The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-02

ney presided, and having called the meeting
to order, called upon the committee appointed
to draft bylaws for their report Mr.. w. ].
Grady, in response, offered series of regu-
lations for the organization and government
of the club, which having been read by the
secretary, section by section, were adopted.
An election for officers was then held, result
ing in the choice of the following gentlemen :
| A. b. Small, president G. Eggleman, S.
Droste, vice-presidents ; P. Leahy, recording
secretary J. Maley, financial secretary t.
Riley, treasurer.
Finance Committee-W. J. Grady, John
Connors, S. Droste.
Committee of Arrangements-M. w. Clo-
ney, Geo. Waters. P. Leahy, A. B. Small, I.
A. Boudet
Without further business of importance
the Cadets adjourned to meet at the same
place on Wednesday evening, the 9th inst,
and weekly thereafter.
1t affords us pleasure to chronicle this
movement towards the formation of clubs in
the rear portion of the ward whereby many,
who would be prevented from visiting those
more centrally located, will be enabled to
find an opportunity to exchange views among
themselves, and combine for the furtherance
of Democratic principles In the populous
Third Ward, extending from Canal street to
the New Basin, club might be proftably
organized upon every third or fourth street
back from st. Charles street
The washI0 gton Club, Ninth Ward,
Held meeting last night at Millers Hall, on
Delery street, near the jackson Barracks
The principal object of the meeting was to
elect two delegates to the Parochial Execu-
tive Committee; but after discussion of the
subject the club decided that it was best be-
fore proceeding to further action, to consult
the other club in the ward, and, if possible,
to hold joint meeting with them for the
election of delegates, who would thus repre-
sent the entire ward.
We understand that the ladies of the lower
part of the city will shortly present to the
members of this club banner to be carried
during the campaign. The flag will be made
by their own fair hands, and we doubt not.
gathering fresh inspiration from every glance
at it, under its folds the Washington Club
will do good service in the cause of freedom
and constitutional rights.
The club will hold another meeting on
Wednesday next, to take final action upon
the matter of electing delegates
Seymour Legion.
The committee appointed by this associa-
ton to wait upon Hon. B. F. Jonas, and notify
him of his election as president Of the Sey-
mour Legion, called upon him yesterday MORN
ing. Mr.. Jonas, after hearing the committee,
expressed his appreciation of the honor done
him, and accepted the position rendered him.
A meeting is called for tomorrow (Monday,)
at u o'clock, at the st. Louis Hotel, entrance
on Royal street. Important business will be
brought before the club, and a full attendance
is requested
The HIbernian Club.
Pursuant to call published for the last |
few days, a number of Irish Democrats of the |
Third District met last night at the Marigny
Buildings, to organize campaign club. The
list of officers chosen will be found in another
column glance at them will display the
eminent judgment shown by the club in their
selection. We wish to the "Hibernian" all
the success which it deserves and expect to
tell of many good deeds done by them in the
cause of freedom. The club meets next Thurs
day night at the same place. All desiring to
become members are invited to be present
The ThIid Ward Central Club.
The parent organization of the numerous
branch clubs which have sprung up through
put the ward and which are ready to do such
signal service in the cause of the Democracy,
will hold its regular monthly meeting at its
headquarters, No, 103 st. Charles street, on
tuesday evening. As matters of moment are |.
% be discussed and acted upon, it is partic-
1larly desirable that every man attend who
AN possibly do so. Col. Van Zandt is pres
dent and our courteous friend Mr. w. j.
irady, the secretary of the club.
Fourth Ward Club,
There was meeting last evening of the
Fourth Ward Club, Headquarters Executive
Rooms, No. 2O5 Canal street, at
Which Mr.. Geo. Cronan acted as president.
Ir. John Fitzpatrick as secretary.
On motion the club was organized, and the
GLOWING officers were elected Geo. Cronan.
resident Chas Bienvenu, vice president
no. Schneider, second vice president Jno.
fitzpatrick, secretary C. Cavanac, treasurer;
J. E. Sykes, marshal; Jno. Kirwin, assistant
larshd.
Messrs. Jewell and Zacharie will address
be Fourth Ward Club Wednesday evening
he 18th inst. at n o'clock.
The Blair knights.
This club meets at their headquarters, cor
er of Common street and Varieties alley, to-
borrow evening" at 7l o'clock.