The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-28
LOCAL POLITICS.
The secre,ar,e. OF Democ-auc club.

Ihe uecretArlen OF Democratic Ciuba
Will confer favor upon the editors of this col.
umn by sending to the CRESCENT office after each
meeting Of the several clubs which they represent
a synopsis of the proceedings. We are COM
pelled to ask this from them, as the rapidly In.
creasing nuHber of Democratic clubs in the city
render it impossible for a local force, however
large, to attend every meeting. We wish to make
this column q complete compendium of local
political intelligence, and, with the aid of our
friends will certainly do so. But such assistance
is necessary. We trust that the Democrats of the
city will give it.
The Seymour Guides
1t has been the fortune of I" this reporter to
see great many banner presentations, since the
commencement Of this campaign; he has bshed
many hags given away aud accepted, heard
many speeches from ladies and responses from
gentlemen, seen many banners and many wresths,
but among them all he never witnessed an affair
that in every way went of better than did the
fag presentation to the Seymour Guides last
night
Meeting at their headquarters corner Of Posy-
fsrIe and Magazine streets about o'clock, some
2C0 or more st ong the Guides formed under the
oir6otion Of their grand marshal, Mr.. o. LecOurt,
and his aides, and. the time had not quite
arrived at which the flag presentation was TO
take place, and to show their friends some what
of their strength, they took a short march of
about 20 minutes then returning 10 the residence
of Mr. LecO1rt, No. 260 Magazine street. which
by the by. had been handsomely Illuminated
with Chinese lanterns, and there halted, opened
Tenks. ard stood, caps in hand, awaiting the pre-.
seLtation.
The scene at this moment was a very pretty
one. The street, made bright as day with the
wide av axe torches thicky sire wing it, was filed
With the two lines of the Guides each man Of
whom, in his black-eufftd white shirt. black star
on Lis breast, 10 bis hand a transparency, enthu-
sasm shining in his eyes, was a picture OF true
msnlDess. On the doOrsteps OF Mr.. LecouFt's
residence, with the Chinese lanterns dancing in
the breeze above them aud the banner waving in
tn ir front, were some six sr eight fair made s
who. in their snow white dresses and futtering,
maDy-colored ribbons formed picture too pretty
TO mar by description; while the many spectators
who crowded the streets and neighboring balco-
Lies made q ft background for the whole scene.
But to return 20 what happened. After a
seTensde from the ine band, Miss NJ. Lec1urt,
holding in her hand the banner to be presented,
thus addressed the gentlemen before her:
" Mr.. President and Gentlemen of the Sey-
nOlg Gtades-On behalf of the ladies' of the
second ward present you with this silken flag,
which is to serve as your ensign during the CON-
iDg c, mpaign. In former presidential campaigns
there were not such hard duties devOlving upon
you; but now the affairs different. 1t will re-
quire all of your exertions and best energies to
succeed n elevating the choice of the Democracy
To the hk hest positions in the gift of the people.
We are all satisfied of the patriotism Of
quentiy we hope that nothing will be left undone
on your part to elect Seymour and Blair"
The banner which, with these words. Miss Le-
couIt placed in the hands of the Guides is made
of sik-blue on one side. with the inscription
Presented by the ladies Of the second ward TO
the Seymour Gnides; " the reverse Is white, and
bears the words " Seymour and Blair-lSo8."
The letters are all composed of spangles Sc we'd
to the flag by the ladies themselves; a heavy
fringe is all around the banner, aud pendant to
the cross piece are gilt cords and tassels.
After Miss Lecourt's address, j. Baldwin Daft,
president of the Guides, told the ladies how
deeply his club felt the favor conferred upon
them, and promised in their behalf all wOrthness
Of the gift, taking occasion, at the same time, 10
pay a graceful. eloquent tribute to Heavens
last, best gift to man."
The banner was then lowered by its bearer Mr..
Moore, and Misses Garry Grinnell and Lily Rdgely
each tied TO the cross piece beautiful wreath.
Mr.. John McPhelin responded for the Guides. and
responded well. Just after his add ess occurred
an incident pleasing and pretty The Guides we're
in open order, the width of the street between
the two ranks, when that gallast young club the
Fossils Jr., came around the corner OF POeyfarre
street, marched through in that perfect order for
which the Fossils are distinguished, thus adding
much TO the beauty of the scene.
The flag presentation over, the Guides took mp
the line OF march, and psraded our principal
streets until a late hour. Our reporter was CON-
PEELED. however, TO leave them here; but he un-
dersiancs that at the residence of Miss Julia
Ayles, on Dryades street, the Guides received
another token Of admrstiOn from their young lady
friends in the shape of a wreath.
The Guides are fine set of men in fact we
know of no better club in town and doubt if ary-
where through the length and breadth of our
land there could be found more patriotic, whole
souled body. And the Guides mean work. There
is something IN the look Of that rooster they carry
which indicates that success will crown the efforts
of those who bear it. Hurrsh, then, for the Sey-
mour Guides and their officers, and a very mild
tiger for their lady friends. Thanks, gentlemen,
for your Kind remembrsnces of the CRESCENT.
Fermentation OF n Hammer to the Liberty
This active organization of colored Democrats
were presented with banner in Lafayette Square
last evening by the honorary members Of the FOs-
sill Guards. The banner is of white silk, heavily
fIinged with gold, and is one of the hsndsomest
we ever saw. On one side it bears fine painting
OF the Goddess of Liberty, holding in her left
hand the scales OF Justice. weighing in them the
opposing candidates; Grant and COlfax are kick.
ing the beam; her right hand rests upon shield
which bears fine medallion picture of Washing
ton. On the reverse of the banner s inscribed the
following appropriate motto. i" In Seymour and
Blair we trust, we stand by those who stand
by u.s."
The club was escorted to the Square by the Fos
sill Guards Minute Men OF '6S, Hancock Club and
Fossil Guards, Jr. The colored club numbered
fifty men, and as they took their position In front
of the platform, looked remarkably well, aud
wore determined look-in fact each and every
duty at all hazards. During the meeting the plat
form, decorated as II was with the handsome ban
neTs of the clubs present, presented an appear
ance which can be imagined but not described.
Mr. J. G.. Fleming, an honorary member Of the
Fossils, presented the banner, and in a speech
repe,e with salient points and wittcisms kept his
audience for over fifteen minutes, sometimes con
vuIsed with laughter and at others wrspt in pro.
found silence. We regret that want Of space
precludes the possibility of our even giving a
synopsis of his remarks. The Hon. George II.
Brsughn received the banner for the Liberty
Gusrds. and delivered one of his usual able and
eloquent addresses.
Mr.. f. Solomon then addressed the meeting.
In response TO repeated calls, the colOred orator,
Willis Rollins, took the stand and made one of his
characteristic speeches, at the conclusion Of
which the meeting adjourned after giving three
times three cheers for :" our candidates, Seymour
aud Blair" The clubs then took up their line Of
march and escorted the cOlored club through the
principal streets Of the First and Fourth Districts
The Seymour sOuthrOns
Held regular meeting last night. The meeting
was most enthusiastic, and the active roll was in
creased TO over 200 members. There we're seve-
raj honorary members elected, making 2S Ia all.
The SoUthrOns " iH make an appearance second
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