New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-06-25
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| AKNIvERsARY OF THE Young MEMS BENEVOLENT
AssocIATroN.-Th society celebrated its eighth
anniversary yesterday. Few associations in New
Orleans have such a record Of good deeds, and an
interest, corresponding with its benevolence, is
felt in all its demonstrations.
! The society formed ip procession on St. Louis
street, shortly after 10 o'clock, and with Jaegers
fine band, at their head marched through the
streets indicated in the programme, Mr.. Joseph
| Hertzog as grand marshal with Mr.. Peter White
and Mr.. Charles Moore, Jr., as his aids, arranging
and directing the line. Every officer was present
| Mr. Jules Dubalen, president; Mr.. Charles Keller
vice president; Mr.. John A. Feuoley, secretary
Mr.. William Reinerth, treasurer; Mr.. John A.
Hess grand conductors Mr. Charles GuirIine,
grand warden; Mr.. D. Hebert, inside guardian ;
Mr.. ]. Grass, outside guardian, and Mr. j. Metzger,
collector.
| On Royal street the march was arrested for a
moment Miss Lefebure presenting to the president
a beautiful floral wreath, which was Immediately
made to surmount the banner of the society, and
was during the remainder of the day proudly
borne at the head of the line.
| 1t was after noon when the association arrived
at the New St. Louis Cemetery, and the ceremo.
MES of laying the corner stone OF the tomb of the
society commenced. Beneath the stone, for the
examination of the future antiquarian were de-
posted:
! The autographs of the present State govern
ment; of the judges of the COURTS of the members
of the city council, and of the several recorders.
The constitution and bylaws of the association ;
of the New Lustanos Association; of the Sons of
Louisiana; of the Jackson Benevolent Associa-
ton; of the United Brethren, and of the Grand
| CoDnlave of the order of G w NJ
Copies of the New Orleans papers,
The current coinage of European and American
nations and a rare Spanish oein of the time of
Charles Ill, presented by a member.
Mr.. Joseph Santinl, who made gift to the
association of half the ground for the tomb, was
present, participating in the exercises.
The tomb is to contain twenty.four ovens, and
will have two marble fronts Of tasteful architec-
tural design. Several members of the society,
who lost their lives in the Confederate army will
be inferred in this tomb the association intending
to send for their remains.
The oration was delivered by Hon. A. Sambola
1t was impressively delivered, and was heard with
deep attention The following is an attempt to re.
produce it:
Bretiuen-This occasion is one of no ordinary
| import, 1t is one of generous aud lovely senti-
ments and of noble thoughts. II is one calculated
to excite the deepest and most thrilling emotions
IN the human heart and to transport the soul from
this earth to that region from whence the traveller
returns no more. Indeed, the holiest Impulses are
| awakened when we enter this consecrated spotand
| behold the many silent graves by whohwe are sur.
rounded, all giving hue of sadness to the scenes
| OF this world, while they clothe it with every
charm of association, ever glorious and powerful.
| We have assembled here not to cherish the
| memory of past event or to indulge in the pro-
| dlges OF lllustrious men--not to recall the tri-
/ utnphs of some great statesman or to transmit to
| coming ages monument that shall commemorate
! q glorious victory or represent the dignity and
fame of patriot. We have come for nobler
and Worthier cause. We have entered this CITY of
the dead, with warm and generous hearts, to per
form most solemn task, one in which We all take
PRIDE IN eele bratng with due ceremonies. We have
come to lay upon the altar of charity fresh offer
ing as an act of homage and benevolence -as an
humble effort to bless aud benefit humanity and
as grateful testimonial to the noble object of our
| society We come to rear q monument-to Law
| the corner stone of the contemplated tomb Of
| the Young Mems Benevolent Association.
! Were We assembled on a different occasion, or
| were we called by some great feast to celebrate
patrlots fame or call to mind the zeal and
| PATRIOTISM of some God-like heroe our voice
would echo with different sentiments; but fame
ana honor lie not only in military skill and achieve
! mehts-Fame, that bright and too timd maiden
! always tenders and accompanies true deyotedness
ana true zeal, assisted by human efforts and
human sacrifees.s There is reserved a bright
JSmei iVt every crown Inc philanthropists who
stand high on the scale of humanity-the humble
man whose willing hand is always ready ALWAYS
eNSended to help and assist the poor and soot6e
the suterings OF the INDECENT deserve more praise
and fame more glorious than the reputation Of
the pToudest monarch or of the warrior whose
brow is decked with many laurels, but whose am
bitiou was to conquer an enemy, and to skow how
mighty was his arm on the battlefield In the
language of the poet
The drying mp of singletear has more
" honest fame than shedding seas of gore"
But what means the laying of a corner stone
These ceremonies are IN conformity to a time hon
ored usage when monuments and buildings Of great
importance, or Of public good and utility were to
be constructed. We are unable to tell when, and
with whom this custom originated; we know il