New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-08-26
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the overland route, in absence Of other convey
ance. AS the march they will have to make will
be over three hundred miles, over 3 country but
thiny inhabited, and almost entirely devoid of
roads and bridges, an idea may be formed of the
hardshlps which these gallant men have consented
10 undergo for their country's sake. When our in
formants left the main body of the troops, they
mad arrived in Calcasieu parish, and it was expect
ed they would reach here in about two days. They
report the men healthy, notwithstanding their
hardships.
MEETING OF THE CITIZENS OF ALGIERs.--T
Newsboy has full report of a meeting held on
last Thursday night by the Algerines for the pur-
pose of taking into consideration the ways and
means by which the Lincoln sympathisers over
there can be made to leave for colder climate The
meeting was held in the ST. Charles ballroom, and
only those admitted who were thought to be sound
on the goose. Those present were mostly me-
chanies and permanent residents of the best class.
hr. Joseph Babin called the meeting to order, and
explained its objects. On motion of Capt Robb,
MIR. Babin was elected President. Capt Robb was
then elected Vce-President, and Mr.. Kelly Secre-
tary. capt. Robb then addressed the meeting with
warmth and animation. He was in favor of purify
ing the city of those who were not with the South
heart and hand, and expressed himself as being
suspicious even of some of those who were present.
he hnaly offered motion that the names Of all
present, who were in favor of the South be taken
down by the Secretary, and all who were not with
the South be requested to withdraw. The motion
was carried unanimously, and the Secretary went
to work. guard was stationed at the door to
prevent persons leaving without it being known
who they were, sand several were advised to re-
main who attempted to leave. Of course every
man in the room gave in his adhesion and was put
upon the roll. A motion was put and carried, to
appoint Secret Committee of Vigilance, to be
composed of twenty-five citizens. The meeting
then adjourned to next Thursday. The Newsboy
reports that it seemed to be the opinion of the
most prominent men at the meeting that there
were several persons present who were in reality
nnsound, but that they participated SO as to not
excite suspicion against them.
A DOUBLE SUBPRIsE-On Saturday night, the
eve of St. Louis Day, very agreeable double sur
prise took place in carrying out the good old
Creole custom Of celebrating the feasts of the
patron saints of friends. The s'Chasseurs de la
Louisiana" of the Beauregard Battalion, wished
to pay their commander, Capt. Louis Gagnet, a
friendly visit of this kind, taking along with them
something handsome by way of token of their
respect aAd esteem. They invited all the officers
of the battalion to accompany them, signfying at
the same time that they wished to surprise Capt.
Gagnet, and desired the greatest secresy observed
in theswhole matter. The officers of the battalion
who hold Capt. Gagnet in very high esteem, had
been thinking about presenting him with some
lasting proof of their friendship when this invita-
ton from his company was received. They at
once determined to make use of the opportunity
presented and accordingly had a splendid sword
manufactured by Duflho, and without saying
word about it to the company, took it along with
them. Arrived at the residence of the Captain
the company was marched into his parlor, when
they paid him their compliments and offered him a
cake Of gigantic proportions for his
acceptance.
Adjutant Peyroux addressed the Captain on the
part of the company in few words, replete with
eloquence and feeling. Captain Gagnet was evi-
IDENTIFY much surprised and affected. He seemed
more inclined to embrace his men than to make
a long speech, and told them that so greatly had
their visit ast0nished him that he could find but few
words to express his feelings. His welcome was of
a kind which was unmstakable. The commanding
officer of the Chasseurs was just about to make his
men break ranks and inspect the Captains com.
agreeable to invitation, when Captain
Mesiier, of the Beauregard Rifles stepped forward
and said he had few words to say on the part of
the officers of the Beauregard Battalion.
He then addressed Capt. Gagnet in a strain of
fervid eloquence which excited thrill in the
hearts of all presentand produced profound ef-
feet Capt. Meslier, after recting various acts of
Capt. Gasnet, which denoted the man of heart as
well as the patriot told him that his brother Off
GERS wished to offer for his acceptance O lasting
testimonial of their high appreciation and friend
ship. He then, for the first time held the sword
in view and presented it to the astonshed officer,
who was positively dumbfounded for few mo-
ments. His men were almost equally astonished,
and burst forthwith a cheer of applause which
almost brought the house op their heads. The
Captain finally found words and thanked his friends
in manner that ELECTED the vociferous applauses
from all. The wine cellar was then explored, and
O. grand champagne punch concocted, of which the
company partook with satisfaction which in
creased with every glass The band soon struck
up polka and the evening was spent most de-
lightfully- At the hour of parting, Capt. Gagnet
took command of the company to the residence of
Sergeant Taquino, and serenaded his family The
whole party then separated, and all went home
delighted with their evening amusements.
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the following addresses, may be had by parties
applying in person, or by written order, at this
Office:
Miss Mary Barry, B. Byrnes, J. Burchsorff, W.
Banks, D. Cronan, Jos. Duane, w. Delaney, Miss
Ellen Mcintyre, Miss H. P Myers, Y. Moran, Mrs.
Bernard, Miss Marchand, Miss s. Moore, III os.
Moloney, NJ. Osborne, P. Ryan, L. Sommers, John
StriDger, Fl. Schmidt, Hy. Stark, John Todd, Miss