usual rou-
tine business was transacted, the prin-
cipal portion of which consisted in a
discussion as to the a~dvisability Of
holding, at an early date, a real old
fashioned barbecue. 1t was agreed
upon to arrange for a grand turnout on
THURSDAY, THE 22ND INSTANT,
at Ship Island Park, about eight miles
south of the city. on the Louis vile,
New Orleans & Texas railroad. The
event will be the occasion for a regu-
lar iollifaction and ratification Of the
entire Democratic ticket as nominated,
and an invitation is hereby rendered to
all the candidates to be present. Among
the features will be a cornet band, a
cannon or two, barbecued shoats,
beeves and mutton, and a full express
sion of opinion. The colored citizens
are respectfully asked to be present,
and it is hoped all in the neighborhood
and in the district will attend. The
following gentlemen were appointed a
committee to make the necessary ar
rangements: A. E. Hankinson, II. H.
Goodrum, T. J. Williams, J. W. Good
rum, Jr,, j. F. Cameron, w.
Owens, M. Adler, NJ. L. Fortner,
D. H. Alverson and G. S. Hyland. On
this occasion a special train and a spe-
cial rate will be secured from the L.,
N. 0. & T. railroad, and the most prom
inent Democrats of the State will be
present. There's no use talking that
barbecue is going to be a rouser.
Mr.. Frank Miller, who received the
nomination Of the district delegates in
the county convention, for constable,
asked to be relieved as he did not
know how soon he might change his
residence. His resignation was re-
gretfully accepted, and Mr.. Thomas K.
Middleton was unanimously nominated
in his stead.
A number of prominent local politi-
clans and candidates of the State and
county ticket addressed the club
among whom were Hon. T. Marshall
Miller, Mr.. George M. Bachelor, Capt.
W. 0. Worrell. Maj. L. w. Magruder,
Messrs. D. H. Alverson, John w.
Lawns, John M. Cameron and Levin
WALES. 1t is unnecessary to say that
all the speakers were warmly received
and their remarks met with unequivo.
cal favor. After the speakers had
finished a comparison of notes was
made of the available "grub" on
the ground. Dick Alverson
blushingly murmered something
about a leg Of mutton he
had hid away in his buggy and a few
loaves of bread. Il can give you
some meat and bread gentlemen"
Capt. Worrell whispered to Maj. Ma
gruder that he had some biscuits and
"biled" eggs, and a big can of souse,
and the major went TO investigate.
John M. Cameron said his treasury
consisted of some sandwiches and
things, and Marshall Miller proposed
that all have a sort Of a picnic, which
was unanimously agreed to. After
enjoying a nice little lunch, everybody
told everybody goodbye and the NEE
ing dispersed.