The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-13
LOCAL POLITICS.
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column by sending to the CRESCENT once
after each meeting of the several clubs which
they represent, a synopsis of the proceedings
We are compelled to ask this from them, as
the rapidly increasing number of Democratic
clubs in the city render it impossible for
local force, however large, to attend every
meeting. We wish TO make this column
complete compendium of local political in
tellieence, 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 Fossil Guards.
This sterling organization is tonight to re-
ceive one of the rewards it has well earned for
its thorough and ardent championship Of the
cause of freedom. A banner made by the
fair hands of the ladies of our city who know
and appreciate the Fossils, will be presented
to them. The ceremonies, which are to take
place at the National Theater, will comprise
the presentation of the banner in behalf of the
ladies by Hon. Jos. H. De Grange, the recep-
ton of it on behalf of the club by W. H.
Rogers, ESQ.,, and orations by Judge Alexan-
der Walker and Hon. G. H. Braughn. This
recital is surely sufficient to insure goodly
attendance of the voting Democracy, but
when we add that every preparation has been
made for the reception of the ladies-and the
names of the reception committee amply
| guarantee that we hope to secure the presence
of a large delegation from the gentler sex.
Many of the best clubs in town will attend
the meeting in body, and, all things consid-
cred, W. predict that the affair will be one of
the most brilliant that we have yet chronicled.
The second Ward Club.
A meeting of the substantial members of
this organization was held last night at Min
erva Hall, on Clio street, near Prytania At
ter the transaction of business of local interest
merely, the club was addressed by Hon. Mr..
Blackman, in his customary eloquent and
impressive manner Load calls we're then
given for a speech from Judge Foute, who re-
| sponded by the statement that being then
unprepared he would, if excused, cheerfully
comply with the request at any subsequent
time the club might name 1t was then de-
cided that meeting shall be held next Thurs
day evening, on which occasion Judge Foote
will be called upon to redeem his promise.
| After a few remarks from Mr.. j. ]. Lane of
the Bee, the club adjourned.
| The second Ward COIored Club.
This large and rapidly growing organize
ton met last night at their hall, 209 Tchoupi-
| toulas street Hon. Mr.. Legens addressed
the meeting on the political questions of the
day. Walter A. Milteer, president of the
|
gan Hill, all colored men, followed with an
exposition of the true relations between the
carpet-baggers and the negroes. Their re-
marks were listened to with profound atten-
ton, which proved how really interested our
colored population are in the new views of
the situation now for the first time being
fairly set before them. The Climb meets again
on Monday night, at o'clock, at the same
place.
The Creseent Mounted Cub.
A list of the officers of this fine organiza-
ton will be found in another column. The
cl,1r will ,,naAt r,pn--orr i5iIS at Eagle HAL
for the transaction of important business.
Democrats who wish to join are requested to
send in their applications as soon as posi-
BILE, as the club is rapidly filling up.
Mass Meeting In the Fourth District.
Under the auspices of the Tenth Ward
Club a mass meeting will be held tonight at
the Magazine Market. We understand that
some of the best orators in the city will
deliver addresses in both English and Ger
man. The Democracy of the city are cor
daily invited to be present, and will, we
hope, accept the invitation.
We notice that the Eleventh Ward Club
has taken steps to attend the meeting in a
body, and we commend this action to the
other clubs in town.
Thanks to the Tenth Ward Club for a
special invitation.
Sixth Ward Demonstration.
! As the reporter of this paper got out of the
Dauphin street car on Esplanade street last
evening, magnificent and glowing spectacle
met his eye. The central portion of Esplan-
ade street, between Royal and Charities streets
was alight with torches, lamps and trans.
parencies, and the streets and middle ground
crowded with people attending the grand
demonstration of the Sixth Ward Rough and
Ready Club of New Orleans. Capt Scott, the
president, spoke long and admirably. His
voice rung out upon the air as clear and dis
tinct as the notes of clarion, and we hav,
never listened to a more eloquent or impress
i've Grafton. The mass of people seemed
wrapt in what he said to them. He was in
terrupted at every moment by such ex
CARNATIONS as that's so, bully TO
you, "weTl do ii, and with heart,
cheers. Captain Scott is man of rare gift
as public speaker, and is destined to be on
of the most prominent of our orators in thi
} political campaign. He was followed b,
Messrs. Race, r. N. Ogden, F. G. Zacharie
) Burthe (in French), Jewell, and others but a
speaking was going on at the same time from
both front and rear of the platform, it was i'm
possible to take a full list of all the speakers
Nor had our reporter time to make notes c
the arguments advanced. Suffice it that tn
+, meeting was a splendid success, nearly fiv
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