The New Orleans crescent., 1868-09-08

meeting OF the several clubs which they represent
synopsis OF the proceedings. We are com
PEELED to ask tins from them as the rapidly iu
creasing number OF Democratic clubs in the cit,
render 1t impossible for a local force, however
large, to attend every meeting. We wish to max,
tnis column complete compendium of loca
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.
Hancock Club.
AT q meeting composed of delegations from
| most of the independent Democratic clubs of the
| cry on New Orleans at the headquarters of the
hsneock club, 1t was sscertained that the inde-
penoent clubs were in very efficient state of or.
gablzatioD, yielding complete subservience to the
regular parish and state committees. 1t was unani.
mOrsly recommended that the several indepeu.
cent clubs see that every member of their respect.
which they live.
Gen. Hsrry Bays and Mr.. W. L. Jewell ex.
planned in forcible addresses the policy of the in.
| dependent cubs of the city. Their duty Is to
preserve, at whatever hazard, the peace, the
honor and the dignity of the state of Louisiana,
where they are Z" natives and to the manor born y
his idea should be impressed upon every iude.
pendent club in the city Of New Orleans and upon
tne individual members of those clubs.
Mr.: j. PiDckney Smith, Of the Hancock Club
urged economy n expenditure, believing it to be
the pol cy of the party in New Orleans to expend
all OF Their surplus funds 10 the country.
was resolved to appoint committee com.
poseo OF one from each OF the independent clubs
represented, TO report resolutions expressive of
the sense and policy Of the independent clubs
touching the conduct of the campaign, said
e9mmiltse 10 report al headqusrters Hancock
Club on Wednesday evening, 9th inst at 7 O'clock
when it is urgently requested that every iudeDen.
dent club OF the Democratic party 10 the city of
new orleans De represented. The meeting then
adjourned to Wednesday evening at O'Clock.
Inc sub committee was requested to meet at
the headquarters Hancock Club on Tuesday
evening, Sth inst, al Z o'clock.
Inc meeting was presided over by Mr.. J. Pinck-
ney Smith, (of Hancock Club, Mr.. J. Paris ChiI.
dress, (of Magnolia Rsngers,) secretary.
The Pope Noble Cadets,
A CLUB OF gallant Gretna Democrats, organized on
Thursday last, September Sd, at the little town
across The river. The following are the officers of
the Cadets: B. Witzman, president; C. Baker
vice president; H. BOssey. treasurer; +. Saliva
dor, secretary. We trust that the Cadets will do
good service in the good cause. There is a splen.
dld opening for work over there.
The Liberty Guards,
A colored club which has already done yeoman
service for the Democracy held a rousing meeting
last night, at their hesdqnarters No. 20 81.
Charles street. resolution was introduced by
TIE vice president, Mr.. N. Shaw, |" that all the
Officers sBd members should be in the meeting
lVoIn Datu4 uaJ evening next. Inat no member
OF the Liberty Colored Democratic Club should
be found in the ranks of the Republican party
carrying torches or transparencies. Any mem ber
not being IN the club Saturday evening, without a
good excuse. will be expelled, and reckoned as a
Republican,
This was unanimously carried, and we must saw
Its adoption by the Liberty Guards shows 10 them
an amOnnt OF hard common sense which does
them infinite credit. We hope this move will be
generally initiated by our colored Democratic
fnEfh hnE hRas..
the Guards adjourned.
The Swamp Fox Rangers
Is en- organization of uptown Democrats, whose
enthusiasm In the good cause last night found vent
IN the addition OF yet another name to the already
long list OF Democratic clubs. The meeting which
was large. was held in the commodious new wig.
wan OF the Eleventh Ward Club, corner of Seventh
and Magazine streets. The following gentlemen
were elected to the positions respectively indi.
Gated:
h. G: Bond, president; Mason Pitcher vice presi.
oent John Johnston, secretary; Walter g. Rob-
nson, treasurer Col. Isaac Patton grand marshal:
Peter kerDian, assistant marshal. A long list of
honorary members. embracing the best names of
our city, were unanimously elected. Amongst
them, by the by, was that of Capt. John smith,
v who we were informed came nine miles TO see
The club organized. This Is an example TOR
younger and stronger men. After spirited ad.
dress from T. G. Noel. Esq.,, of Jederson. the
Rangers adjourned till Thursday next, they also
~NSiNAS W htCe every Nceb on that
evening. The Swamp Foxes will make their marx
10 certainty.
Hendr icks Guards.
This club held meeting last night for the Dur. |
pose OF nearing an address by ex-Gov. Weller, of |
California. The address delivered by that genfla-
nan was comprehensive and excellent review
Df the administration Of the Republican party |
The noble old Democrat pitched into the misdoinss |
d our present rulers with all the hearty eloquence
IN honest man can find in denouncinQ usuroation.
His remarks were correct, and well Appreciated
)y the large audience assembled to hear states
nan that has always been one of the foremostsup
)orters of the Democracy.
Mr. John S. Ttlly, president of the Seymour
Anlghts, followed IN short and well delivered
ADDRESS.
Hon. r. N. Ogden, the president OF the club.
noed the proceedings with one of those elouuent
nd stirring addresses which place that honorable
enator hrst among the best Of our speakers
Mass Meeting IN A,giess
Vas held last evening. under the auspices of the
rational Democratic Club of that burg Over a
housend enthusiastic voters were on hand The
resident of the club, Mr.. Mclean, called the
meeting to order and introduced to the multitude |
". T. W. Grant, the parish attorney of the left
sDk, and promising young lawyer. At the
oneuslon OF Mr.. Grants address. which was long
nd loudly cheered, a speech was made by Mr. ID
!. Hughes. This was followed by a talk y 10
ne colored men present by jenkins, a colored
rator OF more than ordinary ability. The meet
" then adjourned Bully for the Algerines
hey are wide awake, and no mistake.
The Jewen suards.
An excellent new Democratic club has been
lrmed in the fourth ward u1der the above name.
he list OF officers will be found in our POLITICAL
olumn.
Clubs Meeting To-ntght
The Junior FOSSILS hold their regular meeting
lis evening at half-past T. at 20 St. Charles street.
uDctuaty is requested.
The Crescent Mounted Club are to hold their
guar meeting al Eagle Hall this evening AT
alfpsst Z. Business of importance is TO be
aDsacted.
Regular meeting Of Seymour Knights at half.
ast Z. Business Of the utmost Importance
The Chsntcleer Cub over Pfster's feed store.
oposte Magazine Market, at q O'Clock. Regu.
7 weakly meeting
The Third Ward Club, at lO3 st. Charles street, +
% o'clock.
The Drsy mems Club. at the Pavilion on the
wee. foot Of Poydras street. at O'Clock.
The Central Committee, at No. Canal street.
q O'Clock.
PERSONAL AND POLITICAL
There was great Democratic mass mes.i,o a.