New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1860-10-30


the hsndsomest sort of speech in receiving it.
We were not present; had we been, the mistake
would not have occurred. In writing out the re-
port from notes furnished by friend, we made
the twist which we now untwist. We do not re-
gret being called upon to correct the mistake, Tor
we now have the opportunity Of reporting what
Mr. Hodgkins said in presenting the flag
Rnngers-It becomes my pleasing duty, on be-
half o the ladies Of tie Fourth Ward. to tender to
you this flag. Inscribed upon its folds IS the non
ored name you bear and what patriot heart does
not beat with emotions Of pride at the very name
of that hallowed spot?-
.tWhere Hrtt the vRl current flowed
gar @ sf.Ss asa,s p5a arsat Grhiishtf
More tfan lose Of life"
Take then this flag, and may it remind You in
the coming contest Of the undying sentiment OF
those who rallied around it at Bunker's heights,
that eternal vigilance is the price OF liberty. And
when the contests DER may it be seen proudly
floating to the breeze with not 4 single star eb-
scuredi but shining cut in all its original purity
and brightness for in the language of the poet:
ss,Tia the tiag Of The free hearts only home,
BY angel band galor given
Is As ssFs II hsSe ta i, ,Ge .ss .ea si @ d9%s I,y,n
/ now, with the prayers Of the donors for your
success, transmit it to your keeping.
P. S.-The Bunker Hill Rangers turned out last
night again, to serenade Mr.. Thomas E. Adams,
who had during the day been elected by their
Ward to the Legislature. They had grandround
of it; and serenaded not only Mr.. Adams, but
Mr.. Maupay, who gave the splendid entertainment
to the club on Saturday night; Mr.. Maynard,
President of the club: Mr.. Beares, the Secretary
Capt. Slemmer one of the chief pillars of the
| club, and others, good men and true, who were
well entitled to such a compliment
! PRESENTATION or STILL ANOTHER BANM RIO THE
YOUNG BELL RINGERS.
| At their meeting ON Saturday night, the Young
Bell Ringers received proud present. 1t was the
4 banner carried by the Donelson Club of the Fill
more Rangers in this city during the Presidential
| campaign OF 1856. The banner had been charm
ingly redecorated by the fair hands of Miss Eliza
stringer and Miss NJ l.. Hodgkins The donor o.
the banner was Mr.. Charles D. Dreux. 1t was pre-
sented on his behalf to the club by one of tht
members Mr.. VIM. f. Hodgkins, Jr., who, in pre-
sentng the prize, read the following accompanying
letter from Mr.. Dreux;
| NEW ORLEANS, Oct. q, 1ss0
| Mr. Frank I.nbrano President Yonag Bell Ringers
Dear Sa-During the Presidential election o
| 1856. the Donelson Club OF the Fillmore Rangers
of which had the honor CT being President, re
ceived the donation of handsome banner from
several ladies of this city. By the young men wh'
composed the cub--many of whom are now to b
found in the ranks OF your asS0clatlon-that ban
4. ner was looked upon as worthy incentive to d
battle for the glorious cause of the Union of tn
States.r Ky them it was nobly and proudly born
during all the stormy strife of the campaign. The
fought faithfully and bravely under it, and aban
doned it only after victory had perched upon th
standard of the foe. The spirit of Union, compro
mise and love of country which prompted us in TIL
formation Of the Donelson Club, was fully arouse
in your hearts when you organized the E Youn
Bell Ringers of New Orleans. therefore reaues
you, Mr. President, to accept this banner, and pre-
sent it to the gentlemen Of your association.
will be easily recognized by many Of them, and il
history will revive many pleasant associations. Le
it animate you to action when you gaze upon il
folds; may the glorious sentiment inscribed upo
it of {. Union now and Union forever never ceas
to live in your hearts, and may you under the leat
ership of the patriotic statesman whose cause 70
are so zealously advocating succeed in saving OF
1 beloved country from the ruin which threatens
With sentiments of respect, and wishing yc
God-speed in your patriotic undertaking, be
leave to remain, dear sir,
Your obedient servant,
s -...I.-m CHARLES d. DREUX.
: The banner was received on behalf of the clr
n by Mr.. Theodore Dimitry, who did the handsom
in acknowledging for the club the gift of prize
: precious. The Young Bell Ringers have now, v
5 think, as many banners, wreaths, and other col
:. plimentary marks of public recognition and appr
= val as their hearts can possibly desire. No club
e the city has better deserved compliments, or mo