The New Orleans crescent., 1868-08-25
LOCAL POLITICS.

umn by sending 10 the CRESCENT ofice after each
meeting of the several clubs which they represent,
a synopsis of the proceedings We are CON-
PEELED to ask this from them, as the rapidly in.
cressing number of Democratic clubs in the city
render it impossible for a local force, however
large, TO 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.
The Broom Rangers.
This noble band OF patriots, of which Charles
W. Culber son is the leader. met last evening over
ibe basement story OF the Opera House. One
gentleman, whose mOdesty we are afraid 20
cfend. but who is one of our most respected
citizens and enlightened merchants, applied for
membership, and laid down one hundred and
twenty FIVE dollars as free offering for the cause
of IegeIe IeTstion. Several others subscribed one
hundred dollars each. The club received forty
rev sccessiOrs 10 its ranks and on Saturday,
WdrmOth UOlelt, will turn five hundred strong.
On fer thousand such fearless. indefstigabe
Democrats b. The chairman Of the Broom Rangers.
The Kou,sesu Guards.
A new and splendid organization, was perfected
last evening at Carroll Hail, near the Recorders
Court in the Third District, aud now numbers
the first night, mind one hundred and six activs
men bers The president is Mr.. II. G. Cas-
A. II. swanson third vice, Michael Carroll; Il.
MeisIer, secretary II. Schmidt. treasurer; u ,jOr
Michael q. Tracy, grand marshal. with three aids
hessrs. George Deiamore, J. j. Lugenbuhl and n.
ID. MOneT. TIER title is the a. Rousseau Guards "
in honor of the distinguished officer who is shortly
TO succeed that gallant. impartial and able soldier,
Gen. Buchanan. The Rousseau Guards meet To-
night, at Carroll Hall 10 decide upon the costume
and other club matters.
The Iirst Ward Club
entirely izad Ia nfobf tba folI
gentlemen being now the officers of the club:
President, l.. X. Coleman; vice presidents, 5. l..
Boyd, q. Chism, John r. Conway, W. j. Oa.teil,
J. Lincoln: secretary, Frank Scullin assistant
Renshaw, Sr. marshal, J. D. Landry; assistant
msrsbsls, Jas. Cole. p. H. Waters, +. A. John
ston. When the club decided to elect new officers
vote OF thanks was unanimously rendered to the
ulgOirg officers for the able and efficient manner
10 which they have discharged their several dutles
Inc new officers are all gentlemen of energy and
popularity, and there is every prospect that under
their direction the Frru Ward CLUB will 90 ahead
yet faster in tie path Of usefulness which it has
already so well OegUn TO tread.
The Haekmen's Democratic Club
Was partially organized last night by the election
of Mr.. F. johnson president and Mr.. B. LyGns
as secretary, both gentlemen being chosen pr1
tenn. We are very glad'to see the beginning ofal
organization like this, as we think this asuime when
he interests Of all people and of all cias-e, OF
our people are IDENTICAL and therefore We hal
nh pleasure This declaration of our hsckman rof
Sc mOur and Bl 'ir. The club will m ct on Wednes-
Gay nigh at To rteen's engine house on Pr iidO
street. for ornament orgsn zstiou, and We hope
that not ne OF the hsckmen of New Orleans will
allow himself to be absent. The draymea have
med cub. one Of the largest and most i'm
poItant Of any in town, and we trust that the hack.
mt vi lnOt be backward in dischsrging their duty.
Rally then, hsckmen, on Wednesdsy night, for
Seymour and Blair.
The Blair Knight.
Held large meeting last night at their hesdqulr.
teIs over Hswkins's saloon. numOer of honor
airy mel tmbers were elected, amongst whom were
Hf ratio Seymour and the naResake of the clIb,
Frank p. Blair. The Knights have been adding 10
their numbers at every meeting they have had -ince
their organizs1 n, and now calculate being
able to turn out on Saturday next ESQ strong. We
hope they will.
The blair se- tineIs
Permanently organized last night by the election
of the following officers: President. T. J. Far
rell vice president, q. Koch; secretary, Thos.
harison; assistant secretary, P. ]. Flanagan
N. G. Mccormack grand marshal. }. |
G. B sci; aids, W. G. Crone. J. j. Lee, Ad. BOlla,
lhos. Wallace color bearer, F. Drummer; SER |
geant ataTms, A. Burns captain, John Flood |
aid Christopher Howard.
Stance ct tho above uanss will show OF what |
material The club is composed aud will also de. |
mons'rate how high place it ought to take. The |
Sentnels are good fellows and understand the art |
Of treating their friends we'll Success to them, |
their names as having done good service in the /
cause Of freedom.
Jsekson Railroad CIub.
Our Democratic friends in the populous precinct |
about The jackson Railroad depot, have not been
oie curing the prevalent excitement but have or.
gsnlzed and put into operation fOurishing club |
under the above title, and propose to m Irrow
evening TO show the public their numbers and en-
ihusiasm by turning out in procession and march
ng 10 receive banner and wreath to be presented |
cir lad du frfaF do IL
orm at It's headquarters. corner of G 10 and Mag
lolla streets. at $3.50 P. NJ. and will march thence |
over the route designated elsewhere, halting at
he residences OF their fair patrons to receive the
cratic clubs are cordially invited to participate IN
he festivities.
The Seymour ZSuaves.
A body of enthusiastic young Democrats met
asst night at PolymRis Hall, corner of ST. Char es
aud Polymnia streets and entirely completed their
organization. The following are the Officers Of /
he Zonaves: President, p. Clark; vice president,
= y Elliott; secretary, W. O. Grant; treasurer |
Beauham; grand marshal, j. Simpson aids, j. |
lott, b. Childress, W. c. Welde. Their uni
orm is blue jacket, red trimmed white panta
oous, white CATERS and red ZOuave cap with
bite tsssel. In these uniforms, Illuminated bv
he red are of torches the u uave- will doubt |
ess make a hne show in the grand parade of sat
lrcay right. They may turn out before then 70
receive banner; If they do, our readers shall
AuOw Oi IT..
Tho First Ceiored Democ -atte CInb.
meeting of this, the pioneer coored club of
he city, was held last evening at the corner of
1x haLge Alley and Cont street. This arganizt-
lon DoW numbers l25 active members and expect
o make fine display in the grand demoustrat ~
lext saturday night. The club was addressed by
Or. L. g. tOOney and Capt Cenas of tue Con,.i-
u'ioD Club aud by Jas. phnson aud II. s. Miller
em6eIs OF The cub. The next regular meeting
- place on Frd y, the 2s INST, at % o'clock
: NJ MT. j ID. Foster, secretary Of the club,
las our thanks for polite attentions.
The Liberty Guards.
This colored club. which is under The protection
4 the Fossil Guards, held large and enthu ,iasic
meeting last night IN the room just over the head
uarters of the Fossils. The meeting was ad. |
Iested BY DIR. Nicholson, whose remarks were |
ointed and full of telling truths. Their vice
resident, Nathan Shaw cOlOred. then addressed
he club, and was followed by A. Baldwin, a col.
red man sixty three years of age-one who has
cen resident Of this city for over thirty years
We regret that want of space precludes the posi-
lliiy Of our publishing his speech, which was
tally an able effort. Certificates of membershio
'ere furnished the members.
Ob Thursday, 9th inst, this club will be pre-.
eDted with banner by the Fossils The pre.
en,a'ion will take place in Lafayette Square. and
u De mOCratic clubs in the CITY whita and ool |