The Feliciana Democrat., 1855-10-27
Presentation Of \ Banner.

On the evening of the llth inst the Democratic
Central Club met. for the purpose of receiving a
Banner, which had been prepared for their accept
ancc by their German fellow citizens. After being
called to order, the members, accompanied by mu-
sic, proceeded to the residence of G. Koc procured
the banner, and escorted IL to the Club Room On
their arrival there. Mr. Koch, on the part of his
countrymcn, presented II TO the President. Mr. G..
W. Reese, being called upon by the donors TO cx-
press their feelings and wishes. made an address of
which the following is a brief synopsis
4 1t was high honor, thus conferred upon him.
said the speaker and he regretted that some one.
more able and eloquent than himself was not pres
ent to perform the duty. This banner had been pre-
pared by our German fellow citizens, members Of
this Club to present to as mark Of their respect
and confidence in that great democratic party of
which we are but an integral part. When the cry
of persecution first fell upon their ear, when their
rights under the constitution were ruthlessy assai-
ed, when the great parties of the day were shaken
reed by the storm, they looked anxiously to what
quarter they should turn for safety and protection.
They looked not in vain. The democratic party
never 70 strong, in the hour of danger was man
fully brcasting that storm. That sacred instrument
the Constitution, was in danger, and they who In
times past, had rallied for its preservation were
again nt their post. That constitution the adopted
citizen had sworn to support, and with whom then
was II most natural to affiliate the men who would
deprive them of their guaranteed rights, or those
regarding the Constitution and its wise provisions
as the palladium of liberties stood boldly forth
In its and their Defence To that party they attach
cd themselves well knowing that their liberties.
their rights, and their privileges rested upon ts
preservation.
The banner they present has Inscribed on II the
coat of arms Of the State of Louisiana. On the re-
verse is the motto, The Conshtion Southern Riqls y
How appropriate and full of meaning the nscrp.
tion. The Constitution Of these United States Is
the Egis Of their protection, aud they in willing
spirit, and with willing zeal for the protection OF
the institutions under which they live stand noby
FORTH as the defenders thereof -# M
In presenting this banner, the donors ask but one
boon, that it may be placed in their charge for pres
eryatlon and safe keeping Hl
On motion a committee was appointed to draft
suitable resolutions eHU..
The acting president of the Club z. Deloncy, du.
ring their absence made happy, eloquent and fc.
llcitons reolnder which was received with rapturous
applause.
-'H RESOLUTIONS
That we receive with heartfelt feelings of satisfac
tlon, from our German fellow citizens, the banner
that has been this night presented to us, showing
as 1t does upon their part, the possession Of those
pure democratic feelings and principles, which are
confined to no country, or cline.
hssolped That we accept this Banner, with the
hope that it may be reared alot in the cause Of
democracy and that IT may always be the herald o
victory.
Resolved, That the donors of this Banner are the
proper custodans thereof, and that in their hands
IT be placed for perseverance and safe keeping.
G. II. PACkWOOD,
W. II. O'REILLY.
N A. KNIGHT