The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-13


o synopsis of the proceedings. We ere com-
PEELED to ask this from them, as the rapidly In.
creasing number Of Democratic clcbs In the city
render II impossible for o local force, however
large, 70 attend every meeting. we wish TO make
political inteiligence. and, with the aid OF our
friends. will certainly do 70. But such assistance
is necessary. We trust that the Democrats oft
city will give II.
The Bufs, Guards, disclaimer Presen-
Jefferson City was, last night. alive with crowds
Of earnest Democrats, both boys and those Of q
larger growth, the occasion of whose calling out
was the presentation Of banner to the gallant
the first demonstration Of the kind in the imme-
date neighborhood of the Stock Landing the cti.
zens thereabouts were much interested, and, as
We have said. turned out en- 'ndsse to do honor to
the youthful lovers Of liberty. iaal - 'l'
The presentation took place at the residence of
Mrs Hoffman, corner of Chippewa street and Lou
isisna avenue. The building beautifully iliu-
m Mh gi| bk fnfifE gd ffs making pretty
sight. At the appointed hour the Zouaves, club
indge, from i've years old (there were two very
young ones that were certainly no older,) to
eighteen or twenty; all, however, animated with
the same spirit which animates their fathers, all
determinedto do what they can for the cause, and
ali growing up to be good Democrats. Their uni.
form consists OF red zouave pantaloons and white
leggipgs white shirt with red cults, blue sash, red
zou you cap with white tassel-a very Pictur.
esque dress. After maneuvering around the house
for some time, the Zouaves finally came to halt,
faced the gallery, whereon were some szen win
some lassies holding banner, aud stood ready for
their gift. Miss Amelia Roberts. chosen by her
friends to represent them. addressed the A,uaves
In q few well chosen words.
Mr.. Edward Andre, president Of the Zouaves.
replied for them in very neat little speech. The
banner is pretty thing. II Is Of silk the front
is blue silk and is inscribed In gold red letters,
H.. 49, 10 IF Iofra IN
Buford Zouaves, Jr. !" the reverse is white silk,
pretty embroidered in spangles, and has on II the
words, /" Buford Zouayes." The whole is sur j
rounded with gilt fringe and is on q handsome,
eagle topped staff, the ends Of the cross piece
terminating in rosettes. % l
When the Zsuaves had received their banner.
loud and repeated cries were given for " Noel ~
Noel until at length in response that ardent
Democrat appeared and made the crowd one Of
his customary pointed and vigorous addresses, and
one which as faulty in but one respect, In that
il was too short.
Then, with their banner borne proudly before
them by Mr.. Arthur jerks, their uniforms gleam'
ing redy in the glare Of their torches, rending the
air with their shouts, the Z)uaves aud their
friends marched to the residence OF Mrs. Michel
Poets, on Chippewa street, near Deiachaise
street, where wreath was ready for them. This
house, also, was lit up. The presentation adj
dress was made by Miss Josephine Poets, and ran
as follows 5000
"Osntlsmen Of the Busord Guards:
before you the donor Of this wreath. Though bat
a wreath it is emblematic of the cause we espouse.
Accept il. gentlemen. as token OF appreciation
and regard and may IL serve to eniven your hearts
for q future campaign. Though but mere youths
il Is The duty of every fair daughter of Louisanato
Ell courage the young well as the old and you aad
your sectors may rest assured that the daughters
of Louisiana will not cease praying for the wei.
fare Of our fair State until the vile usurpers shall
be hurled from their thrones and cast into the
dark abyss of sin. When In future years you
lock upon this wreath you will pause to think,
and will then remember that it was given TO you
to emind you of your duty to your country. MAY
our fondest hopes he realized, and may we all
witness il the coming election the triumph OF
Seymour aud Blsir.n 5I
MIR. Andre again spoke for his club. receiving
the wreath in courtly phrase, gracefully thanking
its donors. The crowd then again called for Mr..
Noel but he was not on the ground; so they con-
tented themselves with shouting Tor Mr.. j. z. Col
Inns uaii they compelled that gentleman to make
them q short speech. After this episode the young
ladies took possession of the carriages assigned to
them the ord march was given and the Zouaves,
by the appointed route, proceeded to show their
friends their rev banner.
Altogether the affair was very pleasant one.
There was general enthusiasm and interest dis
played, q desire TO encourage and indorse the
young men in their course (of which the frequent
illumins ions along the route gave ample evidence)
and hearty good will shown towards the cause,
which bode well for us in November. We are
glad this presentation has come oil and only hope
that IT will not be long before we are called upon
to chronicle similar affair In which the principal
part will be played by men who are voters. There
i material enough about the Stock Landing, and
we trust il will he used to good advantage. a
Before closing we would mention the officers of
the Buford Zousyes Jr. They are: Ed. Andre,
president; p. Devlan, vice-president; Louis
Fromabd second vice president; Emile Sebastien,
secretary; r. NJ. Buford, treasurer; Jacob Harter,
grand marshal James Fsrrely, assistant marshal.
The Eighth Ward Wide Awake Democratic
Has. We learn. elected the following gentlemen
honorary members j. J. Escat. Judge a. W.
WALKER, Col. j. Szymanski, Judge John L..
Thielen, Louis st. Martin, A. Stuart, Robert Az
derson. A. Sauoier. Charles Pope, George For
ester, E. Vale. @. Lusse. r. Ruhlmanu. William
Perry. B. Riemau, +. A. Frshm Chris. Schneider,
Henry Kloppenberg, Tn. Schurr, Robert Howe,
j. p. Warner, j. ]. Bonafie, b. Laplsce, A. w.
Boswoith p. Plsswirth, j. j. r. Massicott. M. L.
zuniz. Henry Beckermeyer, Leon Ber, Z. NJ zIsg.
Stevens, Francois Walls, r. Tudury. Charles Zeg-
| ler Jos. Batar, F. Being. H. W. Kloppenbsrg.
This magnificent club is doing good service for
the noble rause. w numbers over 100 mem
bers on its roll. and is still increasing at every
meeting. We are not at all astonshed to hear
| euch cheering news from that quarter, specially
when such indefatieabIe young gentlemen Is BIZ
Swan, Llsmbiss and Carlo are at the head Of
| afairs. We wish them success.
The WIDE Awakes Junior.
A lively club Of young Democrats, we're out hast
eve ming in full uniform to receive banner 81 the
| hands Of their young lady friends. Later 10 the
| evening they paraded the streets escorted BY the
/ Spirits of '6s Juniors, ard the seymour Rangers
| and in passing our office rendered the compliment
| Of a serenade, which we can assure them wa
heartily appreciated.
Ex.Urisn soisie rs' .ss saisers' Democratic
1 CIub.
/ Tomorrow evening. as viii be seen by notice
| of time and route published elsewhere. this club
two hundred strong. will parade for the first time
for the purpose not only Of receiving banner
ard wreaths from its friends, but to show TO the
| people of New Orleans that there are in thei
midst many brave and true men who, when th'
| war was over, were content TO lay down thei
arms and join with them In the pursuits OF peace
The Constitution and Hancock Clubs and tn
| Rousseau ard Steedman Guards have been invite
10 act as escorts, and other clubs will, we learn
be in line on the occasion. Col. j. II. Darling
| marshal may be found at his office, No. 10 Unto
street, by msrshals Of other clubs desiring to coz
fer with him.
Seq m0ur Southrons.
The southrons held q special meeting last nigh
with q good attendance. The invisstion Of IN
Frank Blair Cadets to join In their parade Q
Thursdsy, was accepted, and the Southrons vi
be In line. Resolutions making II binding on ever
member to register at once we're adopted. Al 70
last regular meeting the following named gentle