The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-23


mocTacy which we have crOnicled for many day.
Blair Guard of 'os.
This magnificent body met last evening AZ their |
corner Of Julia and Basin streets,
at hall past six, fully equipped and mounted. |
Accompanied by other clubs they proceeded up |
Canal, Rampant and others of the princips streets
of The city, until finally they reached Drysdes |
street, where. az the residence Of B. F. SSdIer,
ESQ.,. q magnificent banner was presented to them
by the fair Miss Lizzie Stumpff in behalf Of her
self and the other ladies of the Fourth District:
Mi, President and Members of a,e Blair
udrd-Unacquainted as We are individually with |
some Of you, yet our sympathies are with the
cause In which YOU have enlisted, and we can
fully appreciate the motives which impel you to
action.
As a token OF our sincerity in wishing you sue
cess we, in behalf of the ladies OF the First and
Fourth Districts, present to the Blair Guard this
banner. inscribed with the motto-"Justic to
AL"
While "justice TO all - is your motto, let vigi
lance, with moderation and forbearance, be your
rule and guide. In adversely you have ever main.
tanned your honor as citizens OF Louisiana. Should
success crown your efforts in the approaching con
test then show to the world that you are worthy
the freedom which must aud will ibe conceded to
the sons of the South. Remember
",Tisi the and not the prize.
That slcrg Is tue dsapciioa lies"
The following reply was made BY Mr.. Rufus
Elliott. the president:
Guard Club. receive from you with heartfelt
thanks this beautiful banner and this handsome
wreath. twin compliments indeed, which We will
regard as emblematic Of the knitted sisterh00d of
States, entwined by love, supported by the Con-
s,itutiOn and upheld by the watchful guards on
duty. We understand these 10 be evidence OF
the truth that whilst striving to do our duty
and e2 erting ourselves in the cause of a country
whose fate Is at stake, so also are noble minds
and fair hands busy in the labor Of love to cheer
us on.
The hope of a nation lies in the eternal vigilance
OF its oiuzens. For years past our country has
gTs sned beneath the strokes of successive sfiic-
tons snd uni just OPPRESSION but now there appears
q bT1 ght hope soon to be realized.
In tie election of Seymour the hOnored
statesman, and Blair, the chivalrous patriot, we
may confidently look for return of the good
time. hen we may have " Justice 10 At," with
peacs. prosperity and plenty. The Norih and
the Weet have presented zs their favorite sons
and they appeal TO rs Of the South 10 rally
around the Democratic flag, and with them, bear
IT gsllantly on to victory.
With the mighty force Of the sea the tide is
surgiDg on. and victory is surely ours.
And, Ladies-AmOng the 7rst and foremost
in the cause, shall the Guard OF '6S this banner
waive on the outer walls" carrying no blush of
shame to tinge the cheeks of those who gave it,
but an e4nltsDt glow at the realized fact o. a
good gift wOrtbiy bestowed.
When the glad tidinRs come TO rs OF the elee'
tion Of Seymour and Blair, may we eli meet once
shous; and gathering beneath It's silken fodS,
exolaim, over and over again, ''God bless the
ladies ~ the noble sympsthizers In our la0ors
and contributors TO our success.
Thence the Guard proceeded down Liberty to
Girod street, when they stopped at the residence
of s. F. Barr, Esq. Miss Sarah Barr here pre-
senisd a besutiful flag of red silk, and said
II is my happy task TO present the Blair Guard
with this flag, the gift OF q fe~w lady friends.
May its graceful furls ever float or~your noble
guards, and wave proudly and glorIOusly on all
OccstioDs wherever uDfurled, aud may your con-
duct in the present event now lDauguTated, ana IN
all future efforts of like nature, be such as to re-
feet honor, fame and prosperity upon yonr coon-
trynen, yourselves, and your lady friends who
now present you with this token Of their highest
esteem and admiration.
The Guards cheered Miss Barr enthusiastically
f. G. Kelly, Esq, an able young lawyer of this
city and a pr minent member of the Guard, made
btautiful speech in accepting the flag. Thence
to The residence of Miss E. M. ROca, where a
tasty wreath was presented by very handsome
Young lady, Miss Emma Hutchinson, in the fol-
lowing language:
Ge5,asaen-We tender this wreath Is further
token Of our regards, and as an emblem Of the
success trust will crown your Efforts in the pro-
sent pOliti al contest.
lbeIe is CLEAN of light breaking through the
dark cloud that have SO long enveloped Us, aud II
IL with you, gentlemen. TO sweep these clouds
avay 20 this light may shine forth on our country
| with all the brightness Of q MONDAY sun.
"eod prosper the eausel oh il cannot bat thrive
| Mhle the pulse OF one patriot hear is alive
| )ts deyotion TO feel and it, rights ), maintain"
Receive /: then, gentlemen, as a memento o.
those who feel that all they hold dear Is involved
| in your success.
| Mr.. Kelly again replied In appropriate terms
After ali these trophies from the beautiful snt
| lovely women of New Orleans, the Guards psraded
| the streets on their homewaId way, and nnally
| disbaBded. Their turnout has not been surpassed
By anything of the kind thus far during the cam
psign.
There were many pleasant episodes connected
| with the march Of the Crescent City Club FRIDAY
night. Many houses in the Fourth District wer'
brilliantly illuminated along the line; among then
| the dwellings of Mr.. Newman, Mr.. Moulton's, MT
Sbute's Mr.. Violett's, Mr.. Miltenberger's, Mr.
Caueiden's Mr.. Squires', Mr.. Lonsdale's and Mr.
Woods. Mr.. Csmerden's, on st. Charles street
was especially prominent. IL had oeauuIu
crescent like that monthly one in heaven, owe
his front gate. On each side of the crescent wa
star of the first magnitude. The galleries an
pillars Of Mr.. Camerden's residence were orna
msnted with numerous particolored lanterns
and rockets were sent up as the procession passed
On Msgszine street, near Robin, at Mr.. Bloom
fields house, the club was presented with beau
tiful wreath (msking the third one that night
At Mr.. Shute's fine residence on second streel
and At Mr.. Violetts on Fourth street, serenad
WAS given by the club in compliment TO thos
| ladies' that " ere foremost in presenting the bsn
ler. II is proper TO state that previously tn
. | club were the recipients, 81 tneH WlgWaln OF
magnificent wreath, accompanied by graceful
patriotic and soul stirring speech from Mrs. job
| Hall; and on jackson street, as the CLUB wa
passing down, the beautiful Miss Gregory hande
a vely fine end fragrant bouquet to their pres
dent The eallants of the Crescent City DeC'
cratic Club are still further encouraged to th
performance of their daty in the coming eau
psign by the smiles and approval OF their fGiF s1
vmtuous countrywomen.
The seyn0ur knights
Hold regular weekly meeting on Tuesday q
25th inst, at a P. a., lat their rooms over u
/ Gem Saloon, Royal street. Members are 1Tgenu
! | requested to attend, as business OF great II
1 | portapce 10 the club will be transacted.
The committee appointed by the Seymo
Knights 10 confsr With other committses-of ind
: pendent Democratic clubs upon the fcasiolll
irving a barbecue and pic mic within the ne
q thirty DAYS, are requested to meet at the hes
Quarters Of the Knights at P. N. oa Wednesda
, 26th inst.
4 an independent clubs favoriDg this moVeme
. are respectfully requested TO appoint comm
: tee Of three to confer with one appointed by
d Knights.
; Chnnticieer Clnb.