The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-14
LOCAL POLITICS.
The Cresce.t city Clsb

LOCAL P0LtTICA
The Crescent CITY Csb
Held one Of their regular Tuesday evening re-
unions last night. In their spacious wigwsm
assembled number OF ladies', drawn thither oy
the double motive Of love Of the cause and ad-
and The members Of the club, filed the room to
overfowing. An address was made by Mr.. Percy
Roberts, Of Mississippi, which We understand was
one Of the finest efforts which this campaign has
yet called forth. Hon. G. H. Braughn aud Mr..
Sam. P. Blanc also spoke. and both spoke right
WE'LL Mr.. Jos. Rice, Who had been invited TO sd-
dress the club, responded BY reading an elab ,rate
essay entitled " Patriotism Religious Ooliea
and ell who had the good fortune to be present
united in praise Of the successful manner In which
everything was conducted. The Crescents will
continue their meetings every Tuesday evening
those ladies, friends of the cause and friends Of
the club, who have not yet availed themselves Of
the general invitation extended BY the club, to
LET pass no other opportunity Of accepting It; our
word for it, they viii spend pleasant evening.
The Crescent Mousted Club
Held their regular weekly meeting last night.
They were principally occupied in discussing the
now all-important subject of registration. Capt.
c. E. Fenner took the opportunity to make an
able and effective address to the members OF the
club; pointing ont to them their duty, and sdvis-
ing them to at once discharge 1t. From the mea-
suTes they took, We doubt not that within very
s Ssss sEs Gus v" g.
voter. Mr.. Adam Gfnen resigned the position of
treasurer of the club, which he has held almost
since it's formation. Mr.: Jas. J. Tareton was
elected in his stead. Without further business
the club adjourned.
els..t The Seymour Knlghts.
This spirited organization held large and en-.
thusiastic meeting last night at their headquarters
over the Gem Saloon. The usual weekly business
was transacted. A committee of five was CD.
IN a n maj
Der Of the club registered with as little delay as
possible. All members wishing to join the Union
Soldiers and Sailors Club in their parade aud
banner presentation this evening. will report at
headquarters at 6 P. N. to-day. After transacting
other business of minor importance the club ad
journed. All members of the Knights who can
register and fail TO do so by the next regular
meeting of the club viii be erased from the roll.
Faffrf The Rsus ecu Guards sa
Held very interesting meeting last evening at
their headquarters, Carroll Hall. They passed
resolutions to combine with the Ex-Solders' and
Sailors Union Democratic Club in their process
sion tonight.
The club was addressed In glowing and impress.
sive language by Col. ]. NJ. Dotson, of the New
Orleans Times. Col. Dotson spoke at length, and
was listened to throughout his speech with
earnest interest. The speaker was heartily ap.
pauded. and we heard one Of the oldest and most
distinguished members of the Louisiana bar de-
clare that he had never listened to a more COM
pretensive and logical argument in his life. We
are sorry our want Of space prohibits longer no.
tce of this excellent address. aia
The Tiger Club.
This club met last evening at their hall. Diamonds
Hotel, present Mr.. A. Mitchell, presiding, and
full attendance.
The president stated the object of the meeting,
and read letter from the secretary of the Elk.
Union Soldiers and Sailors Democratic Club. re-
guessing such members of the Tigers as were SOL
diers and sailors to join them this evening" for the
purpose of receiving banner, and also request.
ing the Tigers to assist at the presentation cere.
monies.
On motion. it was unanimously resolved that the
invitation be accepted, and that the Tiger Club
join the Ex- Union Soldiers and Sailors Demo-
cratic Club for the purpose stated. s--
resolution was adopted In relation to members
registering and imposing penalty for not doing
so within six days. Mr.. Smith then read some
ccmments of the Republican newspaper on the
resolutions adopted by the club at its last regular
meeting. and offered preamble and resolutions
in relation to the subject. Thos. ]. Burke, Esq.,,
was elected an hopSrsTy | member Of the Tigers.
journed to its regular meeting night.
The Ms gaolia Demeeratic Club
Held meeting on Tuesday evening. and decided
that meeting be held once a week, every Mon
day evening. Mr.. Powers' Resignation was re-
ceiyed ape Mr.. Carroll was elected to fill his
place. The meeting adjourned till Friday eve.
ming, for important business.
The workingmen's Club
Had q large meeting last night, but did littls
beyond the calling Of the roll to ascertain who Of
the members were registered. This Is one of the
best. hardest working and most effective clubs in
the ciiy-and on the third its votes will tell.
r-..- The Draymen
Held numerous meeting at the Pavilion, near
Poydras street, at last evening. After the usual
business, they adjourned to meet this evening and
join the procession of the ex.soidiers and sailors
Of the Federal army.
The Seymour vedettes
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last night. They resolved to meet in uniform and
in their strength this evening" in order to do honor
to the Ex. Soldiers and Sailors procession.
The king Column.
Members of this organization will please take
notice that its headquarters at present are
OF Dry AIDES and Melpomene Streets and will govern
themselves accordingly.
Clubs Meeting Tonight.
The Seymour Guides. Called meeting. I'm.
portsnt business. - 49,.
The Blair Knights. Regular meeting.
A grand demonstration 10 Gretna. Clubs to
meet at ca o'clock. Speaking by Hon. Caleb
Hunt, Hon. E. l.. Jewell, Hon. W. Pope Noble,
7. G. Noel, and other distinguished orators.
The Seymour Legion.
The Spirit of '6S.
The sixth Ward Colored Club.
The Seymour Sentinels.
The Chanticleer Club at o'clock. Full uni
form. to parade.
clubs. 1919. .t ,.
: The Frank Blair Guards, Jr.
Tie Hancock Club at 81 o'clock, to turn out
with the ex Union Soldiers and Sailors Club.
The Constitution Club at ca o'clock, 20 turn out
with the ex.Union Soldiers and Sailors Club.
Tbefegnar meeting Of the Parish Committee
will be held this evening. Important business on
hand.
The gallant Tigers are to meet this evening at
Z, at headquarters, fully equipped, in order to
join in the banner presentation to the Elk Soldiers
and Sailors Union Democratic Club. They ara
earnestly requested to turn out in full numbers.
Voters who relieve themselves from disa-
bility by taking the reconstruction affidavit
should remember that the supervisors have