The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-04
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LOCAL POLITICS.

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meeting OF the several clubs which they represent.
synopsis of the proceedings. We are COM
pelIed to ask this from them, as the rapidly In
creasing number Of Democratic clubs in the city
render ii impossible for local force, however
large, to attend every meeting. We wish to make
this column 9 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 Seymour ssatineIs.
wepromised yesterday to tell this morning all
about the banner presentation 70 this gallant club
which took place last night, and in redemption
ing task.
At haIf.past seven O'Clock, the app ointed hour,
our reporter repaired to the appointed place, ex-
pecting as be was little behind time, to find the
Sentinels on the ground. They had not, however,
arrived, so our reporter sat him down on q door
step and ampsed himself in watching the crowd
Ihe house rem which the presentation was TO
take place was, meanwhile, provokiugiy closed,
and the occasional opening Of = shutter, blow
ing aside of curtain, revealed to an observer
glimpses of certain fair denoiseles aud certain
handsome banner, which 1t was very tanislizing
not to be able 10 see closer
At length the fash Of torches down the street
announced the advent Of the long expected club,
and the roll OF drums at first faint became
louder and louder. and the glare of rockets light.
ing the street to dayights brilliancy, stresmed
brighter and brighter. till hating in front OF the
residence of Miss Naten, on st. LOuis street be.
tween Where and Robertson, the Sentinels stood,
cap IN hand, awaiting their banner
The reception which had been prepared for them
was in every way worthy their merits On the
steps of Miss Naten's house stood beyy of Young
ladies', each with a handsome franspaf ency in her
hand, whose fair faces, wreathed in smiles, beam.
ed graceful welcome to their guests. In front
OF the group, with one hand on the staff Of tue
banner to be presented, stood Miss JOSEPH Sta
benrauch, who had been delegated by the ladies'
who had made it TO give the banner for them.
After some music, Miss Stubenrauch. In a fe W
graceful expressions full of maiden modesty vet
evidently coming from the heart, in the name of
the ladies' Of the Second d strict presented the
banner TO the Sentnels. She conjured those L.
whose hands Che tssy rouS nS na ana pro-
by every motive which can dignity m manhood and
make life desirable, to bear it to victory on the
third of November. The standard which, with
these words. she intrusted to the Sentinels is Of
silk, one side red bearing fine portrait OF our
leader, with the inscription: Presented to;the
seymour sentlnels by the ladies' of the Second
District. Sept. 3. 1857 The reverse is white.
Hon. E. l.. Jewell had been honored by the
Seniinels with request to respond to the ladies'
for them. So, when the banner had been handed
TO Mr.. Moran, the clubs standard bearer, Mr..
Jewell in his usual eloquent and happy style,
told to the ladies how highly the Seniinels sppre-
u,
would guard and how proudly treasure the
token OF admiration thus committed 10 them,
When the hearty cheers, which at the close of Mr..
JEWELS address rent the air, had subsidized the
flag was lowered, and on 1t Miss Thompson placed
handsome red and white wreath, accomp anying
the presentaion with few words spoken for her
by very good friend Of the Sentinels. Then with
three cheers for the ladies'. three for Seymour and
Blair, three for Mr.. Jewell, and three more for
seymour and Blair, the club, all reluctantly, we
weren't, turned away from their lady friends, and
proceeded to show their other admirers what fine
turnout they can make when they choose.
About 10 o'clock the SeDtinels came BY the
CRESCENT Office. making, with their wide awake
torches. their handsome transparencies. amongst
which en PGSsdnt, the crescent was conspicuous,
their new banner and beautiful wreaths, goodly
sight indeed They halted, gave us q ine sere-
made and hearty cheers. Thank you, gentlemen.
We are always giad-to see club Ike the Senti.
nels in front of the CRESCENT Office.
Before he closes. :" this reporter !" wants to re-
turn his hearty Acknowledgements to the Sentinels
for the honor they have done him 10 eecting him
an honorary member. He appreciates il thorough
ly. and the Sentinels may rest assured that their
compliment, as well as others rendered by them,
will be long remembered BY their recipients.
The sey mour southrens.
The gallant Southrons held regular meeting
last night, and had large and enthusiastic at
tendance An invitation from the Blair Knights
TO join in their reception of the St. Louis delsga-
tion, was accepted. Mr.. A. s. Beck was elected
first vice-presdent. vice Mr.. Byerly resigned.
Dan'l O. Byerly, Esq. was elected an honorary
member at last meeting of the club but his name
was inadvertently omitted in tie list p1blshed.
The Southrons meet again next Thursday.
Eleventh Ward.
The sturdy Democrats Of the Eleventh Ward
have just organized club Of one hundred good
voters and true. The first meeting for the elec-
tion of permanent officers and the adoption of
rules, will take place Monday evening at the wig
wan of the Eleventh Ward Democratic Club,
corner of Magazine and Seventh streets.
Hancock Club.
The regular meeting of this go-shead club was
held at their headquarters, No. l39 Canal street,
last evenDg-l50 members present.
The meeting was essentially business one.
The invitation Of the Blair Knights to assist at
the present alton of their banner by the citizens
of St. Louis, was unanimously and enthusiastically
accepted.
During the meeting the club was serenaded BY
the Seymour sentinels. and the compliment ac-
knowledeed in the usual fine style Of the Hancocks.
After the business Of the meeting through
the president introduced Mr.. f. ID. Richardson, of
St. Mary, who addressed them on the questions
aud issues of the day. His address was power
ful and effective one and he often interrupted
by the enthusiastic applause Of his auditors.
Meetiags Last Might.
The Rousseau Guards held a meeting last even
ing. IL was one OF business, and Of no interest
to the public.
The Constitution Club held their regular weekly
meeting last evening at headquarters, l66 Canal
street.
The Broom Rangers we're in full force at their
place of meeting at the Opera House last evening.
The Hancock Club, one OF the most select snd
numerous clubs in the south, held meeting last
night at 1863 Canal street.
The Fourth Ward National Democratic Club
held its usual weekly meeting corner OF Franklin
and Canal streets, last night.
8oo oio The Rsneut Wide -Awakes of the eighth
ward at their room, CORNER Of Elysian Fields and
Levee streets.
So, too, the Sixth Ward Rough and Ready Club.
81 the corner OF Bayou Road and johnson street.
Business OF importance TO the club was transacted.
ard there was foil meeting.
Clubs Meeting Tonight.
special meeting Of the Seymour Knights Club
will be held this evening at u P. NJ, at head
quarters over the Gem saloon, Royal street. The
members earnestly requested to attend, as bus
iness Of importance viii be brought before the
meeting.
The Minute Men Of 'es hold their regular weekly
meeting this evening, corner 81. Charles and
Gravier streets.
The Crescent Mounted Club hold their meet
in2-pOetDOued from Tuesdav-thia eveuio0 at IA