The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-09-20
Minnts Men Of ,Gs
THKIR BANNERs ANp THE PRESERVATION


Around the National Theater last evening was
gathered vast assemblage of people, while the
interior of the building even to the topmost tier
was filed with spectators, goodly number of
whom were of the gentler sex, all gathered to-
gether to witness the ceremony attendant upon
the presentation of two banners to that sterling
club the Minute Men of '6S.
The stage was gorgeous with light and the
brilliant colors of the banners of the numerous
clubs which had sent delegations, or themselves
come to take part in the festivities. Judge
Braughn president of the Minute Men, occupied
the chair, and called the assemblage together,
Saml p. Blanc, Esq, opening the proceedings
with some appropriate remarks.
Then the president introduced to the audience
hon. NJ. A. Foute who, in the event OF the uuex-
pected illness of Paul ]. Robert, Esq, had been
called upon TO present to the club in behalf Of
the ladies Of the city of Jefferson, banner of
blue silk bearing crimson and golden scroll in
scIibed, "Horatio Seymour, for President SEN
tinels Of Liberty, Foes of Oppression. Frank
Blair, for Vice President" aud on the reverse,
of pure white silk, crimson scroll Inscribed,
Minute Men of '6S. Organized Aug. 4, 1868"
Holding aloft this beautiful token, Judge Foute
in a brief speech Of true fervor and elOquence,
transferred it to its future bearers, on behalf Of
whom it was received by the president, Judge
Braughn. We regret that our limited space for
bids a publication OF the reception speech, copy
of which we were so fortunate as TO obtain. Ii
was replete with interest. and touchngly eloquent
in its illusions 10 "our dearly beloved Louisiana"
But another banner was vet 10 De presented.
The gallant Minute Men of Jefferson had stood
by and seen committed to the keeping of their
New Orleans brethren the handiTO OF their
own fair friends now in turn came the banner
from the ladies' in New Orleans, which was pre-
sented by Frank King Esq, and received in the
name Of the club by its grand marshal, Oscar X.
Lyle ESQ, for whose excellent remarks, also we
regret our inability to find space in our columns
The banner has upon one side wreath, above
which dove is about to alght, and which in
closes the following lines
"Pesce thou white dove beauty,
Come crown our nation throne,
Met each heart Of Stone
Upon the reverse is the motto, awe will be
ready at the minute together with clock, the
hands of which point to the names OF Seymour
ana Blair.
j The presentation and reception speeches hsv-
ing been concluded, the procession formed out
side in the street, where small army OF torch
| bearers were awaiting the order to march. The
| Crescent City Club, always on hand and always
brimful of enthusiasm, the Crescent Mounted
| Club the Minute Men of Jefferson and our own
glorious Minute Men, together with delegations
| from several other clubs, formed In line and
| marched through CarUndeiet, Canal and the other
| principal streets, presenting to the thousands Of
spectators along the route another of those beau
| tiiul pageants for which the present campaign
will always be remembered.
In conclusion we would tender our thanks TO
each of the clubs above mentioned for a salute
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| the Minute Men for the carriage which they
| placed at the disposal of the press.
The Fossil Guards.
There is certainly no finer political organiza-
ton in this city than the Fossil Guards. We are,
| therefore, not surprised that they are the con-
slant recipients Of exquisite favors from their lady
friends. On Friday night, after participating in
| the honors paid to the Frank Blair Guards, the
club proceeded up st. Charles street to the resi-.
| dence Of Mrs. jerks, opposite Lafayette
| Square, where they were presented with beau
tiful wreath by that lady. which was received in
| stirring extempore address of thanks by their
grand marshal, Capt. w. p. Clark. A bowl Of
| sparkling punch was discussed, aud the next
| place visited was the residence Of Mrs. Leetch,
corner of Hercules and Terpschore streets. Mss
Jennie Leetch on behalf Of the ladies OF the First
District, presented to the club nstiOnal Gag
wrought of the richest elk, 10 neat speech,
which was responded to by Mr.. K. L. Bruce, presi-
dent of the club. With their precious trusts the
Fossils next halted at the house OF our distin'
guished fellow citizen, Or. ID. G. Halliday, near
the corner Of Apollo and Euterpe streets, and
were met on the door steps by Miss Leon
| tine Pizerot, who, in words full Of emo
ton, rendered them an exquisite basket
! of artificial flowers, surmounting tall
stsf which was another occasion Tor Mr.:
Bruce TO express his thanks TO the beau'ltdl and
az accomplished donor. Here also, al the inv.
talon Of DR.. Halliday, the whole company pres
ent were made TO indulge in Overlooking oogs o
champagne punch, which diminished with alarm
ing rapidity, amid the greatest gaiey.
delightful serenade ensued aud the club crosse,
over the street to the residence Of Gen. Lowell Il
Rousseau, who appeared and was presented Will
a magnificent bouquet. and was elected on IN
spot sn honorary member OF the CLUB, In