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THE REGATTA TODAY.

The change of the moon, which occurred
yesterday, has brought US, at last clear sky
and bracing breeze. There is no fear en-
tertained by judges of the weather of rain
storm to-day. All day long, yesterday, five
knot breeze ruffled the surface of Lake Pont-
chartrain, and we have every reason to believe
that the same breeze will blow to-day. Nature
and the seasons seem to sympathize with the
Crescent City Yacht Club in their preparations
for a grand and exciting race. Several of
Mobiles famous yachts, which proved so sue
cessful at the August regatta at Port Pont-
chartrain, are to contend again for supremacy;
and nearly all the "fast crabs" from Biloxi,
Mississippi City, the Pass, the Bay and Pas
cagoula, are moored in safety near the pier
head at the mouth of the New Canal, ready
trimmed and rugged for the struggle And,
from our own waters, there will be the Xiphias,
the Domino and the Elephant, of the first
class the Annie c., the G. t. Howard and
the Mamie, of the second and the Horace
and Rose, of the third. We can safely pro-
mise that ten or more very swift boats will
engage in to-day's contest. The prizes are
unusually ibersl-there being, first the mag
nifcent challenge cup, which, according to
all yacht rules and presidents, can only
be the palm for boats belonging to members
of the club and. secondly, purses of $780,
$40, and $50, which will be won according to
class.
The different methods of reaching the Lake
l.. La1l coll
first, by the New Shell Road, the Bienville, or
the Carrollton Shell road; second, by the Canal,
street city cars as far as the Halfway House,
and thence by shank's mare or such omnibuses
or other vehicles as may be on hand and
third, by the fine. comfortable and speedy lit
tie steamer LeBaron, which leaves the Half
way House at P. NJ, at %, at A, at 81. and
at a returning from the lake at / P. NJ, 81,
AZ, 81, and o'clock giving full time to reach
the city cars TO New Orleans, and once there,
to take any other line.
At P. NJ, precisely, the signal gun is to
be fred for the boats to take position. At
half-past one the race will begin.
This beautiful autumnal weather should be
enjoyed as much as business and other ayoca-
tons may allow. Three or four hours on the
pier head, open on all sides to the sweeping
breeze, the variety and novelty of scene, the
interest in the race, are all unusual incentives
for large assemblage. The committee
charged with the duty of accommodating the
public have been performing their trust faith
fully and efficiently.
Those that neglect to attend the regatta to-
day. will probably have reason to regret their
incidence.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17
HE MAINE ELECTION.

The result of the Maine election may be con-
sidered, at first sight, unfavorable to the DEM
ocracy but q closer consideration shows
such an estimate to be erroneous. The
Democrats, as the CRESCENT stated on Sun
day, had no expectation of carrying, or even
of diminishing the Republican majority of
last year. The utmost that they could rea-
sonably anticipate was to gain on the last
election at which full vote was polled, and
this they have done. They argued that If
they gained on that vote, it would show the
current of opinion to be in favor of the DEM
ocrats, and the argument is perfectly sound,
as comparisons with last years vote are IN
trustworthy, Just as in the case of Vermont,
because last year the Republican vote was
not polled. The total vote of the State in
1867 was 103, 166, against Ill, 5S4 in 1866.
The year 1866 was year of great political
excitement, and the vote was very large in
Ohio and Indiana as well as in Maine. Last
Ohio were real, because the vote in those
States was again full, whereas in Maine they
were only apparent as the vote was COMPARE
lively small. In 1866 the vote was large
everywhere, and the Republicans swept the
country we may, therefore, justly take that
year as standard Of comparison.
In the CRESCENT of Sunday last the Demo-
cratic vote in Maine was estimated at $1,000
and the Republican majority at $1,000. The
returns will not differ much from this esti-
mate. According to the reports the Demo-
cratic vote has increased IA, $40 over 1856, and
the Republican vote 4S40 In 1866 the vote
s.ood-Republican So, 6S7, Democratic Il, 947,
Republican majority 1880. This year, there
fore, the Democratic vote is 56,S23, and the
Republican vote "A, Az, leaving Republican
majority of II ,654, and showing Democratic
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

A VALUABLE CITIZEN GoSE.-It is with deep
regret that we feel called upon to announce
the death of the Hon. Paul W. Collens, at the
early age of "a. Judge Collens, though so
young had filed a large space in the public
eye, and in every position which he was called
upon to ill, he invariably acted honorably and
efficiently. The writer knew him intimately.
He was an obedient and affectionate son, and
a jealous friend. All who knew him init
mately loved him. Those whom he was
thrown casually into contact with left i'm
pressed with his worth and intelligence. Paul
Collens was brave and steadfast soldier of
the late Confederacy, and was high in the
confidence of General Gardner at Port Hud-
son, and of other generals commanding. His
remains were accompanied to the last resting
place by an immense concourse, among whom
were many of his sohoolmates and companions
in arms. Peace TO his names.
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Democratic Parish Committee.

New Orleans, sept IS. lS68.
At meeting Of this Committee held 9th lnst the
following Preamble Rules and Regul ii were un AMI
mousy adopted
WHEREAS order to establish Uniform system OF repre-
sentsn throughout the Pah regulate the election Of
delegates in the several Wards and
the purity of the primary elections the following instructions
hereby issued to the Ward Clubs of the Parish Of
Orleans:
RULE 1.-The books Of registration which have been fur
nished BY the Parish Committee Ward Clubs Will be
Kept open for the registration Democratic residents the
Ward each regular meeting Of the Clubs on the 9Th
5h, 4h, Sd and I'd days prior to eesIon, from O'Clock
o'clock under the charge Of the Secretary
Assistant Secretary Of the Ciab which the books
will be closed.
RULE tL-No person shall be registered or enrolled upon
the registry book Of the club who rot resident Of ward
and Ierson whose not inscribed in registry
book shall be permitted TO vote st any cleo ion-
RULE IL-At the regu ing Of the several clubs
imnedst y preceding the election shall duty Of the
club to elect person Judge and persons
inspectors of the election.
RULE IvNo judge inspector officer Of election shall
be candidate for delegate election held under these
rules.
RULE v-Each Inspector any election under these
rules shall appoint clerk who shall be Democratic resi-
dent Of ward in which he act each Of whom shall
Keep list Of the and residence every
RULE Win the event Of the absence Of the judge,
either inspectors of election therefor
shall be the duty Of the Preside Of the club appoint
person temporarily in his place
RULE vII-Any Democrats citizen resident Of {, Ward
shall have the right any election held under these
challenge voter to his citizenship residence per
sonal Identity qualification Democrat and If the per-
son 90 challenged fail give clear and satisfactory proof
thereof his shall be cted Judge inspectors
and his name he stricken from the registry.
RULE yIII-when the polls shall have been closed tho
inspectors Of the judge shall open the tickets
read the thereon the Keen
record Of the that when all shah
opened and ead the numb of for each candda-
delegate may be readily And shall be
duty of the Judge and inspectors TO issue the candidates
receiving the hi hest number Of votes certificate Of
ton countergned by the president Of the Club pre-
their credentials the Convention body
they may have been accredited.
JOSEPH ELLISON,
President.
ST l. pUPEIRF, As istant Secretary
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Weare glad to welcome our esteemed friend
Mr.. H. B. Stevens, of the firm of Lyons &
Stevens, clothlers, back to our midst and con-
gratulate him upon his renewed health, and
as being prepared to meet the wear and IA
tigue of the coming season. We take great
pleasure in announcing to the public that Mr.
Stevens has devoted the entire energies of his
mind to catering to the taste of our commu-
nifty in the way of clothing and furnishing
goods, and we here assure them that in style
and material, the stock that he has brought
out has never been surpassed in the South.
Give him a call, corner Common and St.
Charles streets
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

In the calculations of the presidential vote
which are made by the various newspapers it
is assumed that as the full electoral college is
composed of 317 votes, 159 votes-a majority
of 317-are necessary to elect. But twenty
three votes-those of Virginia, Mississippi
and Texas-are excluded, thus reducing the
whole number to 294, and making 14S ma
jority. If the votes of Virginia, Mississippi
and Texas are not counted in the election
they cannot be included in the electoral col
lepe
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17
CALL FOR A STATE CONVENTIONS

aat .UN
Attic Regular Meeting u this COMMITTEES. at Demo-
cratic Hsadqaarsersin ty Wednesday, ins the
following Resolutions were; adopted TO whiehs ATTEN-
TON OF DEMOCRATS ltroughSus the ststels respect.
un invited: H- r.s-
Resolved That for the rposs Of filing vscsneies upon
the Democratic Electoral cset for Electors and Aernates
81 large and for i{rict Electors and Alternates
who msy be found inelgibt upder the Fourteenth Amend
ment Of the CONSTITUTIONS Or the nomination Of Candidates
for Congress and for the purpose Of consulting together
the interests Of the Democratic Party In the approaching
Campaign, the Democratic Csntrsl Committee reconmend
that DEMOCRATIC sIsSrE CONVENTION. to be COM
posed OF Delegates to be BY the Democrats In the
ers Parishes Of the State wards Of the City
Of New Orleans and Ages be held In this City WE'D
NEsDAy, the S0th septen Der instant
Resolved That the Representation In the Convention shah
conform adopted Convention held this
city In March last, to-wit
One for each 100 votes and vote for each fraction
100 ofhe vote cast In 1850 for Bell Breckn
ridge and Douglas.
II being uudsrstood that don the parishes many
delegates may be scerd!eAs be desired parishes
respectively
Resolved That the Democratic parish organisations
country parishes and the Parish Committee Of the city and
parish Orleans be requed 10 TO be elected delegates.
by parishes in the country by wards in the c and Al
gers the Convention and that all required
ceedngs tai then insure the meeting Of
ventiOn at the date fxed WEDNESDAY, 30th SEPTEM-
Der. 1868
By order Of the Democratic State Central CJmmittee
TH0S. L. MACON,
TBOs STEEL secretsS4
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Butler has lost the nomination for Con-
gress Whether this result is due to a return
ing sense of decency on the part of his consti-
tuents, or to a suspicion that the great inqui-
sitor intended to desert from the Republican
party after the election, we are not informed.
Probably both reasons had weight Even
Massachusetts Radicals must by this time
have become disguised with man like But
Ter; but the question now is whether if they
go further they may not fare worse. Butler
is, at least, fair type Of Radicalism, and he
possesses more real party talent than any of
his colleagues. The Republicans may relieve
themselves of some odinm by getting rid of
him; but after all the odium of Butler is q
small portion of the disrepute which attaches
TO the party. Whatever Butler did on small
scale, has been done by the Republicans ON a
large scale, and the people detest the Radical
party for precisely the same kind of reasons
that they despise Butler.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

Frankenstein fashioned a man by artificial
means and the creature turned out to be a
demon, who finally tormented its maker to
death. The Radicals will find that the States
which they have created by their reconstruc-
ton process will serve them in the same way.
1t will be a just retribution on them if they
should be beaten in the election by the vote
of the Southern States which had been so
cunningly arranged beforehand And such a
result is not at all improbable, as North Caro-
lima, Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana are sure
to vote for Seymour.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17
THE ROOT OF THE EVIL.

The policeman who, pistol in hand, forced
window pile of city notes, exemplified a
species of dementia that is but too apt to
prevail in disjointed and calsmitous times
His distresses were real there was real re-
sponsibility somewhere for the sore plight to
which he and his comrades have been re-
duced but he did not seek nationally to find
out where it lay. He struck, with igno-
rant frenzy, at a sign, installing it
for the thing signifed-at a shadow, con-
founding it with the substance. The cur
rency broker, to be sure, profits by the de-
probation of the city credit. But he is no
more responsible for that depreciation than
the undertaken who profits by an excessive
bill of mortality is responsible for the pesti-
lence which has thus augmented his business.
The buying and selling of the city currency
signifies and shadows an evil, a great and
scandalous evil This is obvious to the most
superficial observation. To get at the re-
sponsible cause is the difficulty. But it must
be got at if there is to be either Just punish
ment or efficient remedy.
The present city government inherited the
financial depression and disorder under which
it staggers. In normal and settled condi-
ton of civil affairs the present debt of the
city is not more than it could easily carry.
But the Radicalism which has ruled in Louis
lana ever since Sheridan set up his " little
battle flag, has afflicted municipal and State
affairs with chronic instability and organized
chaos. There is where the root of the evil
lies
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

We learn from an official source that the
president has approved the bin amending the
bankrupt act, so that the so per cent clause of
the SD section of the act shall be in force
only from the LIST of January, 1869.
Up to that time parties may file applications
in bankruptcy as heretofore regardless of the
so per cent. restriction. 1t will be seen,
however, that only about three months remain
during which this can be DONE
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

Morgan and Schenck, the two chiefs of the
Radical Directory, have called Congress to-
gether on the 21st of this month. This call,
we are told, is made at the instance of the
Republican members. 1t is stated that "gen-
eral legislative business will not be entered
on at that time which, of course, every
body knew as the session is devised in order
that some additional legislative devices may
be provided to rescue the Radicals from their
desperate situation. Nevertheless, the mem
hers viii draw their mileage for this extraor-
binary session, and, perhaps, for another
similar session in October, in spite of the fact
that no general Legislative business is to be
done. The Radicals must be very much
alarmed by the appearance of the canvass, or
they would never have adopted this desperate
expedient They must see now that their
chances are hopeless unless they can get the
Southern vote, and, as it looks at present, the
Southern vote is sure to go against them. So
they plunge again into the deep sea of recon-
struction legislation in order to escape from
the devil-as Greeley calls the Northern
Democracy-who is pursuing them.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

Not a single prominent Democrat has de-
serted the party and gone over to the enemy
except Brown, of Georgia, and he is sunk so
low that the hand of salvation can never reach
him. He was even delegate to the Chicago
convention, which is equivalent to saying that
the depth of his degradation is such that
plumInet cannot sound it
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

The city would have cause to lament the
resignation of the Hon. ]. B. Eustis as city
attorney, were it not that the council has
secured so competent a successor by the
election of Mr.. Henry ]. Leovy. In addition
to his general learning skill and assiduity as
lawyer, Mr.. Leovy is especially conversant
with city legislation and the laws of the State
relating to the city.
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J.EOfice.

An OF the Democratic Clubs OF the Parishes OF Orleans
jefferson and St. Bernard have been invited partciDaie
with the Psir Knights IN the reception Of their Flag and
Banner from the St Louis Delegstton
Many Clubs have perhaps. not received their Invitations
would therefore especially all these Clubs notify
early possible Of their acceptance, should they accept
giving their probable strength this important in order
give timely notice to Clubs and arrange programme Of
procession
A. n. MASON,
Chief Marshal.
Address P. o. Box 927.
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We have been favored with a call from Mr..
G. S. Simms, editor of the Augusta Sentinel, a
weekly journal, published in Augusta, Arkan-
sas. He is now in town, preparing for the
winters work, and taking measures to i'm
prove his paper. The Sentinel is an excellent
advertising medium, and We commend it to
the attention of those of our merchants
whose interest it is to make themselves and
their business known in the section in which
IL is published
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Banner Pre- Sentaft0n
10 The
FRANK BLAIR GUARDS,
IHE-
NATIONAL THEATER,
Friday Evening, Sept. IL, 1865, at 6 O'Clock.
Banner Pre- Sentafs0n
ROUTE.

ROUTE.
After the Ceremony CT Presentation the vsrious Clubs will
form line OF march, right resting Cesoudse street. and
down Carond let Canal ap south side Of Caaa
Rampant down north side Of Canal to Royal dowa Royal
ST. Louis up st Louis chsrtres up Charres Camp
up Camp Caope, down Csope to Nay sdes up saysdss
TO ITALIA, down ITALIA to Apollo, up Apollo to First down
First Magazine, down Magazine to st. Joseph, down ST.
Joseph St. Charles down St. Charles Clay S,aue where
the Procession win be dismissed
Marshas Clubs upon arrival at the Theaer, will roport
to Grand Marshal, Capt JOHN TOBIN.
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NATIONAL THEArER,
Saturday Evening. sept. 10. st 8 .'e,oel

The Banner will he presented in behalf Of The Ladies by
PAUL J. ROBERT. ESQ, and received by the President
Of the Minute Men
Addresses viii be delivered by the Hon NJ A. F0UrE and
SAMUEL P. BLANC, ESQ.
After the the several Clubs will form in pro
cesson and move along the following
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

David Mar, editor of the Trenton True Ameri-
can. says the New York World, is certainly the
best political calculator in New Jersey, and one Of
the most ssgscious observers in the States. He
concludes that the presidential election will be
decided as follows by the electoral rule:
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

Agreeably to the courteous invitation of the
johnson Rangers, the CRESCENT shall be rep
resented at their banner presentation Friday
evening, at the residence of ]. c. Miller, Esq,
43 Johnson street, near Gasquet, First District
The presentation takes place at half-past Z.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

The Grantians of the West call their clubs
"Tanners" Democrats call them Black
and Tanners" which is a more applicable
name
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beard.

Having heard that reported bling IN the Repub
psrty take this meisod Of denying the report.
DEMOCRAT DICK KESNER,
Late Drummer Clackik Battalfon-
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DR. JULIUS HoxBERGER este Assistant 20 Dr. suchsr,
parisJ ocULIsT, 10 Canal stress. New orIsAns once
hours from II 10 Ock Clinic Tor Diseases Of the Eve,
Saturdays, from 10 eOck Physicians and Medical stu
the opthsmoseOpe scs Posr patients win be treated andop
Grated on free Of charge
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17
George .sfces,
MANUFACTURERS OF HAVANA CIGARS
IMPORTER OF GENUINE LEAF TOBACCO,
Iss RAMi,ARr STREET..

Orders for CIGARS of every quality filed promptly and with
strict attention Sells Cirs unsurpassed in Havana at sur
prisingly low rates. Also LEAF TOBACCO doth tha
finest Havana and Amerietpl OF all kinds.
Has received large husply Of RIBBONS from Granada
Nos To- Is and 20
SMALL, PROFITS ars OIJICK RErrTRuq
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-17

We orsr Our ssrvicssr the disposal OF LANDED PRO
PERTY, etc, IN the uthsrn States References and In
orns,ion promptly givSa-
LIvINGSToN, EGERTON & CO.,
No. 50 Liberty street, New YORK;
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ROUTE e:

From the Tbeater Csrondeet Csrcndet 70 Canal
south side Of Canal Rampant north aide Of Canal TO Royal
Roys St. Louis 81 Louis Chsrtres Chatres and Cam
to julia Julia TO st. Charles ST. Charles to the Clay Statue
where the procession Will be dismissed.
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Ssp Goods.

The Finest ME-KEISERs in the world direct fromths
celebrated factories Of NJ Tobs T. p Cooper Spear
In England; Appleton. sracy Co Bartlett and Hogard.
in msea Jurgensen sntsndon, Nardin Patsk, etc. CSC.
A. b GRIswOLD q CO.'S,
Corner Canal and Royal streets,
Importers and Of he Jewey Diaonds and
Watches. ClOcka Bron ses and Vases
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PROGRAMME OF THE RECEPTION OF THE
-. Louis Delegation,
On the Occasion Of the Presentation Of BANNER and
-. .rlI.a- IL

Upon IT, arrival Of the Delegation In this city there viii be
informal reception BY the officers Of the Blair Knights
who win escort the Delegation to the City Hotel
At 51s O'Clock n OF tie same day the Knights viii
repair the City HOTEL where with the honorary
of the CLUB and other gentlemen appointed the Rec
Committee, the Delegation will escorted to the Opera
House, where the formal Of the Banner aud Flag
viii take place
After the presentation and the ceremonies accompanying il
the procession will be formed.
Major A. II. MASON, Chief Marshal, win In due time
make known the programme.
By order Of the President.
EDW'D c. MCLEAN.
Qacra
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Dernperassc

STATE CENTRAL CoMNIrrrEE
NEW ORLEANS SEPT 5, 1865
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September IL, 1865.
sERENADE AND WREATH FERMENTATION
OF
SEYMOUR SOUTHRONS.

The Club viii from headquarters in full uniform At ~
o'clock. Proceeding down Camp to Canal Canal to st.
Charles, up 1t Charles 10 Soush to Camp. mp Camp 70
Caops out Caope TO Apollo Apo'o to the residence Of
Mrs c. wsist. where the Club will receive Wreath
Clio Bsechus down Bacehrs Cslope up Bscchus
Thsa. out ITALIA 10 Apollo Apollo 10 First out Frst 10
Magazine down Magazine TO hsAdqu arters.
NJ. MCNAMARA,
Mar-haL
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The public and all Democratic Clubs Of the city Of New
Orleans respectfully invited TO participate in the eerems
mics and procession.
Carriages will be provided for the Ladies presenting the
Banner and the Presa
The following Honorary Members Of the Minute Men will
a 4 q rec<pton