Description
We don’t know whether our neighbor attended the African picnic at Platte City or not. We suppose he was invited by his brethren. He generally is, and has been a standing orator, until recently eclipsed by thick-lipped brother. Brother Park, did you see him? He is rather modest and may not like to mention his colored exploits when away from home. – Landmark
He was not here in person, but was appropriately represented by his proxy, a great strapping buck Negro, as black as the ace of spades, delivered the oration prepared for him by the Times man. The Negro did not disgrace his backer.Date(s) of Creation
7/9/1869
