New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-09-08
SECOND RALLYs or TrIE RANaERssT
HALL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PRO-
gSS 81 Z &CEsSION--GREAT ENTHUSIASM

That noble patriotic and gigantic body of men, the
FILLMORE RANGERS, had their second grand rally on
Saturday nightNat Odd Fellows Hall. The turnout
was like its predecessor, in every respect worthy the
men Of New Orleans. Though but very brief notice
had been given, the vast hall was crowded, and the
most unlimited good feeling and enthusiasm prevailed
The meeting was proclaimed to the distance byl
rockets and to Camp street by large banner, bear
ing the words /" Fillmore Rangers, stretched from
the Hall to tree in the Lafayette Square, opposite
Inside, q band of music discoursed patriotic and
other airs Of nsprting nature As the assemblage
increased in density, before the hour of coming to
order, the hum Of greeting, congratulations and con-
versation sweed to chorus like the roar Of distant
waters and this sound, with the sight Of the good
humor and enthusiasm that shone in every manly cou
tenance seemed to constitute language stronger than
any that is written painted and more easily under
stood-the purport Of which may be easier imagined
by our readers than set forth by AS the different
clubs of the Rangers marched in one after another
with their bands playing and banners flying, the
enthusiasm reached the uproarious point, and cheer
after cheer went up, deafenng the hall and echoing
in the distance. ~
The meeting was called to order by g. 7. Parker,
ESQ.,, President of the Rangers who soon afterwards
NAPLES, Esq, q well-known member of our bar. Mr..
w. made very able and entertaining Speech pre-
senting familiar facts and arguments in fresh light,
and drawing portraits of the Presidential candidates
beginning with Fremont and winding up with Fill
more-that ELECTED, alternately roars of laughter and
shouts Of enthusiasm. We need not speak more fully
of his Speech for we feel satisfied that most of our
readers the voting portion of them at least were
present, and heard it for themselves.
FL. Swan, Esq, being next called for, appeared
on the stand and delivered Of those characteristic
and humorous addresses which have made him popu
lar here and in Mississippi despite his assertions that
he is no orator, and is not accustomed to public
speaking His ringing voice, quaint style and en-
phatic manner of winding up sentences, acted cleo
trically upon the audience whilst the anecdotes with
which he studded his DISCOURSE tested all laughing
capacity and put buttons in universal danger. When
he concluded amid thunder Of applause a motion
to adjourn was made and carried eEs
The multitude then poured out and into Lafayette
Square, where they were formed in line for grand
procession. In short time the procession was under
way, heading up st. Charles street, under the gui-
dance of the marshals with banners and music at the
heads of the different divisions. 1t altogether
glorious sight-soe two thousand American citizens
good men and true, in couples, moving steadily
along and keeping step to the music of the Union.
The division that attracted most attention was the
i" Junior Fillmore Club composed of gallant young
men just stepping into the arena of politics, and
whose might if not felt at the coming election, will
most assuredly be felt at the succeeding one. They
wore neat uniform Of caps and badges, and were
headed by Jordan's invincible martial band. The
procession wound around through the upper end o.
the city, cheering and being cheered and, after re
turning down town, honored Mayor Waterman with 6
serenade, which that gentleman acknowled with hi:
accustomed good grace. After that, the procession
dsbanded.
Subsequently, the Junior Fillmore Rangers (hayint
Jordan's band) serenaded the Mayor in acknowledg
ment of which they were invited inside They filet
the house, and the interchange of compliments, in thu
way of speech and toast, lively and pleasant il
the highest degree. Old Jordan, in the gee OF TIN
occasion, was called on for speech, and answered
the call in gallant style He said among other things
5 that the Rangers Of to-day mighter than Pack
0 enham's army in 1916, for the latter had sworn t
take the city with its booty and beauty, and dsas
, trously failed whilst the former had not only take
the city, but given assurance that they would keep il
s There is no kind of doubt but that New Orlean
will take tall stand for Fillmore and Donelson. TIL
indications of it increase every week. The ball roll
goriously on; it acquires additional impetus at ever
heave; and the ten-strike that it will make anon
the rotten pins of anti-Jacksonian Democracy an
. FreesoiIism in November next will thereafter be
- matter of history.
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