The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-21
LOCAL POLITICS.
Democratic Clubs

The seeretaries Of Democratic Clubs
Will confer favor upon the editors Of this col
umn by sending to the CRESCENT Office after each
meeting of the several clubs which they represent,
a synopsis of the proceedings. We COM
PEELED TO ask this from them, as the rapidly in.
creasing number of Democratic clubs in the city
render it impossible for a local force, however
large, 10 attend every meeting. We wish to make
this column a 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.
Presentation of - Banner TO the Hancock
Club.
The ceremonies of the presentation by the ladies'
Of New Orleans of a banner to the Hancock Club,
at the New Opera House last evening" was the
most brilliant thing of the kind that has thus far
taken place in the canvass. The building was
densely packed from the parquette TO upper tier,
the boxes and parquette both being exclusively
occupied by the ladies', presenting an array of
beauty not TO be seen outside of New Orleans,
and here seldom, except on subscription nights
during the opera season. The whole stage, all
the scenery having been removed WAS filed with
f ir ladies and gallant looking young men. The
immediate front OF the stage was occupied by the
officers Of the club, and Just behind them in a
sem-oircular row sat thirty-sev of New Orleans
far daughters, representing every State in the
ginia. Altogether the house presented most
brilliant and dazzling coup dGh.
The meeting was called to order by the pres
dent Of the club, DIR. E. :. Drew. when the Hon
W. f. Blackman. Of the State Senate stepped for
ward, and in the name Of the ladies of New Or
leans, presented the banner TO the club In his usual
vigorous and fOrcibe style, as follows;
M President and Gentlemen Of the Hancock Club:
The flame OF patriotism Jhai burns ia the bosom
OF woman to-day Is pure as that that burned on the
altar OF the yestal virgins in the DAYS of the ancient
Roman empire. The same patriotic spirit aud
love Of country that has ia every age character.
lied her has net in the least diminished. While
woman, by her social position aGd moral sphere of
action is not permitted 20 enter the arena of poll
tics and engage IN the strife and tumult of pO-
htlcal struggle, yet she has always exercised po
tent influence IN the pullc world, and to those
who are engaged j. the holy cause OF the
preservation Of the liberty, prosperity
and happiness Of her race and nation,
she has always exhibited her high appreciation
Of their noble deeds and encouraged them to still
nobler exertiODs by her bright smiles of approval.
and her patriotism springs from no selfish motive,
but is entirely dsinterested. as she can receive no
emOument Of benefits other than those that natu.
rally How from just, equitable and firm govern
men. where the laws are honestly administered.
Gentlemen of the Hancock Club, the
ladies' of New Orleans, approaching the living
issues that are now before us, and actaated by
those generous and patriotic emotions which are
so characteristic of woman, have presented TO you
this beautiful banner as a token of their respect
and high appreciation of your efforts in the holy
cause of country. Gentlemen, they cheer
you on TO noble exertiOn and charge you to bear
this banner TO victory"
We regret that for want space we are compelled
to Quit the greater part OF Mr.. Blackmsn's speech
for it was eloquent and well sustained thrOughou
MIR. }. II. Halsey responded in behalf OF the
Hancock club:
Ladies' representing all the States Of the Union,
in behalf Of the Hancock club, | accept this
beautiful banner, and return you our most heart
felt thanks. The Hancock club instruct me
to say TO you, that they appreciate highly your
compliment and assistance on this occasion
represen ing as you do, a union of States, each
equal according to the Constitution Of our fathers
They pledge themselves 70 you that this banner
shall be borne foremost in the fight for the main
tuition. 'NH' '''H' 81 - 0'-''
Necessarily much of Mr.. Halsey's response has
been omitted for want of space. The audience
was then addressed successfully by Messrs
Jewell, Fuqua and Ogden, all eliciting much an.
plause. The banner presented is the most beautiful
that we have yet seen-the face is Of blue silk
surmounted with good likeness of Gen. Han
cock, with the inscription :" In war a soldier 10
peace statesman" and on the reverse which is
white SILK, the motto of our State " Union
Justice and Confidence Seymour aud Blair~
Hancock Club of 1865" all in red scrolls.
After the presentation, the thirty. seven ladies'
rSpresentiDg the States stepped forward. and each
placed a wreath of oak leaves made in silver with
red ribbon inscribed with the name of her state
on the frame surrounding the banner, and, when
thus crowned, it presented most beautiful az.
peaTance. The club with their guests the Broom
Rangers, Fossil Guards Hendrick Guards and
Blair Cadets, Jr., formed in procession and
marched through the principal streets of the city,
Inc following Is list Of the ladies and the
States represented by them respectively: