The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-19

/ q synopsis Of the proceedings. We are COM
| PEELED to ask this from them as the rapidly in.
| creasing Number of Democratic clubs in the city
| render it impossible for local force, however
large, to attend every meeting. We wish to make
this column q complete compendium of local
| political intelligence, and, with the aid of our
friends, will certainly do so. But such assistance
/ is necessary. We trust that the Democrats of the
city will give it. ...
| The Frank Blair Guards.
/ BANNER PRESENTATION.
Never was the popularity OF any political, or
in TACT any other organization, more satisfactorily
/ demonstrated than was last evening that OF the
| gallant Frank Blair Guards, whose friends and
| patrons assembled by hundreds in and about
| the National Theater, the spot chosen for the
| reception by the Guards OF banner TO be pre-
sented them by the honorary members. Perdido,
Carroll, Bsronne and Carondelet streets, in the
vicinity of the thester, were crowded with people
| who had been unable to obtain access TO the
| already crowded building. The interior presented
| a brilliant spectacle, boxes, parquette and tiers
being radiant with bright eyes and happy faces,
| while upon the stage the many colored uniforms
Of the members of dihernt clubs, and tie olazon
of banners and flags combined to render the scene
ons long TO be remembered .,..,...-. 2
| having entertained the assembage for while,
the exercises of the evening began, M. Lsrdner,
ESQ.,. president Of the Guards, being IN the chair.
| Mai J. @. Campbell, on behalf of the honorary
| members then came forward, and with lew
| brisf remarks presented the Guards the beautiful
banner the reception OF which had called then
topetber Ii is Of crimson sil6, Hinged with gold,
| hearing unon the one side the following inscrip-
ton "The n-(then follows an admirable ike.
ness of the distinguished Gen. Blair, surrounded
by q wreath. which In turn rests upon snieio
"'Guardsn Upon the reverse is inscribed, Prank
Blair Guards. Equal 10 the emergency VI
on behalf of the Guards, the reception speech
was made by Joshua Corprew, Esq., who, with an
fprVld TeturQed the thanks OF Ills
| con rsdes for the gift, saying:
son behalf Of the Frank Blair Guards, and as
their chosen Representative for this occasion, IL
| becomes my pleasing duty to accept this truly
beautiful banner
"Ibe recipients of this testimonial of your
| esteem and kindly regard are young men repre-.
| septipg the very bone and sinew OF our city, and
pursuing slmost every vocation In life. In our
| iafks are found the professional man and the
. mechanic the merchant and the clerk, and may
also appropriately sdd, the boy 10 blue, ana tns
one who donned the gray. With bands clasped
and hearts united we fully understand the great
, istues now pending before the American peopie'
| and point you 10 our motto, Equal to the emer-
| Qepey; IS indicative of our determination 10
. | dare do all that may become men, 10 order
| ,hst we nay establish firmly and forever the
I; | GREAT PRINCIPLES OF Democracy as enunclated by
i The ssRes snd patriots OF ,'6, and more IeGenuy
. | cratic Convention at New York city. lndlssolu
> bly bound together by pleasing "reminiscences oil
| our former greatness as people under the Con-
/ ~.
= | tjop of cur torefatheTs that This should be gov
| eminent controlled by white men, and honestly
convinced of the intellectual, moral and social su
: prenacy OF the Caucasian race we nave Resolved
4 for the sake OF ourselves and posterlty, u
!. | strain every nerve, make every effort and exef
every influence toward the establishment o.
- | sueh sentiments es the cardinal principles OF O.
= | fuiure governments in the United states o
!; | America We extend the right hand OF fellow
y slim 10 all those who are and have been the opel
. | ard earnest advocates OF eonsntuuonai law an
Awne ehWnn IN a
a csuse of cur country's salvation 10 lay aside 81
personal prCjudioes and invidious feelings and 20
us heart and hand in our honest efforts TO Tree I'd
a | people Of our own dear sunny SCUM iIol
:, cal SKY SKY ksg fsaf tas eo,.
% | scu,cd the bright cOBcave OF our country-hgn
oo ming flashes of Radical malignity and the thunut
AZ | al their falsehood have beer hurled against IN
~ pillars of constitutional liberty, causing TINS Wol
". | of cur fa.Eers to tTemble, and almost dlspellin
ie | tbe hsuly reeolecJiO of our former greatne'
y nv tbe havoc they have made. The storm the
~ have raised reminds US forcibly oil the oegeh'
er. racy OF the times and tne treAs1se Ts'se 1oS
o' established, and promises to rear IN
&c &c stead sn unlimited monarchy, the ruler 10 pe
10y bitter sectional party. But now the sky Is eiea
"a az ipO-tbe dark clouds have disappeared, and q
o. o., sun of Democracy is rising beautifully bright,
IA | Eliminating in gorgeous splendor the holzou
III .%ho our counny-cslliDg up pleasing "reminiscences
0o the hslcyon days OF the past when we, WIN PG
wv, wv, and holy emotions of patriotism, listened WI
w, ton eager and earnest attention TO the inspired o.
H,o in tor as he recOubted the deeds OF valor ana
chivalry and told the tales OF trial, endurance
nm. | sUfeIDgs OF our iathers'
On. eyes nv friends, if we prove true to oursei'
~ If we noik in unison and with harmony-ai
A a | a short season more OF trial ard suffering,
"a of shall have paid the penalty OF our sins, ana sta
ow, before the world regenerated people-cl.,5S'
nast | msUkind-a "land where liberty dwells,
psst where freedom has truly made her home"
luty And now, gentlemen, showing 70 whOm
and | have pteseuted this beautiful token oil your
oxy | gard and being acquainted win our senunie
| and tur determination, it behoOVes me as
main | chosen organ OF the Frank Blair GUARDS, 10
the | cent this banner aud in return TO teha9r 10
hnt our sincere, heartfeluthanks, and assurances
tbe he hiph appreciatiun we have OF the honor WI
inst | you have this night conferred upon US oen
Ere | non the thanks Of the Frank Blair GUARDS
rand youIs.
sta "Mr. Mason, you being the standard besIe
pre-. the GUARDS into your hands do now commit
most beautiful testimonial from our friends Ihat
alton viii prove worthy of the trust conhded in yo
vour comrades none Of Us doubt; ana may
sr by | banner proye an incentive that will sumnlat
del 10 rev exertions in behalf of the great csns
ilng | our. eouptfy's salvation. When the caie
ty is shall announce the ides of November, may
ls of great banner of Democracy float proudly OF
and bTeeEe Of our land, and De crowned win
most laurel, proUaimiDg the election OF SeymO
upon Blair spd the triumph OF the right.
III &C And then came another pleasant incident
Son, set down in the programme; hlslDg ~ 1ne - =
litted lsnLer of blue elk, bearing thirteen Wnile
eden. and scroll inscribed with the initials f. b.
orrow Ge,dt,aen-I am deputed by Mrs. Retty tC
eeded sent YOU with this banner. receive II as
me. Of Ter esteem and regard for the noble eau
which you are engaged. May II snins as
atten. poTt TO your most desired anticipanons.
in an. Gods blessing descend on both you and you
900 | bic efforts" ,... 800
stoves Tbis address and the tasty gift which acco
ID lss MED II were received With appropriate cour
# the by the Guards, after which 6rlei ana 81
-, s1.ecb was made by Hon. F. l.. Jewell,
1s 'm' remarks, pointed and pithy, elected ne
eh, for Ihen came the procession. The audenc
great the tbeater, and IN an increuoy Az |.
a'1 street, where long lines OF lighted torches
store with their bearers, awaiting the Wor9s,,
EST and ward march from the grand %aTsDs TsDao,
and we Tobin. Esq. First came the tossls JUNIOR s
- lie Fossil Guards, in their snowy uniform
nouse- pTeceded by brass band. Next marene
or the frank BIair Cadets all sturdy voters, follow
Wax nAN0