The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-27
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could be inscribed in letters of light before tn
eyes OF every man in the country. There was
iet.TI' an earnestness about the gallant veteran
which seemed to infuse itself into the entir.
assemblage, and called forth deafening tnmults O
applause. And when, with an elouusnee more
thsn natural, after alluding to the imposition.
pracnced by the Board of Registration, be said
IN substance: "Why, gentlemen under the ruIea
these registrars have recently adopted they would
exclude me. they would exclude two-thirtk of
you from voting. We must let them understand
mat we cannot forbear forever. We must do this
.nipg pesceaoiy IL we can. bat with terrible
emphasis) forclbly If we must; and If necessary
we VIII march in solid phalanx to the polls on the
third of November next" When, we saw the
general uttered these words they appeared to
come from the very depth of his heart, and there
came in response so wild an outburst Of enthu.
siasm that the silent street without re echoed far
and near with the sound.
The club holds its regular meeting next Satur-
cay evening. Last night the rolls were opened for
sTIgnatures, T ana some fifty names were added.
Inc movement is growing one, with more than
a local significance, and we are assured that when
the club makes its first parade ID will be greeted
by our citizens with an enthusiasm which we can
only describe as equaling that Of its meeting last
evening. $1,000 =
Germ an Democra Ito q sey mour and Blair Club
Tbs ladiAs of An. Ge-...h werd evening
presented banner 10 this gallant club the officers
OF which are John Ponstein, president; Peter Sic
bert, vice.president; George Schroth, secretary
Ph. Faulstick, assistant secretary; FIR. A. Lang.
hauser, treasurer; l.. Balser, marshal H. Schmitt.
assistant marshal; Balser Henrick. assistant mar
shal.
After the'reception ceremonies, the club. bear.
ing before them their handsome gift, marched in
parade through the city. In passing the CRESCENT
office, they did not omit to tender the compliment
OF serenade, for which we return our thanks.
Minute Men of 'es.
1t was pleasing social entertainment in which
this spirited club, laying aside for while the Ia
mi fQd last
he residence of Nine Lagroue, in Jefferson City
Meeting at O'Clock at their rooms on IT. Charles
street, they first marched with music and banners
to the residence Of Nine Gardanne corner Tou.
louise and Bourbon streets, where a wreath was
presented by that lady, and received by Marshal
Oscar X. Lyle. They then, returning, took the
Carollton cars, and by mule time found them
selves transferred to the scene of the evenings
festivities, where Misses Estele COrinne and Pau
line Lsgroue, Misses Sue and Mary Sparks and Mrs.
Reagan were awaiting to do the honors hostesses
Here another wreath was presented on behalf of
the ladies by Paul j. Robert ESQ.,, secretary and
was received by Judge Fouts, after which a sub.
stantial repast and plentiful flow Of champagne
were found awaiting the visitors. Judge Braughn,
the president, made one of his happy little
speeches, thanking the ladies for their attentions
and when at LAST the Minute Men found it was
time to return, we are afraid that for once thew
were hardly ready for the emergency. But after
some very cordial leave. takings and serenade to
the Jefferson City Minute Men, they took the cars
again and alighting at Jackson street, proceeded
TO serenade their lady friends in the Fourth Dis.
trict. Miss l.. d. Alexander, Miss Leak and Miss
Labatt. Amid this pleasant employment midnight
found them. and when the last echoes of their mu.
sic died away, twelve O'Clock had rung out from
the befries.
Fourth Ward ub
This club, brilliant with torchliRhts and trans.
psrencies, paraded last evening and drew up in
line before the residence of John Semmer ESQ,
where banner was presented them by Miss
Mary ]. O'Bren and Mrs. F. Holmes. The pre-
sentation speech We publish entire:
" tlemen of the Fourth Ward Club:
Permit me to present to you this banner. Its
color is emblematic- of the party whose cause you
espouse-the white mans party. Garry this to
victory at your head, and, whenever you look
Upon it, let your minds be charged with the purity
and justice of our people. When victory is
achieved, claim for yourselves, wives aud sweet
te 4Elfeate 6hd prosperity.
Always remember the hands of those who have
with pleasure toiled in the fashioning of this fair
will ever be ready TO clasp in humble
prayer to the Great Maker, entreating success in
our great, holy and just cause. The ladies Of the
North and South are with you and every heart
beats with emotion and pride, conscious 10 your
presence that There is Life in the Old Land
yet."
take it, and With it the warmest sympathy of
those who present it, and may peace and prosper
Ivy and happiness be yOur portion-Seymour and
Blair, the reigniDg men of our country.n
In response, Hon. Z. l.. Jewell, on behalf Of the
club, made an eloquent reception speech, after
v hlch In company with the sixth Ward Club and
The Jewell Guards, the club marched through the
principal streets.
Ihfantes Seymour.
There was a large meeting of this (Spanish)
club last night in the wigwam of the Rough and
Ready Club, corner of Barracks and Chartres
streets. The club numbers about 200 regular and
80 honorary members. The officers are Presi-
dpnt abrio prafa VII
Barba; secretary, Joseph Planellas; treasurer,
Manuel TTuch marshal, V. Planellas.
The uniform of the club is very pretty-white
kepis, with band Of gold and crimson for the off
Oers; white shirts with CUTS to correspond to the
caps; black pants The wide awake lamps are
to be used in procession.
at the meeting last night it was resolved, on
should be conducted with the greatest order,
without any shouts or cheering. This resolution
was adopted with applause, as was also one to
add red Wristbands to their uniforms.
The club will turn out for the first time in pro-
cession next Saturday. We like the patent busi-
ness like way with which the club transaets busi
ness of importance.
After the transaction of considerable business
and a few eloquent remarks by Vice President
Barba, and others which were received with ap-
plause, the club adjourned.
Third Ward & nh.
street, for the purpose of choosing one judge and
two inspectors TO serve for the primary election
TO be held on the 2Sth inst, for delegates TO the
State Democratic Convention, on the 30th inst.
ballot resulted in the choice of r. B. Harris as
Judge, and Jno. O'Rourke and Dan. A. Rose as
inspectors.
Mr.. John Tobin was elected delegate to the
parish committee, to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Mr.. M. Lardner.
The hours for holding the nrir-s-y eISetiya OH
nrUuuay, Jne ZoJu IDsu., were changed from IL NJ.
and P. ~, to P. NJ. and P. NJ. after which the
club adjourned. We would state that the books
for the registration OF the Democratic voters Of
The ward intending TO participate in the primary
election, will be open until this evening.
Our thanks are due to Mr.. Burns, secretary Of
the Third Ward Club, for courtesies rendered us.
Mas. Meeting Of Third Ward Democrats
There was a rousing attendance Of the Demo-
cracy at National Hall, corner Of Liberty and
Poydras streets, last evening, the meeting being
held under the auspices Of the Old Hickory Club,
the johnson Rangers and the Third Ward Sey
mour and Blair Club. j. o. Nixon, Esq, presided,
and Mr.. J. NJ. West acted as secretary.
DuTant DapOnta, Esq, first addressed the meet
ing, and in his peculiarly pithy and pointed style,
showed the mOmentous issues involved in the
present campaign, at the same time giving a
cheering account of the canvass in the North,
Ioroa nnrfio0 of which he hal rncantiv