The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-29

Ssm1 Boyd, John Gubernstor, Col. Tom Murray,
Cbss. J. Leeds. John S. Atkins, Z. Burke, Jacob
Zoely, F. LUrges-Tiger.r-rr-r!
The Eighth werd wide Awskes
Had g magnificent demonstration last night.
They met full five hundred strong, in their
splendid costume, tasteful and romantic as IL IL
becoming. Starting from their hall, they pro
ceeded 20 the corner of Spain and Casacalvo
streets, the residence of Hon. John Llsmbias
where the first banner and wreath were received
in feeling and very elocuent and appropriate lan
gusge by l.. T, Garic, Esq, on the part o. the
club. Thence they proceeded in excellent order
and with banners flying TO the residence OF N. @.
SBethen, Esq. Il Enghien street. where that
gentlemsns charming lady presented beautiful
banner, which was received by N. A. Llamoias,
Esq. president, In remarkably well chosen terms
The club then, accompanied by the Rousseau
Guards another numerous and magnificent organ
ization, moved 10 procession up most OF our
principal streets as far as Poydras, turned into
Camp, halted in front Of the CRESCENT aud gave
us u serensde and numerous hearty cheers which
were received with the warm reciprocity which
they deserved. The scene presented, as the sd
miTably drilled ranks of stalwart and stately men
halted upon Camp street, with their sOnoro1s
music playing, their lamps lying on the ground.
and their red caps and sashes gitteriag iu the
light, was picturesque exceedingly. Ii looked
rke bivouac OF zouaves.
The Roasseau Gssrds
Is an organization Of which we have not spoken
hitherto IN terms commensurate with their merits.
Pontchartrain Railroad. They number nearly
five hundred men, and are under the leadership of
the brave and steadfast Major Mich U. Tracy, as
true a spirit as ever stood In the van for human
liberty. They have taken their title from the
name Of the gallant general who is shortly to
command in Louisiana, and who ls IN every
respect a worthy successor to Gen. Hancock and
Gen. Buchanan.
Frank Blair Guards Jr.
A Cuidon was presented to this club last night
A.. a1AU.n nN Me- I.aa-
nard on ST. Andrew street, between Chestnut and
Camp. Owing TO the late hour at which not'nca-
tiOn of The intention OF the young ladies' "a P. NJ
was handed the club, only one hundred members
were in line. The guidOn was received by Mr..
Small, president of the club, who thanked the
Young ladies' in q few well chosen words. A
wreath was also presented to the club at the cor
n Of St. Andrew and Annunciation streets. which
was also received by the president. The club
numbers 175 active members, and will make a
| good display TO morrow night
The usual compliment 10 the press was omitted,
| in respect to the memory OF the late Mr.. King
editor Times.
| The C..scent City CoIored Democratic O ub
Met for the first time last Saturday, corner
| Jackson and PTytsnia streets. They already mum
Der upwards of fifty intelligent, hard working
| men. They will appear in the procession this
evening Their president is Mnburn Hill vice.
| presjdent Frank smith treasurer. Jas II. Guess (;
| secretsTy Dan. Bolland; the grand marshal for
| 10 light, Robert Knox; assistants, Oscar smith,
Richard Lee and VIM. Burke. Next Wednesday
evening they are 20 meet in order to give certlh'
| Gates OF membership, etc.
| The Fossil Guards. Jr.,
| Had a very interesting and numerous turnout
| on Thursday evening. They met al the paren
| cub room, 20 st. Charles street, thence they
| marched with banners and transparenoies TO the
| residence of Mr.. Newtess, on Camp street, near
| ST Joseph That gentleman presented magnid-
cent bouquets TO the several officers. Thence they
| marched down Camp street, stopping TO give US
/ - a. a,.la do ha
| fellows looked full of hope and confidence, and
| made beautiful display. At Mr.. Robert Au
coins, on Rampant street. they had wreat1
given them by the charming daughter OF that
| gentleman. The wreath was received "a gal
| lantly, as ii was modestly and gracefully pre-
sented. Though not yet voters, the JUNIOR Eos
sis are no ssTdnes, but fully worthy Of the pa
| rent club.
tn. Minute Men OF '0s. city OF Jefferson.
| Held on Thursday night one OF the largest anc
NOT enthusiastic meetings that this campaign
has vet called forth. After the regular busines:
| of the cub had been transacted, colored club
auxiliary TO the Minute Men. was organized by the
| election OF the following officers: Thomas Scott,
| president; John Marks, vice-president; Chester
| Stamps secretary; John Sylves, grand marshal
After the election the coored Democrats formed
in line and marched through the principal street
If jefferson City, attracting attention every Thers
and repding the air with enthusiastic cheers fo
Seymour and Blair. They will turn out TO nigh
| and will doubtless make a good show. Success
| TO them and their indOmitabie president. Onl
thanks are due 10 Mr.. II. P. Phillips, secretary o
the Minute Men. for highly appreciated favors.
The Fossil Guards
Held special meeting last evening at which al
rangements were made for the grand PROCESSION
tonight.
, what surprised on the appearance of large whit
| owl (stuied) gaily bedecked with ribbons, etc
, | borne by Mr.. VIM. F. Hodgkins, Jr.
; IL will be remembered that the Fossil Guard
4 -. 49, huW I'm
, | Ho6glins Sr., with an owl, and the old member
of that organization will readily recognize 10 tn
owl presented last evening the same as that Q
, | lS60.
Mr. VIM. Hodgkins. Jr., presented the owl
{ tbe Fossll GUARDS of 1865, with his best wish
9 for their success in the coming campaign.
In return for the favor Of Mr.. Hodgkins, Jr.,
q presenting one OF the relics ef their orgsnizauo
{, | the Fossils unanimously elected MIN an honofai
= member Of their club.
: The Seymour southr0ns.
: Previous TO the grand demonstration to.norro
4 pipht the Seymour SOuthrOns will be present,
!. with banner and wreath by their lady iIend
o ihe former at the residence Of Mrs. Rice, No.
Prytsnia street, and the latter from the residen
: of Mrs. Reyes, on Baronne street. The marsh;
n | NJ Mcnamara, requests that the members OF q
!. club will meet at their hail, No. lOl St. Charl
o | street, al o'clock P. N.
= The following gentlemen were last night elect
' | honorary members OF this sterling club Col.
n B. Pens, Capt F. E. Bridge, L. A. Cortes, Joi
" | PenbeTtCn, Jr., Major J. ". CampOeHJ WI
a Rainey, W. r. Buddendorf, NJ. McEnsny, Jam
"a MeIiwether of South Carolina. Paul Fourehe
a John Adams, E. NJ. Rnsha, E. s. Wurzburger
n. L. Mann John F. Hellmers. Capt. Sam. tiow'
"a F. A Smith. Cap. W. ID. Richarley, Lloyd
Coleman, Major W. II. Dsmeron, JOS Maillot,
"A L. Moore, Esq, g. Townsend, NJ. 5. Hedrick. JI
M Davidson, John s. Aitkens, Heary GrimshaW,
Of Mott, Tony Vierling, Esq.
OF Crescent ~ Ounted Club.
Of This club he'd a special meeting last night
IN perfect their arrangements for the grand para
Of The meeting was exceedingly large and enthu
sstic and from all appearances we may look
rs a grand display from this, one OF the hrst clubs
ur the city. The following gentlemen were una
,st mously elected as honorary members: Mes
ut, b. N. HorreIl, - Jurey, Geo. Soule, James
in Quoid, Chris. Heble, Chas. II. Lee, samuel
IL Moore, VIM. Flash, DR.. Ball. Col. Grou, an act
ks member Of the club, was then called Tor aud
ed iyered Q address, which was received with gr
so- applause. Capt Fenner was also called up
,ur During the meeting Mr.. @. f. Vilavssso, ais
ro- member Of the club, informed the meeting
II the citizens Of Louisville were now prePNlnI
ily magnificent banner for the Crescent Noun
be Cub Of New ORLEANS. The club then adjour