The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-17
LOCAL POLITICS.
The AIass Meetinr This d,


this evening to the great mass meeting to be held
at Congo Square, under the auspices Of the cen.
tral committee Of independent Democratic clubs.
The attendance will undoubtedly be very large,
for, In addition to the attractions ordinarily per.
tanning to political gathering there Is the assur.
ance that the orators of the evening are men of
note and of more than ordinary ability as speak.
ers. Hons. George Il. Brauehn, NJ. A. Foute, and
Albert Voorhies, Gen. Steedman and M. +. Sibil.
sky, the talented editor.in-chief of the German
Press, are among those engaged to speak, and
several other distinguished orators will be present
to discuss both the national and local issues of the
day. I'D
An enthusiastic meeting was held last evening
at the room 9 of the NJ mute Men, corner of St.
Charles and Gravier streets; the president, Hon.
Geo. Il. Brsughn, in the chair.
Letters from Gen. Rousseau, Hon. Perry Full
ler and J. II. Gardner, ESQ.,, acknowledging their
acceptance of honorary memberships, were read,
and the usual variety OF routine business was
transacted.
A pleasing incident of the meeting was the
presentation by Mr.. A. Z. Dick, on behalf of the
Minute Men Of go to the Minute Men of '6S, the
banner which the former bore in the memorable
campaign of 1860.
bon. v. L. Jewell was then introduced to the
club and addressed the members as follows:
80 The circumstances this evening are not such
as would have them; not such as would enable
me to hold out to you brilliant and bright hopes
OF success. A few days ago would have built
October we would have received tidings from our
Northern friends which would have caused our
hearts to leap with joy. was led to believe that
the verdict given by the Northern people would
have been the first step taken to remove the op
precision under which We now groan. But am
here to tell you that / have been sorely dissp.
pointed. and that am afraid that the results OF
this election will have disastrous effect on our
people. unless they be impressed that now az
never before it is the duty Of every Louisisnisn
1T least TO redeem his own State. Our Northern
brethren fought well and nobly for rs, but We see
that they have not yet been able to accomplish
the great object for which we all are strving-the
expulsion Of the Radical party from power.
" But though these facts have been demonstra.
ted in, alas. too papable q manner, there is yet
no reasons for despair.
and not to cease in your exertions to advance the
great cause of the Democratic party, but do your
duty Dobly and let the Northern people see that
We are true to our cause, and true TO il from prn
ciple. And now that we have to depend on our
own efforts, ask you what is our duty! II is to
save Louisiana, frst and Louisiana always. Il il
an arduous task. We have TO wrest from their
grasp the entire government Of the State. If
they have done ss much as they have already
done when uncertain of success, what will they
do now buoyed up with success. l wish to i'm
press the necessity on all and every one Of you to
do your duty nobly and put to fight the hosts
which are now fattening on our poor country.
m The jackson Railroad Club.
1t will be remembered that about the beginning
Of the campaign this club was the recipient of Q
handsome banner. Tonight 1t is to receive an.
other of these tokens OF the admiration Of its
lady friends. The presentation will take place
corner of Bayou Road and Claiborne streets. The
club is also 10 receive couple of wreaths, one on
Franklin street, between Clio and Erato Streets
and another at the corner Of Magazine and Poey
tarIe streets. We are indebted TO the secretary
OF the club for an invitation to be present, which
we shall certainly accept.
The Union Soldier, and saiiors' Democratic
Club.
special meeting of this club was held last eve.
ming, for the purpose of taking the sense of the
members with regard to postp0nng the parade of
this evening. This was proposed in consequences
of the anticipated macs meeting of the Independ.
ent clubs at Congo square this evening, and the
proposition met with the hearty approval Of the
Soldiers and Sailors who. by unanimous vote,
put of their contemplated parade until Wednes-
ResoluiiJ ms of thanks to the escorting clubs of
last Wednesday evening, and to Col. Darling, the
marshal, for his efficient services, we're adopted,
after which the club adjourned to wednesday
evening, the 2lst instant, at $50 F.M.
The club rooms will be found open to members
at any time of the day or evening. and an abund-
ance OF reading matter will be provided for those
who wish to attend.
On account of the mass meeting there will be
no regular meeting of the club to night.
The Junior Broom Rangers
Held large and enthusiastic meeting, last night,
al their headquarters, at the Opera House. The
Junior Broom Rangers are not whit behind their
seniors in everything that constitutes Q sterling
body Of Democrats, except that many Of them are
not old enough to vote. Nevertheless. these gal
lact juniors are going to do their best, and are
doing it now, in favor Of the Democratic candi.
dates.
Clubs Meeting Te.Nisht.
The johnson Rangers.
Tie Liberty Guards (colored.)
The Frank Blair Cadets.
The Jewell Cadets.
The Fifth Ward Club.
The Seymour Cadets.
The Sixth Ward Colored Club.
The First Ward Club.
The Seymour Guides.
The Ninth Ward Club. -r~
The Blair SeDtinels.
The Fourth Ward National Club hold an sd-
journed meeting this evening at 7 O'Clock, at
headquarters, corner Canal and Franklin streets.
Punctusl attendance is earnestly requested.
The Seymour Southrons hold special meeting
Sunday morning. at ii O'Clock, at headquarters,
Armory Hall Girod street. Every Southron Ia re-
eueSted to be present. Roll still open.