The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-30


sacred at the mercy of the despicsble agents of a
| revolutionary and interruptions party with our
mothers, sisters, wives and sweethearts 10 hourly
dread Of the torch of the incendiary or the
knife OF the assassin, We certainly had resolved as
Democrats and as men, to resist them at all tim es
and In all pisces but notc, that the magical and ir
| resisuDie influence Of woman has been poured
upon our heads like holy baptism now. that we
and defend, We pledge ourselves never, never to
lose sight Of it-aiwsys to hold IL high to our
Southern winds and sunshine-neyer to tarnish
it-eveY to cherish it,
Ladies, the Swamp Fox Rangers viii not fold
this banner after this presidential campaign. We
are permanent organization. At anv time in
the future, shoold your homes be iu danger, or
should your safety be menaced in any way, at the
around this banner, and we win push 1t deep into
the ranks of the assailants.
"From the ladies we received il, to them slone
will we surrender it, is our motto, and We shall
whose soft hands created it, and whose lovely
smiles caressed it.
Ladies, in the name of one and all Of us,
thank you for your precious gift"
When the Rangers had first arrived, Mr.. Hen
derson had notified them that at the conclusion of
their march they would all be expected to return
to his house, there to spend the balance of the
evening when Mr.. LAndry's speech was over:
Mr.. I. q. Noel, Of Jefferson City, stepped for ward
and repeated Mr. Handersnn,a insitat;nn- The
hearty cheers with which it was greeted demon
strated its acceptance. Then the line was again
formed, the banner, in spite of the rain and damp,
proudly borne in its place, and with many lin.
gering glance behind them, and probably many
for swift return, the Rangers slowly turned away
and through the muddy streets marched TO receive
other tokens elsewhere.
Before we go further we would state that the
Rangers were escorted by delegations from the
Workingmen, the Hancock Club, the Chandeliers,
the Excelsior Knights of Algiers and the Cres-
cent Mounted Club. The Swamp Foxes were in
their usual uniform, white shirts. red collars and
cuffs, and red cap surmounted by fox's brush,
while the other clubs were in citizens dress.
The first halt was On Eighth street, near An
nunciaton, the residence of Mr.. Wright, where a
wreath was given the Rangers The presentation
speech was made by Miss Charlotte Wright, who
spoke as follows:
Il" Gentlemen of the Swamp Fox Rangers On
behalf OF the young ladies Of the Fourth District,
permit me TO present TO you this wreath, which,
we feel fully assured you have ii;hly deserved by
the gallant manner in which you responded at the
very opening of this campaign to the call of free
dom, constitutional liberty and the rights of the
white people of this oppressed State.
We wish this wreath to be constant sign to
remain with you that the women of Louisiana
fully appreciate the efforts being made 10 defense
OF these sacred principles; and although by their
sex debsrred from sharing your fatigues and
labors they are not uninterested spectators or un
appreciative of good deeds and patriotic virtues.
Swamp Fox Rangers, do you know that you
have 10 selecting the title for your club, been
manly faces now looking up at me that it will
not prove Inappropriate.
"In the darkest hours of the revolution of
l776. when the colonies lay all but helpless at
the feet of their powerful enemy; when, as TO.
day, the whole South was overrun by q proud
and insolent conqueror, and when none but the
brayest hearts dared throb for liberty; when
God seemed to have turned His face from our
forefathers, to have given them over to
the baLds Of the oppressor and to have
planted treason and corruption every wherei;
in these days, yesl in those dark and
gloomy days arose the first organization
OF Swamp Fox Rangers. Driven from their
houses, forced to take refuge amidst the fast.
nesses of the lsgoons and to subsist upon roots
and berries, deprived of the society and consola.
ton OF their families, and in hundreds OF cases
compelled to leave their loved ones TO the mercy
OF an insolent and revengeful foe; these gallant,
these glorious patriots, still did their duty and
nsSer abandoning the sacred cause Tor which
they struggled, battled and suffered on to the
glorious, the happy end. Aud history tells us
that these heroes were encouraged by the smiles
Of the patriotic women of their day and can we
be recresnt TO our blood, and fail to follow In the
footsteps of our mothers!
"Gentlemen The glorious enthusiasm which
prompted you in the choice of the name for your
club has been communicated to US, and II We are
unable TO fight in the good cause at your sides,
rest assured that we will be present, in the
TO bind up the wounds of the wounded, and to
administer to the wants of the suffering.
"And this wreath shall be the token Of the bond
between us. Ii is our colors.
" Then go forth to battle, good knights, for
God, your country and for Us, by casting your
votes for Seymour and Blair.
"Swamp Fox Rangers our eyes will be upon
you, and the brave shall meet their reward"
To this Mr.. Tourmillion responded for the club.
Next to the house OF Nine Grosscot, on Wash.
ington, near Apollo, where Miss Mary Grosscof
presented another wreath, Mr.. B. kire replied.
The swamp Foxes and their friends were not per-
mitted to leave this hosptabe house until each
man had sufficiently guaranteed himself against
the danger Of taking cold.
Then the Rangers marched back to Mr.. Hender.
sons. OF what happened there we regret we
cannot speak "by the card" But judging from
the preparations made by the host for their recep
ton, from their own sptness to enjoy the good
things spread before them, after their long and
wet march, we should imagine that they were
glad enough to get back, and willing enough
there TO remain till the " wee, sma' hours." ln
dancing and feasting laughter and jest, amid
bright eyes beaming sweetly, and faces wreathed
with dazzling smiles, the evening passed swiftly
away, and when the time at last came to br sak
up, it must have been with a regret that the
affair was over. Then the Rangers marched back
to the wigwam, and there dispersed taking with
them q memory that will ever remain green in
their minds.
Central Go mm'ttee Independent Democratic
Clubs.
Attention is called to the following proceedings
of the central committee of independent clubs:
HEADQUARTERS NENThAL OOMNlTTkE 1NDEPEN-l
DENT CLUBS. l39 Canal Street,
October 20, 1868.
At meeting Of this committee held this day.
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
ResOlced, By the central committee represent
ing all the independent Democratic clubs In the
parish of Orleans, that we will pledge and guar
antee protection 70 every voter In this parish on
the day of election without reference to race,
color or previous condition or political complex.
ion against any and all acts Of either intimidation
or fraud and that we call upon every voter in the
city and state to exercise the right Of suffrage
the Sd Of November next Be il further
: Resolued That whilst ss Democrats we will
use all fair and honorable means to promote the
cause and insure the success of our party, we
will resort to no means whatever which would
tend to intimidate our political enemies and pre-.
vent their voting, and that invite all persons Of
whatever political complexion to join rs in the
effort 10 secure peace and harmony at the polls
on the day Of election, to the end that the most
timid member Of any party may feel assured that
he will be protected against danger or undue in
fuences in the exercise Of his suffrage. Be 1t fur
ther
ResolUed. That the spirit Of these resolutions be
indorsed and executed by the various Democratic