The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-09-14
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fourelt, Assumption. and Terrebonne,
the gallant yonn" congressman elect,
Hon. Andrew Price, on his return,
covered with the %laurels of Il well car
ried and grand victory. The whole
town WAS one bright constellation OF
Examinations. One hundred and fifty
dozen Chinese lanterns and either
lights innuunerably dispeiled. the
darkness of night, presenting to the
bclioider il scene of weird beauty and
grandeur seldom Witnessed.
At 1880 o'clnck the procession be-
gan to form 1T the courthouse square
under lead of Hon. L. A. O'Sullivan
and fifty marsl,als. Torch lights,
and transparencies were in abundance
carried i'll wagons, on horseback and
on foot.
At 8 o'clock the procession started
down Levee street to meet Mr.. Price,
who was coming from his home in
Acadia. In the line Was IL battalion of
boys drawing three express wagons,
IN n of which was Il miniature rep
T~eseltative of Mr.. Price, in il second
was Il magnificent doll p%ersonating
Mrs. Price. surrounded by rare and
beautiful flowers, in the last one was
Mr.. Minor buried away in moss.
Tie procession. on meeting the car
riage containing Messrs. Price and
|. ID. Moore. turned, and headed by
the Thibodaux Brass Band, proceeded
mp Levee street to Market. and
thence through the principal streets of
the town.
Everywhere the banGuettes were
lined with fair ladies, wavim. their
handkeicliiets whilst mel clneered and
rejoiccd. a
The carriage OF Mr.. Price was load
ed down with lovely bouquets by the
time the FIrcmen's Hall was reached.
The speakers stand was almost
buried III II mass of sweet scented
flowers, resembling an oriental gar
den rs described in the !. rabian Nights
entertainments.
The immense hall had its thousand
seats filled more than half of which
were occupiedby ladies, whilst all the
standing room WAS taken up. and
yet a SreaC number of people
were unable to enter the hall. AS
Messrs. Price and Moore entered and
marched down the aisle, the men
shouted. the ladies rose to their feet
and waved their haudkerchiefs which
were continued long after the distin-
guislled guest had been seated in the
magnificent throne that. the ladies
with artistic skill and taste had pre-
pared for the occasion.
Judge Howell presided with his
usual grace and dignity. Major Price
III response to the loud calls of the
people spoke in his usual eloquent
manner. He thanked the people Of
T~hibodaux for such a magnificent re-
ceptlon, and pledged himself to spare
no effort or energy to serve the inter
est OF the voters who seEt linn to Con-
sress. He considered himself the SER
want of the people and was obligated
to obey their wishes wheneverexpress-
ed to him. In conclusion he alluded
feelingly to his wife. who though alb
sent, appreciated the compliments
paid not only to himself, but the kind
ness and friendship that she has yer
received from the people of the parish
OF LafOurche, III which her home was
situated. The speaker was present.
ed With a dozen mammoth boquets.
l.. Loud shouts of "COl. /. D. Moore,
brought that popular gentleman to
his feet. He was the chairman of Mr..
Prices campaign committee. and a
large share Of the victory is due to
his excellent judgement. He deliver.
Ell a witty address and stated that
the nor OF the campaign, to alarre
degree, We're due to the ladies. wio.
b:y their smiles, encouraged and by
their counsel advised the voters how
to perform their duty.
Hon. f. A.O'Sullivan also resnond.
eo 70 a call III IA few pleasant and
happy words.
Judge Howell also made u few re-
marks, and the proceedings wound up
o.y the adoption of suitable ~resolu-
tiOns.
After the speaking Il splendid ex-
h;bitlon OF fireworks was displayed in
tie yard, twenty balloons were sent
up INTO the air, sailing off, carryin"
the glad t.dings to those who were
absent, whilst the Young people con-
clude the evening with Il dance in
the ball. ~
r rom 3 o'clock in the forenoon nm:
I'll night time the big cannon had
e booming, sending it's echoes in
TO the distance, and producing the
JOY Oh the people owe the grand and !
glorious victory won BY the Demo- 4,
cf;,cy, and the downfall of Wa,motb ,
ana his crew in this second attempt
70 regain power over the people of
Louisiana.