1872 Democratic Barbecue in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana 
Submitted by:       Shawn Martin
Date of Submission: 12/2008

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1872 Democratic Barbecue in Farmerville, Union Parish Louisiana 

From the New Orleans "Times Picayune", issue of 25 August 1872
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                                SPECIAL DISPATCHES,

                                  FARMERVILLE, LA.

                            Democratic Barbecue and Meeting.
                             Welcome to the Standard Bearers.
                                A Liberal Orator Present
                                     The Speeches

                         Union Parish Good for Greeley and McEnery
                              Not Five Liberals in the Parish
                              Kellogg and Pinchback Unknown

FARMERVILLE, Aug. 24—The meeting of the Democracy held here today was a grand success, 
although but four days' notice was given.  The Democrats gave a fine barbecue, and 
assembled in large numbers to welcome our gallant standard-bearers.  A large number 
of ladies were present, and many colored people were also attracted to the meeting.

   Col. McEnery, amidst the greatest enthusiasm, took the stand as the first speaker 
of the day.  His argument was distinguished for sound logic and eloquence.  The 
reception of our chieftain was a grand ovation.

   Judge Egan, of the Liberal party, followed Col. McEnery.  His speech fell coldly 
upon the audience.

   Mr. B. F. Jonas replied to Judge Egan.  He tore to tatters the argument of the 
Judge and closed amidst the repeated shouts of the multitude.

   After Mr. Jonas had concluded, a recess was taken for dinner.

   Capt. E. J. Ellis, of New Orleans, closed the oratorical programme with one of 
those characteristic speeches, which always evoke the enthusiasm of his bearers.

   Put down Union for 1800 majority for Greeley and McEnery.

   There were not five Liberals in the parish.

   Kellogg and Pinchback are unknown here.

 

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