New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-06-08
leh OrIsaus 4aiIg Crestent,
SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 2, 1861.
Egtal gNttlLYents.


FLb6 PREsENTA A7IONs.-At Agers, on Thursday
evening, the Henry Clay Guards, Capt Seger, re-
ccved flag from the ladies of that town. The
presentation was made by Miss Caroline Sarazin,
and responded to, on behalf of tie company,
by private McCarty. Both addresses were tasteful
and graceful, and full Of the feeling and eoqucnce
appropriate to the tines Many persons were
present. including nearly all the ladies Of Agiers,
and the pleasant occasion was happily terminated
with a collation. and to88ts speeches and rnusc at
the Opelousas Railroad depot. The Henry Clay |
Guards are composed Of the best men of Algjers, |
and will do honor to their little city and to LCuis |
ana.
The same evening, the Perseverance Guards |
Capt. John Rareshide-a gallant and valiant band,
composed principally of the members of PeTse |
verance Fire Company No. i3-received a flag |
from the ladies, at the residence Of f. P Rareshde
foreman of No. l3, but subordinate in the
Guards on Magazine street, where many ladies
and other friends assembled. The flag was
presented by Miss Sarah J. Cooper, with most
charming and spirited address, to which Second
Lieutenant Henry Itareshide responded in fitting
and eloquent terms. The flag being placed in the
hands Of Sergeant P. Fl. Savage, that officer said
| few things, indicating that his name would be his
aim in tussle with the enemy. There were hos
ptaities at the house, refreshments and on, the
| whole winding up with parade by the Guards
and an airing of their beautiful new flag. The No.
| IS boys are, by nature and practice, Zouaves, and
if they meet the enemy only half as promptly Or
powerfully as they meet the fre-god, the Perse-
verance Guards will be truly iuvincibe.
| The Pelican Guards, Capt. Gueringer received
flag from the ladies last evening, at .yceum Hall.
The hall was greatly and fashonably crowded.
The flag, very beautiful one, was presented with
a charming address by Miss Bertha tluitman, this
young lady being supported by eleven sweet little
| girls dressed to represent the eleven seeded
| States. The flag was received for the company by
| Lieut.. Nader, who spoke patrotically and elo-
Quently. After the ceremony, three cheers and a
tiger were given for President JEFF. Davis, and
then the company marched back to quarters, not
forgetting to serenade the Crescent Office on the
way. The Pelican Guards are composed Of mem
bers of Pelican Hook and Ladder Fire Company
No. IA band Of boys who would be invaluable in
scaling the walls of a fort from their long and
daring practice in scaling the wal" Of burning
buildings
JEFFERSON HONE GrARDS.-This is the title Of a
home company Just organized in Jefferson City.
1t is composed of the best men of the future Fifth
District" The officers are the following:
W. P. Frerct. Captain; J. ". Davis, First Lieu.
tenant a. y. NOisin, Second Lieutenant; JnO. I
Michel, Orderly sergeant ChaS; Eapdln Eoecond
Sergeant; Jos. L. Lecorgne, Third Sergeant e.
ArcenauX, Fourth Sergeant; Danl. o Brian, First
Corporal: Jas. Posey, Second Corporal; Henry
Arbo. Third Corporal Edgar I.iyaudais, Fourth
corporal; Patis DuVernay' ot"nuaIu Bearer
Manuel Z. Garcia, Quartermaster.
CALHOrN GUAEDs.-At election Of officers
and non-commissioned officers of the Calhoun
Al, q %
Moore, the following were elected, all being pro
= motions
Ensign Y Jas GHogan promoted t. to second Lieuten
y To+onan+ ~ Sanond Sarraon+ Thos ~ ~; ~
{, Orderly Sergeant: First CORPORAL Henry Cony +
i Ensign; Private John O,Neill to Third Corporal
&c 5rlrate teTGr Ill., oTe1li 10 LoQflh CofP9raI rour
Edward Layels to Third Sergeant Fourth Corpora
d Il. Muldowney to First Corporal.
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