The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-10-31
NUMBER 65.

/ people in the community who Law every on,rs ge
at the door OF the lnnocents. heard so much of
you, that began TO believe you were wild and
savage four-fo footed beasts. few evenings a 20
sevtrsl officers Of your cub visited my house.
descended to my parlor, and found three intelli-
gent, respectable, worthy gentlemen mentioning
Mr La Bsrre and two otheTs) with whou1 con-
yersed, and came to the conclusion such men
certainly couldn't be president and officers Of
set OF marauders." Looking at the audience the
general said be found his impression correct one.
He then spoke of the array OF traces 10 the com
ing contest. Nature had destined this continent
to be ruled by white men, aud the whites would
always rue. Bat the general had some advice to
give. He saw before him intelligent and earnest
men. he felt it his duty to tell them that the law
must be observed; that every man who has the
right. be be white snow or black as the ace of
spades. shall vote unmoIested, on election day.
he thought from what he saw In the faces before
him that they were the faces of tree and honest
men: that he could trust himself among them,
and that he expected them to be cuiet and law
observing on every occasion. He warned the
Democrats present that the responsibility for all
disorders and outrages which occurred in New
Orleans were laid on bis shoulders, and that he
looked to his fellow countrymen to abstain from
any all violence and to keep the peace and to
encourage all other persons TO do the same.
She generals rema, ks were received With deaf.
enlrg applause, and long after he had left in his
carriage, the cheering for General Rousseau
was continued. More enthusiasm we never be-
fore witnessed. 1t was an absolute ovation of
The most extraordinary character, and musthave
been exceedingly gratifying to our nobN COM
msnder After General Rousseaus departure the
meeting adjourned. The writer was then invited
TO punch drinking, given by Messrs. Oscar
Blssco and A. p. Roux grand marshal aud trea-
surtr, where, among other toasts, the CRESCENT
and its representative we're duly complimented.
more propltious evening we have never
parsed. The lnnocents are a splendid set of
Democrats. and whilst they are determined to
have their rights, they are equally determined to
do nothing to forfeit their privileges true loyal
citizens.
To President LaBsrre, to Grand Marshal Blssco.
to Treasurer Roux and Messrs. Bozonier aud 9th.
ers, we tender our Acknowledgements for their
hOspitable treatment of our reporter.
Iainute Men OF es
special meeting of the Minute Hen was held
last evening at their club rooms, at the cornerof
Gravier and St. Charles streets, Hon. Geo. H.
BraugLn, president, being in the chair. The
usual amount OF routine business was trans
acted. and a resolution. sent from the Blair
Knights, relating 10 the star car quest read
and unanimously adopted The following resolu-
tons were also unanimously adopted, viz:
"WHEREAs, The present antagonistic position
of the white and colored races in our midst, is of
such threatening character as to demand pow
erful and compact organization Of the white con.
servative element; .t-- g. -aAA
"ANDwHEsEAs. The Radical Republican party,
in the city Of New OreaDs Is in perfect Id per-
manent state of organization requiring a similar
action on our part in order that we may eventu-
ally and finally defeat its teachings and pur-
poses; l
"ASD wHrREAs. The city of New Orleans pays
nearly two-thirds of all the taxes collected from
the people of the State OF 1t tuisiana, thus show
ing how much the city is interested in the future
selection of honest good, and trustworthy citi-
zens for public Offices; therefore
"Be ii resotUed, That the Minute Men Of 6S
recommend TO the various independent Demo.
cratic clubs of New Orleans, through their central
committee, the necessity of permanent organi-
cation, to be effected imme diately after TIE elec-
n n - Noypmbpr
BE ii further res0tceds That copy Of these
pre- ambies end resolutions be sent to the central
committee Of independent clubs for immediate
action"
The Seymour Legion
Hold their meeting this evening at the St. Louis
Hotel. Thos. Allen Clarke one OF our ablest and
'ruest Southern men, aud tho personal sud
esteemed ffisD nd of MIR. Seymour. will address the
meeting. Important business. relative, to
the election. is to be transacted. Let every Dem
oorat of the club and Of the ward attend.
The Franh Blair Guards
Are called together this evening at headquarters.
The meeting is one Of the greatest, indeed OF vital
importance, and every Guard is invited to be pres
ent None of the gallant gentlemen composing
the club will be absent. we are sure. See notice.
The Right Bank.
The following gentlemen have been appointed
as judges OF election on the Sd prox. at the Cot
Or" right bank: Precinct 2-Thomas Lee, Fran
cois Frontier, @. A. Cazaler; precinct l, poll l.,
Crescent Dry Dock efice, Patterson street-W.F.
duncan, y. w. hODD, James Alderman precinct
l, poll 2. house of Mrs. Buchanan, McDonough-
ville-W. c. Sweet, A. Dumont, George Gracian
The Jewell Cadets
Have q presentation tonight. Every member is
earnestly requested to attend The ladies' of the
ninth ward are to present the guidon, and all the
clubs of the third ward invited to be present,
as well as the Jewell Guards of the fourth ward,
Second District.
The Parish Committee
Hold meeting this evening, at O'Clock, on nsat-
tiers of importance. Every member Is earnestly
requested TO be present.
Clubs Meeting Tonight.
The Cbantcleer Club. Special and important
business.
The Blair Knights.
The Ex- Union Soldiers and Sailors Club.
The Seymour Legion.
The johnson Rangers.
Tie Liberty Guards. (colored.l
The Frank Blair Cadets.
The Jewell Cadets.
The Fifth Ward Club.
The Seymour Cadets.
The Sixth Ward Colored Club.
The First Ward CLUB.
The Seymour Guides.
The Ninth Ward Club
The Blair Sentinels.
Seymour southrous.