The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-21
penses which Radical egislation has entaied upon

Fire addressed were then delivered by Msssrs
wynne Rogers, E. wsggamso, W Pope Node,
Dr. J. +. Knapp and others, which, lack OF spsee
alone, compels Us to omit. We must, however,
mention the suggestion made by Hon. w. I.
Noble that an uptown club shall be organized In
imitation of the Broom Rangers" TO be styied
the washing Cinb, to be armed with soap ana
brushes, and thus equipped to "ciean OUT the
Radicals.
At the conclusion of the addresses, the assem-.
bly, with three more cheers for Seymour and
Blair and then three more for them, aud again
three more. dispersed, each man, We are sure,
Of the multitude who comprised II, going 10 MS
home with stronger faith in the justice Of our
CO use, and a hrmer determination TO work Tor IT'S
success, until crowned with victory the nag OF
our country, with no star undimmed, shan,
planted there by the hands of the Democracy
wave sgan from that building which will be then
once mole truly the capitol of our nation.
The Fossil Guards.
This glorious club was on the march again last
night called out TO receive two entertainments from
their friends and guidon from the ladies OF the
First District. Forming in line in front of their
headquarters, No. 20 st. Charles street, every man
with his white, red. trimmed mantle, and his cap
white, red-bOrdered, holding in his hand his
bright Tor ch with beautiful transparency their
head ans their handsome banner in their center they
were eight truly pleasant 10 look upon. At the
tap of tie drum they faced into line, and with the
inimitabe march peculiar to the Fossils proceeded
up ST. Charles street 10 Julis, thence down to the
residence Of Mr. Shakespeare, where refresh
ments were awaiting them Staying only long
enough to heartily enjoy the entertainment aud
TO express their grateful thanks to their
host for II, the F. ssils again took up the
line Of march again to halt at the residence Of Mr..
f. Blessey, on CsroDdeet street, where they were
again entertained and where they again expressed
tier appreciation in a manner cordial aud heart
felt. On the way from Mr.. Blessey's residence to
ETato street our reporter pronounces the march.
ing of the Fossils as the prettiest he ever saw ex
cept & at done by drilled troops. Their step vas
perfect, the evOlutions, such as breaking into
twCs, marching in open order and then closing up.
forming again in fours were executed most per-
iectly and beautifully. The Fossils are certainly
entitled 10 the first premium for marchiRg. Ar
rived in 'front.' of the residence Of Mr.. Qlrk, on
ETato street. the club halted, and Miss Josephine
Quirk, in behalf of the ladies of the First
District, placed in their hands beautiful
white, red embroidered guidon. Mr.. A. G.. Bigey
spoke few words for Miss Qurk to the club who
responded through their vice president Hol. j.
II. DeGraDge. Both addresses we're what they
should have been, short. pointed and tasty. The
presentation over, the Fossils proceeded down TO
the residence of the Misses Beck, on Magazine
street, where they received yet another testi-
monial of The high esteem in which they are held
by our entire community in the shape of a beauti-
ful wreath presented them by the young ladies
above mentioned. They then went down town to
join the procession in honor Of the Hancock
Club. May such organizations as the Fossils null
uply ana increase in the land and may the Fossils
go on in the good work they have Undertaken.
Thank you, gentlemen for serenade and cheers.
The Cre.cent City Club
viii receive q banner tonight at the Varieties
Theater. We are not now going to dilate upon
what we expect the affair to he for it is the
Crescent City Club under whose auspices it is to
come Off and that fact eptomzes every favorable
prediction, but will simply refer our readers to
our advertising columns, where will be found a
full programme of the ceremonies, and promise
NhaN txnn
The johnson Rangers.
We learn that on Wednesday night club bear.
ing the above name was organized at the depot
OF the Canal and Claiborne Streets Railroad Com.
pany, on Common street. The name was selected
In honor of the statesman who now holds the helm
Of our government. The following officers were
elected: R. B. Harris, president; Walter Hefffen,
vice president; B. Meyers, secretary; John
Koepfer, treasurer Major Campbell, grand mar
shall; J. c. Miller, first assistant marshal; John
koepfer, second assistant marshal. Arrange
menis were made for taking part in the coming
grand turn out We expect in that procession
that the LIS members of the johnson Rangers will
take an eDviable position.
The Workingmen's Seymour and IL air Club
OF the Tenth Ward. have had a large and spirited
meeting 81 the corner of Philip and fchOupitoulas
streets. This club has $50 members, and expects
TO turn ont in force on the 10Th.
Judge Cotton made an eloquent address. He
defined the position Of the DeoDle .f Louisiana,
10 the coming contest. The Judge received a vote
OF thanks, and was unanimously elected an hon.
orary member of the club.
w. Z. Judd, Esq, made a speech. in which he
said 1t was well known fact that be had been a
red hot Republican; but the thieving, swindling
principles OF that party be could not swallow auy
longer and be gave the party and their principles
tie kick out, tsuiting the word to the action)
he said be was acquainted with the designs of the
leading carpet baggers, and they are rule
rnlndtlOl and DlQQdpr. and a from M
nerty in Louisiana will not be worth a dollar il
WaTmOth Co. are allowed 10 do as they are now
doing. BE was at intervals loudly cheered. The
hand of fellowship was extended TO Mr. Judd by
every member present.
The Seymour knights
Met last night and transacted considerable bust.
ness, amongst which was the election to honorary
membership of Coils. Mann and Small wood.
The following dispatch, sent last night, will tell
what else the knights did:
HEADQUARTERS OF THE SEYMOUR KNIGHTS.
New Orleans, Aug. 20, ls65. {
To Gov HOrstlO Seymour, Utica, New York:
Respected Sir-We have the honor to inform
you that you have this night been elected an hon.
orary member of the Seymour Knights.
JOHN 5. FULLY, President.
FEKD. MARKS, Secretary.
We also learn that the knights decided to here
after turn out with torches to be carried by
themselves, and to be entirely unique in their
material and construction. Look out for them in
the next parade.
Honorary Members: ]. o. Nixon, Geo. H.
Meek, W. q. Robinson, G. Cruzat. Charles jun.
knoxville, J. n. Lapeyre. B. L. MalaudOu, MI
Hauck, A. Beer, ID. H. Holmes, +. Goldsmith. H.
b. Cain, VIM. G. Vincent, Henry Abraham Chas
A. Whitney. ID. Wallace, Nat. Williamson. e. Peet.
A Roos, Albert Baldwin, Thos G. Payan Louis
Altus, Louis Schwartz. NJ. Hitler, j. II. Massey.
ID. Loeb, Jacob Blum, 81. Kufier.
The second Wsrd Club
Met last night at Minerva Hall, on Clio street
near Prytania. The finance and executive CON-
mittees were both Teappointed and now stand as
follows:
Finance Committee.-Me ssrs. J. B. Prague. T.
X. Brady, Mr.. Dreyfus, Jno. Gubernator j. K
Bell u. Iomatis NJ NJ Eaener L u u.riu M