New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29
VOLUME XIV.


festoons of evergreen and flowers swung all
around the canopy. The carpeted dais was eleva
ted above the statue railing, its rear resting against
the granite pedestal of the statue.
Long before the Legion arrived, the whole neigh
borhood outside the square was densely crowded,
the galleries Of the Pontalba Buildings and the
windows and cupoIas Of the court rthouses, Corning
three sides of the square) being fit to break down
with ladies.
Shortly after o'clock, the French Legion ap.
peared, some eco strong, making splendid ap-
pearance. They were all in the French uniform of
red kepis, blue frocks and red pants. They were
commanded by Major A. Rochereau, and preceded
by Major-Gencral Lewis and staff, and many reg
mental and company officers of the different city
organizations, including officers OF the British
Guard the Garibadi Legion, the Savonians, the
Cazadores, the Orleans Guard, the Chasseurs and
other companies too numerous to mention. We
should mention that the Swiss Guard were out in
their handsome uniform Of black, and had place
in the procession with the French LegioD-this
Legion being composed entirely of French citizens,
who are all merely residents, and not citizens Of
the Confederate States.
All things being in readiness Che Legion filling
two semicirces in the square) an avenue was
opened from the Cathedrat door to the pavilion in
the center of the square. Through this avenue the
Most Reverend Archbishop proceeded with his
priestly retinue, and ascended the stand, around
which were seated the Veterans Of 18l4'l5, with
their time-worn and tattered flag. Madame
GueblG, who was donor of the new flag to the
French Legion, and several lovely young ladies,
acting as god-mothers to the flag also occupied
seats on the stand. The Rev. Able PerchG opened
with an oration which stirred all hearers. Once
himself a French soldier, or. a chaplain in the
French army, bis soul was in all he said, and all
those who were within reach Of his voice betrayed
the very highest feeling of warike enthusiasm
When he concluded, the flag was solemlly conse-
Grated by the Archbishop. After the departure of
the Archbishop and his retinue, the troops were
addressed by Mr.. Ferdandez and Mr.. Barnett, both
veterans Of 1916, and their remarks showed that
whilst their heads were gray they felt ike the boys
they were iG years ago They were immensely
appauded.
Afterward, the Legion filed out of tile square
and paraded through the principal streets, the null
titude following them, only to be crowded out of
'the way by fresh Inulttudes who had not been at
the square.
We must not forget to describe the flag present.
ed to the Legion, being, as it is, emphatic type
Of the times. Oae Of the most gorgeous flags ever
made in this city it represents France and the
State of Louisiana. There are the thirteen stripes
OF red, white and blue, representing Louisiana
the upper corner next the staff, or "union," is
composed of the tri-coor Of Fraace in perpendic-
uar bars, with a yellow star representing Louis
lana in the central or white bar; and all three of
the bars are crossed by golden embroidery of
vines and letters, the latter spelling Legion Fran
caise, n. o., 1851" The Legion should be proud
of such flag, just as New Orleans should be
proud of her French Legion.
SALE OF THE PRIvATEERs' PRIzEs.-A great
crowd attended the sale of the prizes at tie City
Hotel on Saturday. The Calhoun Association s
prizes brought as follows: Bark Ocean Eagle
$G800; ship Milan, 10000 schooner John Adams
Sllj0; brig Panama, $l400. The cargo of the
Milan, consisting of 1890 sacks of salt, was sold to
Messrs. Jackson & Manson, at 81 So per sack
The schooner Ella was sold to Sir. rretos for 3lQ5O
Total amount Of the sales, $39,040.
SAPPER3 AND MIHERS FOR TKUDEAU's BRIGADE-
We learn that Captain l.. Surgi and Leutenants
Charles De l'ise. and Auguste Mercier-all com
petent engineers--are now engaged in forming an
efficient company Of sappers and miners, to be at
tached to the Brigade of General Trudeau. The
Office Of the company is at No. so Exchange Alley,
and none but experienced mechanics will be ac-
cepted. Implements will be provided by the State,
but the uniforms of the men will be provided by
the officers aided by contributions of their friends.
The POLISH BR1GADE-The first regiment of this
brigade, under Col Suakowski, is in fghting trim
and the right wing is to leave Camp Pulaski to-day
for Virginia. The second regiment of the brigade
is rapidly filling up, and will be in Virginia long
before Lincoln, Scott & Co. make their second
attempt to dine in Richmond, where Gen. Tochman
now is, drawing up his share of the bill of fare
which the Polish Brigade intend serving up.
TIE ST. CERAN RIFLEs.-Ths fine Third District
company, under Capt jennings turned out in
force on Friday evening, with fine band of music,
and repaired to the residence of Mr.. Val. ST. Ceran
the patron of the company, on Vaudeville street,
where Capt. Jennings was presented with spen-
did sword, and the company with beautiful sken
Confederate flag. Many ladies' were present, and
the street was crowded with people. The com,
pany being drawn before the house, Miss Maggie
l.. Jenkins appeared at the door-afC lnade tne fol-
lowing charming address: :
Occasions like the present one haverhecome of
every day occurrence among US. Our country, IN
Volved in war with a willy and relentless foe, is
rOusing her utmost strength to meet the contest
forced upon her. Throughout the broad land,
brave men are arming and patriotic women, too,
have their share of duty in the perilous hour. To
cheer, to encourage our brave defenders to minis
ter to their wants, is our grateful task.
Captain JennMgS- In the name of the st. Ceran
Rifles, present this sword. Receive it as their
heart stirring gifG-a sure token Of what the gal
liant company expects of him who is honored with
its command. May it always appear among the
foremost, where honor is to be won and the rights
OF our country vndicated on the field of battle.
May il be found first among the many who have
gone to defend the righteous cause of the oppressed
until that cause be won, until our country takes
her place among the nations, and smiling peace re-
turns to us again.
Capt, Jennings received the sword gracefully,
but without speech. Then, taking the flag in her
hand, the fair speaker continued:
Gentlemen Of the ST. Cerd1e RiRes-The pleasing
task remains of presenting to you this flag, in be
half of the patriotic citizen whose name is identi-
fed with that of your company. Great things are
expected of this fionored symbol Yet few days
and it will wave amid the sound of cannon and the
clash of steel. II will meet the onset of enemies
determined to crush out our liberties and subject
us to foreign domination. Butt will he surrounded
by brave hearts, it will be defended by men who
know no fear--the men of Louisiana, always prompt
to meet the foe, undismayed by reverses May it
be carried forward from victory to victory; until
by due experience our enemies discover what it is
to contend with freemen fighting for their homes,
and fee fast from the storm and whirlwind which
their own unhOy ncantatiOns have raised. When
the happy hour of peace, purchased by victory