When was it published?

July 26, 1868 in The Daily Phoenix

Domestic News July 26, 1868

The Daily Phoenix

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel J. B. Palmer, Colonel Thomas, Major Meetze, Colonel Mcmaster, Major Turner, J. G. Gibbes, Esq., General Blair, Seymour

Q: What keywords are associated?

Democratic Meeting, Saluda Factory, Lexington District, Seymour Blair, Ratification, Barbecue

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina

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What is this article about?

A large Democratic meeting at Saluda Factory in Lexington District ratified the nomination of Seymour and Blair, with speeches, unanimous resolutions, an ode sung by young ladies, and a barbecue.

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Large Democratic Meeting At Saluda Factory, In Lexington District.--A large number of persons, including about 100 ladies, assembled at this place on yesterday: The object was to ratify the nomination of Seymour and Blair. The crowd was enthusiastic, and everything passed off agreeably. Colonel J. B. Palmer presided, and much credit is due to this gentleman for his excellent and well-ordered arrangements. Addresses were made by Colonel Thomas, Major Meetze, Colonel McMaster, Major Turner, of Spartanburg, and J. G. Gibbes, Esq. Resolutions of ratification of the Democratic nominees were proposed by Colonel Palmer and unanimously passed. The admirable letter of General Blair, accepting his nomination, was read to the meeting, and excited applause. An ode for the occasion was sung by the young ladies of the factory. Cheers were proposed, and given with a will, for Seymour and Blair, for the Northern Democracy, and for the Democracy of Lexington. Lexington is in the field.

At the close of the proceedings, the crowd were invited to partake of the excellent barbecue prepared for the occasion.

In our next, we expect to give a more detailed account of this interesting affair.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics Celebration

What keywords are associated?

Democratic Meeting Saluda Factory Lexington District Seymour Blair Ratification Barbecue

What entities or persons were involved?

Colonel J. B. Palmer Colonel Thomas Major Meetze Colonel Mcmaster Major Turner J. G. Gibbes, Esq. General Blair Seymour

Where did it happen?

Saluda Factory, Lexington District

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Saluda Factory, Lexington District

Event Date

Yesterday

Key Persons

Colonel J. B. Palmer Colonel Thomas Major Meetze Colonel Mcmaster Major Turner J. G. Gibbes, Esq. General Blair Seymour

Outcome

resolutions of ratification unanimously passed; everything passed off agreeably.

Event Details

A large number of persons, including about 100 ladies, assembled to ratify the nomination of Seymour and Blair. Colonel J. B. Palmer presided. Addresses were made by Colonel Thomas, Major Meetze, Colonel McMaster, Major Turner of Spartanburg, and J. G. Gibbes, Esq. General Blair's letter was read and applauded. An ode was sung by the young ladies of the factory. Cheers for Seymour and Blair, Northern Democracy, and Lexington Democracy. Crowd partook of barbecue.