The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-25
LOCAL POLITICS.


meeting Of the several clubs which they represent
q synopsis of the proceedings, We are COM
PEELED to ask this from them, as the rapidly in.
creasing number of Democratic clubs in the city
render il impossible for q local force, however
large, to attend every meeting. Wswish 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 Jefferson City Parade-A Flag and q
Wreath Preseststton and Proeessios.
On the very heels of the immense demonstra-
ton Of Wednesday evening. ard, as if TO show
that the enthusiasm of our people for our cause
is so heartfelt and earnest as to be literally mex
hsustible, it is now our pleasant task to chronicle
another outpouring of our populace, in response
to The rsllying cry Of the friends of rigI and
truth which the names of our standard bearers
ever prove, TO tell of an affair whose existence
shows that not only the inhabitants OF the Central
and populous portion of the Crescent City are
enlisted under the banner of the Democracy, but
that the glorious tide, extending TO the remotest
suburbs, has but gained force and intensity as 1t
proceeded. But we must not longer dwell on the
feelings Of ex1ltation which the sight of the de-
NOR siration last night created within us, but
rather seek By telling il to Others 70 communicate
to them In degree the same delight.
Stepping into a carriage, kindly provided by
the mdfbDbl Oh IDt DTOCtselOug OuI IcpOEbcig w.
gether with his confreres of the other papers,
about duck yesterday evening, was soon riding
rapidly up town tow ards the headquarters OF the
Jefferson City clubs, at the City Hall. Hating
for few moments at the establishment Of Mr..
Schilling, corner Magazine and Ninth Streets TO
enjoy that gentlemans kindly hospitality, we
were soon in full sight Of the National Guards,
who, drawn up in front OF the City Hall, were
awaiting the signal for the march. Taking ad-
vantage Of the delay, we drove around to the
ma 0f Mr. Th0a Eriand of LYON and
Sonist streets, where beautiful sight awaited as.
Inside the yard with their brilliant torches, making
all around bright as day, stood the Minute Men OF
'6s. of Jefferson City-an organization which we
have before had occasion 70 mention, and one
\ which we could not mention with too great praise.
atheir center was their beautiful banner, with
DESCRIPTION well worthy to be written as 1t is
AZ. &c letters: Seymour and Blair Will restore
our C5Antry;" and the occasion of their assembling
was the coronation of this standard with wreath,
the gift of the ladies Of Jefferson City. For them
Miss Katie Baker thus spoke to the attentive
Minute Men:
Gentlemen Of the Minute Men ofJeferson:
Il am proud of the honor.of presenting to you.
on behalf of the ladies Of Jefferson, this wreath
as token of our regard for your noble cause.
Gentlemen, this cause is not only great one, 1t
is glorious one-it Is the cause OF right OF lib
erty and justice-its fruits will be, peace and
prosperity. We may not engage actively in this
great struggle tits not within our sphere, but re-
member, gentlemen, that we have tender sensible.
tiles, spirits that burn when indignties come,
hearts that groan beneath weight OF tyranny
and oppression. Then, gentlemen, tits TO you,
and such as you, that we look proudly for happy
deliversnce, for are we not oppressed? Has not
our beau'eous land long since ceased TO smile
Yes, tits true, her smiles have departed. but We
trust not forever her spirits have been sorely
wounded, but she breathes again there is life
in the old land yet Then, gentlemen, accept
this wreath, bear 1t proudly on to victory, and may
the great God, the ayenger Of all wrongs and the
distributor of all good gifts give you your final re-
ward, grand, happy success"
To this beautiful little speech, Mr.. H. P. Phillips,
secretary Of the Minute Men, thus responded for
his comrades:
Mission behalf of the Minute Men of 6s |
thank you kindly, and those whom you represent,
for the beautiful wreath which you have 30 kindly
presented to the club represent, and in receiving
this can assure you it will be borne trumphantly
through the coming campaign, and shall never
be dishonored or forgotten until this glorious
country of ours is once more restored 10 peace,
happiness and prosperity, and the champions OF
the Democratic party, seymour and Blair, are
placed in the presidential chair. | again thank
you for the high esteem in which you place the
club"
Then with hearty cheers for the ladies, for our
champions and for (thank you, gentlemen) the re-
representatives. Of the press who were present at
the ceremony, the Minute Men hled ont of the
yard and marched back to Magazine street where
The procession in which they were to take par
was already forming. The line was headed by TIT
Minute Men, nearly 200 strong. with the folio wins
officers: President, r. S. Chambers; vice presi-
dent Dan. 0'Brien; secretary, H. p. Phillips
treasurer, Thos. Rckert; marshal, B. N. Turn
bull assistant marshal, NJ. Lethique.
Under the direction OF these gentlemen, Will
their uniforms, caps and many trsnsparencies, tn
Minute Men made truly handsome show. Mex
came the Rangers OF Carroilton, LIS strong,
mounted club and a fine one. Their uniform
one of the brightest and hsndsomest we have ye
seen. II consists of black pants, red shirt will
black velvet collar with the letters s. R. on eithe
side of the 'front.' and black cults with whit
Maltese cross on them, and a black cap with
white band inscribed with the name OF the club
G.. Hurly is their president, ana K. L.. Presto
their grand marshal. The Rangers s q club o
which any town might be proud and we congratu
late Carrollton on the fact of its formation.
Behind the Rangers were the National Guard
of jefferson City, also a mounted CLUB. Thei
uniform is black coat and pants and navy cap
on the breast Of each man is United State
shield, the upper part of which bears the word
National Guards" The effect OF this Is yer
pretty, and its conception is creditable to tn
club. The officers Of the Guards are X. Saol'
bury, president, G. Cheyalle, first vice president
Ar Burly, second yicelpresident, Henry Hester
secretary, C. II. Marshall, marshal, and - Ii
thique. assistant marshal.
In this order the procession proceeded up Mag
zine street to Duforsat street, down that street
the residence of E. Wagner, Esq, where the baI
ner presentation was to take place. Here the
found the house Illuminated with Chinese lantern
whine grouped in its front stood some half doze
ladies, In their midst q beautiful banner held b
that sound Democrat, Mr.. 7. g. Noel. The Guard
were drawn up In line, and Miss 0deha l.. Wae
ner- q most winsome little lassie-thus addresse
them:
''Gentlemen Of the National Guards
"'Tis with emotions Of the deepest pleasuT
that find myself the donor Of this nag on the pal
of my friends and self, as tribute TO the oray
gentlemen who compose your organization, wh
are enlisted in the cause OF right seymour an
Blairi Accept il an humble Offering frol
those who though unable TO associate themselv'
with You in the political arena, still warm
D espouse the principles which actuate you In yol
struggle for the liberty of our poor downtrodde
South. May its folds ever wave over you IN yol
moments OF glory, and may il be the herald
your victory on the ides Of November, when Wi
proud anthems of joy we shall have shown to u
nsurpers that we have risen in our might aud III
the country OF our forefathers has emerged troi
the dark cloud which has so long overshadow;
us. Take 1t then, gentlemen, and may
asThe star spangled banner in triumph stil wave
Oer the land OF the free and the home Of the brave
The flag thus presented is made Of blue al
Vshite silk The blue side bears the gilt inscri
tion Presented by the ladies OF the City
Jsasrsou TO the National Guards, September
Isfs.n The white side has upon 1t the wore
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