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arie80eitD0ll0)-dt,iegti-»db-1-e.ytoFree Barbecue at Cory don.The citiz8a $f Harrison county, In dian»y met in Cory don on the 5 th of August, 1865, to make the preliminary arrangements to give a free barbecue in honor of the returned soldiers of Harrison county. Judge F. W. Matthis called the meeting to order, and on motion Hon. W, A. Porter was appointed President* mho -briefly explained the object of the meeting. Samuel Knmsey and Curtis Roby, Esqs., were appointed Vice Presidents, and Wm. C. Green and George W. Doubo were appointed Secretaries.Judge T. C.-Slaughter introduced the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted, viz:Whereas, A large number of the citizens of this county, who at the call of their country took up arms and gallantly risked their lives in defence oJ‘ the Government against the assaults of a wicked rebellion, having survived the peril of the held, and having faithfully served their country, have been honorably discharged, and once more returned to their homes and their friends, we deem it a duty to give some public manifestation of our appreciation of their patriotic services, and heroic sacrifices in the cause of their country; tborefore,Resolved, That the citizens of this county tender to her gallant soldiery a public welcome and free barbecue, at Corydon, onSaturday the 14th day of October, 1865, to which wo invite all returned soldiers, and alt soldiers at home at that time on furlough, and their friends.Rc$oIceJt That in order to carry into effect the purposes of the foregoing resolution, the President of this meeting appoint thefollowing committees, viz:let. An Executive Committee, to consist of three persons, who shall have the general superivision of the proposed barbecue, and shall receive from the members of the com-EJwe:tiditabbhhorvtAoahI.8t(fJinntJoroftvedogmittee on contributions, all moneys collect-11, a ly le-to re re.is'orudlieingelidlit-oruttilrasin-ed or donations made; aud shall make all necessary contracts, aud pay out of such funds as shall come into their hands, lor the purpose, all proper expenses, and who shall also have power to appoint a general superintendent to manage the preparations of the barbecue—and secure speakers and provide music for the celebration2d. A committee on contributions, to consist of sixty-two persons, whose duty it shall be to solicit and collect contributions, iu money, or donations in provisions, for such barbecue, and pay the same over to the Executive Committee, or to some person designated by them as Treasurer.3d. A Committee of Arrangements to consist of twenty persons, whose duty it shall be to prepare the grounds, erect tables, and, uuder the direction of the general Superintendent, make all other necessary arrangements, and superintend the preparation and cooking of the provisions furnished for the occasion.The President therefore appointed the Committees as follows:EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.Samuel J. Wright, F. W. Matthis, and Wm. Farquhar.COMMITTEE ON CONTRIBUTIONS.Dr. H. S. Wolfe, Dr. Wm. Reader, JohnMathes, P. D. Bean, P. D. Stonecypher, Jno.i J. G. rfrimmer,ialT^0 ber-;esty*ud,ndig-►onid-riftU00.oh60ntsrlyhers)T9hehenglasbisyesetdyIsoHaas, Thos. Hedges, Eli John Riley, Henry M. lleth, J. W. Walker, Jos. Dewees, John Lahue, Samuel Ramsey, JohQ Summers, Edward Ellis, R. W. Finley, Abs. Fouts, Jos. Trowbridge. B. II. Hancock, Jacob A. Horner, Wm. II. Barksdale, George Seacat, VV. M. Edmundson, Peter Hotleil, Josiah Alexander, Abraham Roth-rock, Jules Mathey, Philip Rosenberger, Wm. Craig, Fielding Windcll, John Bloom, Levi Uottell, Geo. W. Wolfe, C. W. Ayde lotte, Allen Mathes, Amos Sonner, B. S. Thomsbury, Jacob Stockslagor, Charles Reader, George M. McCarty, Jos. Anderson, Patrick Hunter, Curtis Roby, Upton Boone, Lemuel B. Cooper, Jus. Wilsou, Wm. II. Ross, Benj. P. Moore, A. J. Breeze, J. A. Low, J. II. Burton, E. J. Griffith, William Evans, Jonathan Uottell, Vandcll Gordone, James Wright, Henry Funky, Henry Iiar-bison, John E. Cline, James W. Yager, Edward Walther.COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.Robt. Leifier, Jacob Pfriramer, S. K. Wolfe, Absalom McCoy, G. W. Denbo, Geo. McBride, Henderson Stevens, Ben. Rhodes, Levi Long, Philip Zenor, John Marsh, David Uottell, Casper Vanzant, J. T. Deutcb, Carter Little, John Zenor, William Roland, James Ilisey, John F. Cunnninghum.The Executive Committee thereupon announced David Jordan, Esq., as general superintendent of the barbecue. On motion of Sam’l. J. Wright, Esq., it wasResolved, That the soldiers and citizens of the surrounding counties bo cordially invited to attend the barbecue.On motion of Dr. Reador it was ordered that copies of these proceedings be furnished for publication to the Corydon Democrat, New Albany Ledger, and Louisville Uniou Press.On motion of lion. T. C. Slaughter the meeting adjourned until Saturday, October14th, 1805, at 9 o’clock A. M.Wm. A. Porter, Prest.S. Ramsey, )y p , 0. Robey, ) ’ Fresl s'Wm. C. Green, I c Geo. W. Denbo, }Sec‘s-HORRIBLE CRIME.
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New Albany Daily Ledger
New Albany, Indiana, US
Tue, Aug 08, 1865
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